Personal Peeve: Facebook Fakers
It makes me cringe when I get a “friend request” from a business, organization, or association. I cringe less significantly when it’s a group, but there’s still a little sting.
This is a classic case of jumping right in without a little doing research.
Those who would take a little time to explore facebook and learn about its features would have learned a few things that would make them appear less “new” at this social networking game:
2. Pages give you “insights”, which are facebook’s versions of watered-down analytics. That’s valuable info my friends, not to be tossed by the wayside lightly.
3. The number one reason I don’t want to “friend” you or join your “group” is because I don’t want you poking, writing on my wall, or messaging the heck out of me. That’s what updates are for, and when they’re sent out in their rightful place, they’re received with higher effective rates.
Also, from what I hear… they make you pay to create a profile as a non-personal entity. Throwing away money on something they’re giving away for free are we? Bad form.
/rant. Thanks for letting me vent!
Lisa Jeffries Nobling is a Raleigh native, a third-generation business owner, and a data-driven marketing maven. Graduating from N.C. State University's College of Textiles and College of Management in 2007, Lisa has been immersed in the marketing world since 2005. In 2008, she boldly ventured into entrepreneurship, founding her firm, Raleighwood Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group. Through the agency, Lisa has lent her expertise to numerous individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations, crafting extensive marketing plans and orchestrating professionally executed sales, marketing, and hospitality events. In addition to leading Raleighwood's boutique marketing and commercial events agency, Lisa's entrepreneurial spirit runs deep with additional businesses she has founded that are still active in her portfolio, including Invest in Her Real Estate, Bay Breeze Retreat, Raleigh Food & Wine, Raleighwood Wifi, Raleigh Weekend, and Vivian's Denim + Bar.
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tou-freakin-ché! the next time i get one, i will respectfully decline and send them the link to this particular blog. (: