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Hey everyone,

I’m managing a Facebook Group and my main goal for this quarter is to boost interaction and get more conversations started among the members.

I was wondering what content formats you’ve found to be the most effective for driving real engagement – not just likes, but actual comments and discussions – within your groups in mid-2025? I’m thinking about the performance of things like polls, text-only questions, live videos, image posts, and so on. I’m just trying to figure out what to focus on to get our members talking to each other more.

Any tips from experienced group admins would be amazing!

[Jeff Bullas]

In 2025, driving high levels of engagement in a Facebook Group is about prioritising content formats that are specifically designed to encourage participation and conversation, rather than just passive consumption.

There are several formats that are consistently effective. First, simple questions and discussion prompts are fundamental. Open-ended questions that are directly relevant to your group’s purpose are one of the most reliable ways to spark a conversation. This can include prompts asking for members’ opinions, experiences, challenges, or advice on a particular topic.

Second, polls and quizzes are extremely effective for generating quick interaction. They offer a very low-friction way for members to participate with a single click, which can then lead to further discussion in the comments. Polls are also an excellent way to gather valuable insights and feedback from your community.

Third, live video can create a significant engagement spike. Hosting a live Q&A session, an interview with an expert, a tutorial, or a behind-the-scenes look at something relevant to your group encourages real-time comments and questions. This creates a strong sense of community and immediacy that is difficult to replicate with other formats.

Fourth, creating themed daily or weekly posts can build a habit of engagement among your members. For example, you could implement “Member Introduction Monday,” “Tip Tuesday,” or a weekly thread for members to share their work or recent successes. These recurring features give members a specific reason to check in and contribute regularly.

Fifth, celebrating your members is a powerful tactic for building community loyalty. This could involve highlighting a member’s achievement, sharing a valuable piece of user-generated content (always with their permission and giving them credit), or creating a dedicated post to welcome new members and encourage them to introduce themselves.

Sixth, while short-form content is popular, do not underestimate the power of a well-written, value-driven text post. In many niche or professional groups, a longer post that shares a unique story, a detailed perspective, or a helpful guide can perform very well and generate deep, thoughtful discussions.

What is often less effective for generating conversation is passively sharing links to external articles or posting images without a compelling caption or question to prompt a response. The key is to create content that explicitly asks for or facilitates member participation. Focusing on questions, polls, live video, and community-building themes is the best way to foster a genuinely interactive group.

Cheers,

Jeff

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