Autoposting Schedule for Telegram and MAX: Days, Time, and Time Zone

An autoposting schedule determines which days and times content is automatically published to Telegram or MAX. In Votway, you can choose weekdays, set the number of publications for each day, define exact times, select a time zone, add special dates, and optionally distribute publishing times automatically.

The schedule works together with the content source and queue. The service first receives source material, then checks whether an item is available for publication, and only after that uses the configured time slot.

The workflow is:

Source → queue → schedule → Telegram or MAX.

If the queue is empty, the presence of a scheduled time does not create a new post. This is especially important when using New posts only.

What is an autoposting schedule?

An autoposting schedule is a set of rules that determines when the next available item should be published.

With basic scheduled posting, a time is attached to one specific post.

For example:

Post 1 → 10

Post 2 → 18

Autoposting uses a different logic:

Every Monday → 10 and 18 → publish the next available queue item.

The schedule repeats, while the actual post is selected from the available content.

This means you do not need to manually create every future publication.

What an autoposting schedule includes

A typical schedule includes:

• - weekdays;
• - number of publications per day;
• - exact publishing times;
• - time zone;
• - special dates;
• - additional time slots;
• - optional random time distribution.

In Votway, these settings can be used for both Telegram and MAX.

How scheduling works in Votway

After connecting the destination channel and choosing a source, you configure the recurring publishing plan.

At the scheduled moment, the service checks the queue.

If content is available, the next item can be published.

If New posts only is selected and the queue is empty, the slot may be skipped.

In other words, the schedule controls when, while the source and queue control what.

How to choose publishing days

The first step is selecting the weekdays.

You do not have to publish every day.

You can use weekdays only, weekends only, or a different posting volume on different days.

Example: weekdays only

Monday–Friday: 2 posts.

Saturday and Sunday: 0 posts.

Example: more activity on weekends

Monday–Friday: 1 post.

Saturday and Sunday: 3 posts.

Example: different frequency by day

Monday: 2 posts.

Tuesday: 1 post.

Wednesday: 3 posts.

Thursday: 1 post.

Friday: 2 posts.

Saturday: 1 post.

Sunday: 0 posts.

The most important point is matching the schedule to the real flow of content from the source.

How many posts should you schedule per day?

Daily frequency should reflect:

• - how often the source produces content;
• - current queue size;
• - channel topic;
• - post format;
• - audience behavior;
• - your editorial strategy.

If the source creates two new items per day but the schedule contains ten slots, the queue will often be empty.

If the source creates ten items per day but the schedule publishes only two, the queue will continue growing.

Scheduling therefore requires balancing audience needs with source frequency.

How to set publishing times

After choosing the number of posts, assign exact times.

For example:

09

14

19

If several posts are published on the same day, it is usually better to spread them out rather than placing them almost back-to-back.

Example weekly schedule:

Day	Time
Monday	09, 18
Tuesday	10, 19
Wednesday	09, 18
Thursday	10, 19
Friday	09, 17
Saturday	12
Sunday	No posts

This is only a starting point. Adjust it to your actual audience.

Is there a best time to post?

There is no universal best time for every Telegram and MAX channel.

The right time depends on:

• - channel topic;
• - audience country and city;
• - audience age;
• - whether the content is professional or entertainment-focused;
• - publishing frequency;
• - the behavior of your own subscribers.

Instead of searching for one universal hour, test several time windows.

For example:

Morning: 08–11.

Afternoon: 12–16.

Evening: 17–21.

Then compare similar publications across those windows.

Why the time zone matters

The selected time zone determines how the service interprets the time you enter.

For example, 10 can correspond to different actual moments for users in different regions.

If Europe/Moscow (UTC+3) is selected, a post scheduled for 10 is calculated according to Moscow time.

This becomes especially important when:

• - you live in one country while the audience is in another;
• - a team works from several regions;
• - the channel targets one specific city or market;
• - Telegram and MAX are managed together;
• - one schedule is reused across several projects.

How to choose the correct time zone

Choose the time zone based primarily on the audience rather than your own physical location.

If most of the audience follows Moscow time, configuring the channel in Europe/Moscow (UTC+3) makes the schedule easier to interpret.

If the channel targets another region, use that region's time zone.

The goal is simple:

10 should mean 10 for the audience the schedule is designed around.

What happens if the wrong time zone is selected?

Posts can appear earlier or later than expected.

For example, you may want a publication to appear at 18 Moscow time while the schedule is configured in another time zone.

The actual publication moment will then differ from your expectation.

When testing the first publication, compare:

1. selected time zone;
2. scheduled time;
3. actual publication time.

Scheduling for Telegram

In Votway, Telegram can use the same recurring scheduling logic:

• - choose weekdays;
• - set the number of posts;
• - define exact times;
• - select a time zone;
• - add special dates;
• - reuse a template;
• - optionally distribute times randomly.

Before that, connect the Telegram account and select the correct channel.

For automatic publishing, the service bot @autoposting_control_bot needs the Post Messages permission.

Scheduling for MAX

The scheduling logic for MAX is similar.

First choose MAX as the channel platform and connect the destination channel.

Then configure its own publishing plan.

This is especially useful when Telegram and MAX share one source but should not publish at the same time.

For example:

Telegram: 10 and 16.

MAX: 12 and 19.

The same content flow can therefore use different schedules on the two platforms.

Can Telegram and MAX use different schedules?

Yes.

This is one of the main advantages of a source-based autoposting workflow.

For example:

Telegram

Monday–Friday: 09, 15, 20.

MAX

Monday–Friday: 11, 18.

The content source can still be the same.

Separate schedules let you adapt publishing behavior to each platform.

Scheduling for Telegram → MAX

When Telegram is used as the source for MAX, the time the source post appears and the time the MAX version is published are separate settings.

The workflow becomes:

Telegram → queue → MAX schedule → publication.

For example, a source post appears in Telegram at 09

.

MAX has slots at 12 and 18.

The item can wait in the queue until the appropriate MAX publishing slot.

This is controlled cross-posting rather than instant mirroring.

How New posts only works with a schedule

In New posts only, the queue uses content that appears after the source is connected.

If a new item is available at the scheduled time, it can be published.

If the queue is empty, the slot is skipped.

Example:

Schedule: 10 and 18.

New source item appears: 12

.

At 10 the queue is empty, so the slot is skipped.

At 18 the item is available and can be published.

How New and old posts works with a schedule

In this mode, archive items can also be added to the queue.

This is useful for evergreen channels.

For example:

• - recipes;
• - tutorials;
• - collections;
• - ideas;
• - educational posts;
• - quotes.

Even when no new source material appears, the queue may still contain older content.

Keep in mind that archive content may be reused after the queue is exhausted.

How to match the schedule to source frequency

A useful schedule should not be radically out of sync with the speed at which content arrives.

If the source publishes rarely

For example, 1–2 new posts per day.

A schedule with 1–2 slots is usually more realistic.

If the source publishes frequently

For example, 10–15 items per day.

You can add more slots or deliberately publish only part of the queue.

If the source is irregular

For example, 8 posts on one day and only 1 on the next.

Account for queue accumulation instead of creating an unnecessarily dense schedule.

What are special dates?

A special date is a one-day schedule override for a specific calendar date.

Use it when the normal weekly plan should behave differently on one day.

For example:

Normal Monday: 2 posts.

October 5: 0 posts.

Instead of changing every Monday, add only October 5 as a special date.

A special date takes priority over the normal weekday schedule.

When to use special dates

They are useful for:

• - holidays;
• - launches;
• - maintenance;
• - vacations;
• - advertising campaigns;
• - events;
• - days with higher or lower posting frequency;
• - fully disabling autoposting for one day.

How to disable autoposting for one day

You do not need to edit the entire weekly schedule.

Add the required date under Special dates and set 0 posts.

The normal weekly schedule will be overridden only for that day.

Afterward, the recurring schedule continues as before.

What is random time distribution?

Votway provides Distribute posts randomly.

The feature can automatically change publishing times across enabled days while preserving the number of publications.

For example, instead of always using:

10 and 18 every day

you can generate a more varied schedule.

Always review the resulting times after applying the feature.

Special dates remain a separate layer of scheduling.

When to use random distribution

It can be useful when:

• - you do not want exactly the same times every day;
• - publishing volume is high;
• - you want to fill a schedule quickly;
• - several similar channels are being managed.

If exact fixed times matter, manual scheduling is the better choice.

Schedule templates

When several channels use similar timing, saving the configuration as a template can reduce setup time.

A template can preserve:

• - weekdays;
• - number of posts;
• - publishing times;
• - timer settings.

After applying a template, still verify the destination channel and time zone.

Scheduling for multiple channels

There are two basic approaches when you manage a channel network.

Same schedule

Every project publishes at the same times.

Advantage — simpler management.

Disadvantage — the entire network operates in sync.

Different schedules

Each channel has its own publishing slots.

Advantage — better adaptation to each audience.

Disadvantage — more settings to maintain.

Templates help create a middle ground: save the basic structure, then adjust individual times for selected channels.

Scheduling and AI autoposting

AI rewriting does not replace scheduling.

The workflow is:

Source → queue → AI → time slot → publication.

Even after the text has been rewritten, it still waits for the publishing time defined in the schedule.

AI controls how the text is processed, while the schedule controls when it goes live.

Schedule vs advertising timer

Votway provides two publishing approaches:

Schedule

or

Advertising timer.

Schedule is appropriate when fixed weekdays and times matter.

Advertising timer is useful when regular content should be delayed by a configured interval after advertising.

These are two different ways of deciding when the next publication should happen.

When to use a schedule and when to use an advertising timer

Use a schedule when:

• - exact times matter;
• - the channel follows a recurring weekly plan;
• - ads do not control normal publication timing;
• - you want stable time slots.

Use an advertising timer when:

• - ads are published regularly;
• - the next normal post must wait after an ad;
• - the interval matters more than a fixed clock time.

Example weekly autoposting schedule

Suppose the channel publishes 11 items per week.

A schedule could be:

Day	Number of posts	Time
Monday	2	09, 18
Tuesday	2	10, 19
Wednesday	2	09, 18
Thursday	2	10, 19
Friday	2	09, 17
Saturday	1	12
Sunday	0	—

Time zone: Europe/Moscow (UTC+3).

This is only an example. The real schedule should be based on your audience and source frequency.

Example schedule for a news channel

News channels usually need faster publishing.

For example:

Monday–Friday: 08, 11, 14, 17, 20.

Saturday–Sunday: 10, 14, 18.

Queue mode: New posts only.

This only makes sense if the source produces enough new content to support the schedule.

Example schedule for evergreen content

For recipes, tutorials, collections, and other long-lived content, a calmer schedule may be better.

For example:

Monday–Friday: 10 and 19.

Saturday: 12.

Sunday: 12.

Queue mode: New and old posts.

Archive content can help maintain regular publishing in this scenario.

How to test publishing times

Do not change the entire schedule at once.

Test a few time windows instead.

For example:

Week 1: 09 and 18.

Week 2: 11 and 20.

Then compare similar posts.

Look at:

• - views;
• - reactions;
• - comments;
• - clicks;
• - engagement.

Compare posts of similar topic and quality.

Why one post is not enough to judge a schedule

Publishing time is only one factor.

Performance also depends on:

• - topic;
• - headline;
• - format;
• - weekday;
• - news cycle;
• - audience size;
• - promotion;
• - content quality.

That is why schedule testing should be based on a series of comparable publications rather than one post.

How to know if the schedule is too dense

Common signs include:

• - the queue is often empty;
• - scheduled slots are frequently skipped;
• - posts appear too close together;
• - the audience has little time to interact with the previous post;
• - the source does not generate enough content.

In that case, reduce the number of slots.

How to know if the schedule is too sparse

Signs include:

• - the queue keeps growing;
• - source items wait too long;
• - news becomes outdated before publication;
• - relevant content is published too late.

In that case, increase daily publishing frequency.

Common scheduling mistakes

Mistake 1. Wrong time zone

Posts appear at different times than expected.

Mistake 2. Too many slots

The source cannot fill the queue fast enough.

Mistake 3. Too few slots

The queue grows and content is delayed.

Mistake 4. Ignoring special dates

The normal schedule continues on a day when publishing should be different.

Mistake 5. Using archive content for fast-expiring topics

Old content may no longer be relevant.

Mistake 6. Copying one schedule to every channel without review

Audience behavior and source frequency can differ.

Mistake 7. Expecting a post when the queue is empty

A schedule does not create source content.

How to configure an autoposting schedule in Votway

Step 1. Choose the platform

Select Telegram or MAX.

Step 2. Connect the channel

Choose the destination channel.

Step 3. Choose the source

Use Votway sources or My sources.

Step 4. Configure the queue

Choose New posts only or New and old posts.

Step 5. Choose Schedule

Open the weekday and time settings.

Step 6. Select the time zone

Choose the zone that matches the audience.

Step 7. Select weekdays

Enable the days when autoposting should work.

Step 8. Set the number of posts

Choose the required number for each active day.

Step 9. Set publishing times

Add one or several time slots.

Step 10. Add special dates

Create an override when one calendar date should behave differently.

Step 11. Review the schedule

Check weekdays, times, time zone, and posting frequency.

Step 12. Test the first cycle

Confirm that the post appears when expected.

What to check if a post appears at the wrong time

Check in this order:

1. selected time zone;
2. scheduled time;
3. whether the weekday is active;
4. whether a special date applies;
5. selected publishing mode;
6. whether content was available in the queue;
7. whether Advertising timer was selected instead of Schedule.

This is more effective than changing all settings at once.

What to check if no post is published

Verify:

• - the channel is connected;
• - the correct source is selected;
• - content is available in the queue;
• - New posts only is not waiting for a new item;
• - the weekday is enabled;
• - a time slot exists;
• - no special date is set to 0 posts;
• - the subscription is active.

How much does scheduled autoposting with Votway cost?

The current price is displayed when you create the service order.

Available subscription periods include:

• - 1 month;
• - 3 months;
• - 6 months;
• - 12 months.

Longer periods can provide more favorable terms.

Before payment, verify the platform, destination channel, source, queue mode, publishing mode, schedule, and final price.

Frequently asked questions

What is an autoposting schedule?

It is a set of rules that determines the days and times for automatic publication. In Votway, the schedule works together with the source and queue.

Can I choose different publishing days?

Yes. You can enable specific weekdays and set a different number of posts for each day.

Can I schedule several posts per day?

Yes. An active day can contain several publishing time slots.

Can different weekdays use different times?

Yes. For example, Monday can use 09 and 18 while Tuesday uses 10 and 19.

Why does the time zone matter?

It determines how the service interprets the time you enter. With the wrong time zone, posts can appear earlier or later than expected.

Which time zone should I choose?

Choose the time zone that matches the audience you are scheduling for. For Moscow time, for example, you can use Europe/Moscow (UTC+3).

What is the best time to post in Telegram and MAX?

There is no universal best time. It depends on the audience, topic, and subscriber behavior. Test several time windows and compare similar posts.

What happens if the queue is empty?

With New posts only, a scheduled slot may be skipped when no source item is available.

Can I disable autoposting for one day?

Yes. Add the date under Special dates and set the number of posts to 0. The regular weekly schedule does not need to be changed.

What are special dates?

They are date-specific scheduling rules that override the normal weekday schedule for one calendar date.

Can publishing times be distributed randomly?

Yes. Votway provides a random distribution feature that changes times within active days while keeping the number of posts.

Can I save a schedule as a template?

Yes. Templates are useful when several channels use similar publishing plans.

Can Telegram and MAX use different schedules?

Yes. Even with one shared source, Telegram and MAX can use different weekdays and publishing times.

Can I schedule Telegram → MAX autoposting?

Yes. Telegram can be used as the source while MAX uses its own destination schedule.

What is the difference between Schedule and Advertising timer?

Schedule uses fixed days and times. Advertising timer determines publication based on a configured delay after an ad.

Why did a post publish at the wrong time?

Check the time zone, scheduled time, active weekday, special dates, and selected publishing mode.