ScoreIt vs manual posting
By Parker Damaska
When it comes to sharing game updates, schools have two main options: use a dedicated platform like ScoreIt, or continue with manual posting across various platforms. I've seen both approaches in action, and the difference is stark.
Most schools post game updates manually across multiple platforms. Here's what that typically looks like: the game ends, a coach or staff member takes notes and photos, returns to the office or home, opens Instagram, Twitter, website CMS, and other platforms, formats content for each platform differently, posts to each platform individually, responds to comments and questions, and repeats for every game. Time per game: 15 to 45 minutes, depending on how many platforms you're using.
The challenges are real. Posting to three or four platforms takes significant time. Formatting content differently for each platform is tedious. Managing responses and engagement across multiple platforms is exhausting. And this time adds up across a season. Different formatting on different platforms means your updates look inconsistent. Some games get posted, others don't. Timing varies widely. Quality depends on who's posting and how much time they have.
Platform limitations compound the problem. Social media algorithms hide your posts. Website CMS systems might be slow or complicated. There's no mobile-friendly posting workflow. It's difficult to maintain a professional appearance when you're working with tools that weren't designed for this.
When information is spread across multiple platforms, your community has to check multiple places. Information gets missed. There's no single source of truth. It's hard to build consistent engagement when people don't know where to look.
ScoreIt is designed specifically for sharing game updates. Here's how it works: the game ends, you open the ScoreIt app, fill in the score and details (30 seconds), post, and you're done. Time per game: 30 seconds.
The advantages are clear. You can post updates in 30 seconds. No formatting required—ScoreIt handles it. Mobile-first design means you can post from anywhere. One platform, one post. Professional formatting every time. Same process for every game. Reliable posting schedule. Quality presentation guaranteed.
ScoreIt is built specifically for athletic updates. No algorithm hiding your posts. Easy to find and navigate. Professional appearance. One place for all game updates. Easy to find historical games. Clear, organized presentation. Your community knows where to look.
| Feature | Manual Posting | ScoreIt |
|---|---|---|
| --------- | --------------- | --------- |
| Time per post | 15-45 minutes | 30 seconds |
| Platforms | 3-4 different platforms | 1 dedicated platform |
| Consistency | Varies | Always consistent |
| Mobile posting | Difficult | Easy |
| Professional appearance | Depends on effort | Guaranteed |
| Historical access | Scattered | Centralized |
| Algorithm concerns | Yes | No |
| Setup time | Ongoing | One-time |
| Cost | Free (but time-consuming) | Free during pilot |
The real-world impact is significant. If you post 50 games per season across three platforms, manual posting takes 25 to 37.5 hours per season. ScoreIt takes 25 minutes per season. That's 24 to 37 hours saved per season—time you can spend on coaching, planning, or other priorities.
With ScoreIt, every game gets posted the same way, at the same time, with the same professional presentation. No more wondering if updates went out, or if they look professional. When your community knows exactly where to find game updates, engagement increases. Parents check regularly, students stay informed, and alumni stay connected.
If you're currently posting manually, switching to ScoreIt is simple. Sign up for the free pilot (takes two minutes), set up your school profile (five minutes), post your first game (30 seconds), share the link with your community, and keep posting as usual—just faster and easier. No training required, no complex setup, no learning curve. ScoreIt works the way you'd expect a modern tool to work.
Manual posting works, but it's time-consuming, inconsistent, and fragmented. ScoreIt is fast, consistent, and centralized. For schools that want to share game updates professionally without the hassle, ScoreIt is the clear choice. The question isn't whether you can post manually—it's whether you should. With ScoreIt, you get better results in a fraction of the time.