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14 April 2020

Is Facebook DEAD?

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The myth-busts, hot takes, explainers, and tools worth keeping.

Myth Buster· 1

Myth Buster01:47

Facebook Was Far from Dead for Business Marketing

Jasmine challenges the idea that Facebook had become irrelevant by pointing to its enormous active-user base. Her argument is that businesses seeking attention should not dismiss a platform where billions of potential customers continue to participate.

  • Facebook reported more than 2.5 billion monthly active users
  • Roughly 1.6 billion people were described as daily active users
  • Large active audiences create opportunities for businesses seeking visibility

“I'm here to tell you in 2020 Facebook is alive and well.”

Jasmine Star · 01:52

“So when we have a platform with billions of potential clients, you better be paying attention to it.”

Jasmine Star · 03:36
#facebook#social media#audience size#marketing

Explainer· 2

Explainer10:16

The Facebook Content Formats Ranked by Organic Reach

Jasmine ranks Facebook formats by their expected organic reach, placing live video first and prerecorded video second. Photo posts follow, while text-only updates occupy the lowest position in her hierarchy.

  • Live video receives the strongest organic reach
  • Recorded video ranks second
  • Photo posts rank third
  • Text-only posts rank last
  • Limited production time should favor higher-reach formats

“You are getting the most organic reach will happen in the live of video.”

Jasmine Star · 10:20

“And lastly is a text only post.”

Jasmine Star · 10:32
#organic reach#facebook video#content formats
Explainer15:09

Why Paid Facebook Groups Can Strengthen a Membership

Paid groups work best as the community layer attached to a course, membership, or similar offer rather than as a standalone payment mechanism. Jasmine says payment increases member investment while the group supports coaching, announcements, networking, collaboration, and deeper conversations.

  • Attach the group to a course, membership, or related offer
  • Paying members tend to be more invested in participation
  • Groups connect members for networking and collaboration
  • The group offers a direct channel for announcements
  • Moderators and clear rules remain necessary

“It's best to have it in conjunction with like a course or another type of community and then use the Facebook group as a way…”

Jasmine Star · 15:55

“I love paid Facebook groups because number one members are more invested in engaging and they're checking in with the group because you want to…”

Jasmine Star · 16:20
#paid communities#facebook groups#memberships#networking

Tool· 1

Tool07:26

Repurpose Content Without Making Facebook Feel Like a Copy

Jasmine recommends reusing successful material from Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube while adapting it to Facebook's native conventions. She separates publication times, removes platform-specific elements such as Instagram hashtags and mentions, and uploads video directly so the reused content does not feel mechanically cross-posted.

  • Repurpose existing content when Facebook is not the primary platform
  • Publish reused posts on different days and times
  • Remove hashtags and mentions that do not work naturally on Facebook
  • Upload videos directly to Facebook
  • Customize every reused post for the destination platform

“I treat Facebook like its own native platform.”

Jasmine Star · 08:31

“I want to make sure that I'm repurposing content but not on the same day and that I'm customizing the content for Facebook.”

Jasmine Star · 08:18
#repurposing#facebook#content strategy#cross-posting

Takeaway· 2

Takeaway04:16

Why Businesses Should Use a Facebook Page Instead of a Personal Account

A personal account may appear to offer stronger reach, but it is capped at 5,000 connections and is not intended for commercial promotion. Jasmine explains that a proper Facebook Page provides the safer foundation for marketing a business without violating account terms.

  • Personal accounts are limited to 5,000 people
  • Commercial promotion on a personal account can conflict with Facebook's terms
  • A Facebook Page is the appropriate business-marketing surface

“I know, but your personal account is limited to 5,000 people.”

Jasmine Star · 04:29

“That is why I have chosen to market my business on a Facebook page properly.”

Jasmine Star · 04:51
#facebook pages#compliance#business accounts
Takeaway13:19

A Free Facebook Group Needs a Mission, Not Just Members

Jasmine argues that a useful free group begins with a clearly defined purpose and intended member. Its content should support learning or shared discovery, while rules, boundaries, and community moderators protect the quality of participation.

  • Unite members around one mission, cause, or belief
  • Use a clear title and description to attract appropriate members
  • Foster conversation instead of making every post about the owner
  • Choose between a teach-from-me or learn-together orientation
  • Set rules and recruit community moderators

“So everyone is United by the same mission cause or belief.”

Jasmine Star · 13:39

“Don't make the content Mimi, me, the content in a group should be rather learn from me or let's learn together.”

Jasmine Star · 14:31
#facebook groups#community#moderation#positioning