I’m in a bit of a pickle and could use some help. I was recently added as an admin to an older Facebook page. Being new to the role, I thought I’d try out some automation to make posting easier.
I used a tool to schedule about 10 posts over a few days. Some of these went up pretty close together. Next thing I know, both my personal account and the page are gone! Facebook just shut everything down without warning.
For context, this was a regular account and page. Nothing fancy or verified.
Has anyone else run into this issue? I’m wondering if it was the automation or something else that set off alarms at Facebook. Any tips on how to avoid this in the future would be super helpful.
I’ve been managing Facebook pages for years, and automation can indeed be risky. Facebook’s algorithms are designed to detect patterns that seem unnatural or spammy. Using third-party tools, especially for new admins or pages, often triggers these systems.
In your case, the rapid-fire posting likely raised red flags. Facebook prefers a more organic posting rhythm. To avoid future issues, I’d recommend using Facebook’s native scheduling tool and spreading out your posts more. Aim for a mix of content types and posting times that mimics natural human behavior.
Also, gradually increase your posting frequency rather than suddenly ramping up activity. This approach has helped me maintain several pages without incident. If you can regain access, focus on building genuine engagement alongside your scheduled content to demonstrate authenticity to Facebook’s algorithms.
i had a similar issue with auto posting. fb flags posts that seem too automated. try spacing them out or using fb’s built-in scheduling. might help avoid triggering their ban. best of luck!
I’ve been through something similar, and it’s definitely a tricky situation. In my experience, Facebook’s algorithms are incredibly sensitive to any kind of automated activity, especially on newer accounts or pages. When I first started managing a client’s page, I made the mistake of using a third-party tool to schedule a bunch of posts at once. Big mistake. Facebook flagged it almost immediately.
What worked for me was switching to Facebook’s native scheduling tool and spacing out posts more naturally. I also started mixing in more organic, real-time engagement—commenting on other pages, sharing relevant content manually, that sort of thing. It took some time, but it helped rebuild trust with the algorithm.
My advice? Reach out to Facebook support if you can, explain the situation, and in the future, stick to their built-in tools and keep your posting patterns more human-like. It’s a bit more work, but it’s worth it to avoid the headache of account suspension.