Like any technological tool, Facebook is something that should facilitate convenience, not cause annoyance or anxiety. Unfortunately, more and more people are getting inundated with posts on their news feeds that don’t always feel relevant. To help you improve its content, Volcano Communications Group has a few tips. With a history dating back to 1903, when they began as a telephone company, it’s clear this cable and internet provider cares about customer service. To streamline your feed, follow these recommendations.

Choose News Over Views

One of the most confusing aspects of the Facebook news feed is the faux-timeline. The feed’s algorithm gives high-engagement posts more importance, so it’s not uncommon to see a popular post with numerous comments resurface again and again over a few days. This is fine for some things, such as an adorable animal video, but it keeps newer posts buried. To avoid missing out, click the ellipsis (“…”) at the top left of your feed and choose “Most Recent.” This ensures you’ll get updates in sequential order, so you won’t miss a flash sale from your favorite local shop or an update regarding potential service interruptions from your internet provider.

Prioritize Your Favorite People

Although many of us use Facebook to stay in touch with family members and friends, sometimes, they simply don’t use it as often. This lack of interaction affects their presence. Since they don’t use it as often, people often miss their posts and therefore, aren't able to "Like" or comment. As mentioned in the previous point, the less engagement, the less promotion. To keep their visibility high, add them to your “Close Friends” list. This is accessible from the home page, under “Friends Lists.”  

Don’t Be Afraid to Hide a Post

Finally, this internet provider suggests hiding the posts of people or groups that you’re not quite ready to unfriend or unfollow yet. This limits the frequency of their posts but doesn’t eliminate them entirely. If you’ve accidentally hidden a post or you want to see what you’ve hidden at a later date, all you have to do is access your “Activity Log” and select “Posts You've Hidden.”

For more tricks on managing your Facebook news feed, check out this article from Volcano Communications Group’s online magazine, Website Compass. Do you already have your news feed set up properly but have a problem getting it to update quickly? If you’re in the Pine Grove area and your issue isn’t with the content but the internet access speed, Volcano Communications can help. As the area’s trusted high-speed internet provider, they’ll have a solution for you. Call them at (209) 296-7502, or send them a message through their website to get in touch with a representative. Also, don’t forget to follow them on Facebook!