> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://eclincher.crisp.help/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # Posting Guidelines (Post Composing Essentials) # **Essential Steps for Creating and Editing Posts with Eclincher** Eclincher makes it easy to create, edit, and manage your social media posts all in one place. This guide walks you through everything you need to know about the post editor and its publishing features. --- ## Accessing the Post Editor You can access the Post Editor from the default landing page or by clicking **New Post** on the left side of your dashboard. ![Accessing Post Editor](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/a/4/a/1a4ad23334901a00/new-post_grn6qm.png) --- ## Selecting Social Media Channels Click the **Select Profile(s)** dropdown to view and select the social media profile or profiles where you want to publish your post. ![Selecting Social Media Profile(s)](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/a/4/a/1a4ad23334901a00/new-post-1_10hqmmo.png) --- ### Creating a New Post As you type your message, the post editor dynamically displays the available character and hashtag counts, so you can stay within each platform's limits. ![Character Limitations per Social Media Profile](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/a/4/a/1a4ad23334901a00/auto-post-2_cyculw.png) || Note: X Premium accounts with a Verified badge (blue checkmark) next to their profile name are granted a 25,000 character limit in the post editor. If the Verified badge does not appear next to your profile on the Manage Accounts page, please renew the token until the badge displays. This will also update the character limit in the post editor. If the badge still does not appear, please reach out to our Support Team for assistance. --- ## Additional Post Options Located in the upper left corner of the post editor, the additional post options allow you to: * **Tag icon:** Add new or existing campaign tags. * **Bookmark icon:** Reuse saved replies and hashtags. * **Add Image icon:** Access image libraries, your Media Library, and AI Image Generation. * **Clip icon:** Upload your own media file. * **Canva icon:** Design or edit images through Canva and upload them directly to your post. * **Adobe Express Video Editor icon:** Create or edit videos through Adobe Express and upload them directly to your post. * **Emoji icon:** Add emojis to your post. * Shorten links, and more. ![Additional Post Options](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/a/4/a/1a4ad23334901a00/auto-post-3_14lz4f6.png) --- ## Action Buttons Action buttons give you access to platform-specific features based on your selected profiles. They appear dynamically as you interact with the post editor, making it easy to use features like tagging and cross-posting. ![Action Buttons](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/a/4/a/1a4ad23334901a00/auto-post-4_d6yo34.png) || **Note:** Additional action buttons will appear for selected social media channels once a media file is attached to the post. --- ## Uploading Media You have several options for adding media to your post: * **Upload Your Own Media:** Upload images or videos from your hard drive, Media Library, Google Drive, Dropbox, Cloudinary, or Pocket. * **Media Libraries and AI Image Generation:** Access free-to-use media from Pixabay, Pexels, and Unsplash, select saved attachments from your Media Library, or create custom visuals using the AI Image Generation tool by simply describing the image you want. * **Integrated Canva:** Design eye-catching images using Canva's editing tools, built specifically for social media use. * **Integrated Adobe Express Video Editor:** Create and edit engaging videos using Adobe Express's editing tools, built specifically for social media use. ![Upload own media file](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/a/4/a/1a4ad23334901a00/auto-post-5_zegm5e.png) ![Free Media Libraries & AI Image Generation](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/a/4/a/1a4ad23334901a00/auto-post-6_qyys0i.png) ![Canva](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/a/4/a/1a4ad23334901a00/new-post-7_70dswm.png) ![Adobe Express Video Editor](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/a/4/a/1a4ad23334901a00/image_hs7gqe.png) --- ## Editing Images To edit an image, hover over it to access the editing tools. From there, you can: * Add a logo or watermark. * Crop and resize images. * Apply filters, and much more. ![Editing Images](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/a/4/a/1a4ad23334901a00/new-post-8_7eye2x.png) --- ## Editing Video Metadata For video posts, click the **Edit Video Options** button to adjust your video settings, such as adding a title or selecting a thumbnail. Please keep in mind that available options may vary by social media platform due to API limitations. ![Editing Video Metadata](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/a/4/a/1a4ad23334901a00/new-post-9_p1dney.png) --- ## Adding Links Simply enter a link in the post editor and the metadata will be gathered and displayed automatically. You can adjust how the link appears based on your preferences, and links will be shortened according to your **Publishing Settings**. ![Adding and Editing Links](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/a/4/a/1a4ad23334901a00/new-post-10_16nb8v6.png) ![Publishing Settings > URL Shortener](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/a/4/a/1a4ad23334901a00/new-post-11_1mdi5xo.png) --- ## Mentioning Other Users To mention other users, type **@** followed by a letter, username, or handle to trigger a dropdown list of available tags for each social media platform. Since user tags differ across platforms, it is best to select a single social profile when creating posts with mentions. For detailed instructions by platform, refer to our [Adding Mentions and Tags in Posts](https://eclincher.crisp.help/en/article/adding-mentions-tags-in-posts-17le183/) article. ![Mention Other Users](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/a/4/a/1a4ad23334901a00/new-post-12_8hbd3r.png) --- ## Previewing Messages Preview your post before publishing to make sure everything looks just right. The preview updates dynamically as you compose your message, and you can scroll or click through to see how your post will appear on each selected platform. Use the **Missing preview?** option if any issues come up. ![Post Preview and Missing Preview](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/a/4/a/1a4ad23334901a00/new-post-13_hto95r.png) --- ## Content Delivery Options Once your post is ready, you have several options for publishing: * **Post Immediately:** Share your content right away. * **Schedule:** Set a specific date and time to publish. * **Send for Review:** Send your post to a team member for approval before it goes live. * **Save as Draft:** Keep it saved for future edits. For the best results, use **Eclincher Analytics** or the **Best Times to Post** feature to schedule your posts when your audience is most engaged. ![Content Delivery Options](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/a/4/a/1a4ad23334901a00/new-post-14_15uyei5.png) You may also find these articles helpful: * [Best Time To Post](https://eclincher.crisp.help/en/article/best-time-to-post-ryofdu/) * [How to save posts to drafts / How to schedule posts from drafts](https://eclincher.crisp.help/en/article/how-to-save-posts-to-drafts-how-to-schedule-posts-from-drafts-q8d6w1/) * [Post Approval Workflow](https://eclincher.crisp.help/en/article/post-approval-workflow-6ebp5n/) --- ## Managing Posts On the right side of the **New Post** page, you can find all your drafted, scheduled, queued, and pending approval posts. This centralized view makes it easy to keep track of everything in the pipeline. ![Managing posts](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/a/4/a/1a4ad23334901a00/new-post-15_zncelq.png) --- ## Customizing Posts for Each Social Media Channel Tailor your content for each platform in one place to maximize engagement across all your channels. For detailed instructions, refer to our [customization guide](https://eclincher.crisp.help/en/article/how-to-customize-posts-for-each-social-channel-2h4bg2/). ![Customizing Posts for Each Social Media Channel](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/a/4/a/1a4ad23334901a00/new-post-16_1ww2igx.png) --- ### Need Help? If you run into any issues or have further questions, our **Support Team** is ready to assist you. We’re always here to help you get the most out of **Eclincher**. Thank you, **The Eclincher Support Team**