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Clean Your Facebook WallFor Maximum Social Proof

When prospects scroll your profile, every post should have engagement. Learn how to curate your feed so visitors only see your best content.

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The Big Picture

Your Wall Is Part of Your Profile Funnel

Your profile funnel isn't just your cover photo, profile picture, bio, and pinned post — it extends to your entire Facebook wall.

Here's what happens:

When someone is interested in you — whether they're considering accepting your friend request or just curious after seeing your comment — they'll visit your profile. If they're really interested, they'll scroll down and look at your posts.

This is where social proof kicks in

What they see on your wall either reinforces that you're someone worth connecting with... or raises red flags. Posts with zero engagement can make you look less credible, even if the content was great.

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Why Cleaning Your Wall Matters

It's not about being fake — it's about putting your best foot forward

The Problem

When you post consistently (which you should!), not every post will be a winner. Some posts just don't resonate — they get zero likes, zero comments.

0 Likes

No one engaged with this content

0 Comments

Nobody had anything to say

It's okay that this happens! You should be testing content constantly. But when a prospect scrolls your profile and sees posts with zero engagement, it can hurt their perception of you.

The Solution

Periodically go through your wall and archive (or delete) posts that didn't get any engagement. This way, when prospects scroll, they only see content that others have validated.

What Prospects See After Cleaning

✓Every post has likes and reactions
✓Many posts have comments and discussions
✓Social proof that others find you valuable
✓A curated feed of your best content

Beyond Engagement Numbers

Strategic Content Curation

It's not just about engagement — it's about what you want prospects to see

Some posts serve their purpose in the moment — they get engagement, start conversations, boost your reach — but they don't need to live on your wall forever.

Example: Daily Engagement Posts

You post "What's everyone working on today?" and it gets 50 comments. Great! It did its job. But when a prospect visits your profile next week, they don't need to see 7 engagement posts in a row. That's not showcasing your value — it's cluttering your feed. Archive it after it's served its purpose.

Keep on Your Wall

High-value posts that build trust and align with your current offer:

Story Posts

Personal stories that build connection and show your journey

Connection Posts

Content that builds relationships and shows your personality

Value Posts

Educational content that demonstrates your expertise

Social Proof Posts

Testimonials, results, and wins that build authority

Archive After Use

Posts that serve their purpose but don't need to stay:

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Engagement Posts

"Comment your favorite..." — great for reach, but temporary

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Encouragement Posts

Generic motivation that doesn't tie to your offer

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Ask Posts

Questions from previous times that aren't relevant now

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Off-Topic Content

Posts that don't align with what you're currently promoting

The Goal

When someone visits your profile and scrolls your wall, they should see a curated feed of high-engagement, high-value content that aligns with what you're currently promoting. Every post should either build connection, demonstrate authority, or provide social proof.

Delete Immediately

Get Rid of the Junk

Some posts don't just need archiving — they need to be gone entirely

When a prospect visits your profile, you want them to see value, stories, and ways to connect with you. You do NOT want them scrolling through and thinking: "Oh, they play Candy Crush all day" or "They just get tagged in random posts with 89 other people."

This content has zero business value. It actively hurts your credibility. Delete it.

Game Activity

Candy Crush scores, FarmVille updates, any game results or achievements

"Jon just scored 50,000 points in Candy Crush!"

Quiz & Survey Results

Personality quizzes, "What character are you?" results, viral survey answers

"I got Hufflepuff! Take the quiz to find out yours!"

Mass-Tagged Posts

Posts where someone tagged you along with 50+ other people

"@Jon @Sarah @Mike @Lisa... [89 more people]"

Random Shares & Reposts

Content you shared that has nothing to do with your brand or expertise

Shared memes, viral videos, or posts from pages you follow

💡 Pro Tip: Prevent Future Clutter

Go into your Facebook settings and disable app activity posting. This stops games, quizzes, and other apps from automatically posting to your timeline. Prevention is easier than cleanup!

How to Clean Your Wall

It only takes a few minutes and makes a big difference

Go to Your Facebook Profile

Visit your own profile and start scrolling through your posts. Look for posts that have zero or very low engagement.

Find Low-Engagement Posts

Identify posts with no likes, no comments, or very minimal interaction compared to your average posts.

Click the Three Dots (⋯)

On each low-engagement post, click the three-dot menu in the top right corner of the post.

Choose Archive or Delete

Select 'Move to archive' to hide it (recommended) or 'Move to trash' to delete it. Archiving keeps the post accessible to you but hidden from others.

Archive vs. Trash: Which Should You Choose?

How Often Should You Clean?

We recommend cleaning your wall at least once a month. Set a recurring reminder to scroll through your recent posts and archive anything that didn't perform.

Daily

If you post multiple times/day

Weekly

If you post daily

Monthly

Recommended minimum

Quarterly

Absolute minimum

Pro Tips

Get More From Wall Cleaning

Turn this maintenance task into a strategic advantage

Use It as Feedback

Posts that get no engagement are data points. Notice patterns — what topics, formats, or times don't resonate? Use this to improve your content strategy.

Give Posts Time

Wait at least 48-72 hours before deciding to archive. Some posts take time to gain traction, especially if you posted at an off-peak time.

Keep Your Best Performers

Obviously keep posts that performed well! Even old posts with good engagement add to your social proof when someone scrolls back.

Consider Re-posting Winners

If a post performed well months ago, consider posting similar content again. Your audience has grown, and new friends haven't seen it.

Ready to Level Up Your Entire Profile?

Cleaning your wall is just one piece of the puzzle. Learn how to optimize your entire profile funnel for maximum conversions.

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