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# Social Media Cheat Sheets
The Facebook Wall Post Cheat Sheet Infographic Gives View Pointers

By Erin Fox | Published 2012-12-29 | Social Media
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-wall-post-cheat-sheet
References: [visual.ly](http://visual.ly/facebook-wall-post-cheat-sheet) & [linchpinseo](http://www.linchpinseo.com/infographic-facebook-wall-post-cheat-sheet)

When it comes to uncovering the world of [social media](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linktime), most of us wonder how some of our statuses, pictures and posts gain more views than others; the [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-comment-picker) Wall Post Cheat Sheet infographic teaches you how to gain those views you want. When it comes to more likes on photos, posting to your own wall will attract 39% more traffic then in a regular album.

Depending on whether you are an avid emoticon user or not, the kind of silly faces you post on your wall will draw in more attention. The bigger the emoticon face, the bigger the reaction you will receive. Posts with 80 or less words recieve 29% more views then one that is longer. Take these tips into consideration not only for your Facebook likes and shares, but your [Klout](http://klout.com/home)score as well.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.2/10
- Popularity: 84% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialmedia)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Facebook Wall Post Optimization:** Opportunity to optimize Facebook wall posts for increased views and engagement.
- **Emoticon Usage Strategy:** Opportunity to strategically use emoticons to attract more attention on social media.
- **Word Count Impact on Views:** Opportunity to optimize post length for higher views and engagement.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Social Media Marketing:** Opportunity for social media marketers to leverage the optimization techniques for increased user engagement.
- **Digital Advertising:** Opportunity to incorporate emoticons strategically in ad campaigns to attract more attention and improve ad performance.
- **Social Media Analytics:** Opportunity for social media analytics platforms to develop tools that analyze post length and provide insights for optimal engagement.

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