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Howdy Reader!

Two of our friends lost their Facebook accounts this month. Another got dropped into a 14-day comment jail on their own pages. And last week, Meta quietly launched a brand new app called Forum, dedicated to Facebook Groups.

If you've built any part of your business on Facebook, this is the episode you need.

This Friday, we're sitting back down with Paul Gowder, founder of PowWows.com and the person behind one of the largest niche communities on Facebook. Paul has been running an online community for 25 years, and he's seen every version of this platform shift.

We'll explore...

  • The 2026 Facebook security stack
  • What actually triggers a 14-day comment jail and the real appeal process inside Meta
  • Whether Meta Verified is worth it for faster account recovery and human support
  • What Meta's brand new Forum app means for Groups and community-builders
  • The hidden Facebook growth habits Paul checks every single week

Be in the chat live so you can ask Paul anything in real time. This is one of those episodes where one specific question from the audience can change everything you do this weekend.

Watch TODAY at 10 AM Central!

See ya there!

-Jeff

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Jeff Sieh

Jeff is an international speaker and visual marketing consultant. He hosts the Social Media News Live show and podcast and is also the editor for Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People Podcast. He is also "Head Beard" at Manly Pinterest Tips.

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