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Meta's Facebook link posting test impacts government and nonprofit pages
Key points
- Meta is testing charging pages for posting more than two links monthly.
- Government and nonprofit pages are being affected, contrary to Meta's claims.
- Affected pages must pay for a Meta One subscription or limit link posts.
- Organizations are rethinking their use of Facebook for communication.
New Link Posting Restrictions
Meta is conducting a test where Facebook pages are limited to posting two links per month. To post additional links, pages must subscribe to Meta One, which costs $50 or more monthly. This test is part of Meta's broader effort to increase subscription sales.
Impact on Government and Nonprofits
Despite Meta's assertion that government and nonprofit entities would not be affected, these organizations are encountering the new restrictions. For example, the city library page for Greenville, Texas, was notified it had exceeded its link limit. Nonprofit leaders confirm their pages, many of which are verified and approved for Meta's fundraising tools, are also being impacted.
Operational Challenges
The new policy creates significant challenges for organizations that rely on Facebook to disseminate information and link to external resources. Daniel Starks, communications manager for Greenville, Texas, stated that over half of the city's Facebook activity involves linking to its website. Organizations are now exploring workarounds, such as posting links in comments, or re-evaluating their overall platform strategy.
Discrepancy in Policy Application
The situation highlights a discrepancy between Meta's stated policy for the test and its actual implementation. Government and nonprofit pages, which often share critical information, are being paywalled for basic functionality, despite being officially identified and verified by Meta as exempt categories.
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Reporting from
Meta is testing a new policy that charges pages for posting more than two links per month, despite stating that government and nonprofit entities would be exempt. This change is forcing affected organizations to alter their communication strategies on Facebook and consider alternative platforms.