5 Ways to Boost Your Facebook Likes (And Not Be a Total Jerk)

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Social media is a constantly evolving landscape, and navigating it can feel like trying to catch smoke with your bare hands. Remember when Google+ was a thing? Yeah, me neither. Just when you think you’ve nailed down the art of social media, something shifts, and suddenly your expertise is outdated.

So, who am I to critique what works and what doesn’t on platforms like Facebook? Actually, I’m here to call out the sketchy and absurd tactics people use to rack up likes. It’s frustrating for those genuinely trying to foster a community and downright misleading for users who just want to enjoy Facebook without the gimmicks.

And let’s be honest: those accounts that mysteriously amass 100,000 likes overnight? They’re often sold off for a pretty penny, which means you’ve just contributed to some shady character’s bank account. Not cool.

Want to steer clear of these tactics? Here are five practices to avoid:

1. The Guilt Trip Like. “Like this if you care about sick kids!” Posts like these tug at your heartstrings and make you feel like a jerk if you don’t engage. Remember that viral image of “Mia,” the little girl with a rare illness? It turned out the story was fabricated. If you genuinely want to help, consider donating or volunteering instead of just clicking a button.
2. The Stranger Decision Maker. “Let’s have a second child if we get 10,000 likes!” Really? Facebook isn’t your life coach. Liking a post won’t magically resolve your personal dilemmas. Think twice before putting your life decisions in the hands of random internet users.
3. The Not-So-Dead Celebrity Trick. “Like if you’re sad about Morgan Freeman’s passing!” Except, plot twist: he’s alive! This kind of misleading tactic is just an attention grabber that leads to a sea of confused users.
4. The Empty Promise Like. “Want to see a miracle? Like this post!” Spoiler alert: nothing miraculous is happening here. If you’re looking for real experiences, try engaging in meaningful conversations rather than waiting for a digital spectacle.
5. The Share for Share (S4S) Scheme. This practice is nothing but a desperate plea for likes and shares. It’s a hollow way to connect with others. Instead of trading likes like Pokémon cards, let’s focus on actual engagement and building relationships.

Let’s bring Facebook back to its roots—real connections with real people! P.S. If you’re waiting for that gift card from sharing a post, you might want to keep waiting.

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