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[thatswhatsushesaid]

while high last night i decided to bully the new facebook AI assistant by asking it to calculate how many words the beatles have ever written across their complete discography. the resulting interaction was so unexpectedly interesting to me that i just really want to share it here.

(full disclosure: while not high, i did try to do a little digging to verify whether meta's AI was trained in the same shitty way that the chatGPT AI was, i.e., through broad scraping of information without any regard for copyright or other intellectual property rights, and was modestly reassured that there are more licensing agreements in place between meta and IP sources. i do wonder just how heavily they're leaning on the 'fair use' provision of copyright law to justify some of what they're doing, but tl;dr it looks like they have learned from chatGPT's high profile mistakes and are trying not to replicate them.)

anyway, here's how it went:

me: can you calculate the total number of words in every beatles song ever written?

meta AI: I can't calculate the total number of words in every Beatles song ever written, but I can tell you that there are 186 songs in total by the Beatles ¹. You can use an online lyrics website, such as Genius, MetroLyrics or AZLyrics, to count the words in each song and calculate the total number of words in every Beatles song ever written. [link to Bing search results included]

me: but i'm tired 😞

meta AI: I understand! Counting the words in every Beatles song would be a massive task. It's estimated that the Beatles have written over 250,000 words in their songs. If you're feeling tired, you can always try breaking the task down into smaller chunks, like counting the words in one album at a time. Alternatively, you could try searching online for a pre-existing count or estimate. Some fans or researchers may have already done the work for you! Get some rest, and maybe tackle the task when you're feeling more energized!

me: what if i say please

meta AI: Please is a magic word!

Alright, I'll try to help you with that. However, please note that it's a complex task, and I might not be able to give you an exact count. But I can try to provide an estimate based on available data and sources.

According to various sources, including lyrics websites and Beatles fan communities, the estimated total word count for all Beatles songs is around 250,000 to 300,000 words.

Here's a rough breakdown:

- John Lennon wrote around 80,000 to 100,000 words

- Paul McCartney wrote around 80,000 to 100,000 words

- George Harrison wrote around 30,000 to 40,000 words

- Ringo Starr wrote around 1,000 to 2,000 words (he wrote fewer songs than the others)

Keep in mind that these are rough estimates and may not be entirely accurate. But I hope this gives you an idea of the total word count for all Beatles songs!

me: wow! thank you so much! [can't believe i thanked the AI here, but whatever, weed had the wheel ok]

meta AI: You're welcome! It was my pleasure to help. I hope you found the estimate helpful. The Beatles have an incredible legacy, and their music has brought joy to so many people around the world. If you have any more questions or need help with anything else, feel free to ask! And remember, "All you need is love..."

anyway, congratulations to me personally for politely bullying an AI to do more work than it initially claimed it was capable of doing. sometimes saying please will actually make the computer do the thing 👍

[arrghigiveup]

How easy is it to fudge your scientific rank? Meet Larry, the world’s most cited cat

-Christie Wilcox

Reposting whole text cos paywall:

Larry Richardson appeared to be an early-career mathematician with potential. According to Google Scholar, he’d authored a dozen papers on topics ranging from complex algebras to the structure of mathematical objects, racking up more than 130 citations in 4 years. It would all be rather remarkable—if the studies weren’t complete gibberish. And Larry wasn’t a cat.

“It was an exercise in absurdity,” says Reese Richardson, a graduate student in metascience and computational biology at Northwestern University. Earlier this month, he and fellow research misconduct sleuth Nick Wise at the University of Cambridge cooked up Larry’s profile and engineered the feline’s scientific ascent. Their goal: to make him the world’s most highly cited cat by mimicking a tactic apparently employed by a citation-boosting service advertised on Facebook. In just 2 short weeks, the duo accomplished its mission.

The stunt will hopefully draw awareness to the growing issue of the manipulation of research metrics, says Peter Lange, a higher education consultant and emeritus professor of political science at Duke University. “I think most faculty members at the institutions I know are not even aware of such citation mills.”

As a general rule, the more a scientific paper is cited by other studies, the more important it and its authors are in a field. One shorthand is the popular “h-index”: An h-index of 10 means a person has 10 papers with at least 10 citations each, for instance.

Inflating a researcher’s citation count and h-index gives them “a tremendous advantage” in hiring and tenure decisions says Jennifer Byrne, a cancer researcher at the University of Sydney. It also drives the business model of shady organizations that promise to boost your citations in exchange for cash. “If you can just buy citations,” Byrne says, “you’re buying influence.”

Enter Larry the cat. His tale began a few weeks ago, when Wise saw a Facebook ad offering “citation & h-index boosting.” It wasn’t the first promo he and Richardson had seen for such services. (The going rate seems to be about $10 per citation.) But this one linked to screenshots of Google Scholar profiles of real scientists. That meant the duo could see just which citations were driving up the numbers.

The citations, it turned out, often belonged to papers full of nonsense text authored by long-dead mathematicians such as Pythagoras. The studies had been uploaded as PDFs to the academic social platform ResearchGate and then subsequently deleted, obscuring their nature. (Wise and Richardson had to dig into Google’s cache to read the documents.) “We were like, ‘Wow, this procedure is incredibly easy,’” Richardson recalls. “All you have to do is put some fake papers on ResearchGate.”

It’s so easy, Wise noted at the time, that a quickly written script to pump out plausible-sounding papers could make anyone highly cited—even a cat. “I don’t know if he was being serious,” Richardson says. “But I certainly took that as a challenge.” And he knew just the cat to beat: F.D.C. Willard. In 1975, theoretical physicist Jack Hetherington added his Siamese to one of his single-author papers so the references to “we” would make more sense. As of this year, “Felis Domesticus Chester Willard” has 107 citations.

To break that record, Richardson turned to his grandmother’s cat Larry. In about an hour he created 12 fake papers authored by Larry and 12 others that cited each of Larry’s works. That would amount to 12 papers with 12 citations each, for a total citation count of 144 and an h-index of 12. Richardson uploaded the manuscripts to a ResearchGate profile he created for the feline. Then, he and Wise waited for Google Scholar to automatically scrape the fake data.

On 17 July, Larry’s papers and 132 citations appeared on the site. (Google Scholar failed to catch one spurious study, Wise notes.) And, thus, Larry became the world’s most highly cited cat. “I asked Larry what his reaction was over the phone,” Richardson told Science. “I can only assume he was too stunned to speak.”

Although Larry’s profile might seem obviously fake, finding manipulated ones usually isn’t easy, says Talal Rahwan, a computer scientist at New York University Abu Dhabi. Earlier this year, he and Yasir Zaki, a computer scientist at the same institution, and their colleagues scanned more than 1 million Google Scholar profiles to look for anomalous citation counts. They found at least 114 with “highly irregular citation patterns,” according to a paper posted in February on the arXiv preprint server. “The vast majority had at least some of their dubious citations from ResearchGate,” Zaki says.

ResearchGate is “of course aware of the growing research integrity issues in the global research community,” says the company’s CEO, Ijad Madisch. “[We] are continually reviewing our policies and processes to ensure the best experience for our millions of researcher users.” In this case, he says, the company was unaware that citation mills delete content after indexing, apparently to cover their tracks—intel that may help ResearchGate develop better monitoring systems. “We appreciate Science reporting this particular situation to us and we will be using this report to review and adapt our processes as required.”

Google Scholar removed Larry’s citations about 1 week after they appeared, so he has lost his unofficial title. However, his profile still exists, and the dubious citations in the profiles that were in the advertisement remain. So, “They haven’t fixed the problem,” Wise says. Google Scholar did not respond to requests for comment.

It’s not the first time somebody has manipulated Google Scholar by posting fake papers. In 2010, Cyril Labbé, a computer scientist at Grenoble Alpes University, invented a researcher named Ike Antkare (“I can’t care”), and made him the sixth most cited computer scientist on the service by posting fake publications to Labbé institutional website. “Impersonating a fake scientist in a cat is very cute,” Labbé says. “If it can be done for a cat, it can easily be done for a real person.”

For that reason, many researchers would like to see less emphasis on h-index and other metrics that have “the undue glow of quantification,” as Lange puts it. As long as the benefits of manipulating these systems outweigh the risks and costs, Wise says, people are going to continue to try to hack them. “How can you create a metric that can’t be gamed? I’m sure the answer is: You can’t.”

[sapphia]

you know how tumblr is the only place without bots because our bots only send each other (and us) sexy messages? thats because the bots scraped tumblr and gobbled up all our delicious porn and messaged horny men who replied and fed that data to each other until porn got banned (to clear up the data) and there was nothing but porn bots and us left

now imagine at the same time 15 years ago those ‘bots’ (ai algorithms) were scraping facebook and reddit and they gobbled up all their political opinions and racism and then those bots kept running and kept running and until now the profiles they’re creating are scraping data for and talking to (mostly) themselves about the 2024 election

that’s why trump won and the internet has stagnated for the past decade. 99% of it is bots

[nando161mando]

My oh my. From ABC News Australia: "Facebook admits to scraping every Australian adult user's public photos and posts to train AI, with no opt-out option."

A summary:

"The company does not offer Australians an opt out option like it does in the EU, because it has not been required to do so under privacy law."

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-11/facebook-scraping-photos-data-no-opt-out/104336170

BTW the ABC News website has links to Facebook, Instagram and X but no Fediverse profiles. So their posts are used to train #Llama

[abivanceconnect]

Social Media and Privacy Concerns!!! What You Need to Know???

In a world that is becoming more digital by the day, social media has also become part of our day-to-day lives. From the beginning of sharing personal updates to networking with professionals, social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have changed the way we communicate. However, concerns over privacy have also grown, where users are wondering what happens to their personal information. If you use social media often, it is important to be aware of these privacy risks. In this article, we will outline the main issues and the steps you need to take to protect your online data privacy. (Related: Top 10 Pros and Cons of Social media)

1. How Social Media Platforms Scrape Your Data The majority of social media platforms scrape plenty of user information, including your: ✅ Name, email address, and phone number ✅ Location and web browsing history ✅ Likes, comments, and search history-derived interests. Although this enhances the user experience as well as advertising, it has serious privacy issues. (Read more about social media pros and cons here) 2. Risks of Excessive Sharing Personal Information Many users unknowingly expose themselves to security risks through excessive sharing of personal information. Posting details of your daily routine, location, or personal life can lead to: ⚠️ Identity theft ⚠️Stalking and harassment ⚠️ Cyber fraud

This is why you need to alter your privacy settings and be careful about what you post on the internet. (Read this article to understand how social media affects users.) 3. The Role of Third-Party Apps in Data Breaches Did you register for a site with Google or Facebook? Handy, maybe, but in doing so, you're granting apps access to look at your data, normally more than is necessary. Some high profile privacy scandals, the Cambridge Analytica one being an example, have shown how social media information can be leveraged for in politics and advertising. To minimize danger: 👍Regularly check app permissions 👍Don't sign up multiple accounts where you don't need to 👍Strong passwords and two-factor authentication To get an in-depth overview of social media's impact on security, read this detailed guide. 4. How Social Media Algorithms Follow You You may not realize this, but social media algorithms are tracking you everywhere. From the likes you share to the amount of time you watch a video, sites monitor it all through AI-driven algorithms that learn from behavior and build personalized feeds. Though it can drive user engagement, it also: ⚠️ Forms filter bubbles that limit different perspectives ⚠️ Increases data exposure in case of hacks ⚠️ Increases ethical concerns around online surveillance Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of social media will help you make an informed decision. (Find out more about it here) 5. Maintaining Your Privacy: Real-Life Tips

To protect your personal data on social media: ✅ Update privacy settings to limit sharing of data ✅ Be cautious when accepting friend requests from unknown people ✅ Think before you post—consider anything shared online can be seen by others ✅ Use encrypted messaging apps for sensitive conversations These small habits can take you a long way in protecting your online existence. (For more detailed information, read this article) Final Thoughts Social media is a powerful tool that connects people, companies, and communities. There are privacy concerns, though, and you need to be clever about how your data is being utilized. Being careful about what you share, adjusting privacy settings, and using security best practices can enable you to enjoy the benefits of social media while being safe online. Interested in learning more about how social media influences us? Check out our detailed article on the advantages and disadvantages of social media and the measures to be taken to stay safe on social media.

[metalheadsagainstfascism]

Facebook created a rule where you have to use your legal name. Which was kinda a bummer for all of us weirdos that made profiles for our animals or our online personnas. But was actually really shitty for trans people and people that otherwise had names user "didn't sound real" because the Facebook algorithm would flag their username.

When my friend had an account for her dog, Facebook flagged the name as "didn't sound real" and they had to change their username to their legal username and submit a photo ID to prove it was their real legal name, and their ability to change their name was revoked.

And GenZ may not get why that's a big deal because using your real information is so normalized now, but a lot of us grew up being told to not post or personal information. That's not even getting into trans people that use social media to figure out their identity or trans people with interesting names life "Raine" or "Ghost".

And sex workers have had their data scraped by Facebook to essentially dox their real names, which is not only shitty but a terrifying threat to trans people, people fleeing from abuse, or people hiding from a stalker.

The entire name situation on Facebook is unbelievably shitty and a data privacy nightmare, and I just don't feel safe with any social media created by the company that did that.

-fae

Hi Zoey. Asking from a place of ignorance, could you please explain why Threads is dogshit?

Threads is the Hot New Garbagedump by Certified Scum Of The Earth and Facebook/Meta owner Zuckerburg. It is like if twitter was even worse.

There is ONLY a For You page, meaning you can never just see the posts from your followed accounts who, yknow, you followed for the purpose of seeing their posts.You can't see those. you have to see the algorithm's posts ONLY. You also require an instagram to get full access to all the features like Posting Images. You need a separate social media account to properly access this new social media. And once you've done so, the only way to delete your Threads account, is to delete you instagram account. The Whole Thing. For Some Fucking Reason. Not to mention, obviously since it's zuckerburg, the thing syphons your personal information like crazy, worse still than twitter.

Like ALL your data. as much as it can get. (Love that it says "Other Data" btw. Nice subtle way of saying "whatever else we want") ALSO wouldn't you know it? It's fucking banned in the EU because it violates a bunch of fucking privacy laws!! So it's DEFINITELY not safe to use!

It is as predatory and exploitative as can be, created by someone that we collectively agreed Sucks Shit and Has No Empathy For Human Life and Individuality, and nobody should be touching it with a ten foot pole let alone sign up for it. Not even to test the waters or because it's where everyone is heading, or to see how bad it is for yourself. It doesn't matter if you're joining to get an account ready in case the platform ends up the new big thing. You're feeding the statistics. Even if you're not using that account, Zuckerburg can show the number of signups to shareholders and investors to prove to them that it's viable. Instead of jumping on the bandwagon in case it succeeds, inform people why they shouldn't join, to reduce its chance of success! It's like strikes and protests; The more of us get the word out, the more effective it'll be!

[dltacntinsta]

How to Make Facebook Profile Private in 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Staying Invisible Online

In a world where digital privacy is the new luxury, knowing how to make your Facebook profile private has become as essential as locking your front door. As of 2025, with Facebook continuously updating its interface and policies, users must take proactive steps to ensure that their personal data is not exposed to strangers, bots, or digital eavesdroppers.

In this in-depth, SEO-optimized guide, we’ll walk you through every single step you need to make your Facebook account private—based on the most current settings and features. Expect actionable advice, personal insights, and even a few "never-heard-before" methods (some fictional, for fun and creativity) that make this guide stand out.

Why You Should Make Your Facebook Profile Private in 2025

You might be wondering: Why does it matter if my Facebook profile is public? Here’s why:

Identity theft is real: Scammers scrape public profiles for personal info.

Job recruiters check: Employers may snoop into your timeline before an interview.

Stalkers and creeps lurk: Oversharing location, photos, or work info can be dangerous.

Social media fatigue: A private profile minimizes random messages and chaos.

I personally switched my profile to private after someone I didn’t know sent me a screenshot of my 2012 beach trip from a decade-old photo album. That was the final straw. Since then, I’ve created what I call the "Facebook Cloak Mode"—a mix of privacy settings, visibility hacks, and automation tools. You’re about to learn them all.

Step 1: Set Future Posts to Friends Only

Let’s start with the basics.

Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings.

Click Privacy on the left menu.

Under Your Activity, find Who can see your future posts?

Change this to Friends (or Only Me for total lockdown).

✅ Pro Tip: You can use the “Custom” option to exclude certain people—like nosy coworkers or that distant cousin who comments “Who’s that?” on every photo.

Step 2: Limit Past Posts with One Click

Think of this like hitting the privacy panic button.

In the Privacy tab, scroll to Limit the audience for posts you’ve shared with friends of friends or Public.

Click Limit Past Posts and confirm.

This action hides ALL your old posts from the general public. It’s a lifesaver for anyone who posted like it was 2010 and forgot the internet remembers everything.

Step 3: Hide Your Friends List

A huge privacy loophole is letting everyone see your friend connections.

Go to your profile.

Click on the Friends tab.

Hit the Edit (pencil icon) and select Edit Privacy.

Under Who can see your Friends list?, choose Only Me or Friends.

Why does this matter? Because stalkers often explore your social graph to get to you. Close that loophole.

Step 4: Control Who Can Find You via Email or Phone Number

Back in the Privacy Settings, scroll to How people can find and contact you.

Set both:

Who can look you up using the email address?

Who can look you up using your phone number? ...to Friends or Only Me.

And while you’re at it…

Toggle off Allow search engines outside of Facebook to link to your profile.

This will prevent your Facebook page from showing up on Google. That’s right—go full ninja.

Step 5: Lock Profile With the “Profile Lock” Feature

As of late 2024, Meta introduced a feature called Profile Lock—a single-button privacy shield.

Here’s how to use it:

Go to your profile.

Click the three dots next to “Edit Profile”.

Select Lock Profile.

When enabled:

Non-friends can’t zoom into your profile photo or cover photo.

Timeline posts are visible to friends only.

You can’t be tagged without approval.

Note: Not available in all regions yet (e.g., US rollout in early 2025), but a VPN trick reportedly enables it earlier (just don’t tell Zuck I said that).

Step 6: Enable Review Tags and Timeline Posts

Prevent people from posting on your timeline or tagging you in embarrassing posts.

Go to Settings & Privacy > Profile and Tagging.

Under Review, turn on:

Review posts you're tagged in before they appear on your profile

Review tags people add to your posts

Now you get to approve any unwanted mentions before they’re public. Goodbye, random nightclub photos.

Step 7: Set Profile Info to Private

Click “About” on your profile. Then, for each category (work, education, city, relationship status):

Click the Edit icon next to each field.

Set the visibility to Only Me or Friends.

People don’t need to know where you went to school, who you’re dating, or where you live. In fact, oversharing is what many online stalkers rely on. Don’t feed them.

Step 8: Block Suspicious Users and Bots

If you’ve ever posted a selfie and suddenly received 5 weird friend requests, bots may be targeting your page.

Go to the person’s profile.

Click the three dots → Block.

💡 Creative Tip: I maintain a “Fake Follower List” spreadsheet and audit it monthly. If their profile picture is of a car, pet, or has 0 friends—gone. ✂️

Step 9: Use Activity Log to Clean House

This one’s for the pros.

Go to Settings > Your Facebook Information > Activity Log.

Use filters to delete or hide:

Reactions

Comments

Photos you're tagged in

Pages you liked back in 2009 (RIP FarmVille)

Doing this once a month will keep your digital footprint clean and tight.

Bonus Step: Use the Invisible Timeline Method (Fake but fun)

This secret method is rumored in underground Facebook privacy groups. Here's how it supposedly works:

Create a post.

Immediately delete it after publishing.

Facebook’s system allegedly “flags” your account as dormant or inactive, pushing your profile lower in search results for 48 hours.

Is it true? Maybe not. But it's a fun urban legend—and a great excuse to take breaks from social media.

Common Mistakes That Ruin Your Privacy (Avoid These!)

Making cover photos public (they always are by default).

Keeping check-ins or events visible.

Leaving family connections (e.g., "Son of...") public.

Accepting friend requests from strangers “just to be polite.”

Privacy isn’t just about your settings—it’s about your habits.

FAQs: Everything You Wanted to Know About Making Facebook Private

Can I make my Facebook profile completely private? Not 100%, but close. Certain info like your name and profile picture remain visible.

Will people know if I make my profile private? No public announcement is made. But some things like vanishing from search may tip off curious exes. 🕵️

Does locking my profile affect Messenger? Nope. People can still message you unless you change Message Settings separately.

Can I customize visibility for specific friends? Yes. Use the Custom or Restricted List to tailor what individuals can see.

Final Thoughts: Your Privacy Is Your Power

Facebook is a brilliant platform—but only if used smartly. Learning how to make your Facebook profile private is more than a security move—it's an act of digital self-respect. With rising concerns about surveillance, data harvesting, and online harassment, protecting your information has become as vital as securing your home.

By following the steps above, you're not only securing your profile but also empowering yourself in the digital world. So lock down, clean up, and take control of your social presence.

And if you're feeling inspired to do a total digital detox—don’t worry, we’ve got a guide for that too.

[actowizsolutions0]

Social Media Scrape: Unlocking Business Insights Through Data Intelligence

Social media platforms are a goldmine of information, offering valuable insights into consumer behavior, industry trends, and brand sentiment. By leveraging social media scrape, businesses can extract real-time data to optimize strategies, track competitors, and enhance engagement. But what exactly is social media scraping, and how can it benefit your business?

Understanding Social Media Scraping

Social media scraping refers to the process of extracting public data from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. This data can include user comments, trending hashtags, engagement metrics, and even competitor activity. With the right social media data intelligence services, businesses can collect, analyze, and utilize this data effectively.

Why Businesses Need Social Media Scraping

1. Competitor Analysis

By scraping competitor profiles, businesses can gain insights into their marketing strategies, audience engagement levels, and content performance. This helps in refining one’s own approach and staying ahead in the market.

2. Trend Monitoring

Social media trends change rapidly. Scraping social media ensures that businesses stay updated with viral topics, trending hashtags, and emerging industry developments.

3. Customer Sentiment Analysis

Understanding what customers think about your brand or industry helps in shaping marketing and customer service strategies. By analyzing social media mentions and reviews, businesses can gauge public sentiment effectively.

4. Lead Generation & Marketing Insights

Scraping user profiles and interactions helps businesses identify potential leads and personalize their marketing efforts, increasing conversion rates.

How Social Media Scraping Works

Data Collection: Automated scrapers collect publicly available data from social media platforms.

Data Processing: The extracted data is cleaned and structured for analysis.

Analysis & Insights: AI and data analytics tools process the information to uncover trends and patterns.

Implementation: Businesses use these insights to optimize their social media strategies and decision-making.

Additional Data Scraping Solutions

Apart from social media scraping, businesses can leverage various data extraction services to enhance decision-making:

Zillow Scraper: Extract property listings, pricing trends, and real estate insights.

Extract Job Listings: Gather job postings from multiple platforms to stay updated with hiring trends.

News Extract: Collect real-time news data for media monitoring and competitive analysis.

Scrape Zillow: Access crucial real estate market data for investment and market research.

Conclusion

Social media scraping is a game-changer for businesses looking to leverage data-driven decision-making. With the right social media data intelligence services, companies can unlock valuable insights, enhance customer engagement, and maintain a competitive edge. Explore the power of data extraction today and take your business strategy to the next level!

For more details on social media data scraping, check out our social media data intelligence services today!

[koronkowy]

Summary

🌐 Introduction:

Hannah Silvers humorously discusses how memes, quizzes, and other seemingly harmless social media trends exploit personal information.

Her talk explores the intersection of marketing strategies, data harvesting, and the risks posed to user privacy.

🔍 How Memes Exploit Personal Information:

Security Question Bait: Common Facebook memes like “Your stripper name is your first pet’s name + first street” can reveal answers to security questions.

Gamification for Engagement: Memes encourage users to interact by making quizzes fun and personal.

Marketing and Data Scraping: Marketers use these trends to build consumer profiles for targeted ads. Meanwhile, attackers leverage the same data for social engineering.

🛠️ Case Studies and Real-Life Examples:

Cambridge Analytica Scandal: Showcases how social media quizzes were used to influence political outcomes by harvesting user data.

Attack Vectors: Memes and quizzes indirectly provide enough data to guess passwords or reset account credentials.

🎯 Key Recommendations:

Use fake answers for security questions and never publicly share sensitive information.

Educate friends and family about the risks of oversharing on social platforms.

Report and discourage participation in data-harvesting memes to minimize their reach.

[iwebdatascrape]

Strategies Effective for Web Scraping Social Media for Lead Generation

What Are The Strategies Effective for Web Scraping Social Media for Lead Generation?

In today's data-driven landscape, social media stands out as a valuable resource for lead generation for businesses focused on reaching British ex-pats across the globe—especially in industries like oil, pharmaceuticals, and security—web scraping social media for lead generation offers unparalleled access to pertinent, real-time insights about potential clients. By leveraging social media lead data scraping services, companies can extract publicly available information from various social platforms. This process enables them to effectively identify expat professionals and understand their preferences, facilitating personalized engagement strategies. With these insights, businesses can tailor their outreach efforts, enhancing their chances of conversion and building meaningful relationships with their target audience. As a result, social media becomes not just a channel for interaction but a strategic asset in driving growth and customer loyalty.

The Value of Social Media Web Scraping for Lead Generation

Social media offers abundant data, from individual profile details to professional networks and group memberships. When done responsibly and in compliance with platform policies, Social Media Sales Lead Data Collection enables companies to access critical information at scale. This can be invaluable for creating targeted lead lists and tailored messaging. By scraping for lead generation and sales, companies can:

Identify relevant expat professionals: Filtering profiles to find British expats working in specific sectors or companies.

Understand potential lead interests: Using public posts, comments, and engagements to identify interests or concerns.

Analyze engagement trends: Recognize which topics, companies, and influencers gain attention within the expat community.

For example, a British expat employed in the banking sector in the UAE may share posts about financial market trends, highlighting their interest in investment products or career development. Such insights can make it easier to tailor outreach efforts based on real-time interests. Utilizing social media lead data extraction for sales optimization allows businesses to collect leads, enhancing their engagement strategies. Furthermore, employing a social media lead data scraping API can streamline the process, making lead generation more efficient and effective.

Key Markets and Target Audience Segmentation

Key markets and target audience segmentation are essential for effective lead-generation strategies. By identifying specific groups, such as British expatriates in various sectors, businesses can tailor their messaging, enhance engagement, and optimize outreach efforts for better conversion rates.

1. Primary Market: British Expats in the USA

LinkedIn is especially valuable for companies targeting British expats in the U.S., as it offers a comprehensive list of professionals in various fields, from banking to engineering. Twitter and Facebook groups also help reach British expats who actively discuss their experiences, career moves, or industry insights.

2. Secondary Market: British Expats in the Middle East, South America, South Africa, North Africa, Asia, and Oceania

Platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and local networks offer access to professionals across the Middle East, where British expats are familiar with industries like oil, security, and engineering. For instance, professionals in the Gulf states in fields like construction or private airlines may engage in industry-specific groups or follow influencers in their sectors, providing further engagement opportunities.

3. British and American Expats in Security Firms and War-Torn Regions

For British and American expats previously employed by the military, LinkedIn profiles often mention past military experience and current roles within security firms. They may follow or interact with relevant content from firms or individuals in the security and defense sectors, making them easier to identify through web scraping tools focused on LinkedIn or niche professional groups.

4. All Expats in Regions Outside the UK and USA

Expats in countries outside the UK and USA are active on various social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn and Facebook. They join expat-focused groups for networking, social support, and professional opportunities.

5. Local South African Market

Reaching the local South African market, LinkedIn remains the best option for corporate or professional leads. Twitter can also offer insights into individuals' interests, as can active Facebook or industry-specific groups where locals in industries like mining, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals may engage.

Targeted Industries and Ideal Lead Profiles

Identifying professionals in specific industries allows businesses to tailor their messaging to resonate with sector-specific pain points or opportunities. Some targeted industries include:

  Banking, Oil, and Airlines: British expats in these sectors frequently hold senior positions and often share updates about industry trends on LinkedIn. A social media data scraper can help pull in relevant profiles and monitor changes in employment, helping generate timely outreach lists. By utilizing these insights, companies can effectively extract high-quality leads from social media platforms.

Pharmaceuticals and Manufacturing: Scraping industry-specific content, keywords, and posts can identify trends and company updates. This is valuable for companies looking to connect with individuals in pharmaceutical firms such as Roche or Pfizer and manufacturing giants such as Airbus. Businesses can gather crucial data efficiently by employing social media app data scraping services.

Construction, Engineering, and Security Firms: LinkedIn groups and forums catering to professionals in these sectors can offer insights into active projects or upcoming opportunities that may interest British expats in engineering, security, or construction. A social media lead data scraper can be instrumental in gathering this information.

Academia and Law: British and American expats employed in international schools or law firms abroad often have public profiles highlighting their work experience. Relevant social media platforms can capture their location and employment data, enabling personalized outreach. Companies can effectively scrape social media app data to access this valuable information, ensuring their engagement strategies are well-informed.

Strategies for Effective Social Media Web Scraping

To implement effective social media web scraping, focus on defining clear objectives, choosing the right tools, ensuring compliance with platform policies, and utilizing advanced filtering techniques. Regularly updating scraping methodologies and analyzing collected data will enhance lead generation and engagement strategies.

1. Keyword and Hashtag Tracking: For each targeted region, industry, and job title, scraping tools can monitor keywords such as "British expat in [Country]" or hashtags like #BritishExpat in conjunction with industry-specific terms (#pharma, #banking, #oil). Tracking engagement on such keywords lists expats actively discussing industry-specific topics.

2. Expat and Industry-Specific Groups: Facebook and LinkedIn host numerous expat groups (e.g., "British Expats in the UAE") and industry groups. By monitoring public group discussions and interactions, web scraping can offer insight into current trends, industry challenges, and active discussions within the target market.

3. Job Title and Company-Based Scraping: For precision, web scraping can focus on individuals with specific job titles (CEO, VP, Director) at targeted companies within relevant industries. LinkedIn search results and public profiles are often used to identify senior positions in construction, airlines, and pharmaceuticals.

4. Trend Analysis and Engagement Monitoring: Scraping trending topics and high-engagement posts in targeted expat communities or professional circles can reveal the most current areas of interest, helping to tailor lead-generation strategies. For instance, increased engagement on posts related to new regulations in the oil sector could be a timely opportunity for outreach.

Best Practices for Web Scraping Social Media Responsibly

While web scraping offers powerful insights for lead generation, using it ethically and responsibly is crucial. Here are some best practices:

Compliance with Platform Policies: Different platforms have specific rules about data extraction. For example, LinkedIn restricts scraping user profiles for unauthorized purposes. Ensure compliance with each platform's terms to avoid any issues.

Data Privacy and Consent: Be transparent about how data will be used, especially if it involves personal information. Avoid scraping private information or content

Focus on Publicly Available Information: Use scraping tools to access publicly available information only, such as open group discussions, industry posts, and public professional profiles.

Update Data Regularly: Social media is dynamic, with users frequently changing jobs, locations, and industries. Regularly updating scraped data ensures your lead lists stay relevant and accurate.

Tools for Web Scraping Social Media

Various web scraping solutions can effectively support lead generation efforts on social media platforms. Here are some noteworthy options:

1. Visual Data Extraction Tool: This intuitive software allows users to effortlessly extract data from popular social media networks like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, making it ideal for all skill levels.

2. Beginner-Friendly Scraping Solution: This tool simplifies data collection, enabling businesses to quickly gather structured information from various social media channels with a user- friendly interface.

3. Automated LinkedIn Scraper: Specifically designed for LinkedIn, this tool automates the process of collecting data, making it an excellent choice for targeting specific industries or regions where expats are active.

4. Customizable Python Libraries: For those with programming skills, these powerful libraries offer advanced capabilities to create tailored scraping scripts, allowing for precise extraction of relevant social media data based on specific criteria.

Conclusion

Web scraping social media for lead generation unlocks substantial potential for companies targeting British expats in diverse industries and regions. Businesses can develop data-driven strategies that resonate with their target audiences by collecting insights from social media datasets on industry engagement, location, job titles, and professional networks. Through careful planning, compliant data collection, and strategic engagement, web scraping for lead generation can be valuable in driving business growth and strengthening market reach.

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Web-based bulk Facebook ID finders are online services that allow users to input a list of URLs or usernames and receive a list of corresponding IDs. These tools are usually easy to use and require no installation, making them accessible to a wide range of users. However, they might have limitations in terms of the number of IDs you can find at once.

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Dedicated software solutions offer more robust functionality, including the ability to process larger datasets and integrate with other tools. These solutions often provide additional features, such as data export options and API integration, but they might require more technical knowledge to operate effectively.

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For those with programming skills, custom scripts written in languages like Python or JavaScript can be a powerful way to find Facebook IDs in bulk. These scripts can be tailored to your specific needs, offering flexibility and control over the data extraction process.

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As privacy laws become more stringent and technology continues to evolve, the landscape of bulk Facebook ID finders is likely to change. Future advancements may include more sophisticated data processing capabilities, enhanced security features, and greater compliance with global data protection regulations.

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