The Status Update

A status update is anything important to you at a particular moment in time that you deem shareable with Facebook friends. Through a status update, you can communicate your present activity or whereabouts (via a check in ), post a link to an interesting article or site, share photos and videos, and even create a poll.Create a status update either from the News Feed or from the top of your Timeline.However, I recommend first taking a look at many of your friends status updates before launching into your own. Each person has his or her own style and frequency, but many newbies aren t aware of typical Facebook etiquette when it comes to updates. In general, Facebook users resent spammy updates in other words, sharing every single activity on your schedule and thought in your brain ( I just boarded the 6:05 train ). Boring. These days, Facebook is a space for sharing valuable information and fostering conversation. Its not a platform for minutiae.Check out these additional resources on statuses and status etiquette: