How to Get Started with AllPub: A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to AllPub! Whether you’re a solo creator, a startup founder, or a busy marketer, AllPub is designed to make cross-platform publishing fast, simple, and stress-free. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the key features and show you how to use them efficiently—so you can spend less time managing your content and more time creating it.

Step 1: Sign Up and Set Up Your Account

Getting started is easy. Simply visit AllPub.co and sign up using your email address or connect via your preferred provider. Once you’re in, take a moment to set up your profile and connect your publishing platforms (currently, allpub supports dev.to , Hashnode). This only takes a few minutes and unlocks the full power of AllPub.

Step 2: Connect Your Content Sources

AllPub lets you pull content from your favorite sources, such as Notion, Google Docs, or even your local files. Click on “Connect Sources” in your dashboard, follow the prompts, and authorize access. Now, your content is ready to be published wherever you want, with just a few clicks.

Step 3: Create and Schedule Your First Post

Ready to publish? Click “New Post” and choose your content source. AllPub will automatically format your post for each platform, so you don’t have to worry about manual adjustments. Add your title, tweak the formatting if needed, and set your preferred publishing schedule. You can even preview how your post will look on each platform before hitting publish.

Using Smart Publish for Effortless Distribution

Smart Publish takes the guesswork out of sharing your content across multiple platforms. After finishing your post, simply click on the “Smart Publish” button. AllPub will automatically detect the best formatting, optimize titles and tags for each channel, and schedule your posts at the recommended times to maximize reach. This means your content always looks its best wherever it appears, and you don’t have to manage each platform separately.

With Smart Publish, you can focus on creating, while AllPub handles the distribution—saving you time and amplifying your impact with just one click.

Step 4: Monitor and Optimize Your Publishing Workflow

After your post goes live, AllPub’s analytics dashboard gives you a clear overview of your recent publications across all connected platforms. Instantly see where your content has been published—whether it’s Dev.to, Hashnode, or (soon) LinkedIn. This centralized view makes it easy to track what you’ve shared and stay organized as you grow your reach.

While engagement analytics like clicks and comments, aren’t available just yet, we’re actively exploring these features for our product roadmap. Future updates could include engagement metrics, audience insights, and platform-by-platform performance comparisons—all designed to help you understand what’s resonating and to optimize your strategy.

Consider this a sneak peek of what’s ahead: advanced analytics and engagement tracking might become part of premium plans, Giving you even deeper data and actionable recommendations for your publishing journey.

By following these steps, you’ll be publishing like a pro in no time. AllPub is here to support your growth, help you stay focused on your content, and—through your feedback—shape the next wave of powerful features.

If you ever need guidance or have ideas for what would make your dashboard even better, our support team and roadmap are always open for your suggestions.