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Calendar is already your source of truth
Keep campaign planning in your calendar system and let WordPress auto-render the right promo asset at the right time.
WordPress Promo Scheduling
Launch every campaign on time with calendar-driven promo automation.
PublishByCalendar turns your ICS calendar feed into the control center for every banner, card grid, and promo surface on your WordPress site.
WP 6.0 - 6.8 Compatible
PHP 7.4 - 8.3 Tested
Shortcodes + CLI Included
License-Based Pro Controls
Why Teams Switch
Replace fragile post scheduling with a real campaign system.
Most teams lose sales because promo updates depend on manual page edits. This setup removes the bottleneck.
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Design once, schedule forever
Save promo templates with placements and links, then reuse them across seasonal campaigns without touching page code.
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Stop waking up to broken promos
Validation checks and diagnostics help catch key mismatches before tomorrow's campaign goes live.
Core Features
Everything you need to run high-volume promo calendars.
Built for speed in day-to-day marketing operations, not one-off technical setups.
Promo Templates
Store images, CTA links, placements, priorities, and aliases in one reusable content type.
ICS Calendar Sync
Use a private ICS URL to drive activation windows with recurring event support.
Flexible Key Matching
Preferred `PROMO: key` format plus fallback title and alias normalization for legacy naming.
Shortcode Output
Drop `[ngd_promo]` or `[ngd_promos]` anywhere to render one hero promo or full card grids.
Diagnostics + Validation
Check active windows for today and tomorrow, verify matches, and alert your team before issues hit production.
Onboarding Wizard
Give clients or teams a clean launch checklist from calendar connection to first live promo.
| Capability | Free | Pro | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICS calendar-driven scheduling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Template placements (core) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom placement keys | No | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-calendar source routing | No | Yes | Yes |
| Priority support and onboarding help | No | No | Yes |
How It Works
Go live in four steps.
Simple enough for non-technical teams, robust enough for production marketing operations.
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Connect your calendar
Paste your private ICS URL into plugin settings and run your first sync.
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Create Promo Templates
Add image, placement, key, CTA link, and any fallback aliases for your existing event names.
3
Schedule events with promo keys
Use `PROMO: your_key` in calendar titles, set start/end times, and let automation handle the switch.
4
Render anywhere with shortcodes
Place shortcodes on your homepage, campaign pages, and landing pages to display active promos.
Advertise Better
Turn every campaign into a channel-ready launch.
Use this site to capture leads and move buyers straight into checkout without requiring sales calls.
Lead Capture Ready
Add your preferred form shortcode below this section (WPForms, Gravity Forms, or HubSpot embed) to collect qualified leads.
Self-Serve Funnel
Every major section routes to pricing so buyers can evaluate and purchase without waiting for a meeting.
Direct Checkout Path
Every key section has a "Buy Pro" CTA so ready buyers can convert without scrolling back to the top.
Request Pricing or Migration Help
Use this block to capture warm leads from paid traffic and partnership referrals.
Set your form in Appearance -> Customize -> PublishByCalendar Sales Settings -> Lead Form Shortcode.
Proof
Trust signals you can use before testimonials.
Use concrete operational assurances now, then swap this section with customer quotes as they come in.
Production-safe rollout
Onboarding steps, diagnostics, and manual sync controls help teams validate setup before relying on automation.
Business-ready licensing
Free, Pro, and Agency plans make it easy to start small and upgrade only when your campaign volume increases.
Pricing
Most Popular
Start free. Upgrade when you need scale.
Use the defaults below now, then customize plan names, prices, and checkout links in Theme Customizer.
Free
$0 forever
- Core calendar scheduling
- Promo templates and shortcodes
- Onboarding and diagnostics
Pro
$99/year per site
- Everything in Free
- Custom placement keys
- License activation controls
- Priority feature updates
Agency
$299/year multi-site
- Everything in Pro
- Multi-calendar routing
- Advanced rollout support
- White-glove onboarding
FAQ
Answers buyers ask before purchasing.
Can my non-technical team run this daily?
Yes. The plugin was built for marketers and content managers. Once templates are set, most scheduling happens in your calendar tool.
Will it work if WP-Cron is disabled?
Yes, with manual sync or a real server cron setup. Production sites should run scheduled cron events reliably for best results.
Can I start on free and upgrade later?
Yes. You can deploy the free workflow first and activate a license key when you need Pro or Agency features.
Do you offer onboarding help?
Agency includes onboarding support. For all plans, you can request help at support@publishbycalendar.com.
Own your promo launch calendar instead of chasing manual edits.
Install free now, or move directly to Pro and start converting traffic with dependable campaign timing.