Facebook is probably the most widespread social media network today in the world. The social media site has more than 300 million active users. According to Facebook Statistics, more than 8 billion minutes are spent on Facebook each day (worldwide). That said, Facebook is also the biggest time waster, because most people get on Facebook for social purposes. Both you and I know how fast time flies by when you are on Facebook. This article is an introductory guide for Facebook users of all levels, with an emphasis on some basics that are especially included for Facebook beginners.
Facebook Insider’s Guide to Viral Marketing (From TechCrunch)
Facebook 101
How to Use Facebook for Business (PDF File)
From HubSpot: This is a complete Facebook guide book for complete Facebook newbies. This guide gives you more tips and tricks on using Facebook to market your business and drive more inbound traffic and leads. It’s broken down into three segments: 1. Introduction to Facebook; 2. Setting up your Facebook profile; 3. Using Facebook for business.A Beginner’s Guide to Facebook
From Master New Media: Michael Pick has done an excellent job in covering the nuts and bolts of Facebook to help all beginners speed up their learning curve. The article covers the following points: 1. What the Facebook buzz is all about; 2. The core social networking features on Facebook; 3. Facebook’s rich content aggregation; 4. Why people love Facebook; 5. Why people hate Facebook; 6. A handful of must-have Facebook applications to get you started.How to Use Facebook: 5 Tips for Better Social Networking
From ReadWriteWeb: This article aims to illustrate how to use Facebook effectively for social activities. As I have already pointed out, Facebook can become a huge time waster if you don’t learn these skills covered by Richard MacManus.How to: Use Facebook for Professional Networking
From Mashable: A great Mashable how-to tutorial in the Facebook category. The author, Boris Epstein, covers the following aspects for business people on Facebook: 1. Setting up your Facebook for business networking; 2. Using Facebook groups for networking; 3. What to look for in a professional group; 4. How to participate in groups.A Beginner’s Guide to Facebook for Non-profits
From Wildapricot: Although the title says it’s a beginners’ guide for non-profits Facebook users, three quarters of this article have nothing to do with non-profits. In fact, the author has covered most fundamental aspects a beginner needs to know about Facebook. If you do not know what Facebook message is or how to add friends on Facebook, this article is a must-read.The Updated Unofficial and Smartass Guide to Using Facebook
From Sugarrae: Sugarrae is Thesis Wordpress theme user. I have included her thesis tutorials in several previous articles (here and here). It just occurred to me that she’s also written a great post on Facebook. Again, she covers all the fundamentals for Facebook users at the beginning level. If you haven’t heard of Facebook Wall, this article is right for you.Facebook Pages vs Facebook Groups: What’s the Difference?
From Mashable: As the title indicates, this is, apparently, an article about Facebook Pages and Facebook Groups. When I first started out using Facebook, I have to admit I was very confused between groups and pages. Now when I read Howard Greenstein’s article, it makes a lot of sense to me. Therefore, I would recommend it to any Facebook newbies.4 Reasons Why Marketers Should Choose Facebook Pages Over Facebook Groups
From InsideFacebook: To be honest, I don’t have any Facebook groups set up yet. But I do have two Facebook Fan Pages (here and here). In this article, Jessica Lee explains the rationale behind the theory “why pages are better than groups for marketers.”100 Ways You Should Be Using Facebook in Your Classroom
From OnlineCollege: This is definitely a kick-ass tutorial. The article demonstrates how to engage students in a manner that might not be entirely possible in traditional classroom settings, a good read for parents, educators, and students.My Favorite 26 Facebook Applications for Business People
From WebStudio13: In this day and age, business owners must learn how to grow their business by leveraging social media sites. No doubt about it. In this post, the author shares his favorite 26 Facebook apps which allow better task management and more efficiency for business purposes.
Other Useful Articles and Resources about Facebook
- Facebook for Business SuperGuide – From Interactive Insights Group
- Facebook Marketing: Articles and Resources – From Dosh Dosh
- The Facebook Marketing Toolbox: 100 Tools and Tips to Tap the Facebook Customer Base – From Inside CRM
Great Websites about Facebook-related Subjects
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