With over 2 billion monthly active users, Facebook is one of the most popular social media platforms for brands, businesses, organizations and public figures to connect with their target audience. As such, many Facebook pages produce a high volume of posts per day to engage their followers.
For Facebook users who follow multiple busy pages, it can be difficult to keep up with all the new posts in their News Feed. Fortunately, Facebook provides tools to get notified when select Pages publish new content. Here are some ways Facebook users can get alerts for posts from their favorite Pages.
Turn on Notifications for a Facebook Page
The easiest way to get notifications when a Facebook Page posts is to turn on notifications directly within that Page. Here’s how to do it:
- Go to the Facebook Page you want to get notifications from.
- Click the “Following” button below the Page’s cover photo. This will open a dropdown menu.
- Select “See First” to receive notifications whenever that Page posts.
Once you turn on notifications, the “Following” button will change to “Get Notifications”. You’ll now get alerts on Facebook whenever that Page publishes new posts.
This option works for posts in your News Feed. You’ll be notified whenever the Page posts something new. However, you won’t get notified if they respond to comments or post in a Group.
Get Notifications about Comments
To get notified when a Facebook Page responds to comments, react to your comments, or tags you, take these steps:
- Go to the Page and click the “Following” button.
- Select “Get Notifications” from the dropdown menu.
This will make sure you are alerted whenever that Page interacts with you directly. It’s perfect if you want to follow a conversation with a Page.
Turn on Notifications for Individual Posts
You can also choose to get notifications about specific posts from a Page. Here’s how it works:
- Go to the post you want notifications about.
- Click the three dots in the top right corner.
- Select “Turn on notifications for this post.”
This will send you alerts whenever someone comments on that particular post. It’s great for keeping up with hot topics and viral threads.
Use a Third-Party Tool
If you want more customization for Facebook notifications, third-party tools like Social Flow and Social Report can help. Here are some of the notification options they provide:
- Get emails or browser alerts when a Page you follow makes any post.
- Filter notifications by post types like photos, videos, links, etc.
- Set up alerts for keywords, hashtags or phrases in posts.
- See a digest of notifications grouped by Page or time period.
These services give you greater flexibility to control when and how you are notified about Facebook Page activity.
Use an RSS Feed
Facebook Pages provide an RSS feed of their posts. If you subscribe to a Page’s RSS feed, you can receive automated notifications each time they publish content.
To find a Facebook Page’s RSS feed URL:
- Go to the Page profile.
- Click the three dots at the top right and choose “Follow Page.”
- Select “RSS Feed”
You can then plug this URL into an RSS reader app to get ongoing notifications. Popular RSS readers include Feedly, RSS.app, NewsBlur and Inoreader.
Set Up Email Notifications
For Pages you interact with frequently, enable email notifications to get updates sent directly to your inbox. Here are two ways to set this up:
- Comment Email Notifications: Go to a Page and comment on a post. Check the box next to “Also get emails for replies to my comment.” You’ll then get emails when the Page replies.
- Page Email Notifications: Go to a Page’s “About” section. Next to the “Follow” button, click “Follow Settings.” Choose “Email Notifications” to get emails whenever that Page posts.
Email alerts ensure you never miss a post even when you aren’t on Facebook.
Use the Activity Log
Facebook has an Activity Log that records all notifications you’ve received from Pages and friends. You can use it to review notifications you may have missed.
To access your Activity Log:
- Click the Notification icon in the top right.
- Select “View All” to open your Activity Log.
- Filter by “Pages” to see a feed of notifications from Pages you follow.
The Activity Log also has shortcuts like “New in the Past Week” to highlight what you haven’t seen. It’s a backup option to resurface notifications.
Follow Hashtags and Keywords
If you are interested in a specific topic or updates from multiple Pages, follow related hashtags or keywords. For example, a brand may consistently use a branded hashtag.
When you follow a hashtag or keyword, you will get notifications when any public Page or profile uses them in posts. Here’s how to follow them:
- Go to the Facebook search bar.
- Search for the hashtag or keyword you want to follow.
- Click “Follow” next to the search term.
This approach works well for tracking topics like events, news or industry-related content.
Use Page Management Tools
Social media management platforms like Hootsuite and Sprout Social have options to get notifications when Pages you follow publish new content.
Key features include:
- See all notifications in a single dashboard.
- Get email or mobile push notifications.
- Save time by responding and engaging without leaving the tool.
These tools are designed for social media managers but can also help regular users track notifications.
Conclusion
Facebook provides many options to stay updated on posts from Pages. The best methods include:
- Turning on notifications within a Page.
- Using advanced third-party tools.
- Following hashtags and keywords.
- Setting up email alerts.
- Checking your Activity Log.
Determine which Pages are most important to you and set up customized notifications. This will ensure you never miss engaging content from brands, celebrities, news outlets, and other Facebook profiles you follow.
| Notification Method | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Page Notifications | – Get alerts for all posts – Easy to set up |
– No filters – Only works in Facebook app |
| Email Notifications | – Get emails outside Facebook – Never miss posts |
– Can be overwhelming – Set up per Page |
| RSS Feeds | – Automated alerts – Works with RSS readers |
– Technical setup – Pages only |
| Third-Party Tools | – Advanced filters – Daily/weekly digests |
– Extra costs – Setup required |
| Hashtags/Keywords | – Follow topics and trends – Discover new content |
– Irrelevant posts – Public only |
Staying up-to-date has never been easier thanks to Facebook’s notification features. Choose the options that align with your preferences and interests. With the right setup, you’ll never miss a post from your favorite Pages again.
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Facebook is constantly making improvements to notifications to provide users with a personalized experience. For example, in 2018 they rolled out “Prioritized Notifications” to highlight comments and messages Facebook thinks you care about most. This uses machine learning to rank interactions based on relevance.
They also introduced “Snooze Notifications” that same year. This lets you temporarily mute notifications from a Page, person, group or app for 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days. It’s great for controlling your notifications if they ever feel overwhelming.
In 2021, Facebook launched Scheduled Quiet Mode which autoinatically silences most notifications during preset times like sleeping hours. This helps users further manage when they receive notifications from Facebook.
Looking ahead, we can likely expect more updates that give users greater control over notifications. Some possibilities include:
- Grouping notifications into digests or summaries to prevent overload.
- Letting users customize the exact types of notifications they want from Pages.
- Using AI to learn each user’s preferences and suppress less relevant notifications.
- Adding options to snooze notifications from specific Pages or post types.
As Facebook continues growing, notifications will only get more sophisticated. The goal for users is to find methods that fit their needs and keep them informed without becoming distracting. The tools and options covered in this article provide a strong starting point to take control of your Facebook notifications.
With some customization and experimentation, you can get notified about the Facebook content you care about most. So try out some different settings until you find your optimal notification strategy.