I had just finished polishing my article: “Web Design: Why To Own A Website?” The whole point was simple — own your digital presence, don’t rent it from platforms that can change the rules overnight and boot you out.
Then came the irony.
WordPress offered me a shiny button: “Cross‑publish to Facebook.” Why not? I clicked.
First, a login prompt. Passed. Then a captcha. passed. Then a request to upload a portrait photo (Umm.. what?) Complied — uploaded the same one I use as my Facebook profile picture.
And immediately after I submitted the photo, Facebook suspended my account. Not just locked — hidden from everyone. My page vanished. My profile was invisible. I was immediately emailed and told I could appeal, but apparently if they didn’t like my face, my account would be permanently disabled.
All this, while I was literally posting an article about why you should never depend on platforms like Facebook (without mentining them by name) which you don’t control.
The Absurdity
- I wasn’t spamming.
- I wasn’t breaking rules.
- I was simply cross‑publishing a blog post about owning your own site.
And in that moment, Facebook proved my point for me. The connector looked shiny, but it rusted instantly.
The Lesson
This isn’t a rant. It’s a reality check for all of you who read this post. If your business, brand, or creative work depends on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp, you’re at their mercy. They can block, throttle, or erase you without warning. On their own whim, your business presence can become one endless void of nothingness.
But when you own your domain, your site, your content — no one can take it away. You control its foundation. You decide the rules.
Call to Action
If you’re building something that matters, don’t let your digital presence hinge on someone else’s whim. Own your website. Own your narrative. Own your small business future.
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