I recently just hit my 5,000 mark on Facebook and I wanted to share with you exactly how I did that!

Once you do hit the 5,000 mark, though, other challenges arise.. like what to do with all the friend requests you now have that you can’t accept.

To get to the 5,000 mark, it does take some initial work, though.. considering it is a Social Media Platform, you will need to be consistent in building those relationships on Facbook. Once you have begun to really build relationships and interact with others, you will begin to receive more and more friend requests a day!

*Names have been blacked out for privacy reasons.

Steps you can take to build your Facebook List:

1) Make sure you have an attractive picture. Not just, you look great.. but a picture where you are smiling, professional and welcoming. Do not put up a picture of someone else or something else, as this is all about YOU.

2) Be sure to have your Information page well updated. Include books you read, movies, music, other interests. Include any education or professional experience as well.

3) Fill out the About Me section! This is crucial. Write something personal. See mine as an example. It is personal, talks to “one person”, shares my experiences, and also gives a couple of links out to my own sites.

http://www.facebook.com/melissa.a.mitchell?v=info

4) Be sure you only have one or two links. Some people will list out every program or affiliate plan they are in and it is just too overwhelming. This is why a blog is an amazing tool, as you can direct people to one site and you can have all your income streams there, in one place.

5) Interact! When you interact with people on their comments, even just by liking those comments, people really do click on your name to see what you are about. This is a great way to get friend requests coming to you!

6) There is a limit on how many people you can request a day, so be respectful of the Facebook policies. I have found that no more than 20 a day is usually safe, but really, be professional. Seek people in like minded groups and request their friendship. Write them a note, mention how you noticed that you have some things in common and you would like to connect. This will cut down on the number of people Ignoring your friend request.

Here is a video on adding friends from Like Minded Groups:

Most Importantly -

Add and Contribute Meaningful Content!

The more meaningful content you contribute, the more people will notice you and the more you will receive friend requests!

To you and your success,

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