{"id":11621,"date":"2022-07-14T06:30:30","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T06:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=11621"},"modified":"2022-07-14T06:30:31","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T06:30:31","slug":"what-is-a-pinned-post-on-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-pinned-post-on-facebook","title":{"rendered":"What is a Pinned Post on Facebook?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f48c45a3e8c\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f48c45a3e8c\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f48c45a3e8c\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-pinned-post-on-facebook\/#What_is_a_Pinned_Post_on_Facebook\" title=\"What is a Pinned Post on Facebook?\">What is a Pinned Post on Facebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-pinned-post-on-facebook\/#Announcements\" title=\"Announcements\">Announcements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-pinned-post-on-facebook\/#Pinned_posts\" title=\"Pinned posts\">Pinned posts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-pinned-post-on-facebook\/#Evergreen_posts\" title=\"Evergreen posts\">Evergreen posts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-pinned-post-on-facebook\/#Timely_posts\" title=\"Timely posts\">Timely posts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-pinned-post-on-facebook\/#Group_posts\" title=\"Group posts\">Group posts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Pinned_Post_on_Facebook\"><\/span>What is a Pinned Post on Facebook?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"what is a pinned post on facebook\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/FJR1Ait.jpg\">  <\/p>\n<p>To understand what a pinned post is on Facebook, you must know the different types of posts, including Announcements, Pinned posts, Evergreen posts, Timely posts, and more. This article will help you decide how to use each type of post. Learn how to create an awesome pinned post to draw in your audience. Read on to learn more! Listed below are some of the benefits of pinning posts on Facebook.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Announcements\"><\/span>Announcements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for ways to pin content on Facebook, read on. Pins are like traditional posts, but they&#8217;re not shared with the rest of the Facebook community. They appear in a special tab, visible only to members. But how do you add an announcement? Only the admin or moderator of the page can create an announcement. To create an announcement, go to the page you&#8217;re managing and click the three-dot icon on the top right of the post.<\/p>\n<p>Pinned posts on Facebook can only stay pinned for seven days, so you should use Pin to Top to make them last longer. You can add as many announcements as you want, but you should stick to just one or two. If the announcement gets lost, other members&#8217; posts may make it more difficult to find. To avoid this, you can simply unpin the post. However, if you want to unpin it, you must go back to it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pinned_posts\"><\/span>Pinned posts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pinned posts on Facebook are posts that have been saved to the top of your timeline. They have &#8216;PINNED POST&#8217; written above them. This type of post is especially beneficial if you want to share an important announcement. People will see your pinned posts first, so it&#8217;s important to post something of importance. This type of post will also appear at the top of your profile or group. Here are the steps to make a pinned post on Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>A photo is crucial for your pinned posts. Compared to posts that are simply text, posts with visuals are viewed 94% more often. Choose a high-quality photo sized at 404&#215;404 pixels. To add a photo to your post, search for the appropriate size online or hire a digital agency. This way, your post will be seen by many people in your group. It will also be the first thing they see if people want to engage with it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evergreen_posts\"><\/span>Evergreen posts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking to keep your social media profiles fresh, it&#8217;s a good idea to create evergreen posts. These types of posts don&#8217;t need to be updated frequently, but they should be valuable to your users. For example, if your content is about cooking, you can post recipes or other food-related information. You can also share your latest travel adventure or new family photos. And, if you post about the latest developments in your field, you can promote your latest blog posts to your followers.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to social media, there are several ways to use evergreen posts to stay on top of your competitors. Facebook does not want you to sell products on your timeline, so it&#8217;s best to share information about your favorite products and why you love them. Evergreen posts are a great way to keep your fans interested without wasting a lot of time or money. Once you get the hang of it, you can focus on other aspects of your business.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Timely_posts\"><\/span>Timely posts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to make your social media marketing campaign more effective, you need to create posts that your audience will find timely and relevant. In some cases, these posts can be prepared months in advance and scheduled to appear during a certain day. Facebook also penalizes posts that include links. However, if you&#8217;re looking for a quick and easy way to boost your Facebook posts, consider creating them during a specific day when the topic is relevant to your business and audience.<\/p>\n<p>Facebook&#8217;s algorithm is complex and constantly changing. The more engaging your post is, the higher its chances of being seen and shared. To capitalize on this, Facebook pages often post at a time when the majority of their followers are more likely to engage with their content. Very British Problems, for example, used a simple caption paired with timely humor to increase engagement. The same holds true for other types of posts. In this case, it&#8217;s a good idea to follow a trend.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Group_posts\"><\/span>Group posts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Facebook&#8217;s pinned posts are the first thing that members of your group will see when they visit your page. They&#8217;re a great way to keep everyone up to date on the latest group events or special offers. You can also use them to announce new group rules or policies. Before pinning a post, make sure that it&#8217;s published. Then, click the three horizontal dots in the upper right corner of the post.<\/p>\n<p>While your group can pin as many as 50 announcements, Facebook recommends that you only pin one or two. You can also tap &#8220;More&#8221; twice if you want your announcement to stay at the top. If you don&#8217;t want your announcement to remain on top, you can unpin it and replace it with a new one. A group&#8217;s admin can also turn off comments on posts. In addition to this, a group admin can edit the status of any post in the group.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Pinned Post on Facebook? 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