Question Your Facebook account...is it business, personal or both? - Page 2 - Virtual Assistant Forums

#11 (**permalink**) 02-04-2009

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Originally Posted by lanelt View Post

My facebook page is both. I don't have the time to keep up two. My friends find me on there and clients/colleagues find me. I have a life, I am selective about what I write on there but anything I put both can see. I am professional with my clients but I also need them to know that I'm a real person.

I do ignore all the applications that people (friends mostly) send me. I don't need gifts or things growing on my facebook page.

I'm not a fan of the applications just because I'm always worried about spyware and letting something into my information. I've had to get rid of so many email accounts because of spammers, I don't want to get rid of another one!

I'll need to look into creating a business page, though.

#12 (**permalink**) 02-04-2009

I've created business pages for both of my business, but I can't figure out how to invite people to the page. I know I did it when I initially set it up, but I don't see option to continuously do it.. I'm stuck and quite frustrasted actually. I need to take some time with it over the next few days. I do like my business. page though I just want to be able to use it more. It even tells you how many people visit -- kinda like google analytics but with much less detail.

#13 (**permalink**) 02-04-2009

I am torn, I have a facebook page used to keep in touch with my large (and I mean enormous) family but would it work as a good tool for the VA business as well. I think for now I'd rather keep them separate. IMHO

Bernice
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#14 (**permalink**) 02-04-2009

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Originally Posted by Administrative Partners

I've created business pages for both of my business, but I can't figure out how to invite people to the page. I know I did it when I initially set it up, but I don't see option to continuously do it.. I'm stuck and quite frustrasted actually.

I *think* if you visit your business page, there should be a "share" link near the top right area, above the list of fans - & you can just click that & enter email addresses, or friend names, to share your page with. (basically "inviting" them.) HTH!

#15 (**permalink**) 02-04-2009

I originally signed up to Facebook for my business - but I have reconnected with so many friends I have not seen in years - I have decided to look into something else!

#16 (**permalink**) 02-04-2009

I also ignore most of the applications because too many applications can cause your page to load slowly when someone clicks on it.

#17 (**permalink**) 02-04-2009

My facebook account is about 95% personal. I do get some business questions through it, but I connect mostly with friends and family.

#18 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009

I joined FB to do business, however, I learned that people like to do business with people they know and trust. I also think we all like to know "human beings", so defintely some personal stuff is warranted. Just keep in mind that what you do on FB is forever and potential employeers can view profiles. I found FB great for finding high school classmates for our upcoming reunion.

#19 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009

I just recently (a week ago) set up my Facebook. I am currently using it for both personal and business. Having the business page sounds like something I would be interested in doing, though.

#20 (**permalink**) 02-08-2009

My Facebook account is mostly personal, but I just went through everything the other day and revamped all the security settings. Unfortunately, you have to do this not only for the main setting (yes or no to be found in Google), but for each and every application you have. I have tried to keep my applications to a minimum but find I still have to go back every few months and delete a few.

I also added a link to my Facebook from my business site. Some people may want to connect that way, so I'd rather have the option there just in case. If you want to connect please do. I would like to get to know other VAs better!