{"id":14391,"date":"2023-12-20T21:03:56","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T21:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schoolstatus.com\/blog\/when-to-use-the-right-social-media-for-your-school"},"modified":"2024-11-19T22:18:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T22:18:56","slug":"when-to-use-the-right-social-media-for-your-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schoolstatus.com\/blog\/when-to-use-the-right-social-media-for-your-school","title":{"rendered":"When to Use the Right Social Media for Your School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You’ve set up your school’s social media profiles\u2014Facebook, Twitter (now X), Instagram, and maybe even LinkedIn\u2014but now what? With so many channels, it\u2019s easy to feel overwhelmed by what to post, where to post it, and how to engage your audience effectively. Should you share news stories, event updates, or school closings? What about photos from last night\u2019s volleyball game?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key to maximizing your school\u2019s social media presence is understanding the strengths and limitations of each platform. By tailoring your content to fit the unique nature of each social media channel, you\u2019ll improve engagement with parents, students, and the broader school community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facebook: Engage Your Community, but Know the Limits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Facebook remains a dominant platform, especially among users aged 35 to 50, which makes it an essential tool for reaching parents and community members. However, its complicated algorithm, Edgerank<\/a>, determines which posts are shown in users\u2019 feeds. This means that not all of your posts will reach every follower, and real-time, critical updates may get lost in the shuffle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how your school can make the most of Facebook:<\/p>\n\n\n\n