How to post a link on facebook

Here are 7 ways! Why so many?

Facebook experts agree that your Fan Page should vary its postings to include photos, text-only updates, and links. And if you like to drive Facebook fans to your website – now you can vary the way you post those links! [pinit]

7 Ways to Post a Link on Facebook

1. Share to Facebook from your website

I highly recommend that once you publish a post, you use your site’s Facebook button to “Like” it, and get the social proof rolling. The DiggDigg plugin that I use allows you to add a comment when you “Like,” which then posts with the link preview to your Facebook personal profile, and your FB friends’ news feeds.

Try adding a conversation starter – as your friends respond, their friends will also become aware of your link post. You can check it out now by clicking the Like button in the floating sidebar at left!

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2. Post a status update with link

You have several options when posting a link on your Fan Page.

Type in some text to give a little context, and add a question to stimulate engagement. Follow with the URL. Example:

Facebook recently increased the link preview size! Have you noticed? Details: https://louisem.com/2530/bigger-facebook-link-preview

The link will become clickable, and will also pull in an image and text from the linked page.

3. Variation: Delete the URL in the text after the link preview appears, for a cleaner post. Here’s how it looks in the news feed (hmm, posting this way means you’d better have blog images that look good cropped to a square!):

4. Post a text-only status update with link

Fan Page admins have been reporting that text-only status updates have been getting more reach for a few months now. So some are posting links without any preview at all. Simply follow the instructions under method 2 above, then click the X in the upper right of the link preview box to remove it.

5. Variation: Some companies are integrating arrows ( –> ) into their posts. They report that using an arrow to point to their link –> http://me.com/post-name works pretty well. Sort of a subtle call-to-action!

NOTE: When posting text links, be aware that studies have shown shortened URLs have a lower CTR (click-thru rate) than full URLs, as many people are hesitant to click them. Recommended: use the full URL on Facebook so users know where they’re going when they click.

6. Post a photo with a link

See my post, How to Post a Link on Facebook to Get Noticed, for instructions. Some Fan Page admins report that this method gets the most engagement (Likes, comments, shares), but that the previous methods get more clicks to your website. Test the methods on your own Page and see!

7. Variation: Post your photo and status update, then add the link in the first comment. The only problem with this method: unless you have a small fan base, your link comment will quickly be buried. But worth a try – several Fan Pages recommend using this method, so it must work for them.

How Many Ways Can YOU Post a Link on Facebook?

I recommend trying at least of few of these, and checking your Facebook Insights to see which get the most engagement and/or clicks. Have you tried several of these, and found one that works best? Which ways will you try to post a link on Facebook?

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iPhone 5 messenger: Download Facebook Messenger for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

Facebook's Messenger app makes it easy to communicate via text messages, voice calls, and videos with friends and family right from your mobile device. The Messenger app is a free download from the App Store on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.
Messenger works across all mobile and desktop devices, so your friends don't have to be on iOS devices to receive your messages. You can share photos, start a group video call, and send emojis, stickers, and GIFs. Everything is free over a Wi-Fi connection. Otherwise, standard data charges apply.
Messenger has become a popular platform for interacting with brands and services too. You can make reservations, check on orders, get your news in Messenger or hail an Uber or a Lyft car right from the app itself.
Messenger has grown exponentially since Facebook spun it off into its own app. As of mid-2018, it is the second most popular mobile messaging app worldwide with more than 1.3 billion users, behind only WhatsApp, which is also owned by Facebook.

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Download the Messenger App

Facebook/Apple

You need a few things to run Facebook Messenger on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch:

• iOS 9.0 or later
• Wi-Fi or cellular web access
• Facebook account username and password

How to Download the Facebook Messenger App

Before you begin, you need to download the Messenger app to your iOS device:

1. Tap the App Store on your device.
2. Tap Search at the bottom of the screen.
3. In the search bar at the top of the screen, type "Messenger" and tap the Search button on the virtual keyboard.
4. Tap the Get button next to the Messenger app to start the download.

You might be prompted to enter your Apple ID and password if you have not installed an app recently. The installation process takes about a minute or less, depending on your internet connection and speed.

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Launch Facebook Messenger

Facebook

After the Messenger app has downloaded, you are just a tap away from enjoying the exciting world of messaging with your social network friends. Locate the Messenger icon, which appears as a white icon with a blue conversation balloon.
Tap the icon to launch Facebook's Messenger app.

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Sign In to Messenger

Facebook

In the Welcome to Messenger screen, enter your Facebook email address or phone number and password. If you have another Facebook app on your mobile device, the Messenger app may pull the information from there. Tap Continue.
The app requests permission to send you notifications. This feature is optional, but it's a good one if you want to be notified when a contact is initiating or replying to a conversation on Messenger. If you permit Messenger to send you notifications, an alert appears on your home screen whenever a new message is waiting for you. Tap OK to enable access, or Not Now if you'd prefer not to receive notifications from Messenger.
Once you've finished the setup, you'll see your contacts on the screen.

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Access Your Messages in Facebook Messenger

Screenshot Courtesy, Facebook © 2012

Once setup is complete and you're logged in, tap any contact to see all the messages you've sent or received, whether on the Messenger app or through Messenger on Facebook.
Scrolling down automatically loads older messages to fit your screen until you reach the beginning of your messaging history.

How to Send a Message in Messenger

At the top of the screen, tap the pen and paper icon. Enter the name of a friend in the field. As you type, Messenger filters your friends until the correct one is displayed. Tap the contact's photo or name to confirm the choice.
Enter your message in the field at the bottom of the screen. Type one of the icons in the area to add emoji, images, a voice message, a video clip, or one of several other choices. When the message is complete, tap the thumbs-up sign to the right side of the text entry field or the return key if the keyboard is displayed to post the message.

How Do I Know When I Receive a New Message?

When you receive a new message, a small blue dot appears next to the message. Messages without this dot have already been opened. If you allowed notifications during setup, you'll receive a notification that you've received a new message.

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How to Turn Off Your Availability in Messenger

When you are available on the Messenger app, your friends can see you are online and can expect to reach you instantly with their messages. You can also see which of your contacts are online. You can turn off your availability on the Messenger app so that you don't show as active to your friends:

1. Tap your image to the left of the search bar at the top of the Messenger app Home screen.
2. Tap Availability in the screen that opens.
3. Move the slider next to Availability to the Off position.
4. In the confirmation screen, tap Turn Off.

You'll still be able to send and receive messages, but you won't show as active on Messenger, so your friends will not expect to hear back from you right away.
That's it. You're ready to start chatting with your contacts on Messenger. 

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How to see who visited your fb profile

The short answer is: No, it's just not possible to see who has viewed your Facebook profile. Here's why it can't be done.

With the amount of data that Facebook collects on its users now out in the open, it is only natural for any of us to think that the company is well aware of who visits our pages and profiles, and when. And they do. However, just because Facebook has that data doesn't mean it's willing to share it with just anybody. In fact, Facebook considers this information to be strictly confidential and asks that you report any third-party apps or companies that claim to be able to provide that information.

Can You See Who Viewed Your Facebook Profile?

If you're interested in the company's official stance on the matter, it might prove harder to find than you'd expect. After a lot of searching, we were able to locate a lone help center page that addressed this question directly. Not surprisingly, it was rather confusing and very brief.

No, Facebook doesn't let people track who views their profile. Third-party apps also can't provide this functionality. If you come across an app that claims to offer this ability, please report the app.

Using Third-Party Apps To See Who Viewed Your Profile

Like we said, Facebook's official help center doesn't prove to be very helpful on the matter, beyond simply stating that this functionality is "not provided." Of course, that's quickly followed by an ominous statement that suggests that there are, indeed, third-party apps that claim to offer this service. But are they for real?

Just a simple Google search will show you that there are a number of third-party offerings: Facebook apps, Chrome extensions and Androidapplications, that claim to be able to tell you whenever someone views your Facebook profile. Of course, there is a trade-off. In order to use their services, these companies ask that you provide them with access to your personal profile and private information, in fact, sometimes they even ask for money. It does seem tempting, after all, it's not every day that you are given the opportunity to trick a massive social mediagiant and get away with important information as to who is accessing your social media account and for what reason. The bottom line? Resist!

Is It Safe To Use These Third-Party Apps?

Using a third-party application to circumvent Facebook and find out who's viewing your profile sounds like a tempting offer. However, know that this is not for free. In exchange for letting you use their services, these third-party applications want access to your account, with the intention of using it to use your private information, distribute what most people would consider spam, or even infect your device with malware.

Of course, there is the fact that none of these third-party services can actually deliver what they promise, which is to let you see who views your profile on Facebook. This is all confidential data that Facebook holds on to very closely, and there is simply no backdoor that allows you to go around these restrictions and access this information anyway. Apps and services that claim to offer this functionality are simply here to steal your data, infect you with malware and provide you with fake information that is of no real value.

If you have already installed a third-party Facebook application that claims to let you see who views your profile, know that it is, without a doubt, a scam. The application will continue to have access to your account until you revoke it manually, so be sure to check out how to block access to your account and follow the instructions to clear out any unwanted applications from your Facebook profile.

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