You’ve scheduled your post, it went live… now what? This guide walks you through everything that happens after your content is published on social media. Whether you want to track performance or create reports for your team, we’ve got you covered. Let’s explore the full post-publishing journey! 🚀
Table of Contents
Post Status After Publishing
Viewing Your Live Post
Tracking Performance & Analytics
Available Actions for Published Posts
Notifications After Publishing
Creating Reports
Troubleshooting Publishing Issues
FAQs
Post Status After Publishing
Once your post goes live, its status in Kontentino changes to reflect its current state. Here’s what each status means:
✅ Posted
Your post has been successfully published to the connected social media platform. This is the ideal outcome - your content is now live and visible to your audience!
📤 Exported in advance
Your post was exported to the social network’s native scheduler (available for Facebook). This means the post is queued in Facebook’s own publishing system and will go live at the scheduled time.
💡 Tip: Exported posts let you make final tweaks directly in Facebook’s native planner before going live (e.g., adding alt text, location, or boosting the post).
⚠️ Failed
Something went wrong during the publishing process. Don’t worry - this usually has a simple fix! Common causes include expired tokens or connection issues. See the Troubleshooting section for solutions.
🔄 Scheduling
The post is currently in the process of being scheduled. This status is temporary—it will change to Posted, Scheduled, or Failed shortly.
Viewing Your Live Post
Want to see how your post looks on social media? Kontentino makes it easy to jump directly to the live post.
How to View Your Published Post
Open the post details
Find your published post in the Calendar and click on it to open the post detail viewClick the “See Post” button
Look for the See Post button in the post information section
→ This opens the live post directly on the social network in a new tabCopy the post URL
Need to share the link? Click Copy URL to copy the post’s social media link to your clipboard
Tracking Performance & Analytics
This is where the magic happens! Once your post is live, Kontentino starts collecting performance data for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn posts so you can measure its success.
Where to Find Your Analytics (if included in your plan)
1. Performance Hub
Navigate to Analytics → Performance Hub to see an overview of your top-performing content.
What you’ll see:
Top performing posts based on Engagement and Reach
Quick comparison of reach, engagement, and impressions
Expandable views for more detailed data
2. Posts Performance
Go to Analytics → Posts Performance for detailed metrics on individual posts.
Metrics tracked:
Metric | What it measures |
Reach | Unique users who saw your post |
Impressions | Total times your post was displayed |
Engagement | Likes, comments, shares, and saves combined |
Clicks | Click-throughs on your post links |
Reactions | Emoji reactions (platform-dependent) |
Views | Video views and view duration |
3. Page Performance
Check Analytics → Page Performance for aggregated metrics across all posts on a profile.
Features:
Simplified and expanded view options
Charts and graphs for visual analysis
Benchmark comparisons between time periods
Up to one year of historical data
4. Competition Analysis (Facebook and Instagram)
Check Analytics → Competition Analysis for comparative data from competitors profiles.
Features:
Select up to 10 social media profiles
Compare followers, posts published, and engagement
Detailed interactions with links to specific posts
How Often Is Data Refreshed?
Analytics data is synced regularly from social networks. You can also:
Manual sync: Trigger a sync anytime from the Analytics section
Automatic refresh: Post data refreshes every minute when viewing post details
💡 Pro Tip: Use the time period comparison feature to see how your content performance has improved (or changed) over time!
Available Actions for Published Posts
Even after your post goes live, you still have several actions available:
✅ Actions You CAN Take
Action | Description |
Duplicate | Create a copy of the post for another profile or date |
Copy Link | Copy the social media post URL to your clipboard |
Share Externally | Generate a shareable link for external stakeholders |
Download Assets | Download all media attachments from the post |
Delete | Remove the post from Kontentino |
View Activity | See the complete history of changes and events |
❌ Actions You CANNOT Take
Action | Why not |
Edit content | Published posts cannot be modified from Kontentino - content is already live on social media |
Reschedule | The post is already published; you’d need to duplicate it instead |
⚠️ Good to know: If you need to make changes to a published post, your best option is to:
Delete the live post on the social network (if needed)
Duplicate the post in Kontentino
Make your edits
Reschedule the updated version
Creating Reports
Turn your post performance data into professional reports to share with your team or clients.
Report Options
1. Quick Exports
From the Analytics section, you can quickly export:
CSV files — Raw data for spreadsheets
PDF reports — Formatted reports ready to share
2. Custom Reports
Navigate to Reports to create tailored reports:
Choose specific date ranges
Select which metrics to include
Compare performance across time periods
Export Types Available
Export | Best for |
Page Performance PDF | Overall profile/page metrics |
Posts Performance PDF | Individual post breakdown |
Competition Analysis PDF | Competitor comparison |
CSV Export | Data manipulation in spreadsheets |
Troubleshooting Publishing Issues
Sometimes things don’t go as planned. Here’s how to handle common publishing problems:
Issue: Post Failed to Publish
What you’ll see:
Post status shows Failed with an error alert.
Common causes:
Expired social media access token
Connection lost with the social media page
Temporary API issues on the social network’s side
How to fix it:
Go to My Profile → Authorization
Check if the affected page shows any connection issues
Reconnect the page if needed
Try scheduling the post again
→ Still not working? Reach out to our support team via the chat in Kontentino.
Issue: First Comment Failed
What you’ll see:
Your post published successfully, but the first comment didn’t post.
Why it happens:
Some platforms have rate limits or restrictions on automated comments.
How to fix it:
Open the published post details
Check the error message in the alert
Manually post the comment on the social network
For future posts, ensure your connection is up to date
Issue: Post Shows “Scheduling” for Too Long
What you’ll see:
Post stuck in Scheduling status.
Why it happens:
Temporary network issues or API delays.
How to fix it:
Wait a few minutes - the status usually updates automatically
Refresh the page to get the latest status
If still stuck after 10 minutes, contact support
Best Practices & Pro Tips
✅ Do
Use the Activity tab to track your team’s workflow
Keep your social media connections refreshed
❌ Avoid
Ignoring failed publishing alerts - address them promptly
Waiting too long to check analytics (data is most actionable when fresh)
Forgetting to refresh expired tokens
💡 Pro Tips
Duplicate your top-performing posts to other profiles for consistent success
Use the comparison feature in Analytics to identify content trends
Pin important comments in the Post Communication section to keep critical feedback visible to your team
Export reports before client meetings for polished presentations
FAQs
Q: Can I edit a post after it’s been published?
A: Once a post is published, you can still edit the post in Kontentino, but the changes will not be reflected on the published post on social media. If you need to make changes, you’ll need to edit the post directly on the social network or duplicate it in Kontentino and schedule a new version.
Q: How long does it take for analytics to appear?
A: Analytics typically start appearing within a few hours after publishing, though some metrics may take 24–48 hours to fully populate. You can manually trigger a sync in the Analytics section to get the latest data.
Q: Why can’t I see the “See Post” button for my Instagram post?
A: The “See Post” button appears when a direct link to the post is available. For some scheduling methods (like push notification scheduling for Instagram), the link may not be available.
Q: Can I delete a published post from Kontentino?
A: You can delete the post from Kontentino, but this only removes it from Kontentino - it doesn’t delete the live post from the social network. To remove the actual post, you’ll need to delete it directly on the social media platform.
Q: How often should I refresh my Facebook connection?
A: Facebook access tokens expire every 90 days. We recommend refreshing your connection proactively to avoid publishing failures.
Wrapping Up
Now you know exactly what happens after your post goes live in Kontentino! From monitoring your Posted status to tracking performance in Analytics, and creating professional Reports - you have all the tools to measure success. 📊
Need help? If you have any questions or run into issues, reach out to us via the live chat in the bottom-right corner of your Kontentino dashboard. We’re happy to help! 💬