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Why: Weekly Schedules enable you to deliver curated content to your members on a consistent weekly basis, creating a structured and engaging experience that keeps them coming back for more.
Navigate: App Station > Weekly Schedules
Quick Start
Navigate to App Station > Weekly Schedules and click Create Schedule.
Enter a Title, select an Access Level, set a Start Date, and choose whether it should be Rotating.
Click Add Week to create weeks, giving each a Title and Summary.
Assign content to each week by clicking Add Recipe or Add Other Content.
Configure the This Week block on your app's pages to display the current and next week’s content.
What is a Weekly Schedule?
A Weekly Schedule is a powerful tool that delivers content to your members on a week-by-week basis. Instead of having members sift through a library of content, the schedule provides a clear plan for what to cook each week. Each schedule contains numbered weeks, each filled with content items such as recipes, meal plans, and resources. Members can easily see what’s planned for the current week through the This Week block on your app's pages.
Schedules vs. Journeys
When deciding whether to use a Weekly Schedule or a Journey, consider this question:
Should a new member start from the beginning, or jump into whatever week everyone else is on?
Weekly Schedule: All members see the same week at the same time, fostering a shared community experience.
Journey: Each member follows their own path, starting from step 1, making it ideal for structured courses or onboarding programs.
Setting Up a Schedule
To create your first Weekly Schedule, follow these steps:
Navigate to App Station > Weekly Schedules and click Create Schedule.
Configure the following settings:
Title: A descriptive name for your schedule (e.g., "Weekly Meal Plan").
Access Level: Choose which subscription tier will have access to this schedule.
Start Date: Set the date when week 1 begins.
Rotating: Toggle this on if you want the schedule to loop back to week 1 after the last week.
Click Add Week to create individual weeks within your schedule. For each week:
Assign a Title (optional).
Provide a Summary (optional) to describe what the week includes.
Use the Draft toggle to skip weeks that are still in development.
Add content to each week by clicking Add Recipe or Add Other Content.
Rotating vs. Linear
You can choose between two modes for your Weekly Schedule:
Rotating Mode: This loops back to week 1 after the last week. Ideal for finite, reusable content (e.g., a 12-week program).
Linear Mode: This progresses forward and ends after the last week. You must add new weeks regularly to keep it going. This is best for always-new content.
The Dual Publishing Model
Understanding the dual publishing model is crucial for managing your Weekly Schedule effectively. Content in a schedule has two visibility paths:
Schedule Visibility: Content appears in the This Week block regardless of its publish date. This allows you to showcase content without it being visible in the library.
Library Visibility: Content only appears in search and browse sections if it has a publish date set in the past.
Practical Combinations
What You Want | Publish Date | Schedule Visibility | Library Visibility |
Schedule-only (hidden from library) | Do not set | Shows in This Week | Hidden |
Schedule + library | Set to the week start date | Shows in This Week | Visible in library |
Library-only (not in a schedule) | Set to any past date | Not added to schedule | Visible in library |
Current Week and Next Week
The This Week block always displays two weeks: the current week and the upcoming week. This allows members to:
Generate a shopping list from next week’s meal plan.
Customize the meal plan by swapping recipes or adjusting servings.
Prep ahead by starting to cook components early.
You can toggle the visibility of the next week off if you prefer a simpler view.
Managing Weeks
You can manage your weeks in several ways:
Add: Click Add Week to create new weeks.
Edit: Click on a week to modify its content or settings.
Reorder: Only future weeks can be reordered. Drag and drop to rearrange content within a week.
Draft: Mark weeks as drafts to skip them automatically from member view.
Multiple Schedules for Multiple Tiers
You can create one schedule per access level, allowing you to offer different experiences based on subscription tiers. For example:
Basic Tier: Access to a simple weekly plan.
Premium Tier: Access to a full plan with additional resources.
The This Week block automatically shows the correct schedule based on the member's access level.
Tips and Best Practices
Name weeks clearly (e.g., "Week 1: Mediterranean Focus").
Use summaries to provide shopping tips or meal prep advice.
Consider batch-creating content 4-8 weeks ahead to stay organized.
Use draft weeks for content still being developed.
Maintain a small public library alongside the schedule for SEO benefits.
By following these guidelines, you can effectively utilize the Weekly Schedule feature to enhance your members' experience and keep them engaged with fresh, curated content each week.
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