Can you still blog on Facebook?
Yes, in the everyday sense of publishing a series of posts under one name. A Facebook Page can carry updates, short essays, photos, videos, and links, and readers can follow it and respond. It is less suited to a traditional blog with categories, a permanent article archive, and your own domain. Decide which of those you need before setting up the Page.
Older guides tell you to enable Facebook Notes and click “Add Note.” That route is obsolete: Facebook ended new Notes in 2020. Community Notes, the fact-checking feature, is unrelated.
Set up a Facebook Page for your writing
- Choose one subject and audience. Write a one-sentence description of what readers will get. “Weeknight meals for one, with inexpensive ingredients” is more informative than “food, life, and inspiration.”
- Create a Page. From your Facebook account, open Pages and choose the option to create one. Add a name and an appropriate category. Meta’s Page creation guide covers the current setup flow; labels may differ between desktop and mobile.
- Complete the public details. Add a clear profile image, a short description, and a website link if you have one. Share contact details only if you want them public. Check how the Page looks to someone who does not manage it.
- Publish a useful first post. Answer a question your intended reader actually has. Give the point early, use short paragraphs, and add a relevant image only when it helps explain or show something. Then invite a specific response, such as a question for a follow-up post.
- Make the next posts easy to find. Keep a copy of your writing outside Facebook. Link related posts from a pinned introductory post when appropriate, and review the Page from a visitor’s view after publishing.
You can also write from a personal profile. Professional mode offers creator tools on a profile, while a Page gives a project or business a separate public identity. The right choice depends on whether you want the writing tied to your personal account. A separate Page does not guarantee more reach.
What should the posts look like?
Write for the feed, where people may see only the opening before choosing to read more. Lead with the answer or a concrete observation. For example, a gardening Page might open with “If basil leaves turn black after a cold night, move the pot indoors and trim the damaged leaves.” The rest of the post can explain the conditions and next steps. There is no reliable universal word count that makes a post succeed.
Use a repeatable mix that fits your subject: an answer to a reader question, a useful example or demonstration, and an occasional link to a longer article. Look at comments and Page insights to see what readers ask and which posts they engage with. Reach and engagement are different measures; neither alone shows whether a reader found the advice useful.
If you want to prepare posts ahead of time, Meta’s Business Suite scheduling guide shows the Page scheduling workflow. Check the scheduled post after saving it, especially its links and images.
Should the full article live on Facebook or your website?
| Need | Better starting point |
|---|---|
| Quick updates and conversation with followers | Facebook posts |
| Long guides with navigation, categories, and revisions | Your own blog |
| A domain and archive you control | Your own blog |
| Both discussion and an article library | Publish on your blog, then share a useful summary on Facebook |
Facebook can change its interface and distribution rules. On your own site, you can organize articles and maintain the domain, though you must also manage hosting, maintenance, and costs. If you want that route, see our guide to starting a blog. Avoid posting only “new blog post” and a link on Facebook: give readers enough context to know why the article is worth opening.
Can Facebook writing make money?
A Page can support a business by helping readers discover products or services. Some creators may also qualify for Facebook Content Monetization, which Meta says can include eligible text posts, as well as other formats. Access, policies, and earnings depend on the account and program; creating a Page does not enroll you or promise income. Check your account’s current eligibility before planning around platform payments.
If you publish affiliate links or sponsored posts, disclose the relationship clearly and follow the applicable platform rules. Keep an independent copy of paid-work agreements and content. Do not build a revenue plan around an assumed number of followers or an untested reach estimate.
Frequently asked questions
Can you create a blog on Facebook for free?
You can create a Facebook Page and publish posts without paying for hosting. Paid promotion is optional. A Page is not a substitute for a domain and article archive you control.
What happened to Facebook Notes?
Facebook stopped allowing people to create or edit Notes in 2020. Older instructions to turn on a Notes tab or click Add Note no longer work.
Do I need a Facebook Page to blog?
No. You can publish on a personal profile, and some creators use professional mode. A Page is useful when you want a separate public identity for a topic, project, or business.
How do I write a long post on Facebook?
Draft the text elsewhere, then paste it into a Page or profile post and check its formatting before publishing. For a long guide that needs headings, navigation, and future updates, publish it on a website and share a concise introduction on Facebook.
Can I schedule Facebook blog posts?
Page managers can schedule posts through Meta Business Suite. Review the scheduled item after saving it to confirm the time, link, image, and selected Page.
Can you make money from a Facebook blog?
Potentially through products, services, disclosed partnerships, or an eligible Meta monetization program. Availability and earnings vary; a Page or follower count alone does not guarantee payment.
Lorelei has been an online entrepreneur, marketer and writer since 2006. Her biggest passion is WordPress, which is why she switched to being a full-time blogger 20 years ago and hasn’t looked back since. With so many years of experience behind her, she is an expert in copywriting, SEO, marketing and business strategies.
