Have a great Facebook post that you want to remain visible over several days or weeks?
Pinning a post to your Facebook profile is one of the easiest – and most effective – ways to ensure that your best and most important post is the first thing visitors see when they land on your Page. Here’s everything you need to know to get the most out of this handy Facebook feature.
Usually, when you think of pinning something online, you think of a Pin on Pinterest, but here we’re talking about pinning on Facebook. Pinning a post “pins” the content to the top of your Page or the top of your profile (either a Facebook page or a personal profile, depending on the type of Facebook account), meaning that it won’t be pushed down your timeline each time you publish a new post. It’s the first thing visitors see when they view your Facebook timeline, making it particularly useful for welcoming the new followers you’ve gained after you boost followers on Facebook (thanks to your Facebook follow button, of course), for making visitors aware of any Page or community rules, or for conveying other essential, need-to-know information.
You may also remember the now-extinct ‘highlighting’ feature, which expanded the width of the post to two full columns, making it more attention-grabbing than the typical post. While highlighting a post is no longer possible, pinning a post is one of the best ways to make sure your most important posts are visible.
The first thing to know about pinning Facebook posts is that you can’t do it on your personal timeline – pinning is only possible on a Facebook ‘Page’. And, in order to pin a post, you must be an administrator or editor of the Page.
So how do you pin a post? It’s easy to do:
And that’s it. If you’re successful, a label that says “PINNED POST” will appear above the post (indicating that it’s pinned) and the post will move to the top of your Page.
(Ready to unpin your post? Follow the same steps, but select “Unpin From Top of Page.”)
Facebook is always changing things up. While it’s possible to pin a post in a Group page, you’ll use a feature called Announcements. The benefit of announcements is that you can have up to 50 at a time, while pages are limited to a single pinned post at a time, and your announcements also appear in their own special tab so members can easily access all announcements. Keep in mind, though, that having dozens of announcements can weaken the value of individual announcements and even make them less visible, so it’s best to reserve announcements for time-sensitive or important information. Only admins and moderators can make announcements.
After designating a post as an announcement, you do have the option to pin the announcement to the top of the page’s timeline. And, Group admins can set an expiration date for these posts, meaning you won’t need to remember to remove timely announcements later when they’re no longer relevant.
According to TechCrunch, as of June 2021 Facebook is testing some additional features for Groups, including the ability to pin comments and a new type of announcement called “Admin Announcements” that will notify all members who are subscribed to notifications of important Group announcements.
When should you use announcements? They’re ideal for conveying Group rules (or changes to Group rules), recognizing certain members, letting your members know about upcoming events or special offers, answering commonly asked questions, and more.
So how do you create a Group announcement? It’s also a simple process:
To remove an announcement before it expires, follow the same steps, but select “Remove Announcement.
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Now, if you want to make sure that your announcement is the first thing your members see when they visit your Group, you can pin it to the top:
Tip: Encourage your Group members to turn on post notifications in your Group. That way, they’ll get a notification each time you make an announcement – so you don’t need to count on every member visiting the Group to stay in the loop.
What if you’re using your mobile device and want to pin a post on your Facebook Page? Here’s how to do it from an Android phone or an iPhone.
It’s easy to pin a post on a Facebook Page using your iPhone.
Simply open your Facebook app and visit a Page you manage where you want to pin a post. Then, find the post you want to pin to top and select the three-dots […] icon in the upper right-hand corner of the post.
From the drop-down menu that appears, click “Pin to Top.” The Page will reload, showing your newly pinned post at the top of your Page’s timeline.
If you want to unpin a pinned post on a Facebook Page using your iPhone, and ios click the same menu icon and when the drop-down menu appears, simply select “Unpin from Top.” The process will be similar for iPad or mac as well.
Unfortunately, you can’t pin a post on a Facebook Page from the Facebook Android app, so to pin a post on a Facebook Page using your Android device, you’ll need to visit Facebook in a web browser on your phone. If you’re not already logged in to Facebook in the browser, log in to your account. Then, visit the Page you manage where you want to pin a post.
Once your Facebook Page loads, scroll down to the menu bar and click “Posts.” (Depending on the number of options on your Page’s menu, you may need to scroll left to find the Posts option.) This will take you to all the posts on your Page.
Then, find the post you want to pin to top on your Facebook Page and click the three-dots menu icon […] in the upper right of the post. A drop-down menu will appear. Click “Pin to Top” to pin the post to the top of your Page’s timeline. The Page will reload, with your newly pinned post displaying at the top of your Page’s timeline.
If you want to unpin a post from a Facebook Page using your Android phone, follow the same steps described above but simply click “Unpin from Top” from the drop-down menu instead.
How to Pin a Post in a Facebook Group Using Your PhoneYou can create Announcements in Facebook Groups you manage from your phone, as well. Here’s how to do it using an iPhone or an Android mobile device.
You can create an Announcement or mark an existing Group post as an Announcement to move it to the top of the group from the Facebook app. Open the Facebook app on your device and navigate to the Group you manage where you want to create an Announcement. Then, find the post you want to mark as an Announcement or create a new post that you want to designate as an Announcement.
Click on the three-dots icon […] in the upper right corner of the post. When the drop-down menu appears, click “Pin to Announcements.” If you want to ensure it appears at the top, click the icon again and click “Pin to Top.”
When you want to unpin an Announcement or remove an Announcement, follow the same steps and select “Remove Announcement” to remove the post from your Announcements. To unpin it, click the icon and select “Unpin from Top.”
While it’s not possible to pin a post on a Facebook Page using the Facebook Android app, you can mark a post as an Announcement in a Facebook Group you manage using the app from your Android device.
Simply open the Facebook app on your phone and visit the Group where you want to create an Announcement. Find the post you want to mark as an Announcement and click the three-dots icon […] in the upper right corner of the post. When the drop-down menu appears, click “Pin to Announcements.” Your Group will reload with your newly pinned Announcement showing at the top of your Group’s page under “Announcements.”
To ensure that an Announcement stays at the top, you can then pin it after marking it as an Announcement. Click the three-dots icon […] again and select “Pin to Top.” If you later want to remove its pinned status, you can click the three-dots icon […] and select “Unpin from Top.”
To remove an Announcement from a Facebook Group from your Android phone, follow the same steps and click “Remove Announcement.” It will be removed from the Announcements section but will remain in the Group feed.
Here’s a sampling of a few creative uses and valuable marketing and tech tips to help you get the most out of pinned posts and Group announcements.
If your Group discusses controversial topics, this is a must for your sanity. It’s also a good idea to create announcements to establish some ground rules, such as off-limits topics, prohibiting profanity, and keeping the conversation civil. Reserve the right to remove Group members who fail to abide by the rules and turn off comments on posts that are generating too much conflict. That way, your members know what to expect.
Sometimes, you need to pin a post to convey urgent or time-sensitive information, such as a limited-time offer that’s about to expire. In other cases – or when you don’t have anything urgent to communicate to your followers or members at the moment – you can use pinned posts to showcase the best of your brand. For instance, if your brand has been recognized for your charity work or won an award in your industry, a pinned post highlighting that achievement makes a stellar first impression on new visitors to your Page or Group.
Or, you can use Insights to find the posts with the highest engagement to decide which post to pin.It seems that the one constant with Facebook is change. While these features probably won’t be around forever, pinned posts and Group announcements make it easy to draw more attention to the content that matters most. So take advantage of the opportunity to test some creative uses and boost the visibility of your most important posts – no ad spend required.
Keep it at the top your your timeline
If you have an important or exciting Facebook post you want to remain visible for several days or weeks, pinning it ensures that visitors see it when they land on your profile, page, or group.
When you pin a post, it stays at the top of your profile, page, or group’s timeline until you unpin it. Even if you publish new posts on the page or group, the pinned post will remain at the top of your feed.
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Pinning a post also ensures it gets more traction – engagement, likes, clicks, or shares.
No matter your reason for pinning a particular post, this guide explains how to pin a post on a Facebook profile, page, or group, and give it the extra attention it needs.
How to Pin a Post on a Facebook ProfileIf you want to pin a particular post on your Facebook profile, so it’s visible to your friends or anyone who lands on your profile, you can do that in a few easy steps.
Pin a Post on a Facebook Profile on a Computer (Windows PC/Mac)
If you manage a Facebook page for your brand, another company, or nonprofit and want to promote a particular post, you can pin it to the top, so it’s visible to all the page followers.
Note: You must have page admin or editor permissions to pin posts on a Facebook page.
Pin a Post on a Facebook Page on a Computer (PC/Mac)You can access your Facebook page from a web browser and select the post you want to pin to the top.
The post will move to the top of the timeline on your Facebook Page, and a pin icon will appear next to the post, so people know it’s a pinned post.
Before pinning a post on your Facebook Page, check whether you have editor or admin permissions and then follow the steps below.
Tap More (three dots) at the top right side of the post.If you manage a Facebook group, you can pin a post to the top of the group page. However, in a group, it’s referred to as an Announcement – not a pinned post.
You’ll get different options in the group post menu, but the post will still appear at the top of your group under the Announcements section.
Note: You can pin up to 50 announcements at a time on a Facebook Group, but it’s recommended that you have one or two to avoid confusion. Plus, you have to be a group admin to pin a post on a Facebook Group.
You can easily pin a post to the top of your Facebook group on your PC or Mac in a few quick steps.
You can also pin a post on a Facebook Group from your iPhone or iPad.
Note: You can also tap More again and select Pin to top to ensure the post stays at the top.
Note: When you unpin a post, Facebook will remove it from the top of your group announcements section and restore it to its original position.
Pinning Is Only a Few Clicks AwayWant to draw attention to a specific post on Facebook? Pinning that post will make it appear at the top every time, so it’s visible to your profile viewers, page followers, or group members.
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If you have an important or interesting Facebook post that you want to see for days or weeks, pinning it ensures that visitors see it when they land on your profile, page, or group.
When you pin a post, it stays at the top of your profile, page, or group timeline until you unpin it. Even if you post new posts to a page or group, the pinned post will remain at the top of your feed.
Pinning a post also ensures that it gets more attention—engagement, likes, clicks, or posts.
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If you want to pin a specific post on your Facebook profile so that your friends or everyone who lands on your profile can see it, you can do it in a few simple steps.
Pin a post to your Facebook profile on a computer (Windows PC/Mac)
Pin a post to your Facebook profile on an Android device
Pin a post to your Facebook profile on iPhone / iPad
If you manage your brand's, another company's, or nonprofit's Facebook page and want to promote a particular post, you can pin it to the top so it's visible to all of the page's followers.
Note. You must have administrator or editor rights to pin posts to a Facebook page.
Pin a post to a Facebook page on a computer (PC / Mac)
You can access your Facebook page from a web browser and select the post you want to pin at the top.
The message will move to the top of the timeline on your Facebook page and a pin icon will appear next to it to let people know it's a pinned message.
Pinning a post to a Facebook Page on iPhone / iPad
Before pinning a post to your Facebook page, make sure you have editor or administrator rights, and then follow the steps below.
Pin a post to a Facebook page on an Android device
If you manage a Facebook group, you can pin a message to the top of the group page.
However, in the group, this is called an announcement, not a pinned post.
You will get different options in the group message menu, but the message will still appear at the top of your group in the "Announcements" section.
Note: You can pin up to 50 ads at a time in a Facebook group, but it's recommended to have one or two to avoid confusion. Also, you must be a group admin to pin a post to a Facebook group.
Pin a post to a Facebook group on your computer
You can easily pin a post to the top of your Facebook group on your PC or Mac in a few quick steps.
Pin a post to a Facebook group on an Android device
Pinning a post to a Facebook group on iPhone / iPad
You can also pin a post to a Facebook group from your iPhone or iPad.
You can also tap "More" again and select "Pin to Top" to keep the post at the top.
When you unpin a post, Facebook will remove it from the top of the group ad section and return it to its original position.
Want to draw attention to a specific Facebook post? Pinning this post will show it at the top every time, so it will be visible to your profile viewers, page followers, or group members.
Leave a comment and let us know if this guide was helpful.
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This will be the three dot icon in the top right corner of the post. A drop-down menu will appear at the bottom. push PIN up .
You can only pin one post at a time . The pinned post will stay on top of your timeline for 7 days if you don't open it before 7 days. To pin a post, click the Edit Pencil icon in the top right corner of the status update. A drop-down menu will appear, select "Let to top"
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The pin at the top of the page for the post you want to pin.
At the top of your business page, click View As Visitor. In the Pinned Post section, click... > UNPIN from the top of the page.
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A Facebook sticky post is a post that you manually select to stay on top of your Facebook timeline. Basically, by pinning a post on Facebook, it won't get lost in all the other posts that will appear on your timeline. Your pinned post can be found at the top of your timeline.
How do I post to a Facebook page and who can see it?
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Go to message. Select UNPIN from above, edit Post or Delete.
- Make sure you are using the most updated version of the app or browser ; – Restart your computer or phone; - uninstall and reinstall the application if you are using a phone; – Sign in to Facebook and try again.
A pinned post is a social media post saved to the top of your Facebook or Twitter page or profile.
Pinning a post is a great way to present an important announcement or highlight some of your best content.
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The algorithm of a Facebook page is quite different from profiles. … but unless they interact (like, react to, comment or share) immediately with your content, there is The Facebook algorithm has hidden your post so no one will see it.
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Here are the steps to pin a post on your Facebook page:
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