If you’re not scheduling your social media posts, you’re missing a trick!

With the summer holidays fast approaching, I know you want (and need) a break — and I get it. But did you know you can step back from your socials and still show up consistently?

You can link them together!

That means when you create a post, reel or carousel on one platform, it can automatically post to the other — no extra effort needed!

This alone can save you so much time and headspace (and we love a time-saver around here, right?).

Why Scheduling is a Game-Changer

When you schedule your content in advance, you:

• Avoid that last-minute panic of “what do I post today?”
• Create more strategic, valuable content (not just filler posts!)
• Free up your time to focus on your business, your family — or even just enjoying a hot cup of tea while it’s still warm ☕️

Tools I Use to Schedule Social Media Like a Pro

There are so many tools out there — it can be a bit overwhelming. So I’m going to keep it simple and share the ones I’ve used and loved (and that I recommend to my clients too!):

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Meta Business Suite

 (Free)

Perfect if you’re only using Facebook and Instagram. You can plan and schedule posts, reels, and stories all in one place — and even reply to DMs and comments too!

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Buffer

This one’s great if you’re managing multiple platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter/X or Pinterest. The interface is super user-friendly, and you can even repurpose and reuse posts with ease.

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Lead Connector

 (part of Funnel Sketchers)

If you’re already using Funnel Sketchers for email marketing or landing pages, you’ll love that Lead Connector lets you schedule socials from the same dashboard. Super handy for keeping everything in one place!

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Metricool

This is my go-to for scheduling and tracking analytics. It’s fab for seeing what content is actually working and for planning ahead using a visual calendar. You can also schedule Instagram reels and stories — huge bonus!

My Top Tip for Scheduling Like a Boss

Batch your content.

Set aside a couple of hours each week (or even once a month if you can) to plan, write and schedule your posts in one go. You’ll be amazed how much more focused you are when you’re not trying to post on the fly!

Final Thoughts

You don’t have to be stuck on the content hamster wheel. With the right tools and a little forward planning, you can take time off and keep your business visible.

Remember: scheduling doesn’t make you less authentic — it makes you more organised.

You’re still showing up. You’re still serving your audience. You’re just doing it in a way that gives you space to breathe!