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Facebook, like most websites, has its bugs. But it’s rare for the entire site to suddenly stop working as it did Monday morning. The news spread across other social media platforms, such as Twitter and Tumblr — some complained about the inconvenience, others joked and some even took the opportunity to advertise.
Users couldn’t post or “like” statuses or shares, but they could still view content from the site. For businesses or in case of emergency, being able to post on this social media giant is integral. So what is the best way to post to Facebook should the site crash again?
While none of these ways are guaranteed to work during every Facebook glitch, some users claimed these resources were effective in getting their intended content on the site.
1. Smartphone/Tablet App
When the main servers are down, sometimes users can access Facebook through its app. Depending how widespread the issue, the smartphone and tablet apps may have access when computers do not. This isn’t the most reliable method, as Facebook’s app have many issues of its own, but in a pinch it might be the simplest way to get back online.
2. Hootsuite
Hootsuite is the big name in social media management, and it’s not hard to see why. The site lets you integrate multiple accounts across several of the major social platforms, including useful functions like posting statuses remotely and scheduling various updates. During the crash, many users were still able to post their thoughts and share links through the site, though they couldn’t use other Facebook features not integrated into Hootsuite, such as the “like” button. When in crisis, make sure you know how to use this free service from both your computer and smartphone.
3. SproutSocial
SproutSocial, like a large number of social media management platforms, requires payment (a standard subscription costs $39 per month). Still, as a tool for posting remotely, it is useful and shares many of Hootsuite’s features. The big differences besides price? SproutSocial provides more detailed analytics of your top posts and better customer service integration.
4. Using the API
Facebook released its API back in 2006, allowing users to remotely access Facebook’s functions, such as commenting or sharing posts. It is therefore possible to use the code to post remotely from another site or app. The developers on Facebook created an easy guide, so next time the site goes down you can set up the code and make sure your important news gets onto the site for your friends and followers to enjoy.
Source: Mashable