> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.payreque.st/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Posts

> Publish news, updates, changelogs, sales, and member-focused announcements on your PayRequest page.

# Posts

Posts let you turn your PayRequest page into more than a payment page. You can share product news, launch updates, special offers, changelogs, or membership announcements directly on your public page at `payrequest.me/<your-handle>/posts`.

Visitors can open the **Posts** tab from your PayRequest page, read your updates, and continue to your products or payment options without leaving your page.

<Info>
  Posts are useful for creators, SaaS businesses, consultants, communities, and anyone who wants a simple public update feed next to their products and payment options.
</Info>

## What You Can Publish

Each post has a type so visitors can quickly understand what kind of update they are reading.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="News" icon="bullhorn">
    Share general announcements, business updates, launch notes, or important changes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Update" icon="sparkles">
    Tell customers what improved, what changed, or what is coming next.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Changelog" icon="list-checks">
    Keep a simple history of product improvements, fixes, and new features.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Sale" icon="tag">
    Promote limited-time offers, discounts, bundles, or seasonal campaigns.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Membership" icon="users">
    Share updates for supporters, subscribers, members, or private communities.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Product Embeds" icon="box">
    Add a product to a post so readers can view it and buy directly from the update.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Create a Post

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Posts">
    From your PayRequest dashboard, go to **Posts**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click New Post">
    Start a new update and give it a clear title.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a type">
    Pick the type that best matches the post: **News**, **Update**, **Changelog**, **Sale**, or **Membership**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write your content">
    Use the editor to format text, add headings, create lists, insert links, add emoji, or embed a YouTube video.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Optionally attach a product">
    If the post is about a product, choose it under **Embedded product**. The product will appear inside the post with a button to view it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Publish or save as draft">
    Choose **Public** when the post is ready. Choose **Draft** if you want to keep working on it privately.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Drafts and Public Posts

Posts can have two statuses:

* **Draft** — only visible to you in the dashboard. Use this while writing or reviewing an update.
* **Public** — visible on your PayRequest page and available through a direct post link.

You can switch a post between Draft and Public at any time.

## Where Posts Appear

Your posts appear in three places:

* **Posts dashboard** — manage, edit, delete, and open your posts.
* **Public Posts tab** — visitors can browse your public posts at `payrequest.me/<your-handle>/posts`.
* **Direct post link** — each public post has its own URL, such as `payrequest.me/<your-handle>/posts/my-update`.

<Tip>
  Share direct post links in newsletters, social media, Discord, WhatsApp, or customer emails. The post keeps your profile, description, and navigation visible, so readers always know they are still on your official PayRequest page.
</Tip>

## Product Embeds

When a post is connected to a product, PayRequest shows a compact product block inside the post. This is useful when you want to:

* Announce a new product
* Explain why a product changed
* Promote a sale
* Link a changelog entry to a paid upgrade
* Send customers from an update straight to checkout

The product embed includes the product name, short details, price, image if available, and a button to view the product.

## YouTube Videos

You can add YouTube videos to posts from the editor. Click the YouTube button, paste the video URL, and insert it into the post.

When the post is viewed publicly, PayRequest turns supported YouTube links into an embedded video player.

## Tips for Better Posts

<Tip>
  **Use clear titles.** A title like "July Product Update" or "Summer Sale: 20% Off Business Plan" is easier to understand than a vague title like "Update".
</Tip>

<Tip>
  **Keep the first paragraph useful.** Visitors often skim. Start with the main point before adding details.
</Tip>

<Tip>
  **Use the right post type.** Sales, changelogs, and membership posts feel different to readers. The type helps set expectations.
</Tip>

<Tip>
  **Embed the product when there is a clear action.** If the post is about buying, subscribing, upgrading, or trying something new, attach the product so readers do not need to search for it.
</Tip>

## Frequently Asked Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I save a post without publishing it?">
    Yes. Set the post status to **Draft**. Draft posts stay private until you change them to **Public**.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I link directly to the Posts tab?">
    Yes. Share `payrequest.me/<your-handle>/posts` to send visitors directly to your public posts.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I share one specific post?">
    Yes. Open the post from your dashboard and copy its public URL.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I attach more than one product to a post?">
    Currently, a post can show one embedded product. If you want to mention more products, add normal links in the post text.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do posts replace my products or payment page?">
    No. Posts are an extra tab on your PayRequest page. Your home page, products, memberships, and payment options remain available.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="PayRequest Page Styling" icon="palette" href="/shop-and-checkout/sales-page-styling">
    Customize the profile, description, color, and social links shown above your posts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Product Display" icon="box" href="/shop-and-checkout/product-display">
    Learn how products appear on your public page and checkout flow.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Coffee Tips" icon="mug-hot" href="/shop-and-checkout/coffee-tips">
    Create a Buy Me a Coffee-style support page with messages and public activity.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Custom Domains" icon="globe" href="/shop-and-checkout/custom-domains">
    Use your own domain instead of the default payrequest.me link.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>