This help article outlines the key priorities to focus on during February to keep your yearbook project moving forward. As deadlines begin to approach, this is the time to refine layouts, close content gaps, and confirm coverage plans. These steps are designed to maintain momentum, prevent production delays, and ensure your book stays on schedule for a smooth finish.

February is all about execution. The planning is done — now it’s time to make sure the foundational pieces of your book are in place.

1. Upload Your People Data

If you haven’t already, now is the time to upload your student and staff data.

• Accurate people data ensures:
• Correct spelling of names
• Proper grade levels and teacher assignments
• Smooth portrait flow
• Fewer last-minute corrections

Waiting too long to upload your data can cause unnecessary rework later. Once your data is uploaded, review it carefully and fix any formatting or duplicate issues before moving on.

👉 Video: How to Upload Your People Data

2. Flow Your People Pages

After your data is uploaded and verified, flow your people pages.

February is ideal for this because:

• It allows time for name corrections
• You can review layout consistency
• You can adjust spacing or page counts if needed
• Use Multi-Flow if you are flowing multiple grades or sections. After flowing, proof carefully for:
• Misspelled names
• Missing students
• Incorrect grade assignments
• Layout alignment issues

Catching errors now saves hours later.

👉 Video: How to Flow People Pages
👉 Link to: Using Multi-Flow

3. Turn On Book Sales

If book sales are not active yet, February is a critical time to turn them on.

Early promotion:

• Builds revenue sooner
• Reduces financial stress later
• Helps you forecast print quantities
• Creates urgency before price increases

Promote consistently through email, social media, school announcements, and flyers. If you plan to raise prices later in the spring, now is the time to communicate that clearly.

👉 Video: Setting Up Online Sales

4. Approve Your Cover Design

Your cover deadline often arrives faster than expected. If your cover is in progress, review it now and move it toward approval.

Before approving:

• Double-check spelling and dates
• Confirm school name and mascot accuracy
• Review spine text
• Verify colors and theme alignment

Approving your cover early reduces stress and keeps production moving smoothly.

👉 Learn More: How to Approve Your Cover

5. Confirm Your Delivery Date

February is the time to confirm when your books will arrive.

Ask yourself:

• Are there end of year events you need to adjust your dates to include in the yearbook?
• Are there school events tied to distribution?
• Does this align with our final submission deadline?

Confirming your delivery timeline ensures everyone — advisors, administration, and students — knows what to expect. It also helps you pace your remaining production work appropriately.

👉 Learn More: What are my Deadlines? 

February Goal: Solid Foundations

By the end of February, you should have:
✔ People data uploaded
✔ People pages flowed
✔ Book sales live
✔ Cover approved or nearing approval
✔ Delivery date confirmed

Taking care of these items now keeps your team organized, confident, and ahead of schedule as you move into the final production months.