Keep in mind that Facebook will make you crop down your selected photo so you don’t need a unique or creative background since people won’t see it. Save these kinds of images for your cover photo. It’s completely fine for you to crop down a photo of yourself, especially if you’re in a group or crowd. You should be the only one visible in your profile photo. Use a photo that’s crisp and in focus. Grainy profile pics are for the early years of Facebook!

Again, use a photo that’s crisp and in focus. Nothing says Facebook amateur like a cover photo where the people have been cut off or you can see the individual pixels! Have fun with the cover photo. You could use a group shot of you with a team or band that you’re into or a crazy cool logo that you designed, for instance. For example, if you’re into fashion, use a cover photo of a runway or you shopping somewhere iconic like Saks Fifth Avenue.

For example, if you’re a fashion influencer with a health streak, you might write, “Fashionista—Model—Keto life. "

Sure, you probably won’t be doing something cool all the time, so wait a few days until something newsworthy happens and then share it. By doing this, you’ll keep your cool reputation. For example, instead of re-posting a link from a band’s page, write a short, catchy post like “My local band. New album dropped. #youcantstopthemusic. " Posting your own perspectives is also more interesting and can help you build your individual brand.

For instance, if you go sky diving, definitely post a short video or take a picture that shows you all suited up. Think about it—you know cool people do boring everyday stuff, too. The difference is, they’re not posting about it.

Want to be mysterious? Wait several days in between your posts. This will make your posts really stand out.

If a friend posts about something happening in their life and a bunch of people have already posted comments like, “What happened?!” make your comment stand out. Instead of also saying, “What happened?” reply with something cool like, “Ooh, cryptic post. Care to tell more?”

For instance, post a stylish black and white picture of a classic car with you leaning against it or share a video of you standing near a waterfall. If people start commenting on it, you can respond and give more details.

“Wonderful/lovely time” makes a flower bouquet “You’re the best/bestest” creates a flying star “bff/bffs” shows dancing hands “rad/radness” gives shooting star thumbs up “xo/xoxo” shows lots of hearts

If you do have problems with someone who’s on Facebook, send them a direct message instead of interacting with them publicly.