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Thoughts on backdating Facebook posts?

  • March 12, 2024
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mariah.d
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Hi all, just wanted to hear the community’s thoughts on using the backdate feature on Facebook. Does anyone use it often, why or why not? Has anyone seen benefit - or even negative impacts - using it?

I work with a few clients that like to use it, though it’s sometimes because content was published late or past a specific date. Does anyone know if backdating posts negatively affects post performance or SEO? 

Thanks in advance!

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I’d also love to see an answer to this question.


scott.mck
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  • March 15, 2024

I didn’t even know this was possible, as there a couple times I could have used this.

I think it would be beneficial for posting images, etc, to a specific event date and you are posting after the fact.

I could see it being used nefariously by some, for instance when they need social proof for an alibi.  (i.e., I couldn’t have murdered the victim, if I was posting this image of me at “insert location” here). LOL.


Hi mariah :)


I seldom use the function when the scheduling automation function fails (either natively or via Sprout).


Although it’s not a regular occurrence, I haven’t noticed any negative affects on the post performance. 


I hope that helps,

Cleo.