Managing a high volume of posts can often be time-consuming and repetitive for digital publishers. To address this, we are thrilled to introduce the Bulk Actions feature, designed to empower users to perform batch updates, such as adding or removing categories and tags, with ease. This feature ensures consistency, saves valuable time, and simplifies content organization, allowing publishers to focus on creating impactful content.
Where to Find the Bulk Actions Feature
The Bulk Actions feature is seamlessly integrated into the Posts section of the dashboard.
Navigation Path:
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Log in to your dashboard.
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Navigate to the Posts section from the left menu.
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Select the posts you wish to update, you will see the extended menu at the top.
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Click the extended menu opens the side nav at the right. Here you will find the Bulk Actions options
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Add or remove Categories
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Add or remove tags
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Feature Availability
The Bulk Actions feature is available to Owner and Admins users across all accounts.
Getting Started with Bulk Actions
Follow these simple steps to start using the Bulk Actions feature:
Step 1: Select Posts
Use the checkboxes to select up to 200 posts at a time for a single action. Click the Extended Menu for bulk action options
Step 2: Navigate to Bulk Action Menu
On the right, side navigation opens with Bulk Action options to choose as shown below
Step 3: Choose Bulk Action
Bulk Action | Add Categories
Select Add Category option and choose a category from the dropdown as shown below. Click Save
Review Changes
A confirmation dialog will display the details of the action. Review and confirm.
Updates will be processed and reflected in the selected posts.
Bulk Action | Remove Categories
Select Remove Category option and choose a category from the dropdown as shown below. Click Save -> Click Confirm to proceed
Bulk Action | Add Tags
Bulk Action | Remove Tags
Limitations
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Maximum posts per action: 200
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Daily limit: 1,000 posts
Best Practices
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Group posts logically before initiating bulk actions to maximize efficiency within the daily limit.
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Regularly review and organize your categories and tags to maintain a clean and navigable taxonomy.
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Use descriptive tags and categories to enhance search engine visibility and user experience.
Benefits for Digital Publishers
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Time Efficiency: Reduce the manual effort of editing posts one by one.
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Consistency: Ensure categories and tags are consistently applied across multiple posts.
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Scalability: Handle large volumes of posts efficiently, supporting the growth of your content library.
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Enhanced Organization: Improve content discoverability and navigation by maintaining an organized taxonomy.
Use Cases of the Bulk Actions Feature
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Seasonal Campaign Updates: Quickly add a "Holiday Sale" tag to hundreds of posts to align with a seasonal marketing campaign.
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Content Restructuring: Move posts from outdated categories to new ones during a site reorganization.
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SEO Optimization: Add SEO-focused tags to a batch of posts to improve visibility in search engines.
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Error Correction: Remove incorrect tags or categories from multiple posts simultaneously
The Bulk Actions feature is a powerful tool designed to make managing posts faster, easier, and more efficient for Owners and Admins. Whether you're organizing existing content or implementing large-scale updates, this feature provides the flexibility and control needed to maintain a dynamic and well-structured content ecosystem. Embrace this feature to simplify your workflow and elevate your digital publishing efforts.