12 Quick Ideas for Posting Facebook Updates


Continually posting thoughtful status updates will increase your profile’s search relevance and help prevent it from dropping lower in results. Here are some quick ideas.

1. Post an article related to your line of work.

Example: “Real estate prices went up 20% over the last four years in Boston: http://news.com//8920”

2. Post a reaction to a piece of news.

Example: “So happy to hear the Ice Bucket challenge has raised over $40 million for ALS research, and wasn’t just a passing gimmick.”

3. Post a lesson you’ve learned.

Example: “I’m always more productive when I knock out the hardest task at the beginning of the day.”

4. Post job openings at your company.

Example: “Acme Inc. is currently looking for a Digital Asset Coordinator. Message me for details!”

5. Post a question related to your career.

Example: “Anybody know of any real estate associations in the Boston area?”

6. Post tips for your friends.

Example: “Check out the 7 morning rituals of all productive people!”

7. Post an inspirational quote.

Example: “Work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work – Steve Jobs”

8. Post company news.

Example: “Our company was just voted as one of the top 500 fastest growing companies in the world!”

Other Topics

1. Post how you’re feeling throughout the day

Example: “Having the best day ever! Just got hired at my dream company. Peace out Boston, hello Austin!”

2. Ask your friends what they’re doing tonight

Example: “Have a three-day weekend, anyone have any plans or want to hang out?”

3. Post a recipe you enjoy

Example: “Check out this blueberry crumble recipe I tried out. Easy to make and absolutely delicious!”

4. Anything else that is on your mind

Don’t stress about crafting the perfect status. The goal here is to keep your profile updated. Whether it’s silly and meaningless or simply sharing something you found interesting, it should only take you a minute to post a status update.

Now that you have ideas for future Facebook posts, check out how to post updates on Facebook!