If you have not used Facebook at all, this tutorial will come in handy, along with the others that I have planned in the series.

What is a Facebook Profile?

A Facebook Profile is often referred to as your Facebook Account. Profiles are for individuals. Each individual wanting to use Facebook for any other feature must create a Facebook profile.

Profiles are individual specific. Regardless of what you may have heard (or gotten away with), only one Facebook Profile per individual is allowed.

From the Facebook Help Center:

"Facebook is a community where people use their authentic identities. It's against the Facebook Community Standards to maintain more than one personal account. ... If you have two or more accounts, learn how to move your information into a single account."

A personal profile is for non-commercial use, it represents you, the person. In order to use Lists, Groups and Pages, you must have a personal profile.



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BooBish Premium
I have joined Facebook groups where it said "Closed Group." When I saw this the first time, I thought they weren't accepting new members, but it turned out they did. So what's the meaning/difference between a public group, a closed group, and a secret group?
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kevmac88 Premium
Boo with a public group anyone can see the posts and join the group. With a closed group anyone can see the members but can't see the posts and you have to ask to join. A secret group means only members can see posts and other members. You have to be asked to join.

Hope that helps :)
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BooBish Premium
Okay, I see now. Thanks for the answer.
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onmyownterms Premium
This will be covered in Phase III, Groups.
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BooBish Premium
Okay, yet I think kevmac88 gave a clear answer as far as my specific question. Another thing I wanted to ask is regarding Facebook page (which I'm sure you'll cover later). However, my question in a nutshell right now is whether Facebook page (as opposed to group) is where you can follow them but you can't join them? (I was hoping to join a vegan Facebook group recently but didn't see anything to join but only seemed to be able to follow.)
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onmyownterms Premium
You're correct, you follow pages, you join groups, but not all groups invite others to join them.
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MKearns Premium
Thank you for this great information dealing with proper handling of the foremost social media account Mel!
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onmyownterms Premium
You're welcome, Mike.
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MKearns Premium
Thank you Mel, I'll probably see you on the upside of things any day now. Could be tomorrow with your excellent training!
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Megastar Premium
Thank you Mel for the Facebook primer presentation.
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onmyownterms Premium
You're welcome.
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PrBaker Premium Plus
Thank You, Mel, for sharing your expertise!
Preston
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onmyownterms Premium
You're welcome, Preston.
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HoraceT Premium
Very good overview. Looking forward to the next part.
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onmyownterms Premium
Thanks, Horace.
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Karax Premium
very thorough explanation Mel. Thanks for taking the time to explain it. I am looking forward to see part 2 and part 3. It's going to be useful for me.
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onmyownterms Premium
You're welcome. Part II is almost completely written, it should be out in a day or so. If you don't mind 'liking' this if you found it useful? I'd appreciate it.
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Karax Premium
Yep, often I forget to hit the Like button. bad habit. thanks for the reminder :)
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onmyownterms Premium
You're welcome. :)
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