Facebook Friend, Fan or Fraud?
Having a handful of my own Facebook pages and working with clients on how to best use theirs, I’ve found that most folks on Facebook are frauds. How can I say such a thing?
Do you actually have personal contact with those you “Like” or “Friend”? Do you continue that connection by being involved on their page providing your comments and suggestions? Do you “Like” without much thought and move on to the next thing to “Like”?
You’re a Facebook Fraud if:
- You only “Like” a company to get something in return (coupon, freebie, etc.).
- You have no intention of participating or commenting on their wall.
- You do not talk them up on your Facebook page.
- You find that you hide their notices instead of “unliking” them.
- Your only reason for Liking a page is to be listed as a fan to get yourself exposure.
You’re a Facebook Fan if:
- You selectively “Like” those pages that you feel deserve your kudos because you genuinely like their product or service.
- You post to your Wall about why you like a page encouraging your friends to do the same.
- You consistently post and participate on their Wall and “Like” updates.
You’re a Facebook Friend if:
- You actively comment and “Like” your Friend’s updates.
- You talk up your Friends products or services to your Friends.
- You send a private message (off your Wall) every once and awhile.
You’re a Facebook Anti-Friend if:
- You are an anti-Friend if do not have regular contact with your “Friends” and only remain a “Friend” so that you can have a “look at me” number of Friends or want to watch others lives without being involved. That isn’t a friend — that’s a voyeur. Creepy.
When I participate in social media, I am persnickety as to what I Like, Fan or who I Friend. I really mean it and do not hand out those Likes very often. I’m not impressed when I am Liked/followed by someone following thousands of others. I know there is no way they can follow me and everyone else with any meaning or intent. Nor am I impressed by followers who never contact me directly — even just to say “Hi!” or “thanks for all the great info!”.
Just think of all the clutter we could be rid of if everyone only connected those who they sincerely liked and were involved with both personally and professionally?
I’ve touched on this before [ Are Social Media Friends Really Friends and Social Media Privacy and Voyeurism ] — social media isn’t about numbers, or how many followers you have or how many people click “Like” without a second thought. It is about engagement and communication on a personal level. But that may just be me….
At your service,
Judith
Your WordPress Consultant
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