What You Should Know About Facebook's Searchable Public Posts

1. What happens when you make a Facebook post public?
2. Are Facebook posts searchable?
3. What is the difference between friends and public on Facebook?
4. What should you not post on Facebook?
5. How do I make my post public on Facebook 2020?
6. Why can't I make my Facebook post public?
7. How do I not be searchable on Facebook?
8. How do I make my Facebook page private 2020?
9. How do I hide my Facebook profile from non friends?
10. Is it illegal to look someone up on Facebook?
11. What does public see on my Facebook?
12. What is the only me setting on Facebook?

What happens when you make a Facebook post public?

Facebook Help Team

When you share something with Public that means anyone including people off of Facebook can see it. Your friends will be able to see your post in their News Feeds and on your Timeline, but even Facebook members who are not your Facebook friend would be able to see those public posts on your Timeline.

Are Facebook posts searchable?

Protect your posts from Facebook's new search feature by changing your privacy settings. If you post on your Timeline without defaulting to “Friends only,” Facebook's new universal search will make your Timeline searchable to the world. ...

What is the difference between friends and public on Facebook?

“Friends” means your Facebook friends can see what you post and search for your posts. “Public” means anyone on or off Facebook can see your posts, and anyone with a Facebook account can search your posts.

What should you not post on Facebook?

Here are a few things that you should avoid posting about on Facebook, just to stay on the safe side.

• Data tied to your personal and financial security. ...
• Clues to your passwords. ...
• Information about your location. ...
• Your travel plans. ...
• Humblebrags. ...
• Attention-seeking posts. ...
• Posts that share way too much personal information.

How do I make my post public on Facebook 2020?

To change the audience of things you've shared on your timeline:

1. Click your profile picture in the top right of Facebook.
2. Scroll down to the post you want to edit.
3. Click the audience selector next to the date or time on the post. ...
4. Select a new audience from the options that appear (example: Public, Friends, Only Me).

Why can't I make my Facebook post public?

Facebook Help Team

Hi Salal, If you're under 18, you won't be able to post to "Public." The maximum audience you can share with is friends of friends.

How do I not be searchable on Facebook?

Here's how:

1. Click the little “down” arrow at the top right of any Facebook page and choose Settings.
2. Select Privacy on the left. Under the Who can look me up? ...
3. Use the dropdown menu next to each setting to select who can look you up using that info: the options are Friends, Friends of friends or Everyone.

How do I make my Facebook page private 2020?

To change who can see your activity including future posts, past posts, as well as people, pages, and lists you follow, tap on the relevant option under "Your activity." In the dropdown menu that appears, change your option to "Only me" so that it is completely private.

How do I hide my Facebook profile from non friends?

Click the "Who can look up your profile by name or contact info?" drop-down menu and select "Friends of Friends" or "Friends" to limit the people who can view your Facebook profile. This hides your profile from being visible in public searches on Facebook or from search engines like Google.

Is it illegal to look someone up on Facebook?

It's perfectly legal to look at a person's Facebook to acquire information. Facebook's public and available to anyone.

What does public see on my Facebook?

Go to your Facebook page and click the three dots next to your cover photo. Select “View As” from the popup menu. You profile reloads to show you how it looks to the public—so, anyone who isn't your friend. For me, it's mainly my old profile pictures and cover photos.

What is the only me setting on Facebook?

This "Only Me" privacy setting allows you to post stuff to your Timeline that is visible only to you. Posts with the audience of Only Me will appear in your News Feed but not your friends' feeds. However, if you tag someone in an Only Me post, they will be able to see the post.