I hear it all over the blogosphere.
“How do I get people to “like” my fanpage?
I hope I have an answer for you. Welcome to the very first “Facebook Friday”. It will be similar to a “Follow Friday” or other memes you may have heard about where people follow you and you follow other people. With a catch.
If you don’t actually like the page (or blog associated with it)…don’t click “like”.
The one thing I don’t like about those “Friday Follows” and things of that nature is that you feel obligated to follow someone who follows you. Sure, you may find a few blogs you may have not otherwise have found and genuinely want to follow them. Then comes the guilt. So-and-so followed me…so I’m obligated to follow them back. Then heaven forbid you stop following-well…they are going to do it too! Don’t get me wrong-I’ve participated in a few of those in my time (and found blogs I really enjoyed!) and there’s nothing wrong with that-if that’s what you want to do. I personally want people to follow me because they genuinely like my blog and want to interact with me. Numbers aren’t everything.
Here’s how it’s going to work:
If you want to participate you’re going to link up below. Link up to your fanpage-not your blog. If you want 5,000 friends and would rather have people “friend” you on facebook you’re welcome to do that as well. If you’d rather have more followers on your “networked blogs” page…link that up! This meme is all about the facebook love. The only thing I ask in return is that you place my button (below) on your blog. If you don’t like my cute little button you can just add a little blippet at the bottom of your post (something to the effect of “I’m participating in facebook friday at MamaBytes”). I’ve seen plenty of people who don’t want to clutter things up with buttons but show a gal some love somehow! It can be in your post today, on your sidebar…whatever. I’d like for anyone who needs more “fans” to be able to get them. If you really love me
tweet this post out and let your friends on twitter know as well.
Now that the technical stuff is out of the way let’s get on with the show. Remember…only “like” blogs you actually like…or want to get to know better. No “liking” back is required…and thus no guilt. If you want to “like” someone back in return feel free-but it’s not required.













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Twitter: Rachel_L
July 16, 2010
I like it!
Rachel — Following In My Shoes´s last blog ..Are You Teaching This Year
Twitter: mimisbabiesetsy
July 16, 2010
What fun! Just found a new fun blog to read.

Charissa @ MiMi’s Babies´s last blog ..SALE – Burnt Orange Large Crochet Flower Hairclip and Baby Blue Crochet Headband Set
Twitter: lovenlaughterb
July 16, 2010
This is such a fun way to learn about other great pages! I just “liked” your page and will be back to check out other pages linked up as well. Have a nice night!

B from Not A Sparrow Falls´s last blog ..Pinky Ring
Twitter: ladyvdzine
July 16, 2010
What a great idea!
Virginia
http://ladyvdzine.com/2010/07/16/facebook-friday-at-mamabytes/
Virginia from Lady V dZine´s last blog ..Facebook Friday at MamaBytes
Twitter: evelester
July 16, 2010
great idea- added mine, ‘liking’ everyone now. Will bookmark to come back and promote for ya too and catch the ones that post after me!
Eve @ Designing WIth Eve´s last blog ..Contest isn’t over yet- Still time to Vote for me!
Twitter: MommieDaze
July 16, 2010
What a great idea!
Mommie Daze´s last blog ..Summer Playtime
Twitter: iCouldbeFake
July 16, 2010
the linky isnt working for me
Here is my page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/I-Could-be-Fake/132756323423209
Penny´s last blog ..Flashback Friday or I’m pregnant!
Twitter: mamabytes
July 16, 2010
I got ya in there!
Twitter: frugalflourish
July 16, 2010
Great idea – especially since I just launched my Facebook Fan Page this week!
Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish´s last blog ..Home Tour- Lynns Crafty Home
Twitter: pinkcouponcafe
July 16, 2010
Thank you for the link up. What a great idea. I just tried to add your button, but It’s not showing up after pasting the html — but I’ll definitely tweet about your linky today.
Have a great friday!!
Robin
Twitter: mamabytes
July 16, 2010
Should be fixed now! Not sure what happened as it worked last night before I went to bed!! Thanks for letting me know!!
Twitter: carolinamomof3
July 16, 2010
Wow thanks for this. This is a great idea. I have been trying to find new ways to get more “likes” on FB. I went ahead and “liked” everyone listed on the linky!!
April´s last blog ..Melrose Street Winner Is……
Twitter: ahensnest
July 16, 2010
Great meme! I could use some more likers! Blogged, tweeted and now off to like ya’ll!
Henrietta´s last blog ..MamaBytes new Facebook Friday Meme
Twitter: squirrelqueen1
July 16, 2010
What a great idea! I love finding new blogs.
SquirrelQueen´s last blog ..Vicera Cutlery Review and Giveway
Twitter: stitchblade
July 16, 2010
Added some and going through and liking now.
Not So Average Mama´s last blog ..Suave Mango Mandarin Body Wash Review and Giveaway-
Twitter: 2bnicole
July 16, 2010
Thank you! What a great idea!! I’ll start adding some later tonight!
Twitter: TheShoppingMama
July 16, 2010
What a great idea! Thanks for the linky.
Kate @ The Shopping Mama´s last blog ..I Should Power Energizer at BlogHer
Twitter: MelindaMeans
July 18, 2010
Wow, Kristen! I’d say “Facebook Friday” is off to a blazing start! Sorry I missed it — I was living it up on vacation at Adventureland (water and theme park). Hope to be able to link up next week! ;0) Fabulous idea!!
Melinda´s last blog ..Family Baggage
Twitter: babyrocasmama
July 19, 2010
Ok, that link SHOULD be this: http://www.facebook.com/LastShredsOfSanity
Not the other one. LOL
Shan @ Last Shreds Of Sanity´s last blog ..Giveaway Mondays