Calendar: Visualize and plan your content

The calendar is the visual heart of Polimake Studio. It lets you see all your scheduled content at a glance, plan ahead, and stay in control of your content strategy. This guide will teach you how to make the most of all the calendar's features.

Monthly and weekly views

The calendar offers two main views, each optimized for different planning needs.

Monthly view

The monthly view gives you a complete perspective of the whole month, ideal for:

• Strategic planning: Seeing how your content is distributed throughout the month
• Identifying gaps: Finding days with no scheduled content
• Type balance: Verifying that you have a variety of content types
• Quick review: Getting an overview without diving into details

Monthly view features

• Month navigation: Use the arrows to move between months
• Visual indicators: Each day shows how many pieces of content are scheduled
• Color codes: Different colors for different content types (optional)
• Click for details: Click any day to see the specific content

How to use the monthly view

1. Navigate to the calendar from the sidebar
2. Select "Monthly view" if it's not already selected
3. Use the arrows to move between months
4. Click any day to view or create content
5. Watch the indicators to identify days with a lot of or little content

Practical example: A community manager reviews the monthly view and notices they have 3 posts scheduled for Monday but none for Wednesday. They decide to move one of Monday's posts to Wednesday to balance the distribution.

Weekly view

The weekly view lets you focus on the details of a specific week, ideal for:

• Tactical planning: Detailing what to publish each day of the week
• Daily management: Seeing exactly what you have scheduled for today and the coming days
• Last-minute adjustments: Moving content between nearby days
• Detailed review: Seeing more information about each piece of content

Weekly view features

• 7-day view: See a full week in more detail
• Expanded information: Each piece of content shows more information (type, status, thumbnail)
• Easy reorganization: Drag and drop content between days (if enabled)
• Week navigation: Move between weeks with the arrows

How to use the weekly view

1. Navigate to the calendar and select "Weekly view"
2. Navigate to the week you want to plan
3. Review each day to see what content is scheduled
4. Click content to edit it or view details
5. Create new content directly on the desired days

Practical example: A content creator plans their week from Monday to Sunday. In the weekly view they see they have a reel scheduled for Tuesday, a story for Thursday, and a post for Saturday. They decide to add more content to maintain daily consistency.

Switching between views

Switching between views is simple:

1. Look for the view selector at the top of the calendar
2. Click "Monthly" or "Weekly" as needed
3. The view updates immediately, keeping the current date

Tip: Use the monthly view for strategic planning and the weekly view for tactical execution.

Create content from the calendar

One of the calendar's advantages is that you can create content directly from it, which makes the process more visual and intuitive.

Create on a specific date

1. Navigate to the calendar and select the date where you want to create content
2. Click the date (in monthly view) or the day's area (in weekly view)
3. Select "Create content" in the menu that appears
4. Fill out the form:
   • The date will already be pre-selected
   • Choose the content type
   • Select the project
   • Fill in the remaining information
5. Click "Create"

Advantages of creating from the calendar

• Immediate visual feedback: You see exactly where the content will be placed
• Fewer steps: The date is already selected
• Visual context: You can see what other content is nearby
• Natural planning: It's more intuitive to plan visually

Practical example

A social media manager is planning content for Valentine's week. They open the calendar in weekly view, click February 14, and create a romantic story directly. Then they click February 13 and create a promotional reel. All without leaving the calendar.

Designs without a date

Designs without a date are content you've created but haven't yet assigned to a specific date. They're useful for:

• Creating content ahead of time: Design content you'll use later
• Keeping backup content: Maintain content ready to publish whenever you need it
• Flexibility: Assign dates later when you have a better idea of when to publish

View designs without a date

In the calendar, designs without a date appear in a special section:

1. Navigate to the calendar
2. Look for the "Designs without a date" section (usually at the top or side)
3. Review the content that doesn't yet have a date assigned
4. Click any design to assign it a date or edit it

Assign a date to a design without a date

1. Find the dateless design in the corresponding section
2. Click the design
3. Select "Assign date" or drag the design onto the calendar
4. Choose the date where you want to schedule it
5. Confirm and the design will move to the calendar

When to use designs without a date

• Evergreen content: Content you can publish at any time
• Campaign preparation: Create content before defining exact dates
• Backup content: Have content ready to fill unexpected gaps
• Experiments: Create content and decide when to publish it later

Practical example: A marketing team creates 10 generic posts about their product during a brainstorming session. They leave them as "designs without a date" and then, when planning the month, distribute them strategically across the calendar based on the available dates.

Filters by content type and status

The calendar's filters let you see exactly what you need, reducing visual clutter and helping you focus.

Filters by content type

You can filter to see only certain types:

• Stories only: See only scheduled stories
• Reels only: Focus on vertical video content
• Videos 16:9 only: Horizontal content
• Images only: Static posts
• Combinations: Select multiple types at once

When to use: If you're specifically reviewing your reels strategy, filter to see only reels and evaluate their distribution throughout the month.

Filters by status

Filter by workflow status:

• Draft: Content in development
• In Review: Content pending approval
• Approved: Content ready to publish
• To upload: Approved content that hasn't been published
• Uploaded: Content already published

When to use: If you're a reviewer, filter by "In Review" to see everything you need to review. If you're responsible for publishing, filter by "To upload" to see what you need to publish.

Combined filters

You can combine multiple filters:

• Type + Status: "Reels in Review" to see only reels pending approval
• Type + Project: "Stories from Project X" to see stories from a specific project
• Status + Date range: "Approved this week" for content ready for this week

Apply and clear filters

1. Look for the filter panel in the calendar (usually at the top)
2. Select the filters you want to apply
3. The calendar updates automatically, showing only the content that matches
4. To clear: Click "Clear filters" or deselect all filters

Practical example: A marketing director wants to review all the content that's "In Review" for next week. They apply the status filter "In Review" and the date range "Next week." The calendar shows only that content, making the review easier.

Navigating between dates

Navigating the calendar efficiently is essential for effective planning.

Basic navigation

• Side arrows: Use the left/right arrows to move month by month or week by week
• Month/year selector: Click the current month/year to jump directly to a specific date
• "Today" button: Quickly return to the current date
• Keyboard shortcuts: Some browsers let you use the keyboard arrows (if implemented)

Go to a specific date

1. Click the date selector (month/year at the top)
2. Select the month and year you want to view
3. The calendar updates to show that period

Quick navigation

• Monthly view: Jump entire months with the arrows
• Weekly view: Jump entire weeks
• Date search: If available, search for a specific date

Planning tips

Balanced distribution

• Avoid concentrating everything on one day: Distribute content throughout the week
• Maintain consistency: Publish regularly, not everything on one day and nothing the rest
• Type balance: Mix different content types (not just reels, not just posts)

Planning ahead

• Plan weeks in advance: Don't leave planning for the last minute
• Use designs without a date: Create content ahead of time and assign dates later
• Review regularly: Review your calendar weekly to make adjustments

Collaboration

• Communicate changes: If you move content, leave a comment explaining why
• Respect the statuses: Don't change content that's "In Review" without communicating it
• Coordinate dates: Make sure everyone is aligned on important dates

Optimization

• Analyze patterns: Review which days/times work best for your audience
• Adjust based on results: Move content to days that generate more engagement
• Experiment: Try different distributions and measure results

Troubleshooting common issues

The content doesn't appear in the calendar

• Make sure it has a date assigned
• Make sure you're viewing the correct project
• Check whether there are active filters hiding the content

I can't create content on a date

• Make sure you have write permission in the project
• Make sure the date isn't blocked (if any blocks are configured)
• Try from another section (the content page) if the problem persists

The filters aren't applied correctly

• Clear all filters and apply them one at a time
• Verify that the content actually meets the filter criteria
• Refresh the page if the filters seem "stuck"

The view doesn't update

• Refresh the page
• Check your internet connection
• Clear your browser cache if the problem persists

Conclusion

The Polimake Studio calendar is your main tool for visualizing and planning content. Master the monthly and weekly views, learn to create content directly from the calendar, manage designs without a date, and use filters effectively. This will give you full control over your content strategy.

Remember that planning is an iterative process. Start with a basic distribution and refine it based on results and your team's needs. The calendar is designed to be flexible and adapt to your workflow.

To dig deeper into other related features, see our guides on content management and boards.