
I think it is time to learn some of the Do’s and Don’ts of Facebook. I am so tired of seeing people spamming and being disrespectful to people’s wall. Social Media has become a world of its own and we really need to know how to mange and use it wisely.
So, I have decided to put together a list that will help those who are new to Facebook and those who are veterans and breaking a lot of Facebook etiquette rules.
Facebook launched in February 2004 and is one the largest World Wide Social Media site on the Internet. They have over 300 million users and over half of them visit Facebook daily.
Do’s:
- When requesting a friend always leave a note especially if the person doesn’t know you personally. This will avoid the question”Who are you?”
- If you have a business, only speak of your business on YOUR wall, not others
- Give value and interesting information on your wall post
- Go easy on the updates, just enough not too much
- Use the chat service wisely; just because you see the green dot next to their name indicating they are online does not mean they are automatically available to chat.
- Choose wisely the type of photos that you share with your friends, I don’t think pictures of you slapping someone one the butt would go over very well, especially if you are looking to business with them or if you are looking for employment
- Be careful in tagging people in pictures in videos they may be offended. If you do tag someone just make sure it’s extremely positive and remove the tag upon request
- If you are not happy about being tagged, stay calm, and just un-tag yourself
Don’ts
- Do not request friends and then harass them with your business or products. Instead build relationships and offer value to them
- Don’t post your business opportunity or any other type of product/service on other peoples wall
- Don’t poke anyone if you are over the age 18, it’s just silly…LOL
- Don’t start arguments with people on Facebook on your wall or on their wall, just sent them a private message expressing your feelings.
- Don’t comment on someone’s message with an advertisement or business opportunity.
- Don’t post on your wall in all capital letters because it’s considered shouting or loud tone of voice.
- Don’t share all of your game scores with everyone all day long each and every day..this is very annoying
- Don’t get upset over other people’s opinion, just simply state yours and keep it movin’
- As we all like to receive gifts from our friends and family, the virtual gifts on Facebook can be annoying especially if you are sending them every day.
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Syvella, thank goodness you wrote this post. I totally agree with your do’s and dont’s..
Now, let’s just hope people simply follow the RULES!!
Your in success,
Tracey Walker
Syvella, you are right on the money — thanks so much for posting this! Happy New Year!
Best,
Dayle Patronik-Schneider
Girl you are TELLIN’ it! This is the truth!
Great post and I only hope that any FB users who are doing those “don’ts” will take heed!
Cherie
You hit the nail right on the head. I must always follow these lessons. Thanks for all the help! Gail
I have learned from what you said, I had one family memeber curse me out because of my status and I just deleted their whole comment. I did this because I knew that my professors and I keep in touch on facebook. Now I don’t visit their page and I post no comments to their status.
I wish you much success in 2010.
Nicole Lewis
Great job Syvella, this is a very well written article. I can relate because I get pissed off almost every day by fellow network marketers who send me friends requests, once I accept I’m swamped with business pitches, event invitations and fan requests… all I’m saying is let’s get to know each other you start bombarding me with what ever you’re into.
Guys we’re professionals let’s act that way.
Herold Souter.
Yes…lets hope they do.
You are welcome….Happy New Year Dayle!
Thanks Nicole..it feels good to know that people are learning from this post.
Thank you Herold, appreciate your comment. It can be frustrating with the way some people choose to market on FB; but don’t let it keep you from doing your thang….just educate them…send them the link to this post
This should be in the CC&r’s of FaceBook! Thanks Angela.
Thank you Angela! I appreciate you stopping by.
Great information. It should be required reading by all MLM’s on Facebook.
Thank you so much Syvella. This was great information. As we all know common sense is not always common knowledge but this outline of etiquette is perfect for initial information as well as regular reminders. I will be coming back and have already used some of your advice. Truly priceless. Keep it up. Thanks again.
You are welcome Kevette! I am HAPPY to hear that the information I provided to you was useful to you.
Thank you for stopping by my blog and you are welcome here anytime!