Tagging people in posts on Facebook can be a great way to get their attention, share something relevant with them, or give them credit for something. However, sometimes you may forget to tag someone when initially creating the post. Thankfully, Facebook does allow you to go back and tag people even after a post has already been published.
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Why Tag People on Facebook?
Here are some of the main reasons you may want to tag people on Facebook:
- Notify them about a post they may be interested in
- Give them credit for something, like being in a photo
- Increase visibility and reach for a post by getting it to show up on friends’ feeds
- Engage friends and connections by bringing them into a conversation
How Tagging Works on Facebook
When you tag someone in a Facebook post:
- The post will appear on that person’s timeline
- They will get a notification about being tagged
- Friends of the tagged person may also see the post
The person you tag can then react to the post, comment on it, share it with their own friends, etc. So tagging can help increase visibility and engagement.
Steps to Tag Someone After Publishing
If you’ve already published a post but now want to tag someone in it, follow these steps:
On Desktop:
- Go to your Facebook feed and locate the post you want to tag someone in
- Hover over the post and click on the three dots icon in the top right corner
- Select Edit Post
- In the text box below your post, click on Tag People
- Start typing the name of the person you want to tag
- Select their name when it pops up below
- Click Done Tagging People
- Click Save to save the edits
On Mobile:
- Locate the post in your Facebook feed
- Tap on the three dots icon in the top right corner
- Choose Edit Post
- Tap on Tag People below the post text
- Type in the name of the person to tag
- Select their name when it appears
- Tap Done and then Save
That’s it! The post will now show up on that person’s timeline and in their notifications.
Tips for Tagging People on Facebook
Here are some tips to keep in mind when tagging people on Facebook:
- Be relevant and purposeful – Only tag people if the post is relevant to them in some way. Don’t tag randomly.
- Ask permission – If possible, ask the person first before tagging them, especially in photos.
- Review past tags – Check that you haven’t tagged the person multiple times recently unless necessary.
- Check notification settings – The person may have adjusted settings to limit notifications, so tag judiciously.
- Monitor tags of you – Review tags of you on your activity log and remove any you don’t want public.
Alternative Ways to Notify Someone
If you don’t necessarily want to tag someone in a post but still want them to see it, you can:
- Send them a direct Facebook message with a link to the post
- Share the post on your feed and @ mention them in the share text
- Share the post directly on their Timeline if your privacy settings allow
- Send the link to the post via email, text, or another platform outside Facebook
The best method depends on your specific circumstances and relationship with the person.
I hope this comprehensive guide gives you a better understanding of how to tag people when creating posts on Facebook, even if you’ve already hit publish. Proper tagging can help increase engagement and visibility. But be selective about who you tag and make sure it’s relevant.
