Sending Your Weekly Update
Every Monday you get a check-in message asking what's on this week. Here's how to make the most of your reply.
The Basics
Reply to the check-in WhatsApp with whatever you want posted. You don't need to follow a specific format — just write naturally, the same way you'd tell a regular.
Example — simple week:
Live music Friday night with The Dubliners tribute, 9pm. Free entry.
Example — busy week:
Few things this week:
- Live music Friday 9pm with The Dubliners tribute, free entry
- Karaoke Saturday from 9
- Showing the Ireland match Sunday at 2pm, match day offers on pints
- Happy hour Monday–Thursday 5–7pm, half price pints
Both of these work fine. The more specific you are about times and details, the better the posts.
What to Include
For each event or update, try to include:
| Detail | Example | |--------|---------| | What it is | "Live music" / "Quiz night" / "Karaoke" | | When (day + time) | "Friday from 9pm" | | Any ticket info | "Free entry" / "€5 entry" | | Any special offer | "Match day pints offers" | | The act or host (if relevant) | "with The Dubliners tribute" |
You don't need all of these every time — just whatever you know.
Hours Changes and Closures
Let us know about any changes to your opening hours:
Closed Easter Monday. Bank holiday Tuesday open from 2pm.
Opening from 12 this Sunday for the match.
We'll update your Google Business hours and include it in your posts where relevant.
Sending Something Urgently
You can message Pubdate any time — not just on Mondays. If something comes up and you need a post out today:
Can you post something right now about our happy hour today from 5–7pm? Half price on all pints.
We'll turn this around quickly.
What Happens After You Send
- We process your message (usually within a few minutes)
- You get a preview message showing what we're planning to post
- You approve, request changes, or skip individual posts
- Once approved, everything posts automatically at the right times
See Understanding Approval Messages for details on the preview step.