A Free Social Media Planner... That Works!

In the fast-paced world of social media management and public relations, staying organized and efficient is crucial. Enter Planable, a game-changing tool designed to streamline your workflow and enhance collaboration. Whether you're a social media manager or a PR professional, Planable offers a suite of features that can take your strategy to the next level. I use Planable, and I feel like it is a tool that could help anyone get their posting organized and scheduled across all platforms.

1. Seamless Collaboration

One of the standout features of Planable is its ability to facilitate seamless collaboration. With team members often spread across different locations, Planable allows everyone to work together in real time. You can invite team members, clients, and stakeholders to view and approve posts, making it easier to gather feedback and make necessary adjustments quickly.

2. Visual Content Planning

Planable provides a visual content calendar that allows you to see your posts laid out in a clear and organized manner. This bird’s-eye view helps in planning campaigns, spotting content gaps, and ensuring a consistent posting schedule. The drag-and-drop interface makes it easy to adjust your plans as needed. One observation I have, is that you have to make sure all images meet the minimum size requirement. If the size is off, the program will let you know with an exception.

3. Efficient Approval Workflows

Managing approval processes can be a time-consuming task. With Planable, you can streamline approvals by setting up custom workflows. This feature ensures that every piece of content is reviewed and approved by the right people before it goes live, reducing the risk of errors and maintaining brand consistency.

4. Multi-platform Management

Planable supports multiple social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. This multi-platform integration allows you to manage all your accounts from a single dashboard, saving you time and helping you maintain a cohesive brand voice across channels. This have been very helpful to me with no having to go back and forth of every platform to post. 

5. Real-time Feedback

Feedback is crucial for refining your content strategy. Planable’s comment and feedback feature allows team members and clients to leave comments directly on posts. This real-time communication helps in making quick edits and ensures that everyone is on the same page.

6. Enhanced Productivity

By consolidating various aspects of social media management into one platform, Planable enhances your overall productivity. With less time spent on back-and-forth emails and manual tracking, you can focus on crafting engaging content that resonates with your audience.

7. Data-Driven Insights

While Planable primarily focuses on content planning and collaboration, it also offers insights into your social media performance. These analytics can help you make informed decisions and fine-tune your strategy for better results. (This is a paid feature, for only 9.00 a month.) Nine dollars a month is a drop in a bucket compared to what hootsuite charges. 

Conclusion:

For social media managers and public relations professionals, Planable is more than just a tool—it's a comprehensive solution for optimizing your workflow. By offering collaborative features, visual planning, and efficient approval processes, Planable empowers you to create and execute a successful social media strategy, for free or a fraction of the cost of its competitors. I was quoted 1200/year for Hootsuite, and this is what began my mission to seek out a viable alternative.

I'd Recommend at least checking out Planable today and transform the way you manage social media campaigns. Your team—and your audience—will thank you.

For more information about Planable, you can check it out at www.planable.io. The app is also available on andoid and iphone in their respective app stores.