Are you on Facebook?

Well, I said I never would, but I did.

I must be one of the last bloggers alive to open a Facebook page. I find the page itself a bit of a mind boggling minefield, so many buttons and boxes with too little going on for me to taste the full flavour of its potential. I am wondering if any of my blog buddies are on Facebook and if you would like to become one of my friends. Here’s my address

https://www.facebook.com/pages/My-Travels-With-Depression/589025771242540

It would be great to see you there!

38 thoughts on “Are you on Facebook?”

Life in a Bind - BPD and me February 21, 2015 at 19:15

I tried it and closed it as other than sharing posts I wasn’t quite sure what to post and whether I would have time to keep it going or how to build up likes an audience! Lately I’ve been wondering whether to try again so it’s interesting you’ve taken the plunge! What convinced you? 🙂

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1. Cat Post authorFebruary 21, 2015 at 19:28
  
  Nosiness 😉 I have a twitter account and use t mainly for promoting blog posts, but it takes a while to build contacts. Now and then I’ll go on when another blogger is there and have a quick chat. Facebook has similar intentions, although I’m not so sure I’ll like it. It seems so complicated and I’m not very patient
  
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  1. Life in a Bind - BPD and me February 21, 2015 at 19:33
    
    I’m on twitter too! Have you come across #bpdchat at nine on Sunday evening? Are you keeping one eye o The Voice as you’re blogging? 😉
    
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    1. Cat Post authorFebruary 21, 2015 at 19:43
      
      I don’t know how to connect to those hash tags, I can’t even see one on my pc keyboard
      
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      1. Life in a Bind - BPD and me February 21, 2015 at 20:14
        
        It took me a while 🙂 I did it wrong the first time 🙂 go to the Search Twitter box and type in #bpdchat then click the magnifying glass. It will bring back some results at the top of which it says Top/all. Click on All to see all results. As for the hashtag symbol, on my keyboard it’s under the ~ symbol next to the Enter key. But I’m not sure if it’s the same on all keyboards…..
        
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        Cat Post authorFebruary 21, 2015 at 20:27
        
        Oh yes I see # now and I will look out for that chat. Thank you
        
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      2. Life in a Bind - BPD and me February 21, 2015 at 20:15
        
        What’s your twitter name?
        
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        Cat Post authorFebruary 21, 2015 at 20:29
        
        I’m not sure, I think it is https://twitter.com/Mytravelswith
        
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kat February 21, 2015 at 19:16

i am still the last holdout on getting on fb. i just refuse.

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1. Cat Post authorFebruary 21, 2015 at 19:30
  
  I’m not sure how long I’ll continue, it’s all a little confusing with little time or patience to learn 😉 Thanks, Kat, how are you?
  
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  1. kat February 22, 2015 at 05:04
    
    oh, you’ll get fb pretty quick. and im actually doing good (for me, anyway). thanks.
    
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Heathers Helpers February 21, 2015 at 19:42

I’m there. Gave in a few months ago, I actually like Facebook but don’t get much traffic from there. Feel free to add me too.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heathers-Helpers/807064916004388

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1. Cat Post authorFebruary 21, 2015 at 19:57
  
  Thank you, Heather, I added you as a friend
  
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Iridescent Spirits February 21, 2015 at 19:45

I also created a fb page for my blog, and just liked yours! I don’t know if it will work for me or not, I tried twitter before but that definitely wasn’t my thing. Good luck with your page!

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1. Cat Post authorFebruary 21, 2015 at 19:57
  
  Thank you
  
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Cate Reddell February 21, 2015 at 19:55

Hi Cat, I am on FB (http://www.facebook.com/InfiniteSadnessorwhat?ref=hl) I have to admit that while I went to FB (nearly three years ago) with the intention of promoting blog posts, I find that it doesn’t really work. Likers seem more interested in other material I choose to post there. I’m in a constant state of indecision as to what to do with my page. I hope yours works, and I’ve been there and liked both as page and as me. Good luck!

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1. Cat Post authorFebruary 21, 2015 at 20:00
  
  I have twitter and not sure that works for my blog, but it’s nice to have a little nosey. Facebook seems a lot more complicated. I just added you as friend. Thank you, Cate, hope you’re well
  
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hurthealer February 21, 2015 at 20:15

Liked your page as Carolyn and The Hurt Healer. Great to see you there 🙂

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1. Cat Post authorFebruary 21, 2015 at 20:29
  
  Thank you, Carolyn
  
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spartacus2030 February 21, 2015 at 20:28

It’s a good idea! Half my following comes from Facebook… It’s not too confusing really. You post likes and comments there just like here. Basically, it’s a gaming forum though. Up top where the little world globe is, you’ll find loads of people inviting you to play in their group, in their chosen game. Get started in that aspect of it, and we’ll never hear from you again! LOL!

It’s a good idea to leave picture quotes there like they’re used to, and just informally invite them to your blog now and again, briefly outlining what it’s about. The downside is, you’ll have to leave other picture quotes there and comment on their stuff. Comments there though are usually 2 lines or less. I can accomplish what I need to there inside of fifteen minutes, give or take…

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1. Cat Post authorFebruary 21, 2015 at 20:36
  
  Thank you Spartacus, that is very helpful info. I’m sure I’ll get the hang of it in time
  
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charlypriest February 21, 2015 at 20:31

No your wrong on being the last blogger alive to open a Facebook page….I don´t have a Facebook page!! I´m still happy and alive though

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1. Cat Post authorFebruary 21, 2015 at 20:41
  
  I’m pleased to hear that 😉
  
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Cats at the Bar, Back Home in Bromont February 21, 2015 at 21:04

I had to follow you on FB. If you need any help, I’ve been on FB for quite a while. Don’t hesitate to ask (I even do advertising for clients on Facebook. Please forgive me) 🙂

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1. Cat Post authorFebruary 22, 2015 at 15:32
  
  Thank you
  
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Anxious Mom February 21, 2015 at 22:56

I created a FB page for my blog too, but wasn’t sure what to post other than my blog posts. Plus I was a bit paranoid that I might accidentally post something to the page under my real name. I’ve enjoyed Twitter for the first time ever though.

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1. Cat Post authorFebruary 22, 2015 at 15:33
  
  I enjoy twitter more than FB and the names overlapping is always a concern of mine. Thank you for commenting
  
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  1. revgerry February 23, 2015 at 19:07
    
    twitter and fb have very different audiences – and you’ll have different followings. Me, I haven’t gotten into twitter yet.
    
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Fumbling Through Therapy February 22, 2015 at 00:31

Yep! Liked your page 🙂

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1. Cat Post authorFebruary 22, 2015 at 15:33
  
  Thank you
  
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jcckeith February 22, 2015 at 01:13

Facebook is a great place to meet like minded people. When you first start out, if you don’t know anyone or aren’t sure how to get started – try joining some Facebook groups. In the search bar at the top of your page, type in a subject you are interested in and it will give you a list of communities or groups concerning that subject. You can join groups where you don’t have to be friends with the people in the group to chat with them, you just post things or they post things and you/they comment. There are groups for every topic you can imagine.

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1. Cat Post authorFebruary 22, 2015 at 15:34
  
  Thank you, that’s very useful information. It will take a while to get the hang of it
  
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Lucky Wreck February 22, 2015 at 14:19

Yay! I liked your page, but under my real name which is Amy, rather than Lucky Wreck. Glad to see you there, too 🙂

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1. Cat Post authorFebruary 22, 2015 at 17:55
  
  Awe, thank you.
  
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revgerry February 23, 2015 at 19:06

I practically live on facebook – I make content for 3 different pages and have “liked” you from each one. Maybe you’ll do likewise. The way FB works, you get higher in the ratings (and so show up on more people’s pages) if your post gets comments and shares, so it helps to get a few buddies.
http://www.facebook.com/openheartedmusings
http://www.facebook.com/imagineyourselfhappy
http://www.facebook.com/seasonsforpeaceandnonviolencetucsonhll
Facebook is a wonderful place and there is a HUGE inspirational-pages community. Every day I start my day over there. Wish you every success with your page it does take networking – likes, comments, sharings. Hopefully I will reach 500 likes soon on my OHM page, and I’ve been working consistently on it for a year.

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fromthedarkintothesunshine42 February 24, 2015 at 06:03

Would love to join you on face book but because my in tire family don’t know about the abuse. .something I’m still working on ..I’ll skip it rather…
But welcome to visit me lisa atkins in new Zealand from south Africa

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manyofus1980 March 1, 2015 at 01:37

I’ll like your page! I am under my real legal name of Shirley. Add me if you’d like as a friend! XX

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1. Cat Post authorMarch 1, 2015 at 15:37
  
  Thank you I will check it out
  
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