{"id":55914,"date":"2024-11-13T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhblog.dream.press\/blog\/?p=55914"},"modified":"2025-05-21T20:31:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T03:31:22","slug":"best-time-to-post-social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/best-time-to-post-social-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Times To Post on Social Media in 2024 (Data Backed!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The best time to post irrelevant, low-quality content on social media?<br><br>Never.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image8.gif\" alt=\"GIF of John Candy in Uncle Buck doing a &quot;cut it out motion&quot; with his hand.\" class=\"wp-image-55939 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/400;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But once you\u2019ve come up with lots of creative, quality, and on-brand <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/how-to-come-up-with-new-content-ideas\/\" rel=\"noopener\">content ideas<\/a> \u2014<em>when<\/em> you share them on social really does matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a small business owner or manager wearing all the hats, juggling all the plates, and doing all the other expressions in the book, that may be hard to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, the \u201cspray and pray\u201d method wastes precious time nowadays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competing in the noisy airspace of social media has a lot to do with getting in front of the right eyeballs at the right <em>time<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allow us to guide you through the right times to post to all the best business channels, how timing impacts engagement, what external factors aside from timing matter, and <em>how<\/em> to create and stick to your best schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Time is of the essence,so let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-best-times-to-post-on-social-media-in-2024-platform-breakdown\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Times To Post on Social Media in 2024 (Platform Breakdown)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s tempting to blast out a new social post whenever inspiration strikes, data shows that planning and optimizing your post timing can maximize the impact of the content you worked so hard on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get to the heart of the matter and dive <em>deep<\/em> into the best times to post across today\u2019s most popular social platforms for business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-time-to-post-on-social-media-overall\">Best Time to Post on Social Media Overall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2497\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_best_time_to_post_on_social_media_overall.webp\" alt=\"A compilation of all the best days to post per platform and the day to avoid per platform; all avoid days are Sunday\" class=\"wp-image-55941 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_best_time_to_post_on_social_media_overall.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_best_time_to_post_on_social_media_overall-192x300.webp 192w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_best_time_to_post_on_social_media_overall-656x1024.webp 656w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_best_time_to_post_on_social_media_overall-768x1199.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_best_time_to_post_on_social_media_overall-984x1536.webp 984w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_best_time_to_post_on_social_media_overall-1312x2048.webp 1312w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_best_time_to_post_on_social_media_overall-600x936.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_best_time_to_post_on_social_media_overall-1200x1873.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_best_time_to_post_on_social_media_overall-730x1139.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_best_time_to_post_on_social_media_overall-1460x2279.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_best_time_to_post_on_social_media_overall-784x1224.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_best_time_to_post_on_social_media_overall-1568x2447.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_best_time_to_post_on_social_media_overall-877x1369.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/2497;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sprout, a robust and popular social media management tool, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/best-times-to-post-on-social-media\/\" rel=\"noopener\">looked at billions of engagements<\/a> on their platform in 2023 and 2024 to distill the best days and times to post on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across all the various channels where their users posted, here\u2019s what they found:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best day to post on social: Tuesday through Thursday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best times to post:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday: 11 a.m. to noon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3 to 4 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worst day to post: Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>More generally, they found <strong>the best engagement rates happened Tuesday through Thursday, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.<\/strong> In other words, from morning up until that annoying midday slump in the middle of the week is the sweet spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you have the bandwidth, we highly recommend getting a little more specific with planning the best time and day to post on social, simply to make the most of every channel where your brand has a presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that sounds good to you, let\u2019s break it down further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nerd Note:<\/strong> Sometimes folks think that in order to get the best results, you need to post exactly on the hour. Many scheduling services may default to the sharp hour, causing overcrowding. Scheduling at inexact times can go a long way in setting you apart from the crowd. Instead of 10:00 a.m. try 10:07 a.m. and see how your results vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Time To Post on LinkedIn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Love it or hate it, by now we all recognize <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/how-to-create-linkedin-company-page\/\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> as the go-to platform for professionals, making it especially important for businesses with B2B audiences or those looking to build up their staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/about.linkedin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more than 1 billion users<\/a>, here\u2019s the strategic timing you want to consider to help your message stand out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best days to post on LinkedIn: Tuesday through Thursday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best times to post:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuesdays: 10 a.m. to noon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday: 10 a.m. to noon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday: 10 a.m. on the dot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worst days: Weekends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering how your specific audience engages with your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/how-to-create-linkedin-company-page\/\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn page<\/a>? Here\u2019s how to find that data for yourself (on desktop, for users with business page Admin or Analyst permissions):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in and click on your LinkedIn business page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the admin page, select <strong>Analytics<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Post impression<\/strong> to view the Content analytics page and see data on how followers are interacting with the content you\u2019ve posted<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Time To Post on Facebook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook is the third-most visited website in the entire world with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/explodingtopics.com\/blog\/most-visited-websites\" rel=\"noopener\">13 billion visits monthly<\/a>! As such, it\u2019s no surprise <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/259379\/social-media-platforms-used-by-marketers-worldwide\/\" rel=\"noopener\">86% of marketers reported using Facebook<\/a> for marketing in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the vast potential for engagement, it&#8217;s crucial to grasp how posting on Facebook at optimal times can enhance your social media marketing strategy. Here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best days to post on Facebook: Monday through Thursday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best times to post:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday: 9 a.m. to noon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday: 9 to 11 a.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worst day: Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>See for yourself how content is performing for your brand on Facebook (desktop):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in and click your profile photo in the upper right corner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>See all profiles<\/strong> then choose your business page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Meta Business Suite<\/strong>, in the menu that appears on the left&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Insights<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Content<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Overview<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, you can view analytics on content you shared!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"article-newsletter article-newsletter--gradient\">\n\n\n<h2>Get Content Delivered Straight to Your Inbox<\/h2><p>Subscribe now to receive all the latest updates, delivered directly to your inbox.<\/p><form class=\"nwsl-form\" id=\"newsletter_block_\" novalidate><div class=\"messages\"><\/div><div class=\"form-group\"><label for=\"input_newsletter_block_\"><input type=\"email\"name=\"email\"id=\"input_newsletter_block_\"placeholder=\"Enter your email address\"novalidatedisabled=\"disabled\"\/><\/label><button type=\"submit\"class=\"btn btn--brand\"disabled=\"disabled\"><span>Sign Me Up!<\/span><svg width=\"21\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 21 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M13.8523 0.42524L12.9323 1.34521C12.7095 1.56801 12.7132 1.9304 12.9404 2.14865L16.7241 5.7823H0.5625C0.251859 5.7823 0 6.03416 0 6.3448V7.6573C0 7.96794 0.251859 8.2198 0.5625 8.2198H16.7241L12.9405 11.8535C12.7132 12.0717 12.7095 12.4341 12.9323 12.6569L13.8523 13.5769C14.072 13.7965 14.4281 13.7965 14.6478 13.5769L20.8259 7.39879C21.0456 7.17913 21.0456 6.82298 20.8259 6.60327L14.6477 0.42524C14.4281 0.205584 14.0719 0.205584 13.8523 0.42524Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/button><\/div><\/form><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Time To Post on X (Formerly Twitter)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The casual, short-form nature of X makes it an ideal channel where businesses can engage with trends, naturally hop into consumer convos, measure brand and competitor sentiment, and even handle critical customer service issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the fast pace on X may make it feel like you need to engage 24\/7, save yourself some stress and plan around this schedule instead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best days for X: Tuesday through Thursday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best times to post:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday: 10 a.m. to noon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday: 10 a.m. to noon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worst day to post on X: Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended times aside, here\u2019s how to double-check that you\u2019re posting at the best time to capture a good engagement rate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log into X<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the left-hand menu, visit <strong>More<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Creator Studio<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On this page, you\u2019ll see analytics on tweet performance, engagement, etc.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Time To Post on Instagram<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook may be the most popular social media platform among marketers, but Instagram isn\u2019t far behind with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/259379\/social-media-platforms-used-by-marketers-worldwide\/\" rel=\"noopener\">79% of marketers using it in their campaigns<\/a> in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1490\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_modern_page_weight_by_content_type-1.webp\" alt=\"Bar graph of the top social media platforms marketers use; Facebook at the top (86%) followed by Instagram (79%), LinkedIn (65%) and other trailing\" class=\"wp-image-55942 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_modern_page_weight_by_content_type-1.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_modern_page_weight_by_content_type-1-300x279.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_modern_page_weight_by_content_type-1-1024x954.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_modern_page_weight_by_content_type-1-768x715.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_modern_page_weight_by_content_type-1-1536x1430.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_modern_page_weight_by_content_type-1-600x559.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_modern_page_weight_by_content_type-1-1200x1118.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_modern_page_weight_by_content_type-1-730x680.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_modern_page_weight_by_content_type-1-1460x1360.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_modern_page_weight_by_content_type-1-784x730.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_modern_page_weight_by_content_type-1-1568x1460.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_modern_page_weight_by_content_type-1-877x817.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1490;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram has evolved from a simple photo-sharing app into a full-fledged platform where brands can share branded and natural-feeling social media content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re posting photos to your main page, Stories, or Reels, here\u2019s the best time to post on Instagram in 2024 to maximize visibility:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best days: Tuesday through Thursday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best times to post:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday: 11 a.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worst day: Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Something to consider is that the Instagram algorithm can be unpredictable. Success on the platform requires striking a balance between consistency, quality, and timing,so don\u2019t give up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to check in on your Instagram metrics? Here\u2019s how to do so on mobile:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit your creator or business account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select any post you want to see performance on and tap <strong>View Insights<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check views and other interaction metrics<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Time To Post on YouTube<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At least 70% of consumers report buying from a brand <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/products\/ads\/new-ways-to-drive-action\/\" rel=\"noopener\">as a result of seeing it on YouTube<\/a>!<br><br>That\u2019s huge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you get in front of the billions of people using YouTube to convert like that? Well, it\u2019s one part <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube marketing<\/a> strategy and one part, you guessed it, timing! The reason that understanding YouTube-specific marketing is so vital is that the platform is a lot more like Google than TikTok. Yes, some videos are displayed based on the viewer\u2019s behavior, but there\u2019s a huge search element you have to tap into as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, for the best specific times to go live with your YouTube content:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best days to post on YouTube: Friday, then Thursday and Wednesday&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best times to post:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday: 11 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesday: 2 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday: 6 p.m., 11 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you don\u2019t want to post: Sunday&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With that timing in mind, remember that YouTube needs time to process and index videos before they appear, so ideally you would upload videos two or three hours before your audience&#8217;s peak viewing time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To check up on how your posts are performing on YouTube, simply use these desktop instructions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sign in and select the channel icon\/profile photo in the upper right-hand corner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>YouTube Studio<\/strong> from the menu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>Analytics<\/strong> section, you can view stats on your channel, audience, and video performance&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Time To Post on TikTok<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A 2023 HubSpot report found that, of all video formats, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/video-marketing-report\" rel=\"noopener\">short-form performed the best<\/a> when it came to ROI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1453\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/03_best_video_formats_for_maximum_roi.webp\" alt=\"Bar graph of the best video formats for maximum ROI with short-form at the top at 29% followed most closely by long-form at 16%\" class=\"wp-image-55943 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/03_best_video_formats_for_maximum_roi.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/03_best_video_formats_for_maximum_roi-300x272.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/03_best_video_formats_for_maximum_roi-1024x930.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/03_best_video_formats_for_maximum_roi-768x697.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/03_best_video_formats_for_maximum_roi-1536x1395.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/03_best_video_formats_for_maximum_roi-600x545.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/03_best_video_formats_for_maximum_roi-1200x1090.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/03_best_video_formats_for_maximum_roi-730x663.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/03_best_video_formats_for_maximum_roi-1460x1326.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/03_best_video_formats_for_maximum_roi-784x712.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/03_best_video_formats_for_maximum_roi-1568x1424.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/03_best_video_formats_for_maximum_roi-877x796.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1453;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>No wonder, then, that TikTok blew up in no time at all, coming just behind the big three (Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram) in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/272014\/global-social-networks-ranked-by-number-of-users\/\" rel=\"noopener\">monthly active users<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it may still feel like an upstart for brands, it\u2019s a competitor in the social media world \u2014which means <em>your<\/em> competitors may already be there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the most of TikTok, act natural, engage with relevant trends as soon as they emerge, and post at the right time to increase your chances of going viral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best days to post on TikTok: Wednesday and Thursday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best times to post:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuesday: 4 to 6 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday: 9 to 11 a.m., noon, 2 to 6 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday: 9 to 11 a.m., 2 to 6 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday: 4 to 6 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worst day for TikTok: Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>New to the platform? Here\u2019s how to make sure you\u2019re maximizing your TikTok posts with the best timing (mobile directions for Business accounts):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From your profile, click the hamburger menu at the top right&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Creator tools<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Analytics<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here you can see a performance overview as well as metrics on individual videos, like how much traffic they garnered, how long people watched them, and more<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h2_timing-social-media-every-move-matters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timing Social Media: Every Move Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Why all the fuss over posting your precious social content at just the right time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s why it really, truly <em>does<\/em> matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Algorithms Promote Recency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media algorithms tend to prioritize fresh content. So if you post content at the perfect time when your audience is already browsing and engaging, social channels are more likely to boost it. This can spark a ripple effect of visibility, getting you more likes, comments, shares, and overall reach!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engagement Can Snowball<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned, the timing of your posts is vital because it directly influences how visible your content is on competitive platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visibility leads to social media engagement, and engagement has a way of snowballing. That means, once enough people get the ball of likes, comments, etc. rolling \u2014momentum often kicks in and delivers your content to <em>exponentially<\/em> more eyeballs, making for tons more clicks and possible conversions than you may have gotten if you\u2019d posted randomly when few interested parties were online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h2_important-factors-influencing-social-media-post-timing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Factors Influencing Social Media Post Timing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the above timing best practices in mind, here are additional elements to consider when choosing the best posting schedule for your brand\u2019s social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Unique Audience Profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Probably the most critical factor in determining the best time to post on social media is the profile of your audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each audience is distinct, making their preferences for content type and timing unique. As such, their behaviors should directly influence your posting strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By analyzing key audience profile elements, you can make informed decisions about when they&#8217;re most likely to engage with your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are those elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Demographics:<\/strong> Demographics encompass key characteristics like age, gender, education, and income level, which are essential in shaping your audience&#8217;s behavior on social media. Different age groups interact with content in varied ways. For example, younger audiences who use social media as entertainment may be more active in the evening, when older audiences may be consuming more traditional media, like television.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Location is another crucial factor when considering when to post. First, your audience&#8217;s geographical location determines the time zone they live in. Additionally, different areas of the country or world may consume content at different times due to cultural variance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Job:<\/strong> Your audience&#8217;s employment status, industry, mobility, and aspirations also play a major role in determining their content consumption. For example, executives might consume less content in the morning due to demanding schedules, while freelancers may consume more at that time as they get into the groove for the day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Habits:<\/strong> Daily habits heavily influence when your audience is online and how they interact with content. Do they commute daily? Are videos part of their lunchtime routine\u00a0or weekend workout entertainment? The more you can tap into those habits, the more often you can serve content at the right time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preferences:<\/strong> Simple preferences are a factor in when audiences engage with content. You may get a lot of passive traffic in the evenings, but find those sleepy scrollers are less likely to engage than people earlier in the day. As you post content and measure metrics, you\u2019ll start to understand the quirky preferences of your ideal audience profile.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The distinctive features of your audience should provide a lot of guidance for your social strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_audience_profile.webp\" alt=\"A circle of puzzle pieces all fitting together to form an audience profile: demographics, location, job, preferences, habits, and demographics\" class=\"wp-image-55944 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_audience_profile.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_audience_profile-300x206.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_audience_profile-1024x704.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_audience_profile-768x528.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_audience_profile-1536x1056.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_audience_profile-600x413.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_audience_profile-1200x825.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_audience_profile-730x502.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_audience_profile-1460x1004.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_audience_profile-784x539.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_audience_profile-1568x1078.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_audience_profile-877x603.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1100;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time Zones, Of Course!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider your own time zone compared to your audience\u2019s time zone. Adjust your schedule accordingly to ensure you\u2019re posting when they\u2019re most likely to engage, no matter where in the world. This is where a post planning tool, a few of which we\u2019ll recommend in the next section, will come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Business Industry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, different industries are going to have different rhythms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Catering to professionals? During lunch or after traditional working hours may be when you\u2019re most likely to catch their eyeballs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delivering offerings for those in hospitality? They may start working later, meaning morning and midday are great times to post while they\u2019re already scrolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be thoughtful when posting to align with your industry\u2019s typical online times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Your Competition Is Up To<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s always a good idea to keep an eye on your direct competitors&#8217; posting habits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Observing their strategies can reveal useful insights about when your ideal audience, which is also their ideal audience, is most engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may choose to post at different times from them to stand out or to get more creative with your content if you do decide to overlap with their schedules a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Announcements, Trends, and News<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s going on around the world? Locally? In your field? At your business or in competing businesses?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trend cycle, current events, and your own product or service launches are important to think about when planning social media posts. Sometimes you may have to break protocol to share earlier, more often, or off the cuff depending on what\u2019s happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever the reason, take extra care to ensure your tone and messaging are appropriate if you\u2019re chiming in on events outside of your own business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h2_how-to-build-and-stick-to-a-good-social-posting-plan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Build and Stick To a Good Social Posting Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s be honest, you\u2019ve got a lot going on. Remembering to post to every single channel at the exact right time multiple times a week is not going to just <em>happen<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a super quick guide to creating a flow that will keep you posting consistently and wisely to boost engagement and reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategize<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before absolutely anything else, if you&#8217;re going to bother investing your time and resources into social, you <em>must<\/em> have a social media strategy in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From getting to know your audience to choosing your performance metrics and beyond, there\u2019s a lot that goes into creating this, which is why we wrote this comprehensive guide to help: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/social-media-strategy-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>How to Create a Winning Social Media Strategy<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have a good understanding and even a start on your social strategy, come back here and move on to the next step: tooling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1256\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05_the_social_media_strategy_checklist.webp\" alt=\"A 9 step social media strategy checklist including: Step 1: Learn more about your audience, Step 5: Set specific goals, and Step 9: Track your results and adjust your strategy \" class=\"wp-image-55945 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05_the_social_media_strategy_checklist.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05_the_social_media_strategy_checklist-300x236.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05_the_social_media_strategy_checklist-1024x804.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05_the_social_media_strategy_checklist-768x603.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05_the_social_media_strategy_checklist-1536x1206.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05_the_social_media_strategy_checklist-600x471.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05_the_social_media_strategy_checklist-1200x942.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05_the_social_media_strategy_checklist-730x573.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05_the_social_media_strategy_checklist-1460x1146.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05_the_social_media_strategy_checklist-784x615.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05_the_social_media_strategy_checklist-1568x1231.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05_the_social_media_strategy_checklist-877x688.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1256;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invest in Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, tons of platforms exist to make social media management more, well, <em>manageable<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some top options for scheduling, monitoring, and measuring the success of your social media posts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.socialpilot.co\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SocialPilot<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Starting at $42.50 per month when billed annually, SocialPilot is a good platform for smaller businesses. Despite this focus, it\u2019s got plenty of features from scheduling to collaborating, analyzing, and more. The built-in AI assistant may even be able to help you come up with more content ideas.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/buffer.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Buffer<\/strong><\/a>: Buffer may be one of the most well-known social platforms in the field, and it deserves its fame with a wealth of features for creating social content, planning and publishing it, running analysis, and even replying to social conversations right from the platform. The free tier probably doesn\u2019t offer enough channels for business use, but the next package starts at $60 per year, per channel.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.agorapulse.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Agorapulse<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> A smaller yet reliable platform, Agorapulse includes solutions for social listening, publishing, communication management, measuring ROI, and reporting. Get started for $49 per user per month with an annual subscription.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Iterate!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Those success metrics you selected in part one and used tools to measure in part two \u2014 lean on them now in part three to benchmark the performance of your social posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you understand how you\u2019re doing, start to experiment with different content types, language, lengths, and timing. Continue to measure performance with each change and slowly tweak your way toward optimal engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, social media is constantly evolving, so your strategy around using it as a business should, too. It\u2019s critical you see this last step as an ongoing process that keeps your content relevant and powerfully effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h2_dont-have-time-to-find-the-best-time-get-some-social-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don&#8217;t Have Time To Find the Best Time? Get Some Social Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For many brands, social media has become a critical element of business and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/ways-to-promote-your-website\/\" rel=\"noopener\">website promotion<\/a>. 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