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Best Practices - Facebook
Tips for maximizing engagement on Facebook Pages with ScoutSocial.
Facebook best practices
Content strategy
- Video first - Facebook's algorithm heavily favors video content, especially native uploads
- Short and punchy - Posts under 80 characters get up to 66% more engagement
- Post 1-2 times daily - Consistency matters more than volume on Facebook
- Use suggested posting times on the Dashboard to post during peak engagement hours
Post formatting
- Ask questions - Posts with questions get 100% more comments
- Use clear CTAs - Tell your audience what action to take
- Emojis in moderation - 1-2 relevant emojis can increase engagement
- Avoid link-only posts - Add context and value before sharing links
Visual content
- Native video - Upload videos directly rather than sharing YouTube links
- High-resolution images - Use at least 1200x630 pixels
- Consistent branding - Maintain your visual identity across posts
Engagement
- Respond to comments within the first hour - early engagement signals boost reach
- Use ScoutSocial's dashboard to monitor comments across all your Pages
- Compare post formats in Post Performance on the Dashboard to see what resonates with your audience
Analytics
- Monitor Page impressions and post reach to understand content performance
- Track engagement rate over time to identify trends
- Use Post Performance in ScoutSocial to compare post types