Help me start with FB for the first time in 2026

[philoctetes]

Happy New Year!
I used to use FB after highschool to keep in touch with my friends. But, it's been more than 5 years since I last used it.

I would like to use it to promote my CPA offers. Is it okay to create articles and post links to them in various groups?

I looked through some group pages(using my 1 day old account). Some of them were definitely using AI content but I didn't notice any links to external websites. What's the FB game nowadays?

 

[bulkcloudaccs]

Happy New Year mate!
Direct link spam doesn't work on FB these days, especially for new accounts, warm-up the account and page first for CPA, value-based posts in groups (no links), be active in comments, then gradually use stories/pages/bridge pages is the safe game now.

 

[Online Growth Consulta]

Happy New Year!
Direct CPA links in groups don’t work well anymore, especially for new accounts.
Warm up your profile first, post value-based content (no links), engage in comments, then use a bridge page or page/stories once trust is built.

 

[philoctetes]

warm-up the account and page first for CPA, value-based posts in groups (no links), be active in comments, then gradually use stories/pages/bridge pages is the safe game now.

Thanks for the response! When would you consider an account warmed up? Is it number of posts, age or something else?

 

[AdCard Agency]

Thanks for the response! When would you consider an account warmed up? Is it number of posts, age or something else?

ad account is considered warmed up when it operates stably and naturally for a period of time. It is not just based on the number of posts, but also includes a history of regular interaction and stable spending.

 

[Deleted member 183008]

Yes, you can create articles and post links to them in various groups. It is common practice on Facebook to promote CPA offers this way. Just make sure to follow the group rules and guidelines.

 

[Astral Agency]

Facebook currently severely restricts external links, especially CPA links. Theoretically, it's possible to post them, but new accounts posting links to many groups are very likely to be restricted or banned by the automated system. Therefore, in groups, you usually only see text/AI content to build engagement, while links are placed in comments, inboxes, or intermediary pages.

A safer approach is to nurture your account first, share valuable content, avoid direct CPA links, use bridge pages, and view Facebook as a traffic generation channel rather than a direct sales platform.

 

[MercuryAgency]

I think it's a bit risky to post direct links. You should start by posting valuable content (you can use AI assistance, instead of letting it do everything, customize the content to sound as human as possible), then include the link in the first comment.
Wishing you a happy and successful New Year.

 

[Jenny 15]

Happy New Year!
I used to use FB after highschool to keep in touch with my friends. But, it's been more than 5 years since I last used it.

I would like to use it to promote my CPA offers. Is it okay to create articles and post links to them in various groups?

I looked through some group pages(using my 1 day old account). Some of them were definitely using AI content but I didn't notice any links to external websites. What's the FB game nowadays?

So that means your Facebook account hasn't been used for 5 years, and I think its current level of interaction is very low. You don't need to post in too many groups; it won't be effective.
You just need to focus on one group, wait a while for your account to warm up,

then you can expand traffic.

 

[Golden Agency]

Lately, the popular strategy is to build a profile and page first, post valuable content, attract engagement, and then drive traffic indirectly. It's a slower but more sustainable approach.

 

[Ana Agency Marketing]

Your account hasn't been used for a long time, so it needs a gradual warm-up. You shouldn't post to too many groups, as this can easily lead to spamming. Focus on just 1-2 groups, and create engaging posts. You can use AI, but don't become dependent on it. Treat it as a tool to assist you in some way.

 

[DuyLinhSMIT]

Honestly, this isn’t just a “now” thing. From the beginning, when warming up a VIA, you always need to build trust first. At the start, just set it up and behave like a normal user: add friends, like posts, join a small number of groups, and move slowly like a real person. Don’t spam.
Once the VIA is more stable, you can start sharing knowledge, asking questions, or telling personal stories. It helps a lot if you use real images (real people, real-life photos) to increase trust. Absolutely avoid dropping links early or using strong CTAs, because those are the first things Facebook flags.

 

[Alex drimar]

FB now rewards human behavior + native content, not SEO-style article drops.
If you treat it like 2018, it treats you like a spammer.

 

[DigiHero Agency]

Your account is now active. You can start with an ad campaign in your ad manager but please follow Facebook's policies

 

[cybersexuals]

happy new year! these days FB works best when you blend community value with subtle promotion, so sharing genuinely helpful articles or posts that naturally include your CPA links tends to perform better than blasting links straight into every group

 

[Bingads1]

Happy New Year!
I used to use FB after highschool to keep in touch with my friends. But, it's been more than 5 years since I last used it.

I would like to use it to promote my CPA offers. Is it okay to create articles and post links to them in various groups?

I looked through some group pages(using my 1 day old account). Some of them were definitely using AI content but I didn't notice any links to external websites. What's the FB game nowadays?

To achieve the desired results, you need more than that. Look for tutorial articles and learning materials on Facebook marketing to build a stronger knowledge base for your journey.

 

[Elliot Price]

Facebook has changed a lot. Posting links directly to CPA offers in groups usually **does not work well** and often gets flagged as spam. Even if you see AI content in groups, most admins do not allow external links because they hurt group engagement and trigger filters.You should focus on posting high-quality content and interacting with your followers to increase your account's credibility.

 

[HongNhungSMIT]

Happy New Year!
I used to use FB after highschool to keep in touch with my friends. But, it's been more than 5 years since I last used it.

I would like to use it to promote my CPA offers. Is it okay to create articles and post links to them in various groups?

I looked through some group pages(using my 1 day old account). Some of them were definitely using AI content but I didn't notice any links to external websites. What's the FB game nowadays?

Posting CPA links directly in groups with a new account is the fastest way to get banned, as Facebook's 2026 AI heavily throttles external links and flags them as spam. The modern strategy requires warming up your account for 2 weeks like a real user, then sharing high value AI content while placing your link in the first comment or bio rather than the main post. Always use a bridge page (intermediate landing page) instead of a direct affiliate link to stay under the radar and protect your account from being permanently disabled.

 

[Englonh]

Yep, you can create articles and drop the links in relevant groups. A lot of people use this method for CPA on Facebook—just make sure you respect the group rules.

 

[ghostroot]

Happy New Years
Facebook CPA direct link does not allow. You can create post on grope some people text your inbox the you can send using link sortnner