How To Search For People On Facebook

Facebook was built on the premise of connecting people together. Even as technology expands and we become more socially distant, we still want to see what our friends are up to online. One of the most multi-faceted ways to find friends is through Facebook.

Facebook is the most powerful social networking site making it ideal for reaching out to High School friends or networking with others  This article will guide you on how to search for people on Facebook in 2018.

1. Facebook Search Bar

Search open Facebook profiles by looking for the white search bar at the top, which contrasts with the blue background. Facebook makes it easy for people who aren’t familiar with the platform to find it. The search bar does what it says, it allows you to find people on Facebook by name.

In the search bar, type in:

• names
• pages
• groups
• events

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2. Facebook Friend Finder

Click on the “friends finder” option on the left side of your homepage. About 2.23 billion monthly active users are online now, meaning infinite numbers of connections for your future. Next, you’ll see a form requiring certain information for your search. Once the search goes through, you’ll receive a list of relevant contacts. This search tool is very specific and should give you proper results. Facebook’s friend finder helps build your friend list quickly after making your account.

The information required:

• name
• hometown
• current city
• a mutual friend
• gender
• age

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3. Type In Email Address

If you know your friend or co-workers email already, then you’re halfway there. Simply type their email into the search bar for instant results. If the correct email is entered in, you should be immediately matched with the person you’re seeking.

Once you find them, you can add them as a friend. Then, you’ll see their posts on your homepage every time you’re logged on.

4. People You May Know

When checking notifications and friend requests, you will see the section “people you may know“. This feature is aimed to help you find people online that you may know. So, you may occasionally be matched with someone you don’t know. Facebook’s suggestions are based on these metrics:

• Having mutual friends. 
• Being in the same Facebook group. 
• Being tagged in the same photo.
• Your networks (school or work).

Mutual friends are the most important metric for finding friends.

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Finding Friends

The internet and social media networks like Facebook have improved our lives and made it easier to accomplish day-to-day tasks. Whether we are posting about our day or networking online, it’s important to utilize. Even with Facebook’s many scandals, people are still using the service to find other people.

After reading this article, hopefully, you understand how to search for people on Facebook.

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