Do you have content you want to share with people you are not friends with on Facebook? Instead of adding people you don’t know, you can add the Facebook follow button.
Why add the Facebook follow button?
The Facebook follow button is a great tool to use when you want to let people you don’t know see your updates without being Facebook friends.
This protects your Facebook Profile so that people who follow you cannot see your email address, date of birth, etc.
When you follow someone on Facebook, this also adds their status updates to your news feed.
According to Facebook, here’s why you should add the Facebook follow button,
You should only add someone as a friend when you know them personally. If you don’t know someone personally but want to hear what they have to say, following them is a good option. When you follow someone, you’ll only be able to see their public updates.
For people you are already friends with, you will see a Friends button. Use this button to unfollow their posts without unfriending them.
To turn on the Facebook follow button on your Facebook Profile, follow the instructions below.
How to add the Facebook follow button
Step 1: Login to your Facebook Profile
Step 2: Click the dropdown menu in the top right. Select Account Settings
Step 3: On the left, select Followers
Step 4: Check the box that says Turn on follow
Now when someones goes to your Facebook Profile, they will see two options; add friend and the Facebook follow button.
Doing more with the Facebook follow button
In addition to adding the follow button to your Facebook Profile, you can also embed the Follow button on your website or blog. Instructions on doing this can be found in the followers settings menu.
Do have additional questions on using the Facebook follow button? Don’t hesitate to leave a comment below.