{"id":197,"date":"2021-04-14T06:29:16","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T06:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/?p=197"},"modified":"2021-04-14T07:10:51","modified_gmt":"2021-04-14T07:10:51","slug":"best-times-to-post-on-social-media-for-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/best-times-to-post-on-social-media-for-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Best times to post on social media for 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Social media is always evolving, and users\u2019 behavior changes with it. One fact that doesn\u2019t change is that all social platforms move fast, with a constant stream of content vying for attention. You want to get the most eyes possible on your content and maximize&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/what-is-social-media-engagement\/\"><strong>engagement<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;by knowing the best times to post on social networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not enough to guess when users might log in to a given network, or when audiences in your niche are hungriest for the latest information. Now that more and more brands from all kinds of industries realize the value of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/guides\/social-listening-powers-connection\/\"><strong>connecting with their audiences<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;on social networks, it\u2019s important to understand how your audience uses social platforms and what they want out of your content. An ecommerce brand may see social engagement follow daily and seasonal patterns of shopping engagement, while a corporate thought leadership account may see plenty of clicks at the start of the workday when readers are looking for inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to get granular and find out the best times to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/features\/social-media-publishing\/\"><strong>publish on social media<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;for four social media networks, we worked closely with Sprout\u2019s data science team to pull this information based on our customers. The data below shows when our 25,000-plus Sprout customers were engaged the most (and least) across major networks and broken down by industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at the unique insights we found for the best times to post on each social network:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/best-times-to-post-on-social-media\/#times-fb\"><strong>Best times to post on Facebook<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/best-times-to-post-on-social-media\/#times-ig\"><strong>Best times to post on Instagram<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/best-times-to-post-on-social-media\/#times-tw\"><strong>Best times to post on Twitter<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/best-times-to-post-on-social-media\/#times-li\"><strong>Best times to post on LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/best-times-to-post-on-social-media\/#data-info\"><strong>How we gathered this data<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Disclaimer:<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;Data from Sprout Social include users from various plan types, industries and locations. All time frames are recorded in Central Time Zone (CST). Number of engagements represents total engagements a brand received on the specific channel during that hour time frame. Industry-specific data includes mid- to high-level engagement times.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best times to post on Facebook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global.png 780w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook has over&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/social-media-statistics\/\"><strong>two billion active users<\/strong><\/a>, making it the most populated platform by far. This huge audience means there\u2019s a major opportunity for organic engagement on Facebook, if you keep in mind the current&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/facebook-algorithm\/\"><strong>Facebook algorithm<\/strong><\/a>. The changes in the algorithm in the last couple of years have emphasized friends, family and meaningful connection, so content that drives genuine engagement is your best bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to a content strategy that connects meaningfully with your audience, you\u2019ll best meet this need for engagement by posting at the times when users are most active on the network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the key data points we found for the best times to post on Facebook:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Best times to post to Facebook:&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Best day:&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday<\/strong>&nbsp;is the best day to post on Facebook.<\/li><li>Most consistent engagement:<strong>&nbsp;Weekdays from 9 a.m.\u20133 p.m<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Worst day:<strong>&nbsp;Sunday<\/strong>&nbsp;has the least amount of engagement for Facebook during the week.<\/li><li>Lowest engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Early mornings and evenings,<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;have the least amount of engagement per day.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What we learned<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you\u2019ll see with other social networks, mid-week is the peak period on Facebook. The middle of each weekday, from morning to mid-afternoon, are safe times to post, meaning engagement remains consistent throughout these blocks of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While people frequently check in throughout the middle of the day to see what\u2019s going on, the peak times are around lunch breaks. When people have more time to scroll through their Facebook feeds and dig into interesting posts, engagement rises correspondingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global1.png 781w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global1-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global1-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, late night and early evening along with weekend days bring in relatively low engagement. While people may check in or post a few updates from weekend activities in the middle of the day on Saturday, these times aren\u2019t your best bet for reaching audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best times to post on Facebook for consumer goods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global3.png 781w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global3-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global3-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re promoting an online shopping experience or driving audiences to brick-and-mortar retail, Facebook plays a key part in your social strategy. In addition to your niche\u2019s unique&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/social-media-personas\/\"><strong>customer personas<\/strong><\/a>, find your audiences when they\u2019re most active at these top times to post for consumer goods and retail:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong><em>&nbsp;Industry specific heat maps are more concentrated to show medium- and high-level engagement.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The best times for consumer goods brands to post to Facebook:&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday at 1 p.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Friday at 11 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Other high engagement times:&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday from 1\u20133 p.m, Friday from 10\u201311 a.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Thursday at 5 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Most consistent engagement:&nbsp;<strong>weekdays from 10 a.m.\u20135 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Lowest engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Sunday<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>every day from 10 p.m.\u20134 a.m<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best times to post on Facebook for media<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global4.png 781w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global4-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global4-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Social is a crowded space for media companies vying for attention, and the Facebook algorithm can make it especially difficult to find a place on users\u2019 feeds. Tap into these times to post to boost engagement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The best times for media companies to post on Facebook:&nbsp;<strong>Tuesday at 5 p.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Friday from 8\u20139 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Other top times: Wednesday from<strong>&nbsp;8\u20139 a.m., Wednesday at 5 p.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Thursday at 5 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Most consistent engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m<\/strong><\/li><li>Lowest engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Sunday<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>every day from 10 p.m.\u20133 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best times to post on Facebook for education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global5.png 781w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global5-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global5-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook can be a great source of information for education institutions. Compared to other industries, mornings and nights offer stronger opportunities for schools\u2019 social media content to get seen, as well as some spikes in activity on the weekend. Check out the full details of the best times to post on Facebook for education:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The best times for schools to post on Facebook:&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday at 9 a.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Saturday at 5 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Most consistent engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Monday through Friday from 9 a.m\u20133 p.m<\/strong>, with the peak occurring between&nbsp;<strong>9 a.m.\u201312 p.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;on those days.<\/li><li><strong>Saturday from 12 p.m.-9.pm<\/strong>&nbsp;is also highly active.<\/li><li>Lowest engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Sunday<\/strong>&nbsp;has the least engagement, and the lowest engagement times for schools are&nbsp;<strong>every day from 11 p.m.\u20135 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best times to post on Facebook for nonprofit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global6.png 781w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global6-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global6-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook is a great place to highlight a nonprofit\u2019s mission with longer form posts and discussions, as well as drawing attention to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/facebook-events\/\"><strong>upcoming events<\/strong><\/a>. We found that nonprofits on Facebook frequently see the most engagement during weekday mornings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The best time for nonprofits to post on Facebook:&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday at 8\u20139 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Other high engagement times:&nbsp;<strong>Thursday at 10 a.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Friday 8-10 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Most consistent engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Lowest engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Saturday<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Sunday<\/strong>&nbsp;show the least engagement per day, and with the worst times being&nbsp;<strong>10 p.m.\u20135 a.m. every day<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best times to post on Facebook for tech<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global7.png 780w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global7-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global7-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with challenges in gaining organic engagement, Facebook is still an essential part of tech companies\u2019 social strategy. Whether you\u2019re looking to tap into&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/b2b-social-listening\/\"><strong>conversations geared towards a B2B audience<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or a B2C one, top times for tech companies to post on Facebook include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The best time for tech companies to post to Facebook:&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday at 10 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Wednesday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;is a peak time during the week as well.<\/li><li>Most consistent engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Monday through Friday 8 a.m.\u20132 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Lowest engagement:<strong>&nbsp;Sunday<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>every day from 6 p.m\u20134 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best times to post on Facebook for healthcare<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global8.png 781w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global8-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global8-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Social audiences increasingly expect&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/social-media-in-healthcare\/\"><strong>healthcare practices to have a social presence<\/strong><\/a>. Facebook is a great place to highlight your local practice and provide essential info to current and prospective patients. The best times to post for healthcare to reach these audiences include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The best time for healthcare practices to post on Facebook:&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday at 9\u201310 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Most consistent engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m.\u20133 or 4 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Lowest engagement: Avoid&nbsp;<strong>Saturday and Sunday<\/strong>, which have minimal engagement, and&nbsp;<strong>every day from 9 p.m.\u20134 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best times to post on Instagram<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global9.png 781w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global9-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global9-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Having recently grown to one billion monthly active users, and a median 1.60% engagement rate per post, Instagram is definitely on the rise in the social space. The network has also debuted a number of new features recently, expanding the options for how users can interact with posts on this visual-first platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to Facebook\u2019s 2018 focus on a more authentic and personal-feeling social experience, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/instagram-algorithm\/)\"><strong>Instagram algorithm in 2019<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;prioritizes certain posts algorithmically in a user\u2019s feed, marking a change from the previous reverse chronological order. In addition to the main feed, Stories has grown significantly since its 2016 launch, and 2018 also brought the debut of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/instagram-tv\/\"><strong>Instagram TV<\/strong><\/a>. Taken together, all of these options let brands create engaging video content of both micro-length and long-form templates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all of these ways to reach an audience, plus&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/instagram-shopping\/\"><strong>Instagram\u2019s notable focus on retail<\/strong><\/a>, you\u2019ll want to know these key stats for the best times for brands to post on Instagram:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Best times to post on Instagram:&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday at 11 a.m. and Friday at 10\u201311 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Best day:&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday<\/strong>&nbsp;is the overall best day to post to Instagram<\/li><li>Most consistent engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m\u20133 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Worst day:<strong>&nbsp;Sunday<\/strong>&nbsp;receives the least amount of engagement on Instagram<\/li><li>Lowest engagement: Occurs during&nbsp;<strong>late night and early morning from 11 p.m.\u20133 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What we learned<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While Instagram engagement peaks mid-day and mid-week, similar to the other major social networks, there are a few opportune windows found in the evening and morning during the middle of the week. While the safest times to post are still during those core weekday times, it could be well worth it for certain brand niches to consider if your audiences are among those reaching for the \u2018Gram first thing in the morning or last thing before sleeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there is a bit of increased engagement around midday on Saturday, weekends aren\u2019t your best bet for getting eyes on your posts. Similarly, even those late night users eventually pack it in, with engagement dropping in the latest hours of the night and earliest hours of the morning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best times to post on Instagram for consumer goods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global10.png 781w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global10-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global10-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past year, Instagram has cemented its role as a top network for shopping. This means that any retail or shopping business can\u2019t afford to ignore the platform. Improve your chances of cutting through the noise in this busy space by keeping in mind the top times to post on Instagram for consumer goods and retail:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The best time for consumer brands to post on Instagram:&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday at 3 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Most consistent engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.\u20135 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Another higher engagement time period occurs on&nbsp;<strong>Saturday around 10 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Lowest engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Sunday<\/strong>&nbsp;has the least engagement, as well as&nbsp;<strong>every day from 11 p.m\u20133 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best times to post on Instagram for media<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global11.png 781w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global11-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global11-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As Instagram expands its&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/social-media-video-specs-guide\/#instagram\"><strong>video offerings<\/strong><\/a>, it\u2019s becoming a unique channel for media companies to highlight their best visual content. Our findings show that Instagram\u2019s audience taps in a bit earlier in the day for media content than other industries, so consider these times to post when planning to highlight your best content:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The best time for media companies to post on Instagram:&nbsp;<strong>Friday at 9 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Most consistent engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday through Friday from 8 a.m\u20134 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>There\u2019s also a period of higher engagement that lasts all the way&nbsp;<strong>through Thursday night into Friday morning<\/strong>. It\u2019s lower than the highest peak times, but it could be a unique time to capture audiences that aren\u2019t active in other industries\u2019 niches.<\/li><li>Lowest engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Saturday<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Sunday<\/strong>&nbsp;have the least engagement for media companies on Instagram.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best times to post on Instagram for education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global12.png 781w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global12-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global12-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For colleges and schools, Instagram is a great opportunity to build your visual identity and<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/social-media-in-higher-education\/\"><strong>&nbsp;highlight on-campus experiences<\/strong><\/a>. Engagement patterns trend a bit later in the day for education as the student-heavy audience starts getting on their phones in the later afternoon. Here are the best times to post for educational institutions on Instagram:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The best time to post on Instagram for schools:&nbsp;<strong>Friday at 10 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Most consistent engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday through Saturday at 10 a.m.\u20138 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Other high engagement times include&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday at 11 a.m., Friday from 11 a.m.\u201312 p.m. and 2 p.m.<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Saturday at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Lowest engagement:<strong>&nbsp;Sunday<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>every day from 11 p.m\u20135 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best times to post on Instagram for nonprofit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global13.png 781w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global13-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global13-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram is the perfect complement to the rest of your nonprofit\u2019s social strategy. If you\u2019ve promoted an event ahead of time on Facebook, follow up on Instagram to show off photos from the event and start building your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/social-media-branding\/\"><strong>brand\u2019s visual identity<\/strong><\/a>. Keep in mind these peak times to post for nonprofits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The best time for nonprofits to post to Instagram:&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday at 2 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Most consistent engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.\u20134 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Other high engagement times include&nbsp;<strong>Monday from 2\u20133 p.m., Tuesday from 1\u20133 p.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;and a relatively strong block of time on&nbsp;<strong>Saturday from 1\u20132 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Lowest engagement:<strong>&nbsp;Sunday<\/strong>&nbsp;gets the least engagement, as well as&nbsp;<strong>every day from 11 p.m.\u20135 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best times to post on Instagram for tech<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global14-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global14-1.png 780w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global14-1-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global14-1-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Trends for the tech industry vary somewhat from the global peak times on Instagram, with audiences tuning into their feeds for bursts of activity earlier in the day. Take these peak times into account for your content planning as you highlight your products, services and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/getbambu.com\/blog\/what-is-employee-advocacy\/\"><strong>company culture<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;on Instagram:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The best time for tech companies to post on Instagram:&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday at 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Most consistent engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday from 10\u201311 a.m., Friday from 7\u201310 a.m.<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Saturday from 7\u201311 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>There\u2019s also fairly high opportunity for engagement on&nbsp;<strong>Tuesday at 10 p.m.<\/strong>, and both&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday and Friday mornings<\/strong>&nbsp;show more engagement than other industries at these early hours.<\/li><li>Lowest engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Sunday&nbsp;<\/strong>had the least engagement overall for tech companies.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best times to post on Instagram for healthcare<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global14.png 780w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global14-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global14-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s clear from our findings that Instagram still isn\u2019t a priority for many healthcare practices. However, considering the high engagement it drives for many other industries, it\u2019s clear that audiences, including prospective patients, are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/instagram-target-audience\/\"><strong>on the platform<\/strong><\/a>. It\u2019s well worth it to expand your reach by planning around these times to post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The best time for healthcare practices to post on Instagram:&nbsp;<strong>Tuesday at 8 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Most consistent engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Tuesday from 7 a.m.\u20134 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Lowest engagement: Evening and overnight&nbsp;<strong>every day from 6 p.m.\u20136 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best times to post on Twitter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global15.png 781w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global15-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global15-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Twitter presents a huge opportunity for brands to connect directly with audiences and manage&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/twitter-customer-service\/\"><strong>customer care<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means timeliness is key on Twitter. While the social network selectively highlights some activity out of chronological sequence based on user interests, most people are still scrolling through to catch up on the latest posts and musings from their group of followed accounts. Posting at off-peak hours could and cause you to miss out on a lot of your potential engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 500 million tweets sent per day, Twitter provides a goldmine of social opinions and conversation that can inform your brand strategy. In addition to using&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/twitter-listening\/\"><strong>Twitter listening<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;to know what topics offer the most opportunity to engage, you\u2019ll want to keep in mind these stats for when to post on Twitter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Best times to post on Twitter:&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday at 9 a.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Friday at 9 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Best days:&nbsp;<strong>Tuesday<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday<\/strong>&nbsp;are the best days to post on Twitter.<\/li><li>Most consistent engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.\u20134 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Worst day:&nbsp;<strong>Saturday<\/strong>&nbsp;gets the least engagement.<\/li><li>Lowest engagement: Occurs&nbsp;<strong>every day from 10 p.m\u20134 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What we learned<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Twitter heats up a bit earlier in the morning, probably as audiences are starting to go about their day and take a moment to catch up on and digest the biggest news and updates from their areas of interest. The peak times of engagement also carry into the lunch hour, and begin to taper slightly through the late afternoon and evening, finally dropping off as late night approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like other social networks, mid-week on Tuesday and Wednesday are your top days to post on Twitter, and engagement drops off on weekends. We do still see that morning check-in occurring around 9 on both Saturday and Sunday, just to a lesser extent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best times to post on Twitter for consumer goods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global16.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global16.png 781w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global16-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global16-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Twitter is an essential customer care channel for retailers and ecommerce businesses. Compared to Facebook and Instagram engagement, activity actually builds during the weekend rather than falling off. This could indicate that users are online for answers and help about products they\u2019ve been putting off during the week, or seeking info to complement a shopping trip or outing. Either way,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/case-studies\/twitter-response-time\/\"><strong>quick response times<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;are essential when people take time on days off to reach out to your brand, so be ready for these peak times:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The best time for consumer goods brands to post to Twitter:&nbsp;<strong>Sunday at 11 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Other peak engagement times include&nbsp;<strong>Saturday at 3 p.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday at 1 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Most consistent engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Sunday from 9 a.m.\u20133 p.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>Monday through Wednesday from 12 p.m\u20133 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Lowest engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Friday<\/strong>&nbsp;is the day with the lowest engagement, and the worst times for consumer goods each day are between&nbsp;<strong>10 p.m\u20136 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best times to post on Twitter for media<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global17-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global17-1.png 781w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global17-1-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global17-1-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Twitter has become a go-to platform for journalists, authors and experts to share ideas and opinions\u2014often around the clock. We saw this reflected in the hotspot of activity that lasts throughout the night from Thursday through Friday morning. There are still some other peak times you\u2019ll want to know about if you\u2019re looking to get your top stories and content in front of Twitter users:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The best times for media companies to post on Twitter:&nbsp;<strong>Thursday at 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Other high engagement times include&nbsp;<strong>Thursday from 4 p.m\u20138 p.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Friday from 7 a.m.\u201311 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Most consistent engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m.\u201312 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Lowest engagement: All day&nbsp;<strong>Saturday.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best times to post on Twitter for education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global17.png 781w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global17-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global17-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Educational institutions can take a unique approach to Twitter by segmenting out different parts of their social stream with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/multiple-twitter-accounts\/\"><strong>separate Twitter accounts<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;for everything from sports teams to dining services. As with other social networks for education, the peak times are shifted a bit from the global top times, so adjust to the unique schedules of your students with these top times to post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The best time for schools to post on Twitter:&nbsp;<strong>Saturday at 5 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Other high engagement times include&nbsp;<strong>Saturday from 1 p.m.\u201310 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Most consistent engagement: Safe times to post during the week include&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday from 8 a.m.\u201312 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m.\u201312 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Lowest engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Sunday<\/strong>&nbsp;and early morning&nbsp;<strong>every day from 12 a.m.\u20135 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best times to post on Twitter for nonprofit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global18.png 781w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global18-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global18-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Nonprofits have a great opportunity to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/guides\/starter-guide-building-managing-twitter-community\/\"><strong>build up their community<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;on Twitter and start conversations with the audiences most engaged with their causes. Keep in mind these key times to post for nonprofits on Twitter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The best time for nonprofits to post on Twitter:&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday at 7 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Other high engagement times include&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday from 6 a.m.\u20134 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Most consistent engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m.\u20133 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Lowest engagement:<strong>&nbsp;Saturday and Sunday<\/strong>&nbsp;get the least engagement, as well as&nbsp;<strong>every day between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best times to post on Twitter for tech<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global19.png 781w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global19-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global19-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no surprise the tech industry is consistently active throughout the week on Twitter. Whether you have one or multiple accounts conducting customer service, promoting your brand or sharing thought leadership, consider using social listening or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/twitter-advanced-search\/\"><strong>Twitter advanced search<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;features to tap into the topics your audiences are discussing. Consider these top times for the tech industry to get active on Twitter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The best time for tech companies to post on Twitter:&nbsp;<strong>Tuesday at 9 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Other high engagement times include the rest of the morning on&nbsp;<strong>Tuesday from 7\u201310 a.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday from 8-10 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Most consistent engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m.\u20131 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Lowest engagement:<strong>&nbsp;Saturday and Sunday<\/strong>&nbsp;are the days that get the least engagement, and it\u2019s also lower from&nbsp;<strong>6 p.m to 5 a.m. every day.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best times to post on Twitter for healthcare<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global20.png 781w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global20-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global20-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As we\u2019ve emphasized, Twitter is ideal for conversation and customer care. Health questions can be the most pressing of all, so whether it\u2019s an account for a local practice or a major pharmaceutical brand, be ready for your audiences by being aware of the best times for healthcare accounts on Twitter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The best times for healthcare practices and business to post on Twitter:&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Other notably high engagement times include&nbsp;<strong>Monday at 2 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Friday at 8 a.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;There\u2019s also additional engagement on&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday morning<\/strong>&nbsp;compared to other weekday mornings.<\/li><li>Most consistent engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.\u20133 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Lowest engagement: The day with the least engagement is&nbsp;<strong>Sunday.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best times to post on LinkedIn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global21.png 780w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global21-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digitalvasu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Facebook-global21-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>LinkedIn targets a more specific audience than other social networks, and as it continues to grow, we\u2019ve gotten a fuller picture of the best times to post compared to our overview in 2018. In order to provide the greatest accuracy, we didn\u2019t break down this data into individual industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The network\u2019s more niche audience is no reason to ignore its marketing power, however. These motivated users tend to generate more leads, especially for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/linkedin-analytics\/\"><strong>B2B marketing<\/strong><\/a>. Here\u2019s our findings on the best times to post on LinkedIn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The best times to post to LinkedIn:&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday at 9\u201310 a.m. and 12 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Best day:&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday.<\/strong><\/li><li>Most consistent engagement:&nbsp;<strong>Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m.\u20132 p.m.<\/strong><\/li><li>Lowest engagement: Occurs on&nbsp;<strong>Sunday<\/strong>&nbsp;and the least popular times to post are&nbsp;<strong>every day from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What we learned<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering LinkedIn\u2019s corporate-minded mix of thought leaders, job seekers and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/linkedin-company-page\/\"><strong>company page curation<\/strong><\/a>, it\u2019s no surprise that activity is much more concentrated around workdays. Activity ramps up on Tuesday as people get through the Monday rush, and tapers fairly uniformly after 3 p.m. as the last tasks of the workday take priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weekends garner fairly low engagement, which is expected as people step away from their devices and desks on Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow us :-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instagram \u2013 &nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/digitalvasu\/\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/digitalvasu\/<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Facebook \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/digitalvasu68\/\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/digitalvasu68\/<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Twitter &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/digital_vasu\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/digital_vasu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social media is always evolving, and users\u2019 behavior changes with it. One fact that doesn\u2019t change is that all social platforms move fast, with a constant stream of content vying for attention. You want to get the most eyes possible on your content and maximize&nbsp;engagement&nbsp;by knowing the best times to post on social networks. 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