Yes, it is possible to set notifications for pages on Facebook so you can stay updated on new posts and activity from those pages. Facebook allows users to subscribe to notifications for any pages they have liked or followed. Enabling notifications means you will get alerts on your Facebook feed whenever that page posts new content, goes live, shares a story, or has any other activity.
Why set notifications for Facebook pages?
Here are some key reasons you may want to turn on notifications for certain Facebook pages:
- Stay up-to-date with posts and news from pages you care about – Get timely alerts whenever the pages post new content
- Never miss live videos from your favorite pages – Get notified as soon as a Facebook page you follow starts broadcasting live video
- See page updates in your feed first – Notifications mean you’ll see posts from pages at the top of your News Feed as soon as they are shared
- Engage with content and join the conversation – Notifications make it easier to find and interact with new posts from pages in a timely manner
- Show support and boost engagement for pages you like – Turning on notifications helps increase overall reach and engagement for the pages you follow
Overall, notifications are a great way to stay connected to your favorite brands, creators, publishers, influencers, news sources and other pages on Facebook. Subscribing means their top posts will be surfaced right in your feed.
How to get notifications when a Facebook page posts
Turning on Facebook notifications for pages is a simple process that can be done in a few steps on both desktop and mobile. Here is how to set up page notifications on Facebook:
On Desktop:
- Go to the Facebook page you want to get notifications from and click the “Follow” button or “Like” button if you haven’t already liked the page.
- Click on the “Following” or “Liked” dropdown menu at the top of the page (next to the giant Like button).
- Check the box next to “Get Notifications”.
Once you have turned on notifications, the page’s posts will start showing up frequently in your Facebook feed. You will also get notifications about new posts and live videos.
On Mobile:
- Go to the Facebook page and tap the “…” menu in the top right.
- Tap “Turn on Notifications” if it appears as an option. If you don’t see it, tap “Follow” first.
- Tap “Turn on” to confirm enabling notifications for that Page’s posts.
After that, make sure you also enable notifications inside the Facebook mobile app’s Settings so that you will actually get notified of the Page’s posts.
Adjusting page notification settings
If you ever want to tweak your notification settings for a Facebook page, it’s easy to do.
On desktop, go back to the “Follow” or “Liked” menu and adjust the notification options. You can toggle notifications on and off, or choose to receive notifications about all posts, only high priority posts recommended for you, live videos, or nothing at all.
On mobile, tap the “…” menu on the page again and choose Notification Settings. From here, you can customize which types of notifications you receive.
Other tips for managing Facebook page notifications
Here are some additional pointers around managing notifications from Facebook pages:
- Check notification settings regularly – Pages may change how often they post over time
- Turn off notifications if a page overwhelms your feed – You can always turn them back on later
- Use See First in your News Feed sorted view to prioritize page notifications
- Mute pages temporarily if you don’t want to unfollow them completely
- Follow hashtags and locations to get notified of popular local posts
- Get notifications about Facebook Groups you’ve joined
- Adjust general Facebook notification settings in Settings & Privacy
Do Facebook page notifications appear in email or texts?
Notifications about Facebook page posts will only appear within the Facebook website and mobile apps. You will not get page notifications sent through email or text messages.
The notifications show up in your main Facebook feed and on the Notifications tab. You may also get a desktop alert from the Facebook browser site or app if you have those enabled.
The only Facebook notifications that can be sent via email or texts are for certain account security alerts, important changes, or if you specifically subscribe to email updates from a page or group.
Why am I not getting notifications from pages I follow?
If you’ve followed the steps to turn on notifications for a Facebook page but aren’t seeing their posts in your feed, there are a few possible reasons:
- Check that general Facebook notifications are enabled in your platform and device settings
- The page has not posted anything new since you enabled notifications
- Their new posts are lower priority and aren’t surfacing frequently in your News Feed
- You have muted the page or adjusted feed sorting settings like Unfollow
- There is a technical issue or bug affecting notifications
Try toggling your notification settings for that page on and off again. You can also reach out to the page directly to ask if others are having notification issues.
Conclusion
Notifications are a useful feature that Facebook provides to help you stay engaged with your favorite pages on the platform. Just by tapping or clicking a couple buttons, you can subscribe to get alerts about new content and activity from any public page. Enabling Facebook page notifications ensures you never miss important posts from brands, creators, community pages and more.