How to Set Different Content Statuses Like "Draft," "Scheduled," and "Published"?

Organize your workflow with ease — Create a topic-based website with Summrly and manage content status with intuitive labels like Draft, Scheduled, and Published for seamless publishing

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Create Your First Topic

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Complete Setup

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Let's get you set up with your first content topic. This will only take a few minutes.

What to Expect

We'll guide you through 5 simple steps to create your first content topic:

Choose a topic - The main subject you want to create content about
Add keywords - Terms your audience searches for
Set brand details - Tell us about your business
Select template - Choose your content layout
Start creating - Generate your first content

Brand Details & Template

Tell us about your business and choose a content template

Why this matters

This information helps us tailor the content to your brand's voice and style. We'll use it to:

Match your brand's tone and personality
Incorporate your unique value propositions
Reference your products/services naturally
Maintain consistency across all content

Brand Name*

Website URL We'll use this to understand your existing content

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AI API Key Leave blank to use our default key

Preferred Content Tone*

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Published on: | Author: Summrly Team

How to Manage Content Status: Draft, Scheduled & Published

Are your blog posts piling up with no clear system for what’s ready, what’s live, and what needs work? Without clear status labels, it’s easy to publish the wrong version or miss a deadline. With Summrly, you can instantly set and track content status — so your publishing process stays clean, organized, and stress-free.

Why a Content-First Website Solves This

When your site starts with a topic, every piece of content has a purpose. Summrly uses smart status labels to guide you through the lifecycle of each post: from AI-generated draft to final review, scheduling, and publication. No more confusion — just a clear visual system that keeps you in control.

Step-by-Step Guide

Create Your First Topic
Set Up Your Content Focus
Add Keywords
Brand Details
Complete Setup

After generating a post, click the status dropdown at the top of the editor. Choose “Draft” (still editing), “Scheduled” (set for future publish), or “Published” (live). Each status appears in your content library with color-coded tags — so you can filter and manage posts at a glance.

Enter your topic below to start building your AI-powered site and gain instant clarity over your content workflow.

Real Results in 6–12 Weeks

Lisa, a wellness blogger, used “stress relief for working moms” as her topic. She set up a weekly publishing rhythm using status labels to track 10 drafts, 4 scheduled posts, and 6 live articles. In 8 weeks, she never missed a post, grew her traffic by 180%, and launched a successful digital product.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q? Can I customize the status labels?
Currently, we support Draft, Scheduled, and Published. Custom statuses are coming soon for teams.
Q? Can I filter my content library by status?
Yes. Use the filter bar to view only Drafts, Scheduled posts, or Published content.
Q? What happens if I change a post from Published back to Draft?
The live page is unpublished and removed from your site — perfect for updates or corrections.
Q? Can team members see content status?
Yes. All collaborators can view and, depending on permissions, update content status.
Q? Will changing status affect my SEO?
Yes, but safely. Unpublishing a post removes it from search; rescheduling preserves backlinks and rankings when republished.

Summary

Clear status labels mean clear progress. With Summrly, you can organize your content like a pro — whether you're publishing weekly or scaling a content team. Stay on track, avoid mistakes, and build a consistent publishing rhythm. Enter your topic now and turn your ideas into a structured, searchable, and scalable content library.