As a fellow entrepreneur, I understand how frustrating it can be when you can‘t share important updates with your audience on Facebook. Over 60% of small business owners use Facebook to promote their brand, so not being able to post can be detrimental.
After managing social media for local businesses for over 5 years and dealing with my own fair share of Facebook errors, I‘ve learned how to troubleshoot most posting issues. This guide will explore the main reasons why you may be experiencing problems posting on Facebook and actionable solutions to get you back up and running.
Diagnosing Connection and Technical Problems
Intermittent technical errors that prevent posting are common even for long-time Facebook users. Before trying other troubleshooting steps, rule out problems with your device‘s connectivity or glitches on Facebook‘s end.
Run Through This Checklist:
- Check your internet connection speed and switch networks if needed. Facebook requires a minimum 3G connection or broadband speed above 5-10 mbps for smooth functioning. Using public Wi-Fi can also cause login and posting problems.
- Update and restart your device to eliminate any app crashes or software bugs impacting Facebook. I recommend keeping phones and computers updated to the latest OS versions.
- Clear your browser history and cache on desktop to wipe out corrupt website data. You can also reinstall the Facebook app on mobile devices.
- See if Facebook is down for other users by checking sites like Downdetector. Global outages are rare but can happen.
I find connection issues cause most errors when posting from mobile devices. Switching to desktop often helps posters workaround temporary mobile bugs as I explore further below.
Investigating Account and Privacy Settings
Apart from technical glitches, changes to your account status and post privacy settings may inadvertently block you from posting updates without warning.
It pays to thoroughly inspect these options:
Account Status
Check your account standing under Settings > Account Ownership and Control. Facebook might restrict posting abilities if you violated their commerce policies or community standards too many times.
- Pro Tip: Business accounts can get banned more frequently. Ensure your ads and products align with Facebook‘s rules.
Post Audience Selectors
Double check who can view new posts by clicking on the audience selector (globe icon) when creating an update. Your preferences might have updated.
- You may have accidentally filtered posts to show just to yourself or a Custom audience.
- For business accounts, company policies may limit sharing to wider audiences.
Other Post Restrictions
There are also options under Settings > Posts that disable others sharing your posts or tagging your profile that can indirectly impair your posting capacities.
Understanding Facebook Group and Page Limitations
Beyond your personal profile, group admins and page managers can also impose posting restrictions that may catch you unaware if you don‘t manage them directly:
In Facebook Groups:
- Admins may turn off commenting or posting for certain members if they violated community rules
- Whole groups may go into read-only modes for a period of time
On Facebook Pages:
- Page managers can block individual profiles from posting as admins/editors
- Facebook may throttle auto-posted updates if you share too frequently
Check your admin configurations and daily posting limits to ensure they are not wrongly filtering your content.
Still Can‘t Post? Get One-on-One Expert Help
Even seasoned social media managers encounter scenarios where posts get blocked without clear diagnostics. If you still can‘t post after trying the above troubleshooting guide, I recommend utilizing Facebook‘s customer support channels for personalized assistance.
Choose the options best aligned to your account type:
- Personal Profiles: Visit the Facebook Help Community
- Business Pages/Ads: Submit a case in Facebook Business Help Center
- Groups: Email the Group Admin directly
Debugging errors require technical insights that automated content flags lack. By consulting Facebook‘s community or staff, you can get the exact fixes tailored to your unique issue.
I hope these tips help you be back posting in no time! Let me know in the comments if the guide worked or if you have any other questions.
