Great! We’re all here and keen on optimal timing for social media. First thing, can you answer the question about how you successfully got the most views to your social media updates? If you can, then you may find the below research and stats about the best and worst time for Social media familiar with you!

Facebook

According to Buffer, many office workers will peruse Facebook when they are in a workday slump, especially towards the end of the week. In fact, engagement rates on Facebook are at about 18% on Thursdays and Fridays – those pesky days that stand in between you and the weekend. This is an optimal time to post your information because it has a higher likelihood of being seen.

Twitter

Twitter gets the most views Mondays through Thursdays around 1 to 3pm. The worst times to post are every day after 8pm and Fridays after 3pm. Tweets with photos have a 36% increase in clicks and and 41% increase in retweets.

Google Plus

G+ is yet another social media site that is best posted to in the morning. Hubspot says that the usual time people are on G+ is between 9am and 10am. The best time to receive the most engagement on your G+ updates is Wednesdays at 9am.

More helpful statistica of other social networks are available here. It is wise for you to learn what times work the best for your specific audience. Try earlier, if that doesn’t work, try later. Keep tweaking until you reach the time slot that works the best for you!