Chapter 6

Signing Up and Prepping Your Facebook Profile

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Sign Up for a Facebook Account

Bullet Upload Your Profile Photo

Bullet Find Friends Initially

Bullet Add Your Personal Information

Bullet Confirm You Are You

Bullet Fill Out Other Profile Information

Bullet Edit Your Timeline Later

You’ve heard about it; it’s in the news all the time. Your kids and maybe (if you have them) grandkids all have Facebook profiles, and now it’s your turn. I think that Facebook is the best first place to start connecting online because of the friendly atmosphere, so follow my tips for an enjoyable and safe experience. I bet you’ll be surprised when you see how many of your friends, past coworkers, and perhaps even past romantic interests await your contact.

To get yourself into the action, you need to sign up and put together ...

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