How to Schedule Linkie Components

What You'll Learn

• What component scheduling is and when it's useful
• How to access scheduling features (Pro feature)
• Setting a start date and time for components
• Setting an end date and time for components

---

What Is Component Scheduling?

Component scheduling is a Pro feature that lets you automatically show or hide components based on date and time. Instead of manually adding and removing components, you set when they should appear and disappear—Linkie handles the rest.

⚠️ Pro Feature Required: Component scheduling is only available with a Linkie Pro subscription. Free accounts can show or hide components manually but cannot schedule automatic visibility changes.

How Scheduling Works

When you schedule a component, you can set:

• Start date/time: When the component becomes visible to visitors
• End date/time: When the component automatically hides
• Both or neither: Components can have just a start time, just an end time, or both

Server-side processing ensures accurate timing:

• Your page is generated on our servers with the current timestamp
• Components are filtered based on their schedule before the page loads
• Visitors never see components outside their scheduled window
• No delays or client-side timing issues

What You Can Schedule

All component types support scheduling:

• Links (regular and app-specific)
• Music components
• Video embeds
• Forms
• Maps and telephone links
• Headers
• Countdown timers

This universal support means you can build entirely time-sensitive pages or mix scheduled and permanent content.

---

Why Use Component Scheduling?

Scheduling saves time and ensures precision for time-sensitive content.

Benefits

Automation eliminates manual work:

• Set up campaigns days or weeks in advance
• Components appear exactly when planned—even while you sleep
• Automatic removal when promotions end
• No risk of forgetting to update your page

Perfect timing for promotions:

• Launch sales at midnight automatically
• Remove expired offers without manual intervention
• Coordinate with email campaigns and social posts
• Time announcements for maximum impact

Keep your page current:

• Rotate seasonal content automatically
• Display event information only when relevant
• Prevent outdated information from lingering
• Maintain a fresh, professional appearance

When to Use Scheduling

Ideal scenarios:

• Flash sales and limited-time discounts
• Event tickets with specific sale windows
• Product launches coordinated across platforms
• Seasonal campaigns (holiday promotions, summer sales)
• Time-zone specific announcements
• Content that expires on a deadline

Less useful for:

• Permanent links (social profiles, contact info)
• Evergreen content without expiration
• Components you update frequently based on changing circumstances
• Content where manual control is preferred

---

Setting Up Component Scheduling

Access scheduling features when creating or editing any component with a Pro subscription.

Requirements

Before you begin:

1. Active Pro subscription - Upgrade at Settings → Subscription if needed
2. Component to schedule - Works with new or existing components
3. Planned dates and times - Know when content should appear/disappear

Adding a Schedule to a New Component

When creating any component type:

1. Create your component normally

   • Choose component type (Link, Video, Music, etc.)
   • Fill in required fields (title, URL, data)
   • Configure component-specific settings

2. Locate the scheduling section

   • Scroll to "Schedule" or "Visibility Schedule"
   • Available for all component types

3. Set start date and time (optional)

   • Click the "Start Date/Time" field
   • Select date from calendar picker
   • Choose time (hour and minute)
   • Component remains hidden until this moment

4. Set end date and time (optional)

   • Click the "End Date/Time" field
   • Select date from calendar picker
   • Choose time (hour and minute)
   • Component automatically hides after this moment

5. Save your component

   • Component is saved with schedule settings
   • Appears/disappears automatically based on your schedule

Adding a Schedule to an Existing Component

Update any existing component with scheduling:

1. Navigate to your dashboard
2. Find the component you want to schedule
3. Click "Edit" on the component
4. Scroll to scheduling section
5. Set start and/or end times as described above
6. Save changes

The component's visibility updates immediately based on the current time and your schedule.