Automate WordPress Post Publishing with Post Timestamp

WordPress includes many helpful features that bloggers often overlook. One such feature is the ability to schedule posts using the Post Timestamp (now known as the Publish date). I use this feature during vacations, holidays, or busy weeks — it allows posts to go live automatically at a future time while I’m away from the computer.

🕒 Automate WordPress Post Publishing

Here’s what that looks like:

📅 Why Schedule Posts?

• Maintain a consistent publishing schedule
• Pre-load content for holidays or time off
• Time blog posts for ideal traffic hours

✅ How to Schedule a WordPress Post

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard and start a new post as usual.
2. Finish writing your content, but don’t click Publish yet.
3. In the “Publish” panel (usually to the right), click the link that says:
   Immediately next to “Publish:”
4. Use the date/time picker to set the future date and time you'd like the post to go live.
5. Click the Schedule button.

Once scheduled, your post will automatically be published at the selected date and time — no further action needed!