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YouTube content calendar

Pick your upload days, fill in the ideas, and export the plan to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or a spreadsheet.

FreeNo sign-upTakes a minute
Plan → .ics
Long videos on
Shorts on
Click a day to add or change its title. Saved in this browser.
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How to use the content calendar

  1. Pick the month and daysWhich weekdays get a long video and which get Shorts.
  2. Add titlesClick any upload slot to name it.
  3. ExportImport the .ics into Google or Apple Calendar, or open the .csv in a spreadsheet.

Questions

How often should I upload to YouTube?

As often as you can keep quality up. One strong video a week beats three rushed ones; Shorts can go out more often.

How do I import the calendar into Google Calendar?

Google Calendar → Settings → Import & export → choose the .ics file.

Where are my titles stored?

Only in this browser. Export the file to keep a copy.

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