How to get more Facebook post likes.
Facebook now has more than 2 billion users. That is a
huge potential audience for any business, which is why over 60 million active business pages
currently exist on Facebook.
Facebook promotion is fiercely competitive. It’s becoming increasingly a “pay to play” arena. In
2018, Businesses that are not spending money on Facebook marketing are literally disappearing
from view.
To stay at the top of the feeds, businesses need engagement and lots of
it. Post Likes are a critical
part of any Facebook marketing strategy. Businesses need them in order to survive and thrive on
social media.
Building post likes organically takes a lot of time and effort. The
content being promoted must be
out of this world amazing to truly have an impact.
Posting likeable content is only one way to generate more post likes.
There are lots of others
too.
Let's take a look at some of the best tips for increasing the number
of post likes:
- Post
consistently at the right times.
It helps to be consistent with your content. That means the quality and the type of posts
you create should meet your audience’s expectations, always match your brand’s voice and not
vary too wildly.
It’s also a good idea to have a schedule that correlates with when your audience is most
active on Facebook.
As a general rule, the best times to post are between 1 and 3 p.m. on weekdays and 12 till 1
p.m. on the weekend.
However, every audience is different so it's recommended that you do some research to find
out the activity patterns of your specific target market for maximum results.
- Run a
Facebook contest.
Contests and giveaways are a great way to grab the attention of your audience.
They also happen to be perfect for getting more likes. Simply encourage people to enter the
competition by liking the post and you should see a high level of engagement.
- Engage with
other brands or groups.
The psychology of liking on Facebook means that
the more likes you give the more you will receive.
Obviously, you don't want to engage with your competitors, but you should look to engage
with other businesses or Facebook groups that complement what you're offering.
This technique has the added benefit of opening up opportunities for cross-promotion in the
future.
- Post more live videos.
The Facebook algorithm prioritises live video. Live broadcasts, therefore, get bumped up
higher in the news feed.
If you want to increase your visibility and get more post likes,
try going live.