Staying on top of the ever-changing privacy settings on Facebook is challenging but I always strive to keep you posted.

Today’s tip about your Privacy Settings to change “Who can see my stuff”?

It’s Mark Zuckerberg’s mission to get everyone to share everything – all. the. time., (he calls this “frictionless sharing“).

In my opinion, they continuously change the settings hoping that you’ll forget to set them to private because the more you share publicly, the more data can be captured externally by sites like Radian6 and Sysomos to prove that Facebook is an effectively channel for word-of-mouth.

If your settings are private, then these external sites can’t track the conversation (but beware: Facebook is watching every move you make when you’re online and soon may be even tracking your cursor movements)

So here’s how to re-set your privacy.

1) Click on the wheel (two icons to the right of your name)

2) Click on Privacy Settings in the drop-down menu

3) Click on the “Who can see your future posts” link in the “Who can see my stuff” section.

Facebook Privacy

I have mine set to “custom” as I segmented business friends and personal friends into lists. So only my personal friends get to “see my stuff” (I’ve excluded my business friends from seeing everything)

Remember: only publish information online that you’d feel comfortable seeing on a billboard!

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About Leslie Hughes

Leslie Hughes is a LinkedIn Optimization Specialist, LinkedIn Top Voice, and Corporate Trainer with over 25 years of experience in digital marketing and LinkedIn profile writing. As the Principal of PUNCH!media and author of "CREATE. CONNECT. CONVERT," Leslie helps executives and professionals optimize their LinkedIn profiles, generate leads, and attract higher-paying clients. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice—an exclusive honor from LinkedIn—Leslie is a trusted authority on LinkedIn profile optimization, AI-driven marketing strategies, and digital identity management. Her expertise has been featured on CBC Radio, where she was called a "Social Media Guru," and on CTV’s "The Social," where she shared strategies for managing digital identity. Leslie empowers professionals to leverage generative AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance marketing strategies, boost efficiency, and create impactful content that converts. She helps businesses understand how to use LinkedIn for lead generation and how AI can revolutionize their digital marketing efforts. Leslie has worked with top organizations like Investment Planning Counsel, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, JLL, and Franklin Templeton, optimizing LinkedIn profiles and providing corporate training that delivers measurable results. Leslie is a former college professor and co-lead instructor for Ontario Tech University’s Social Media Marketing and Digital Management Certificate. Whether you need a LinkedIn profile writer, corporate trainer, or AI marketing specialist, Leslie Hughes can help you elevate your digital presence and transform your marketing strategy. Ready to take your LinkedIn profile and corporate training to the next level? Learn more at www.punchmedia.ca.