Getting Started with Editing a Post
When creating content with Alkai, you always get the final say. When you preview a post, you have several tools available to make quick changes or edits and still maintain a professional quality. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/2/5/5/a/255a88bda4ea1a00/screenshot35ufprf3.png =406x751) Click the SHARE button once all your edits have been made and you're ready to complete and share your post. The arrow buttons allow you to quickly try on different layouts for the poSome readersAlkai’s Media-Only Layout
Got some fantastic photos or videos ready to share? No problem! Alkai makes it effortless to leverage your existing media. Here’s how Alkai can elevate your content: Schedule posts for Facebook, Instagram, and more platforms coming soon! Create captions in seconds that perfectly align with your brand’s vibe. Combine your media into one captivating post that engages your audience. Branding integration ensures your logo and color scheme are included, reinforcing your identFew readersView, Add, or Change the Media in your post
Click the Media icon to open the Edit media screen. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/2/5/5/a/255a88bda4ea1a00/screenshot131hdk4ft.png =406x751) My Post Media has a thumbnail for each image or video in your post. The order the media is used in your post is sorted from left to right. Add Media Click this + button to add additional media from your Media Library. Seasonal Shortcuts A quick and easy curated set of seasonal stock images you can explorFew readersOpening the Post Editor
Find the post you want to edit from the Plan or in the Chat. Navigate to the Plan. Find the Draft post and click the EDIT POST button. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/2/5/5/a/255a88bda4ea1a00/screenshot71gkizlw.png =406x557) Alternatively, in the Chat locate your drafted post as a clickable thumbnail. Click the thumbnail or the EDIT button to enter the Edit Post screen. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/2/5/5/a/255a88bda4ea1a00/screenshot81Few readersAdd Music & Audio to Your Post
Give your post a soundtrack. Add Music To Your Post Music is only available for video posts. With Alkai, you have access to thousands of free-to-use tracks to enhance your video posts. While previewing the post on Edit Post, Click the Music icon to access the Add Music Menu. To preview and discover royalty free tracks, choose one of the genres or purposes. (https://storage.crisp.chFew readersChanging the Layout
All the layouts available are professionally designed and tailored for small business. Quick Change Layout Use the arrow buttons on the sides of the post preview to try on different layouts and animations. The Layout section also allows for changing the format of your post if you want your post to be of a different size or if you want it to be an image instead of a video (or vice versa). (https://stFew readersModifying Colors
Add vibrancy to your posts with customizable color palettes. When you click Colors, a tray will appear. All Alkai posts use color palettes of 4 complimentary colors. Alkai has a library of ready-made palettes for you to use for your post. You also have the ability to define your own or modify the out-of-box palettes. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/2/5/5/a/255a88bda4ea1a00/screenshot1Few readersAdd Branding and a Brand Slide to Your Post
Reinforce your identity with branded elements. Click the Brand icon in the menu. Add Brand Card To Post (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/2/5/5/a/255a88bda4ea1a00/clipimage2jixks.jpg =406x755) Apply Branding: If the Post isn't using the Font Set or Color Palette you defined in your Brand Kit, you will see the APPLY button - click it if you want to update the fontsFew readersModifying Fonts
The Fonts options allow you to change the styles of the text that is visible on your post. Alkai offers a selection of Font Sets so you can quickly find the right style for your post and brand. Each Font Set has two fonts, a Primary and a Secondary. Alkai has several out-of-the-box Font Sets to choose from. You also have the ability to create a new font set or modify the Alkai-provided ones to get the exactFew readersView & Modify Layout Text and the Post's Caption
Review and fine-tune the messaging in your post. Just click the Text icon: (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/2/5/5/a/255a88bda4ea1a00/image6s6jsu.png =406x746) (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/2/5/5/a/255a88bda4ea1a00/clipimagev7xyp4.jpg =406x751) Post texts: These are text elements that are overlaid or animated in the graphics of the post. Post caption: This is the caption text that appears outside with the post on the social networFew readersFinalizing Your Post
Once you’ve finished editing: Review your post to ensure everything looks and reads exactly how you want. Click SHARE to download, publish directly to your social accounts, or schedule to auto-publish at a later date. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/2/5/5/a/255a88bda4ea1a00/clipimage18qcq36.jpg =406x756)Few readersWhich posts can be edited or re-generated?
In your plan, Alkai will first generate a post Idea which, when generated, will then turn into a post Draft which you can preview, edit and share. Each post status has its own properties which define how it can be handled. First, in the calendar under the Plan tab you will see Ideas. An Idea is not a post yet - instead, it’s an outline of what your post will look like, which Alkai creates based on your brand and marketing strategy. By clicking “Edit” on an Idea, you will be able to edit thFew readers