Are you on Facebook? 250 million people are, and you should be too. If you aren’t, get signed up now…and then come back and read the rest of this blog. Already on Facebook? Read on:

Use a current profile picture
You can have as many photos as you want on Facebook – in your albums and that you are tagged in. But, you only get one profile picture. So, your profile picture should be professional, match the rest of your social media icons and be a clear picture of your face. You want people to be able to find you easily and recognize you when they see you. Oh and while the funny meme’s and changing your picture to fit the mood of the masses can seem fun, it makes it difficult to find you if you are constantly changing your picture. And, unless you plan on keeping your profile 100% private, do not use a photo that is inappropriate for business.

Make your interests honest
Do you adore Voltaire and volunteer to save dogs, elderly and plants in your off time? No? Then don’t put that in your interests! You need to be honest in your interests if they are going to work well and give people a true view of who you are. Remember, this can be changed, so if you grow, learn or add new interests, you can update it here.

Write on the Walls
Sharing conversations on Facebook is one of the easiest ways to build stronger relationships, and writing on walls is a fast way to get these conversations started. People like feeling special and involved, and leaving your friends and business contacts quick notes is a great way to provide this feeling. But, if you plan on sharing personal information (phone numbers, addresses, inappropriate discussions), you should reserve those for messages or email.

Update your status
There is no perfect rule for when or how to update your status, but you should try to update it at least once a day (assuming you aren’t just updating it for the sake of updating it). We all have something to say, ask or discuss…say it, ask it, or discuss it here! But one note of warning, please do not tell us your every detail or be assured we will tell you how little we care.

Access Facebook from your phone
Working without a computer? Doesn’t mean you can’t check facebook, respond to comments and send messages. Just like Twitter and other applications, you can have Facebook on your phone too. Make sure you do, and know how to use it. If you can’t find an application, you can still access the more phone friendly Facebook through their mobile site at m.facebook.com.

What other tips do you have to add for Facebook? Tomorrow, we will cover 5 tips for Twitter!