Use Meta Business Suite (for Pages) or sign up for Saki for more features
Create your post with text, images, video, or links
Choose your posting time or use Smart Slots for optimal timing
Facebook's algorithm rewards consistency and engagement. Scheduling your posts ensures you maintain an active presence without being tied to manual posting.
Batch create your Facebook content instead of posting throughout the day.
Regular posting keeps your page active and visible. Scheduling makes this effortless.
Schedule posts for when your audience is most active to maximize engagement.
Facebook pages that post 1-2 times daily see significantly more reach than those posting sporadically. Consistent posting signals an active, engaged page.
Facebook has built-in scheduling. Here's how to use it:
Go to business.facebook.com and select your Facebook Page. Navigate to 'Content' or 'Planner'.
Click 'Create Post' and add your content—text, images, video, or links.
Instead of 'Publish', click the dropdown arrow and select 'Schedule'. Choose your date and time.
For more flexibility and features, use a dedicated scheduler like Saki. Here's how:
Sign up for Saki and connect your Facebook Page. The authorization process is quick and secure.
Write your post in Saki's composer. Add images, video, or links. Preview how it will appear on Facebook.
Pick a specific date and time, or let Smart Slots automatically find the best times for your Facebook audience.
Meta Business Suite offers native scheduling, but third-party tools are often easier to use. Here's how they compare:
| Tool | Facebook Features | Price | Best For | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SakiOur Pick | Full (Pages, Multi-image) | Free - $99/mo | Multi-platform creators | |
Buffer | Pages only | $6 - $120/mo | Simple scheduling | |
Hootsuite | Full | $99 - $739/mo | Enterprise teams | |
Meta Business Suite | Full (Pages only) | Free | Facebook/Instagram only |
Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EST)
1-2 times per day. Quality over quantity on Facebook—engaging posts outperform frequent low-value content.
Common questions about scheduling Facebook posts.
Yes! Meta Business Suite lets you schedule posts to Facebook Pages for free. Third-party tools like Saki offer a simpler interface and cross-platform posting.
Facebook doesn't allow scheduling to personal profiles through any tool. Only Pages can be scheduled. Consider creating a Page for your brand or business.
Saki is one of the best Facebook schedulers because it's easier to use than Meta Business Suite and supports cross-platform posting to all 7 major platforms.
No! Scheduled posts perform just as well as manual posts. Scheduling actually helps engagement by ensuring you post at optimal times consistently.
Weekday afternoons (1-4 PM) typically see the highest engagement on Facebook. Use scheduling to consistently post during these peak times.
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