Facebook Stories are a great way to engage with your audience by sharing images or videos that disappear after 24 hours. Using the Social Planner, you can efficiently create and manage your Facebook Stories, ensuring they are posted at optimal times. This guide walks you through creating and posting a Facebook Story using the Social Planner.
Creating a Facebook Story #
Access the Social Planner #
Navigate to the Marketing section in your dashboard, then click on Social Planner.
If you have not already done so, connect your Facebook pages to the Social Planner. Follow the prompts to authorize access to your Facebook account.
For comprehensive instructions, please refer to the article on Connecting Facebook Pages.
Compose a New Post #
Click the option to Create a New Post to open the post composer.
Select Your Social Channels #
From the Post To dropdown menu, select the Facebook pages you wish to post to.
Ensure you have chosen Facebook Story as your post type within the Facebook Options section.
Type Content #
Using the editor, add your desired content, including an image or video.
Post Your Facebook Story #
Once you have finalized your content, click Post to set a specific time and date for your story to go live. Alternatively, you can publish the story immediately.
Scheduling Facebook Stories using the Social Planner is a powerful way to maintain consistent engagement with your audience. By following these steps, you can easily create eye-catching stories that align with your marketing strategy. Leverage the Social Planner to streamline your social media posting and maximize your online presence.
Important Notes for Facebook Stories #
Content Requirements #
You can upload one image or one video per Facebook Story.
- Image Files: Accepted formats are JPEG, PNG, or GIF with a maximum file size of 4MB.
- Video Files: Supported in all formats, with a maximum file size of 1GB. Videos should be a minimum of 3 seconds and a maximum of 90 seconds in length, with a minimum resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
Limitations #
Facebook Stories do not support custom thumbnails or OG Meta Tags.
Frequently Asked Questions #
How long do Facebook Stories stay visible? #
Facebook Stories share images or videos that disappear after 24 hours.
How do I create a Facebook Story in the Social Planner? #
Go to Marketing > Social Planner, create a new post, select your Facebook pages, choose Facebook Story as the post type in the Facebook Options section, add your media, and post or schedule it.
How many media items can I add to a Facebook Story? #
You can upload one image or one video per Facebook Story.
What are the image requirements for a Facebook Story? #
Images must be JPEG, PNG, or GIF with a maximum file size of 4MB.
What are the video requirements for a Facebook Story? #
Videos can be in any format up to 1GB, between 3 and 90 seconds long, with a minimum resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
Do Facebook Stories support custom thumbnails or OG Meta Tags? #
No. Facebook Stories do not support custom thumbnails or OG Meta Tags.
