How to Have a Cool Facebook Profile

Last Updated: June 2, 2022

Facebook is a great way to keep in touch with your friends and family, your classmates, co-workers, and your people on your campus. But there are people that look over your Facebook profile and that might affect employment, your criminal record, etc.

1

Go easy on the apps.

Facebook is a site to keep in touch with your friends, not to fool around with Farmville all day. They may be tempting and addicting, but don't add too many, because they will be just a nuisance when it comes to notifications.

2

Don't overshare.

Try not to post everything you do. If there is something you want your friends to hear or something cool happened, you can post about it. For example, "Braves won 7-2" sounds better than "I am taking a nap." Also, don't cram your feed with app junk, unless it is something cool you would like to show all your friends. Try to keep your interests to more hobbies or stuff you want to talk about with other, not random things to get tags.

3

Don't overdo your interests.

Having 20 million bands on your music interests list shows that you have too much time on your hands. Just narrow it down to your all-time favorite bands or whatever, or a certain genres. It is Favorite whatever, not everything you like.

4

Take it easy on the quotes.

Quotes are cool, but only in moderation. If you have something your friends said or you said that was witty, put it down, but if you have too many, you may be seen as a gossip.

5

Be honest about your relationship status.

Don't say you are In A Relationship unless you have a boyfriend/girlfriend. Don't say you are married unless you have a certified marriage license. "It's Complicated" should not be used for crushes.

6

Try not to post any incriminating photos.

Do not post kegger or weed pictures. That is a dumb idea and that might affect employment and your criminal record. The best pictures are a picture with your best friend or alone doing a hobby of your choice.

Community Q&A

Question

What posts should be on the profile?

Emmaleigh Brooks

Community Answer

If you go somewhere exciting (vacation, amusement park, etc.), it's OK to post a few pics. Funny things you see or hear are OK, too! Just think: would this make me smile if it weren't my post?