Melisa: Can you view someone’s Facebook profile without having an account?

Let’s say you don’t have a Facebook account, but you’re curious about someone’s profile. Is there any way to take a peek without signing up?

Drake: Alright, so if you’re trying to check out someone’s Facebook without having an account, here’s the deal. The easiest way is to use Google. Just type their name, or maybe the name of their organization, and add the word ‘Facebook.’ For example, something like ‘John Doe Facebook.’ If their profile is public, you might get lucky and see some basic info like their profile picture or a few posts.
But here’s the catch: Facebook doesn’t really want you snooping around without signing up. So, you’re probably going to see pop-ups asking you to log in, and they’ll restrict how much you can actually view. Honestly, if you want meaningful access, you’re better off just creating an account—even if it’s just a temporary one.

Melisa: Why does your Facebook Story video look blurry after uploading? And more importantly—how do you fix it?

You upload a crisp video, but Facebook turns it into a pixelated mess. What’s up with that? And how do you keep the quality intact?

Drake: Poor quality usually happens due to low-resolution uploads. So "Ensure" that your video is in HD "before posting", and also enable the “Upload in HD” option in your Facebook app settings. However, sometimes there can be technical errors from facebook side too, which may result the end video in lower resolution. In such situations, try again after sometime, with a different file.

Melisa: Here’s a social media hack for you—How do you share a Facebook Reel to Instagram?

Cross-posting is a great way to save time and boost visibility. But what’s the easiest way to share your Facebook Reels directly to Instagram?

Drake: After creating your reel, you should see a “Share to Instagram” option before posting. If you’ve already posted it, download the video and manually upload it to Instagram.

Melisa: Let’s talk Reels—How do you recover deleted Reels drafts on Facebook?

Maybe you hit the wrong button, or maybe Facebook glitched and your drafts disappeared. Can you get them back?

Drake: Unfortunately, once a draft is deleted, it’s gone for good. To avoid this in the future, save your drafts to your device before editing or publishing them.

Melisa: Oh, the dreaded error—How do you fix Facebook’s ‘Something Went Wrong’ message?

You’re mid-scroll or mid-post, and suddenly you get hit with 'Something Went Wrong.' It’s vague, it’s annoying, and you just want it fixed. So what should you do?

Drake: This error is frustrating but often temporary. Start by clearing your app’s cache, restarting the app, or logging in through a browser to see if the issue resolves. If it persists, it might indicate a server issue on Facebook’s end.

However, in some cases, this error masks a specific restriction or flag on your account. For instance, Facebook might temporarily block certain features due to policy violations or suspicious activity, but instead of providing detailed feedback, it shows this generic error. If you suspect this is the case, review your recent activity for anything that might have triggered a restriction and check for notifications or messages from Facebook in your Support Inbox.

Melisa: Why can’t I add someone on Facebook? What’s stopping me?

Ever tried to send a friend request only to realize you just… can’t? Is it a settings issue? Did they block you? Let’s figure out what’s happening.

Drake: There could be a few reasons: they might have reached the 5,000-friend limit, their settings might block friend requests, or they’ve declined your requests in the past.

Melisa: Here’s a tricky one—If I block someone on Facebook, will they know?

Blocking someone feels final, but does Facebook actually let the person know? And what changes for them once they’ve been blocked?

Drake: Nope! Facebook doesn’t notify people when they’re blocked. However, they might notice if they search for your profile and can’t find it or message you and can’t reach you. It’s a discreet feature. They might search your profile from another account and see everything is normal so it would indirectly convey to them that you blocked them.

Melisa: So, you’re ready to call it quits—How do you delete your Facebook account? And what’s the right way to do it?

Deleting Facebook isn’t as simple as clicking a button. There’s a process to follow, and you want to do it the right way to avoid leaving behind loose ends. Here’s what you need to know.

Drake: If you’re ready to say goodbye to Facebook, go to Settings > Your Facebook Information > Deactivation and Deletion. Select “Delete Account,” follow the prompts, and confirm. Remember, Facebook gives you 30 days to change your mind before it’s permanently deleted!

But before deleting it, download your facebook data and most importantly unsend some messages that you may want to later, if you know what I mean. Untag yourself, delete your comments which you think may be embarrassing. Because once you delete your account, you cannot edit or change anything what’s already inside meta fabric. So take time to clean manually what you can, and then delete it.

Melisa: Alright, here’s one for the storytellers—How do you add a link to your Facebook Story?

Sometimes you just want to share a cool link or drive traffic to a page. But can you actually add clickable links to your Facebook Story? Let’s break it down.

Drake: Adding a link to your Facebook story is simple if you have access to the feature. Use the “Add Link” option while creating your story. For business pages, link-sharing is often built-in, so take advantage of it to boost engagement!

Melisa: If you’re posting Reels on Facebook, you’ve got to ask—When’s the best time to post them?

Timing is everything when it comes to engagement, right? So what’s the sweet spot for getting the most views on your Facebook Reels?

Drake: Timing is key! Based on studies, the best times are typically early evening (6–9 PM) when people are unwinding or lunchtime (12–2 PM) when they’re taking a break. Experiment and see what works for your audience!