Help me start with FB for the first time in 2026

Happy New Year! From what I’ve seen lately, Facebook performs better when you focus on providing real value to the community first. Sharing useful or informative content and integrating links in a natural, non-intrusive way usually works much better than posting direct links everywhere. This approach feels more organic and tends to get better engagement.
 
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Actually, posting direct links to groups now can easily get your account banned because Facebook scans very aggressively. CPAs nowadays usually focus on writing really useful content, then subtly place links in comments or direct clients to private messages for consultation to ensure safety.
 
Facebook is now quite strict. New accounts that post advertising links in groups are very likely to have their posts deleted or their accounts restricted immediately. Many people still use content, but they usually only share valuable information first, build their profile, and interact for a while before subtly including links in comments or inbox messages.
 
Today, Facebook values trust and engagement more than links get to know the account, contribute real value in groups first, and treat links as a secondary activity, not the main action, otherwise CPA promotions will be quickly ignored or flagged.
 
bulkcloudaccs said:
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.
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I have a group of 100k+ people on facebook most of them from the USA, but i dont know which cpa offers to promote exactly, is there any ideas?
 
philoctetes said:
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?
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FB is now quite strict with external links. Posting CPA links directly in groups can easily lead to account deletion or suspension, especially for new accounts. Usually, people build their accounts for a while, post and share content normally, and then drive traffic through pages, inbox messages, or intermediary links for greater safety.
 
Ken1610 said:
Facebook has changed a lot in the last few years. With a brand-new account (especially 1 day old), posting links directly in groups for CPA offers will usually get your posts removed or your account flagged.

What most people do now is:

  1. Warm up the account first – add some friends, join groups, comment on posts for a few days. A fresh account posting links immediately looks like spam to Facebook.
  2. Avoid direct CPA links – most groups block external links or affiliate links. That's why you see a lot of AI-generated posts without links.
  3. Use a bridge or funnel – people usually send traffic to a page first (blog, landing page, or content page) and then redirect to the CPA offer.
  4. Soft promotion works better – instead of dropping links, create posts that provide value or start a discussion. Then place the link in comments or your profile.
  5. Groups are stricter now – admins and Facebook both filter spam heavily, so many marketers rely more on pages, reels, or ads instead of just group posting.
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Ken1610 gave good advice here. Facebook has become much stricter compared to a few years ago.

With a fresh account it's usually safer to spend some time warming it up first before promoting anything. Joining groups, interacting with posts, and building some normal activity helps reduce the chance of posts being flagged as spam.

Using a bridge or content page before sending traffic to a CPA offer also works much better than dropping direct links.
 
philoctetes said:
Thanks for the response! When would you consider an account warmed up? Is it number of posts, age or something else?
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An account is considered to be well-functioning not only if you post regularly but also if you have genuine interaction, consistent activity, and real friends. Focusing solely on increasing the number of posts will be judged as artificial.
 
An ad account is usually seen as warmed up after it has shown a period of stable and natural activity. It’s not only about the number of ads or posts, but also about consistent engagement, normal behavior, and steady spending over time.
 
Facebook has changed a lot in recent years. Directly dropping CPA links in groups usually doesn’t work well anymore, especially with a new account. It’s better to warm up your profile first and focus on posting useful content before adding links through a bridge page or your page.
 
philoctetes said:
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?
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Without the group Admins's approvals they will probably delete your content. See if you can pay them money in order to stick your offers to their groups. Alternatively you could also use Facebook ads to promote your offers on facebook users's feeds directly.
 
philoctetes said:
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?
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Facebook is very different now compared to 5+ years ago.
Posting CPA links directly in groups (especially with a new account) is very risky — most of the time it leads to low reach, deleted posts, or even account restriction.
What you’re seeing is normal:
  • Groups avoid external links because they reduce reach and trigger spam filters
  • A lot of content is AI-generated just to keep engagement inside the platform
How people do it now:
  • Warm up accounts first (don’t promote immediately)
  • Provide value posts, not just links
  • Use soft funnels: content → DM / profile / landing page instead of dropping direct CPA links
  • Build some trust before monetizing
Direct linking like before doesn’t really work anymore — Facebook prefers on-platform engagement first.
If you go too aggressive too early, you’ll get limited fast
 
If you go straight into groups and post links, you'll most likely have no reach or your account will be limited. What works best now is contributing content within the platform and inserting the link more naturally (I would do it in the comments or on your profile after generating some interaction). Basically, build trust first and then promote, not the other way around.
 
From experience, posting articles with links directly in groups on Facebook is no longer effective—it kills your reach and can get you restricted. The current game is to act like a content creator, not a spammer: share engaging posts (stories, insights, short-form content) that spark curiosity, build trust inside groups, and only introduce your CPA offer indirectly through comments, profile funnels, or DMs. The people making it work today focus on blending in, providing value first, and converting later, not dropping links upfront.


philoctetes said:
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?
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philoctetes said:
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?
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Maybe, but have you been very active on Facebook in the last 5 years?
 
philoctetes said:
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?
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y can still do it but watch out FB AI is scanning everything if luck isn't on your side you're next br !
 
philoctetes said:
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?
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If you’re talking about CPA in 2026, groups + posting links is pretty much dead, especially with a new account.
That’s more like old FB.
Now it’s mostly ads or building something first and then monetizing later. Just dropping links in groups won’t get you far.
Also with a fresh account you’ll likely run into limits pretty fast if you start pushing links.
If you actually want to run CPA, I’d look more into ads or at least some kind of funnel instead of trying to spam groups.
 
philoctetes said:
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?
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It's been almost 4 months this post came to my screen , Its okay to promote CPA offers but make sure not togo for spamming or misleading content. Posting links in groups is fine if youre following the groups rules and not overposting. The game now is about building trust engaging authentically and avoiding salesy tactics that could get your posts flagged.
 
Now that your account is active, you can create ads in Ads Manager just make sure to stay within Facebook’s policy guidelines.
 
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