The Basics of Using Facebook's Timeline

1. How do I use Facebook timeline?
2. What is Facebook's timeline?
3. How do you properly use Facebook?
4. Can someone tell if I look at their Facebook page a lot?
5. What is the disadvantage of Facebook?
6. What is the difference between timeline and newsfeed on Facebook?
7. Why can't you write on someone's timeline?
8. Why do I not see my own posts on Facebook?
9. Who sees my timeline?
10. How do I get my timeline back on Facebook?

How do I use Facebook timeline?

Your timeline is where you can see your posts or posts you've been tagged in displayed by date. Your timeline is also part of your profile. You can navigate to your Timeline by clicking on your name at the top of your Facebook home page.

What is Facebook's timeline?

The Timeline is a space on every Facebook user's profile page that allows friends to post messages for the user and the user's friends to see. The Facebook community calls these messages 'wall (or timeline) posts.

How do you properly use Facebook?

Here are my tips for proper etiquette on Facebook:

1. Your Reputation is on the Line. Think about how you want to be perceived by strangers. ...
2. Be Nice! Most importantly, always be nice. ...
3. Are You Always Selling? Stop! ...
4. Be Helpful and Collaborative. ...
5. Engaging in Posts. ...
6. Limit Your Posts. ...
7. Ups and Downs of Life. ...
8. Photo Albums.

Can someone tell if I look at their Facebook page a lot?

Although there is no clear metric, you can get an idea of who views your profile on Facebook. Facebook has stated that they do not allow for users to keep track of who has seen their profile and that third-party apps cannot track it either.

What is the disadvantage of Facebook?

Apart from being potentially addictive and hampering productivity, the service can make you vulnerable to malware, viruses and even identity theft if you are not careful. Facebook is also known to place a strain on relationships due to how easy it is to connect with people from your past.

What is the difference between timeline and newsfeed on Facebook?

The newsfeed is a stream of your friends Facebook activities. Your wall (aka Timeline) is your own list of activities you have carried out on Facebook.

Why can't you write on someone's timeline?

It's possible that your friend has adjusted her privacy settings to prevent anyone but her from posting on her timeline. People can see her timeline, but cannot comment on anything she's posted. Posts you tag her in will not appear on her timeline.

Why do I not see my own posts on Facebook?

- Make sure you're using the most updated version of the app or browser; - Restart your computer or phone; - Uninstall and reinstall the app, if you're using a phone; - Log into Facebook and try again.

Who sees my timeline?

2. Change who can see any future posts you make by clicking the "Edit" link next to "Who Can See Your Future Posts?" Activate the drop-down menu and select "Friends," "Only Me" or "Custom." The "Friends" option makes it so that only people on your friends list can see your Timeline posts.

How do I get my timeline back on Facebook?

Make sure that you are logged into your Facebook account and then click here to get started. Scroll to the bottom right of the page and click on "GET TIMELINE". Scroll back to the top of the page and click "PUBLISH NOW".