Sharing posts is a great way to spread interesting content with your friends and followers on Facebook. When you share a post, it will appear on your timeline so all your connections can see it. Here’s how to easily share posts on both desktop and mobile.
Sharing Posts on Desktop
Sharing posts on desktop is easy! Just follow these steps:
- Navigate to the post you want to share and click the Share button below the post. It looks like an arrow pointing to the right.
- A Share dialog box will pop up. You can choose where you want to share the post:
- Share on your own Timeline or Story
- Share in a Facebook Group or to your friends
- Share in a Messenger conversation
- Send it as a message to one or more friends
- If sharing to your Timeline, just click Share Now. If sharing to friends or Groups, type in their names or select Groups from the dropdown menu.
- Customize your share message if desired, then click Share.
That’s it! The post is now shared to your selected destination(s).
Sharing Posts on Mobile
Sharing posts on mobile is just as easy as on desktop!
- Tap the three dots in the upper right corner of the post you want to share.
- Select Share from the dropdown menu.
- Choose where you want to share the post:
- Share on your Timeline or as a Story
- Share in a Group
- Send as a message or invite friends from your contacts list
- Customize the share message if desired.
- Tap Send or Share to complete sharing the post.
The post will now be shared to the destination(s) you selected.
Other Ways to Share
In addition to the main Share button, there are a few other shortcuts for sharing posts:
- Tap the arrow icon below the post to share it quickly to your Timeline or as a Story.
- Long press or hard press the post to get additional sharing options.
- Tap the three dots at the top right of your News Feed and select Share Story to share the most recent story you viewed.
Things to Know About Sharing
Here are some important things to keep in mind about sharing posts on Facebook:
- Anyone you share a post with will be able to see that you shared it.
- When you share a post to your Timeline, all your friends will be able to see it.
- Sharing to a Group means anyone in that Group can see the post.
- You can delete a shared post from your Timeline after sharing it.
- Always double check who you’re sharing a post with before tapping Share.
Why Share Posts?
Sharing interesting and entertaining content is one of the best parts of Facebook! Here are some great reasons to share posts:
- Let your friends know about cool content you’ve discovered.
- Support businesses, artists, causes or organizations you care about.
- Get the word out about events, offers, petitions or donations.
- Voice your opinions and views.
- Have fun conversations and debates.
- Make people laugh or inspire them.
- Spread positivity.
What Types of Content to Share
You can share pretty much any public post on Facebook. This includes:
- Friends’ posts
- Page posts
- Group posts
- Event posts
- Photos and videos
- Links
- Statuses
- Articles
When deciding if you should share something, make sure the content is:
- Interesting, helpful or relevant to your connections
- Entertaining or inspiring
- Positive and constructive
- Not offensive, hurtful or spammy
Use good judgment and if you think twice about sharing something, it’s best not to share it.
Tips for Sharing Great Content
Here are some tips to share great content that your friends will appreciate:
- Add your own thoughts or commentary when sharing posts. This gives context to why you are sharing.
- Mix up the types of content you share – try sharing news articles, videos, image quotes, podcasts, etc.
- Engage with any comments on your shares and start discussions.
- Give credit to the original creator when applicable.
- Use hashtags relevant to the content so it’s easy to find.
- Tag friends who you think would be especially interested.
- Share content from a variety of pages and people you follow.
Analytics for Shared Posts
Wondering how many people saw that post you shared? You can easily view analytics to see how your shared posts are performing.
On desktop:
- Click the arrow on the right side of the post.
- Select View Post Insights.
On mobile:
- Tap the three dots above the post.
- Select View Post Insights.
This will show you statistics like:
- Total post reach – how many unique people saw the post
- Post engagements – how many people reacted, commented, shared or clicked
- Shares – how many times the post was shared by others
Use these metrics to see which types of content resonate most with your audience.
Boosting Shared Posts
Want even more people to see a post you’ve shared? You can boost shared posts just like your own posts. Simply click or tap the Boost Post button after sharing it.
Boosting allows you to:
- Reach more people beyond just your connections
- Target specific demographics, locations, interests and more
- Drive engagement with the post
- Promote events, businesses, causes or products
Just set your budget, duration and audience for the Boost. Keep in mind you can only boost posts from Pages that you manage.
Conclusion
Sharing posts on Facebook is an easy way to engage with your friends, express yourself and spread interesting content. Simply tap or click the Share button, choose where to share it, customize your message and post. Be thoughtful about what you share, add your perspective and engage with any comments.
With so many great posts created every day, your feed is full of share-worthy content. Social media is all about sharing – so get out there and share your next great find on Facebook!