{"id":26586,"date":"2022-07-21T08:42:08","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T08:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=26586"},"modified":"2022-07-21T08:42:08","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T08:42:08","slug":"how-to-post-a-video-to-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-video-to-facebook","title":{"rendered":"How to Post a Video to 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-69df05f3ac3f2\" 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-69df05f3ac3f2\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69df05f3ac3f2\" ><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\/how-to-post-a-video-to-facebook\/#How_to_Post_a_Video_to_Facebook\" title=\"How to Post a Video to Facebook\">How to Post a Video to Facebook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-video-to-facebook\/#Uploading_an_AAC_file\" title=\"Uploading an AAC file\">Uploading an AAC file<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-video-to-facebook\/#Using_a_Facebook_ad\" title=\"Using a Facebook ad\">Using a Facebook ad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-video-to-facebook\/#Using_a_call-to-action\" title=\"Using a call-to-action\">Using a call-to-action<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-video-to-facebook\/#Using_a_re-share\" title=\"Using a re-share\">Using a re-share<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-video-to-facebook\/#Using_a_caption\" title=\"Using a caption\">Using a caption<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Post_a_Video_to_Facebook\"><\/span>How to Post a Video to Facebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>When posting a video to Facebook, there are many things to keep in mind. The video should be prominently featured in your &#8220;about&#8221; section to get the maximum visibility. You should also post it at the top of your page, because hidden videos will get less views. Use your video to solicit likes, comments, and shares. You can even pose a question to your fans! The possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uploading_an_AAC_file\"><\/span>Uploading an AAC file<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering whether you can upload an AAC file to post a video to Facebook, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. Despite the fact that Facebook allows video uploads of almost any format, they strongly recommend H.264 video with AAC audio. This format is the best choice for maximizing video quality while minimizing file size. Here are a few ways to convert your video file to a format that Facebook accepts.<\/p>\n<p>If your video is an AAC file, you can upload it to Facebook. Facebook&#8217;s file size limit prevents uploading a video that&#8217;s larger than 1.75GB. Also, it&#8217;s best to keep the video under 45 minutes. If you can&#8217;t fit the video size, try changing the video format to MP4 or MOV. AAC files also have better quality and compression rates than other formats. To upload an AAC file to Facebook, first ensure the audio sample rate is 44,100 hz. If your sample rate is too low, it will cause conversion issues. High sample rates could cause poor sound quality and\/or audio distortion.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_Facebook_ad\"><\/span>Using a Facebook ad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most important tools for video marketing on the social network is Facebook&#8217;s ad tool. You can use it to create an engaging video, upload your existing video, or use one of the many templates to create an appealing ad. Video ads are incredibly effective for reaching an audience and encouraging them to take action. According to AdWeek, video content generates 70% more engagement than other types of content.<\/p>\n<p>Using a Facebook ad to make a video for your brand on the platform is a powerful way to increase brand awareness, generate traffic, and build a list of potential customers. There are many benefits to using video ads on Facebook, but there are some caveats to consider. Make sure to use a tracking URL, which is a unique number created by marketing automation software. HubSpot customers can use the Tracking URL Builder to create a tracking URL.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_call-to-action\"><\/span>Using a call-to-action<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When posting a video on Facebook, you should use a call-to-action to encourage engagement and drive traffic. You can use a simple text message, image, or HTML script to inform viewers of what they should do next. Using this call-to-action will increase your video&#8217;s visibility and drive more traffic to your website. In addition, it will increase the chances of viewers converting to customers.<\/p>\n<p>The call-to-action should create a sense of urgency. For example, you can include a limited-time offer or a sale. For example, you can offer 20% off for a limited time. Another effective strategy is to add a link sticker to your story posts. Pairing a call-to-action with an incentive will increase the likelihood of conversions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_re-share\"><\/span>Using a re-share<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When posting a video to Facebook, using a re-share is a great way to spread your video to as many people as possible. This method also allows you to post extra information about your video. After you post your video to Facebook, you can click on the &#8220;Share&#8221; icon and type in the person&#8217;s name or location. It&#8217;s also possible to set a time for the video to be posted on Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>The process of re-posting a video is simple. First, you&#8217;ll want to locate the video you&#8217;d like to re-post on your Facebook page. This can be done by going to the original page and selecting the &#8220;videos&#8221; tab. This tab will be on either the left or right side of the page. Once you&#8217;ve found the video you want to repost, you&#8217;ll need to follow the rest of the steps on the page.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_caption\"><\/span>Using a caption<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can add captions to your videos on Facebook if the video is in English or another language. Facebook also supports multi-lingual captions, but you may have trouble finding them if you don&#8217;t speak the language. 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