Skip before you step
Upon account creation, Facebook prompts you to search for and add friends, but you do not have to do that immediately. You may, as I recommend, prefer to set your account up before jumping in and adding friends. To do so, click Skip this step (located near the bottom right corner of the gray box):
Facebook offers you ample opportunities to add your friends. In fact, your first opportunity is immediate as Facebook prompts you again, just to make sure:
NOTE: If you want to go ahead and use Facebook’s friend-finding capabilities, you may do so. Waiting, however, will make you look more like a seasoned user than a Newbie, someone who is new to Facebook or the Internet in general.
Post a profile picture
Upon account creation, Facebook prompts you to search for and add friends, but you do not have to do that immediately.
After confirming you want to look for friends later, Facebook reminds you that you may not be the only person with the same name and prompts you to select a profile picture. Your profile picture is one that identifies you. Most people choose a photograph of themselves, and that makes it easier for friends and family to find them. Others choose pictures that represent themselves, maybe a picture of an animal or flower they identify with.
A Facebook profile with no picture screams, “I’m new to this,” and you don’t want that.
You can use your webcam to take a picture, but your profile will look much better with a good headshot. If you don’t have a good picture, get a friend to take, or use a professional portrait if you have one. Many people choose to post a Selfie, a picture one takes of one’s self. You can certainly do that; but remember, your profile picture is a public photo. Choose wisely.
If you absolutely detest the idea of having a shot of yourself as your profile picture, consider choosing a picture that represents you well. You might even decide to create an Avatar, a graphical representation of yourself. Whatever you choose, DO choose a profile picture.
Click the Add Picture button, and follow the prompts to locate and add the image you would like to use:
Confirm your account
During these first few Facebook steps, a small, easily missed, confirmation notice appears:
This notice, contained in a beige bar across the top of the browser window, is even smaller than the blue Login bar you may remember from the previous EVISM entry.
Confirming your account is easy. Check the email account you used to sign up for Facebook and click Confirm Your Account in the confirmation email:
Facebook alerts you that your account has been confirmed:
Your account is ready for you to use.
Coming up: EVISM
addresses adjusting security settings and more
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