How to Have a Cool Facebook Profile

Co-authored by Beth Cormack

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.

Expert Q&A

Question

How can you make cool content on Facebook?

Beth Cormack
Social Media Manager
Beth Cormack is a Social Media Manager based in Washington, D.C. With five years of experience, she specializes in multi-channel social media marketing and storytelling. She earned her Master of Professional Studies from Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies and her BA in Communication from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Beth Cormack

Social Media Manager

Expert Answer

Creating your own content and sharing your own perspectives is a lot more valuable and interesting than reposting content. Building your own personal brand on Facebook is the better way to go.
Question

How do you make a cool bio on Facebook?

Beth Cormack
Social Media Manager
Beth Cormack is a Social Media Manager based in Washington, D.C. With five years of experience, she specializes in multi-channel social media marketing and storytelling. She earned her Master of Professional Studies from Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies and her BA in Communication from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Beth Cormack

Social Media Manager

Expert Answer

Treat your Facebook bio as an elevator pitch. Only focus on the most impactful things about either yourself or your brand. Make sure that you add some personality to it. Since the bio is supposed to be short, you want to make sure that you're showing off your personality while also telling the most important things about yourself.
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?