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You can use a number of scrolling images within a single post to direct Facebook users to a page on bbc.co.uk.

You Will Need

  • Copy for your post.
  • The URL of the webpage you want to link to.
  • 3 - 5 images (recommended 600 x 600px).

Before You Start

Open the Compose Panel, choose the account(s) you want to post to and your means of sending the post, as you would normally.

Quick Guide

  1. Upload Images - Add your images to the post individually using the camera button.
  2. Add Title - Put your first image’s title in the uppermost text field.
  3. Add Link - Insert the URL you wish to link to in the middle text field.
  4. Add Description - Type a description for your photo/link in the last of the three text fields.
  5. Repeat - You will need to use the left and right arrows on screen to carry out steps 2-4 for each image you’ve uploaded.
  6. Publish - publish/schedule etc your post, as you would normally.

Common Questions

How do I create a gallery in Facebook?

You can’t create a gallery in Facebook. Better practice would be to create a gallery in iBroadcast published on on your series/brand page and then to link there.

Related Tasks

  • How to get access to SocialFlow and request additional support.

  • A guide to navigating and using the SocialFlow platform.

  • How to publish a post to Facebook or Twitter.

  • Remove a post from social media, or one that鈥檚 waiting to go out.

  • Create Facebook posts that link back to bbc.co.uk.

  • Like, retweet and reply to comments.

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