How to Create a Facebook Story
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 will walk 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 haven't already done so, connect your Facebook page(s) 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 page(s) 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've 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.