Posts
Posts are content created in Firstage. You can create posts inspired by ideas or write from scratch, then automatically publish them to connected social media accounts.
Posts feature:
- Rich Text Editor: Easy content creation with markdown formatting
- Reply Management: Pre-write comments and replies to your posts
- Multi-Channel Publishing: Publish simultaneously to Threads, Instagram, and more
- Scheduling: Set automatic publishing at desired times
- Preview: Check how posts will appear on each channel
Creating Posts
Step 1: Open Content Creation Dialog
Click the “Create Content” button in your Firstage dashboard to open the content creation dialog.
Tip: Write content in the left editor panel and preview it in real-time on the right preview panel.
Step 2: Write Content in Rich Text Editor
Enter your post content in the editor area:
- Text Writing: Markdown formatting supported (bold, italic,
code, etc.) - Add Images: Insert images using the editor’s image button
- Add Links: URLs are automatically recognized as links
- Hashtags: Automatically detected with # prefix
Maximum 500 characters limit applies.
Important: Save before exiting. Unsaved content will be lost if you navigate away.
Step 3: Auto-Detection of Images/Links/Hashtags
The editor automatically detects:
- Images: Inserted images are automatically included in the post
- Links: URLs are converted to links automatically
- Hashtags: Words starting with # are automatically collected
These are reflected in real-time in the right preview panel.
Step 4: Add Replies
Pre-write comments or replies to your post.
- Click “Add Reply” button
- Enter content for each reply (up to 500 characters)
- Replies display in the order you create them
Tip: When adding multiple replies, grab the drag handle (≡) on the left and drag to reorder freely. Only available before post is published.
Step 5: Check Preview Panel
Use real-time preview to see how your post appears on each social channel:
- Instagram Style: Optimized layout for Instagram
- Threads Style: Rendered in Threads’ text-based format
Step 6: Configure Advanced Options (Optional)
Click “Publish” button to open advanced options dialog:
- Scheduling: Set automatic publishing at specific date/time
- Channel Selection: Choose which social media to publish to
- Campaign Tagging: Assign post to a campaign
Step 7: Complete Publishing
Click “Publish” button again to confirm all settings.
Done!: Your post has been added to the publishing queue. It will automatically publish to connected channels at the scheduled time.
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- Encourage Questions: Start with “What do you think?”
- Express Gratitude: “Thanks for the great comment!”
- Additional Info: Share details not covered in main post
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I want to edit an already published post.
A: Published posts cannot be edited. Create a new post with corrections if needed.
Q: Can I publish the same post multiple times?
A: Yes. Create new posts to publish at different times or to different channels.
Q: Do replies display differently on each channel?
A: Yes, replies are formatted according to each social media’s comment style.