Facebook lockout -- help needed

[Joe Tomko]

I'm learning about notes from Scott Carson.  He suggested getting on facebook as a major means of marketing.  I am new to social media and not too savey in this realm.  Saturday, I opened a Facebook account and started to make friend connections.  Saturday night, I was locked out and was told facebook needs to verify my identity and they requested a picture to be uploaded.  I uploaded the picture and keep checking back.  Four days later, I still have not been verified. 

Can anyone tell me how long it takes? This monstrosity has no way that I can find to contact it to find out if there is anything I can do to expedite this or to even find out if my account fell into a black hole. 

Can anyone or there help out this neophyte so I can get my Facebook marketing under way?  Thank you in advance. 

[Andrew Michael]

Hi @Joe Tomko 

The point of utilizing Facebook is to market to your already existing sphere of influence and then expand from there.  Scott Carson is likely under the assumption that you are already an active member of Facebook.  It sounds like this is a totally new platform for you and with that being the case I would not suggest getting on FB for the sole purpose of marketing.  You are going to come across as spam to everyone and I would be surprised if you gained much traction.  

Instead, I would focus on strategies that allow you to exploit your already existing relationships.  What clubs, functions, groups, boards, etc are you a member of?  I would start telling anyone and everyone what it is you do and try to work more relevant and organic channels to get your message out.