If your Facebook feed feels more like a crowded yard sale than a useful tool, you’re not alone. Over time, ads, spammy groups, and random posts can turn your account into digital clutter. The good news? With a little intentional effort, you can take control, cut the noise, and make Facebook work for you again—whether you’re here for personal connection, business networking, or both.

Here’s our 10-step plan for reclaiming your Facebook in 2025:

1. Audit Your Friends List 🛠️

Scroll through your friends list and be honest—do you know them? Do you want to see their updates? If not, consider unfriending or moving them to “Restricted.” This isn’t personal—it’s about curating your experience.

2. Leave Dead or Irrelevant Groups 🚪

If a group hasn’t had meaningful activity in months or no longer serves your goals, leave it. Every group you’re in shapes your feed—make sure it’s on topics you care about today, not three years ago.

3. Mute (Instead of Unfriending) for Peace 🤫

Some people are worth keeping in your network, but their posts might be… exhausting. Use the “Snooze for 30 Days” or “Unfollow” options. You’ll stay connected without constant noise.

4. Revisit Your Privacy Settings 🔒

In 2025, Facebook’s privacy controls are more customizable than ever. Decide who can see your posts, who can send friend requests, and how much personal info is public. Pro tip: set a quarterly reminder to review this—Facebook likes to “update” these settings quietly.

5. Tame Your Notifications 📲

That red dot isn’t your boss—it’s a distraction. Go into Settings → Notifications and turn off alerts for anything that’s not truly important. You’ll be amazed at how much calmer Facebook feels.

6. Organize with Lists 📋

If you use Facebook for business and personal, create custom friend lists. That way you can post business updates to “Clients & Colleagues” and personal updates to “Close Friends,” keeping each audience in the loop on your terms.

7. Clean Up Your “Likes” & Follows 🧹

Old pages you liked years ago may still be feeding you content. Visit your “Likes” list, unfollow irrelevant pages, and keep only the ones you actually engage with.

8. Use the “Favorites” Feature ⭐

Want to make sure you see posts from certain people or groups? Mark them as Favorites. Facebook will prioritize them in your feed so you don’t miss the good stuff.

9. Set Time Boundaries ⏳

It’s easy to “just check one thing” and suddenly lose an hour. Use Facebook’s built-in “Your Time on Facebook” tracker to monitor your usage. Set limits if you need to—especially during work hours.

10. Post with Purpose 🎯

Your feed reflects what you put in. If you want better engagement and better conversations, be intentional with your posts. Ask meaningful questions, share things you genuinely care about, and don’t be afraid to curate your own presence just as much as you curate what you see.

Final Thought

Facebook is still one of the most powerful tools for connection and networking in 2025—but only if you control it instead of letting it control you. Invest one focused hour a month into these steps, and you’ll keep your digital space cleaner, calmer, and way more useful.

✌️🤠 Big Frontier Group
Helping you take control—whether it’s your home search or your newsfeed.