📱 20 Facebook Tricks & Tips
Master Facebook in 2025 with these essential tips and hidden features
1
Privacy
Control Who Sees Your Posts
Use the audience selector before posting to choose between Public, Friends, or Custom audiences. You can also create friend lists for more targeted sharing.
2
Engagement
Schedule Posts for Peak Times
Use Facebook's scheduling feature to post when your audience is most active. Check your Page Insights to find optimal posting times.
3
Productivity
Use Keyboard Shortcuts
Press 'J' and 'K' to navigate posts, 'L' to like, 'C' to comment, and 'S' to share. These shortcuts make browsing much faster.
4
Privacy
Review Tagged Photos
Enable timeline review to approve posts you're tagged in before they appear on your profile. Go to Settings > Privacy > Timeline and Tagging.
5
Engagement
Create Facebook Stories
Stories appear at the top of the news feed and disappear after 24 hours. Use them for behind-the-scenes content and quick updates.
6
Productivity
Organize with Friend Lists
Create custom friend lists like 'Close Friends', 'Work', or 'Family' to easily share content with specific groups and organize your feed.
7
Security
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add an extra layer of security by enabling 2FA in Settings > Security and Login. Use an authenticator app for the best protection.
8
Engagement
Use Facebook Live Effectively
Go live to boost engagement. Facebook prioritizes live videos in the news feed, and viewers get notifications when you start broadcasting.
9
Productivity
Save Posts for Later
Click the bookmark icon on any post to save it for later. Access saved posts from the menu to read articles or revisit content.
10
Privacy
Limit Past Posts Visibility
Use the 'Limit Past Posts' tool to quickly change all your old public posts to friends-only. Find it in Privacy Settings.
11
Engagement
Master Facebook Groups
Join relevant groups in your niche and engage authentically. Groups often have higher engagement rates than pages or personal profiles.
12
Productivity
Use Facebook Messenger Shortcuts
Type @everyone to notify all group members, use /gif to search for GIFs, and /pay to send money (where available).
13
Security
Review Login Locations
Regularly check 'Where You're Logged In' in Security Settings to see all active sessions and log out of unfamiliar devices.
14
Engagement
Optimize Your About Section
Complete your About section with relevant keywords, contact info, and a compelling bio. This helps people find and connect with you.
15
Productivity
Customize Your News Feed
Use 'See First' for important friends and pages, unfollow without unfriending, and adjust notification settings for a cleaner feed.
16
Privacy
Control Ad Preferences
Visit Ad Preferences to see what Facebook thinks you're interested in and remove irrelevant categories to see more relevant ads.
17
Engagement
Use Facebook Events Strategically
Create events for gatherings, webinars, or launches. Events can be discovered by non-friends and help build community around your activities.
18
Productivity
Download Your Facebook Data
Request a copy of your Facebook data to see what information is stored about you and to backup your photos and posts.
19
Security
Set Up Trusted Contacts
Choose 3-5 trusted friends who can help you regain access to your account if you're ever locked out. Set this up in Security Settings.
20
Engagement
Analyze Your Performance
Use Facebook Insights (for pages) or check post engagement to understand what content resonates with your audience and optimize future posts.