Publishing Guidelines
Avoid account suspensions by following social media platform publishing guidelines when using Postly.
Why Publishing Guidelines Matter
Social media platforms enforce strict content guidelines to maintain community standards and prevent spam, misinformation, or illegal activity. Violating these rules when posting through Postly can lead to:
- Temporary or permanent account suspensions
- Post removals or shadowbans (reduced visibility)
- Restrictions on API access, affecting Postly's functionality
Common violations include posting copyrighted material, excessive duplicate content, or spammy behavior (e.g., rapid posting). Below are platform-specific guidelines to help you stay compliant.
Platform-Specific Guidelines
Review these guidelines for each platform and follow best practices to avoid suspensions when scheduling posts with Postly.
Facebook's Community Standards prohibit spam, misinformation, copyrighted content, and excessive posting. Violations may result in post removal or account suspension.
- Avoid posting identical content repeatedly across Pages or Groups.
- Do not share copyrighted images, videos, or music without permission.
- Limit posting frequency (e.g., 1–2 posts per day per Page).
- Ensure posts comply with hate speech and misinformation rules.
If suspended, appeal via Facebook's Help Center or adjust your content strategy in Postly.
Instagram's Community Guidelines ban spam, nudity, copyrighted content, and excessive automation. Violations can lead to shadowbans or account restrictions.
- Vary post content to avoid duplicate or spammy posts.
- Use royalty-free or original media to avoid copyright issues.
- Limit posts to 1–3 per day to avoid triggering anti-spam filters.
- Avoid hashtags banned for inappropriate content.
If restricted, review Instagram's Help Center or appeal through the app.
LinkedIn's Professional Community Policies prohibit spam, promotional content, and irrelevant posts. Violations may restrict posting or suspend accounts.
- Post professional, relevant content (e.g., industry insights, not sales pitches).
- Avoid excessive posting (e.g., 1–2 posts per day).
- Do not share copyrighted articles or media without permission.
- Engage authentically (e.g., comment, like) to avoid spam flags.
If restricted, appeal via LinkedIn's Help Center or adjust your Postly schedule.
Twitter/X
Twitter/X's Rules prohibit spam, manipulative content, and copyrighted material. Violations can lead to account suspension or reduced visibility.
- Avoid posting identical tweets repeatedly or too frequently (e.g., limit to 3–5 per day).
- Use original or licensed media to avoid copyright violations.
- Do not engage in follow/unfollow schemes or automated liking.
- Ensure posts comply with hate speech and misinformation rules.
If suspended, appeal via Twitter/X's Help Center or revise your Postly content.
Still Facing Issues?
If your account is suspended or posts are failing, review platform guidelines, appeal suspensions, or contact Postly support for assistance.
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