Overview

This article explains how to track and manage content using the Stories Library in Contently. You’ll learn how to organize, filter, and monitor the progress of all your content in one centralized location.

Information

The Stories Library in Contently serves as a comprehensive dashboard for tracking all your content. By using this feature, you can view the status of each story, filter content by various categories, and ensure that everything is progressing according to your content strategy and deadlines. It provides an efficient way to manage multiple content projects at once.

Here’s how to track and manage content with the Stories Library:

Step 1: Accessing the Stories Library

• Navigate to the "Stories" tab at the top of the Contently dashboard to open the Stories Library.
• The Stories Library displays all of your content, including active, completed, and upcoming stories, in a list view.

Step 2: Filtering and organizing content

• At the top of the Stories Library, you’ll find filtering options that allow you to sort your content by several criteria such as status (e.g., draft, in progress, or published), format, audience, and tags.
• Select the relevant filters based on the content you need to view. For example, you can filter by "Published" status to view only completed stories, or by "In Progress" to track ongoing content creation.
• Click the "Customize View" button to choose which columns you want to display, such as author, publish date, or audience. This helps tailor the view to your specific tracking needs.

Step 3: Tracking content progress

• Each story in the library includes a status indicator, showing the current step of the workflow, such as "Drafting," "Editing," or "Ready for Review."
• Click on any story to view more details about its progress. You can access the full story brief, see who is responsible for the next workflow step, and review any attached assets or comments.
• This overview helps you ensure that each piece of content is moving through the workflow smoothly and on schedule.

Step 4: Generating reports

• From the Stories Library, you can also generate reports that provide a detailed summary of all your content. These reports include information on content status, workflow steps, assigned team members, and more.
• To generate a report, click the "Export" button at the top of the page. You’ll receive a downloadable spreadsheet containing the selected information, which can be useful for broader analysis or sharing with stakeholders.

By using the Stories Library, you can stay on top of your content’s progress, make informed decisions, and ensure that all stories align with your deadlines and content strategy.

Summary

The Stories Library in Contently is a powerful tool for tracking and managing all your content in one place. By filtering and organizing stories, monitoring workflow progress, and generating reports, you can ensure that every piece of content is on track and aligned with your content goals. This feature helps streamline the management of multiple content projects, providing a clear overview of your content pipeline.