In this episode, I’m sharing what’s been driving me mad about Facebook—especially as a business owner.
What started as a space for genuine connection has become a chaotic mess of bots 🤖, trolls, censorship, shadow banning, and algorithmic manipulation.
I talk about my own experiences with disappearing posts, unexplained bans, and the rise of “Meta Verified” as the new gatekeeper to reach and visibility. 📉
Is Facebook still worth the effort for businesses? 🤔 Or has it completely lost its relevance in our digital strategies?
Join me as I unpack what’s really going on behind the newsfeed—and what you need to think about if you're still relying on Facebook to reach your audience.
Theme music: 'The Typewriter' by Leroy Anderson. Used with express permission.
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Resources & References:
(all links correct at time of publishing)
Note: The contact form I refer to in the episode has disappeared. Here is the closest I could find:
Appeal Facebook's Decision to Disable Your Group
Mari Smith on Facebook
Bad Influence. The Dark Side of Kidfluencing. Netflix
Sky News: Whistleblower tells Senate committee Meta undermined US national security to cosy up to China
Ep 21: Is Social Media a Waste of Time?
Ep 53: Facebook Down!