WordPress scheduled post vs content lock: what is the difference?
Scheduling controls when a post becomes public. A content lock controls who can read it and from when. Here is the difference, when to use each, and how to combine them.
How to show a countdown timer on locked WordPress content
A live countdown on your locked content tells students exactly when to come back. How the timer works, how to switch it on, which of the three templates to use, and how to write the message and CTA around it.
How to restrict a WordPress post by date for logged-in users
A step-by-step guide to locking WordPress content by date for logged-in users — the exact panel settings, what users see, and how to test it.