Last week I joined Facebook, just like many other AR members. It wasn't long before my News Feed and Mini-Feed were filled with notices of stuff posted by my friends. And other than "My Wall" I couldn't see how the heck to post anything.
For example, it seems you can't post and share links without a "Posted Items" module, and your "Posted Items" module does not appear until after you have posted something.
Just in case any others here are as befuddled as I was, here's the deal:
Start by posting a listing, (that's always a good place to start for a real estate agent) You don't need a "Posted Items" module to post a listing. And once you post a listing, the system will generate the module.
Click on Marketplace, in the left column
Click Add a new listing
Choose Housing. Under Housing, there are sub-categories for Rentals, Sub-lets, and Real Estate. Choose the appropriate one.
Fill in the description.
Click create Listing.
I passed on the $1 promotional offers.
After the listing is generated, click "Share".
The Post to Profile tab will be highlighted.
Add a comment if you want, click Post.
Once you have posted something A "Posted Items" module will show up on your profile page. Once you have that "Posted Items" module, you can then also post links. Beside the "Posted Items" Header, click edit.
This is the "My Posted Items" edit screen. In the right hand column, you will see "Post a link". You can fill out the "Post a link" and click post.
Whew! I'm getting old. It's taken me almost a week to figure that out. Maybe this info will save someone else a week-long headache.
And I noticed the FaceBook crew has a blog. Maybe there's some more information there: http://blog.facebook.com/
Cheryl,
What is FaceBook all about? Is there another post somewhere that talks about it? What are the benefits?
Sorry, I don't get out much!
Lucky :)
Hey Cheryl, I'm with facebook also. I'm still trying to figure it out. I'm also trying to figure out where all the rainers are. Maybe you can help me if you don't mind.
Thanks Jeannette
Jeannette: Here's the group page for Active Rain members:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2707000332
(You have to register/log in to access the group page)
Lucky: Hold that thought -- I'll tackle it later <s> !!
This is the first I have heard of Facebook, is this like MySpace?
And I thought it was all just about Poking people:
Another really weird thing is that you can buy your friends virtual presents, like a cupcake. Now that is really odd. It really reminds me of the sites my kids hang out on like Club Penguin and Webkins. My favorite part is when Facebook tells me when my friends are friends. It goes something like this. Your friend Cheryl Johnson is now friends with Jeff Turner.
I'm really not sure I get it.
This was very helpful, Cheryl, as your posts always are. It made adding my listing a breeze. Thanks for sharing. Still getting used to being there, and more to discover.
Jeff
You can see the future of real estate on Facebook.
Check out UK Real Estate Search on Facebook:
http://facereviews.com/2007/06/25/uk-real-estate-search-comes-to-facebookI wonder when Trulia and Redfin are going to do this?
More rating and reviews of facebook apllications at www.facereviews.com
Looks like this is more advanced.... I must have gotten poked the other day and joined now I'm trying to figure out what I need to know. Got nudged a few more times so I better get with the program.