Facebook now adds a special badge system inside Groups. This lets members show they are real experts. The company announced this new feature today. It aims to help people trust information more in Groups. Finding good advice can be hard sometimes. Bad information spreads too easily. Facebook wants to fix this problem.
(Facebook Groups adds expert certification badge system)
The new badges look like small icons next to a member’s name. They appear only in specific Groups where the person earned them. For example, a doctor might get a badge in a health Group. A skilled carpenter could get one in a DIY Group. This shows others their knowledge is real.
Group admins and moderators control who gets these badges. They invite members they know are experts. Or members can ask for a badge themselves. Then the admin checks their background. They look at the person’s experience and past posts. The admin decides if they qualify. This keeps the system honest.
Facebook believes this will make discussions better. People will see who actually knows the topic. They can trust advice from certified members more. This might stop bad advice from spreading. It helps everyone find useful information faster. Community managers asked for tools like this. They wanted ways to highlight their best members.
(Facebook Groups adds expert certification badge system)
The expert badges are starting to roll out globally now. All Facebook Group admins can use this feature. Members will see the badges appearing in qualifying Groups soon. The system is optional for each Group. Admins choose if they want to use it. Facebook plans to watch how it works. They might change things based on what people say. The goal is stronger, more reliable communities everywhere.