Facebook was originally established as a social meeting place for friends and family.
People started promoting their products and home-based business opportunities and soon this segment of the social networking community took off.
Social Networking sites have their usage rules that limit business activity on their sites.
To say that sites like Facebook do not want people networking for business purposes is a myth.
I have to wonder what their revenue is from all of the advertisements appearing on the sidebar and banners targeting users.
Facebook uses your profile information...
all of it...
to tailor which advertising to put in front of you.
If you are promoting your MLM, then you will be presented with ads relating to MLM and home-based businesses.
If your marital status says single, ads for dating sites will appear in the sidebar.
So, not only is business promotion accepted on Facebook, but it is encouraged via advertising dollars.
This is not to say that you have a right to create a profile and conduct yourself in any manor you please.
You are still expected to follow the rules and social etiquette.
When you get started on a social networking site like Facebook, create two profiles.
Create one for your personal use to keep in touch with family and friends.
On this profile you can join causes and groups related to your political, social and spiritual values.
You can also take part in some of the fun games and applications on these sites.
It has become the modern way to "play cards" with your neighbors, only long distance.
On your personal profile, your wall is yours to do what you wish.
The other profile you create is for your business use.
Following are important guidelines governing your activity to keep your account from being suspended.
1.
Use your real name and a photo of yourself.
Avoid using catchy slogans.
Few people will take you seriously.
Your photo should be a natural shot of you that other people you are trying to attract to yourself can identify with.
2.
Keep your personal biography information brief.
Others will see you as a real person if they know you garden or restore classic cars.
However, if you tell every detail of your life the space becomes cluttered and hard to scan.
Make short vertical lists rather than paragraphs.
Avoid controversial topics.
3.
In the "About me" section, briefly tell how you can help solve your reader's problems.
Also give a call to action...
e.
g.
watch this video, read my blog, or download the ebook.
4.
Keep your wall clean and professional.
Your status updates should be about 80% inspiration, entertainment or enlightenment and 20% your business offers.
The more informative content you share that will help your friends solve their business problems, the more they will look to you for guidance.
You do not have to create the content, you just have to point people to it.
5.
Most people working a home-based business have jobs and families.
Few have a lot of time to play games or work with applications.
Be respectful of that and do not become offended if people do not respond to what you send out.
It is a matter of effective time management.
6.
Join some business groups.
Add value and inspiration to the group's walls.
Get involved in discussions.
Avoid spamming your opportunity.
Everybody thinks they have the greatest money making opportunity known to mankind.
And a lot of people have products so good they can raise the dead.
Stand out from the crowd and educate.
7.
Create a group relevant to your business field.
Invite your friends to join.
Offer valuable content that will help people in their businesses.
When you create a discussion topic, email it to your group members as well.
After signing your name, insert a link to your blog or other website.
These are just some basic guidelines to follow.
It is very important to build relationships and not to spam people.
People do not like being messaged your business opportunity and they do not like it being plastered on their walls.
People want to feel like they are noticed and valued as individuals.
Be respectful of others, offer value to others, and your experience on Facebook will be rewarding.
People started promoting their products and home-based business opportunities and soon this segment of the social networking community took off.
Social Networking sites have their usage rules that limit business activity on their sites.
To say that sites like Facebook do not want people networking for business purposes is a myth.
I have to wonder what their revenue is from all of the advertisements appearing on the sidebar and banners targeting users.
Facebook uses your profile information...
all of it...
to tailor which advertising to put in front of you.
If you are promoting your MLM, then you will be presented with ads relating to MLM and home-based businesses.
If your marital status says single, ads for dating sites will appear in the sidebar.
So, not only is business promotion accepted on Facebook, but it is encouraged via advertising dollars.
This is not to say that you have a right to create a profile and conduct yourself in any manor you please.
You are still expected to follow the rules and social etiquette.
When you get started on a social networking site like Facebook, create two profiles.
Create one for your personal use to keep in touch with family and friends.
On this profile you can join causes and groups related to your political, social and spiritual values.
You can also take part in some of the fun games and applications on these sites.
It has become the modern way to "play cards" with your neighbors, only long distance.
On your personal profile, your wall is yours to do what you wish.
The other profile you create is for your business use.
Following are important guidelines governing your activity to keep your account from being suspended.
1.
Use your real name and a photo of yourself.
Avoid using catchy slogans.
Few people will take you seriously.
Your photo should be a natural shot of you that other people you are trying to attract to yourself can identify with.
2.
Keep your personal biography information brief.
Others will see you as a real person if they know you garden or restore classic cars.
However, if you tell every detail of your life the space becomes cluttered and hard to scan.
Make short vertical lists rather than paragraphs.
Avoid controversial topics.
3.
In the "About me" section, briefly tell how you can help solve your reader's problems.
Also give a call to action...
e.
g.
watch this video, read my blog, or download the ebook.
4.
Keep your wall clean and professional.
Your status updates should be about 80% inspiration, entertainment or enlightenment and 20% your business offers.
The more informative content you share that will help your friends solve their business problems, the more they will look to you for guidance.
You do not have to create the content, you just have to point people to it.
5.
Most people working a home-based business have jobs and families.
Few have a lot of time to play games or work with applications.
Be respectful of that and do not become offended if people do not respond to what you send out.
It is a matter of effective time management.
6.
Join some business groups.
Add value and inspiration to the group's walls.
Get involved in discussions.
Avoid spamming your opportunity.
Everybody thinks they have the greatest money making opportunity known to mankind.
And a lot of people have products so good they can raise the dead.
Stand out from the crowd and educate.
7.
Create a group relevant to your business field.
Invite your friends to join.
Offer valuable content that will help people in their businesses.
When you create a discussion topic, email it to your group members as well.
After signing your name, insert a link to your blog or other website.
These are just some basic guidelines to follow.
It is very important to build relationships and not to spam people.
People do not like being messaged your business opportunity and they do not like it being plastered on their walls.
People want to feel like they are noticed and valued as individuals.
Be respectful of others, offer value to others, and your experience on Facebook will be rewarding.
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