Here’s the deal: Facebook made some changes.
These changes mean that I’m not getting all the status updates by my favorite Facebook pages, and you’re most likely not getting all of yours.
Which translates to: You aren’t getting all my Facebook posts in your Timeline feed.
This annoys me more than a Granny Panty wedgie in too-tight jeans.
But! There is good news!
I can be found elsewhere.
Everything I say on Facebook,
Like blog post links or shopping tips,
You know you need a more supportive bra when your boob accidentally activates the calculator app on your Smartphone while you’re Tweeting.
— LetMeStartBySaying (@LetMeStart) June 28, 2012
frustrations and sweetness,
While holding my crying 7yo, he said “Mom, being a child is so HARD”. And I fell in love with him all over again. — LetMeStartBySaying (@LetMeStart) June 22, 2012
notifications of when I’ve written a Guest Post,
If you’ve ever wanted to beat the shit out of a dressing room mirror, read this: inthepowderroom.com/read/the-edge/… via @inthepowderroom — LetMeStartBySaying (@LetMeStart) June 23, 2012
other bloggers’ posts that I love, or my own insightful ponderings,
Why do I even have to explain that we toss our popsicle out once it touches the anus of a kitten?
— LetMeStartBySaying (@LetMeStart) June 25, 2012
humorous eCards or loving anecdotes about my children,
Holy fucaroni & cheese. The hours from dinnertime to bedtime make me want to put my head through the wall.
— LetMeStartBySaying (@LetMeStart) June 25, 2012
pleasant surprises,
10 Funny (Mom) Blogs You Should Read Today blogs.babble.com/kid-scoop/2012… via @babbleeditors — LetMeStartBySaying (@LetMeStart) June 23, 2012
(I’m on this list!)
and not-so-pleasant ones
It’s annoying how comfortable my belly looks, sitting all cozy on my lap like a hairless hotdog-shaped cat.
— LetMeStartBySaying (@LetMeStart) June 6, 2012
can all be found on Twitter at @LetMeStart.
I’m over there. All the time. And I like to hear from you.
So if it seems like I fell off the Facebook grid, I apologize.
(Even though it’s totally not my fault, FACEBOOK.)
Yes, I’ve been busy. But I swear I’m still there. So if you can’t find me?
I’m always right under your nose on Twitter.
Come on by, any time.
I know. It’s very disappointing, as I really like Facebook for the page interaction and now I feel like no one even knows that I’m on there. Considering I’m not all over the place like you, I fear I’ll just quietly slip through the cracks…
Oh well. At least I can still stalk you!
Abby recently posted..A Hole in One
I never used the “personal” side of my Facebook Fan Page account, but now I have to or else I miss everyone’s everything. SO. ANNOYING.
I don’t think you’ll slip through any cracks. I still stalk the shit out of you.
Hold up. I’m supposed to throw those popsicles AWAY? This is why the Mommy Wars exist. Bitches like you, judging kitten-anus-lovers like me. I’m offended and will no longer be reading your smut (on Facebook, because I’m a Twitter whore too.) Call me. I love you.
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IT’S ON LIKE DONKEY KONG BEYOTCH.
I’ll call soon. I love you, too.
It’s so friggin’ frustrating, this Facebook issue — especially to a budding new blogger like myself. That said, I think I get most of your updates on Facebook. But either way, I’m also following you on Twitter.
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I really think FB is shooting themselves in the foot with this, trying to get people to PAY for their posts to reach all their fans. I will never, ever do that. So stupid & unfair.
I am also on Twitter (thanks, Kim!). But I find that I have way more followers on Facebook than Twitter. So the trick is getting people to follow there instead of on Facebook. I find the whole Facebook thing maddening!
Steph at The Healthy Mom recently posted..Thou Shalt Obey Thy Mother: Summer Rules For My Kids!
I hear ya. I have 4x as many FB followers as Twitter followers. I don’t know why, but that’s just the way it is.
I finally bit the bullet last night and started Tweeting, too. @lifewiththefrog.
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I followed you!
Also, what helped me was I made it so all my FB posts hit Twitter. This kills 2 birds with 1 stone. Someone’s bound to get it somewhere that way (hopefully).
Facebook!! Arrrg!!
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Exactly.
Thank you for saying that the hours from dinnertime to bedtime make you want to put your head through a wall. I’m not the only one!!! Why is that? Love your posts/tweets, etc.
It’s the Witching Hours when our precious children simply become insane.
Yeah, my head about fell through the table when I found out about the whole thing.I haven’t heard of one blogger or author who’s going to pay for any of that. The only people who might are big companies and celebrities??? Till then, like you, I’ll be hangin’ out on the Twitter. Still using FB, but not putting much stalk in the whole thing…unfortunate.
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It’s not like I’m going to leave FB, I’m just annoyed that everything had to chance again so I’m missing out on my friends’ posts. And actual friends of mine are missing mine. Gah!
This whole Facebook thing is annoying the crap out of me. There is another solution – Google +. It’s much better now than when it first started, very much like Facebook, and has the added bonus of being linked to Google Search so you rank higher in search results.
I’ve written some tutorials on G+ for other sites which I will update and put on my blog today, because I think this is the only way people are going to get the interaction like Facebook.
Here’s my Google + page if you want to take a look. https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/106631499438695628052/106631499438695628052/posts
Wub Boo Mummy recently posted..The super dooper diary of a 13 year old
Thanks for that! I never really understood Google+. Then again, I confuse easily.
Yeah I had trouble with it when it first started, but now it’s a lot like FB. Here’s my updated tutorial if you want it:
http://wubboomummy.com/blogging-tips/create-google-page-blog/
Wub Boo Mummy recently posted..The super dooper diary of a 13 year old
Thanks for that!
Got hooked up. New to the blog and loving it so far!!
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Thanks, CrYstal!
I’ve been researching this since I started hearing the flap and here’s the story:
FB is NOT limiting your reach in order to get you to pay for it. (I don’t mean to sound angry, just emphatic). I wrote all about it for work, because some of our clients were also freaking out about being hidden. Your fans have NEVER been able to see all of your posts. Check out this article: http://www.addicted2decorating.com/bloggers-facebook-is-not-out-to-sabotage-you.html
Bottom line: you post good shit, and they will come.
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Thanks for that, Brenna – a good read.
The way it has been affecting me, is that I use the Fan Page side of FB most. For some reason, my friends like you & the others you know aren’t showing in my feed. I’m getting stuff I don’t ever reply to/like/click. It makes no sense.
So now I have to switch back and forth between my Fan Page & the personal page (which you know I never wanted to use), because I can only really keep up with you all over there.
The percentages don’t bother me, honestly. But the accessibility of my friends does.