Think about Facebook for business. Yes, Facebook is an ideal place to start a business!
There are literally millions of users on the site. They belong to groups and networks. They use the different site applications. Basically, they are sharing their lives and interests with you so that you can help enhance it.
One of the unique things about Facebook is its applications. There are loads of applications available with this social networking site. Let’s take a look at the unique things about Facebook apps.
When Facebook made their developer’s platform available they called it Facebook Markup Language. What it did was allow other people and third party users to create applications based on their interests. These applications were designed to interact with the Facebook profile.
There are a few basic things you can do with the apps. Unique things about Facebook apps include:
You don’t want to miss out on Facebook community building. On Facebook, groups are another tool you can use to socialize online with people. There are groups on just about every subject including business topics, study groups, and groups that are purely for fun. You can also start your own group.
Your profile page will have a link on it called “groups”. Click on it to get started. Also, remember that when someone starts a group, they can list it as public or private. If it is private, people can’t join it unless they are invited.
As of March 30, 2012 all Facebook business pages will be in the timeline format. Are you ready for the transition with Facebook Timelines?
I am proud to say that I am ready. My Facebook page is set up for the timeline format and all my customers who I manage social media as a virtual assistant for have been transferred to the timeline format.
Have a cover photo at the top of the page that is 851 pixels wide by 315 pixels height.
Have a picture at the top of your page that is 180 pixels wide.
For each of your tab pages have an image that describes the tab that is 111 pixels wide by 74 pixels wide.
Arrange the order of your tabs.
Take an orientation around your page to understand the new layout and see how your posts appear.
Make sure to read Facebook’s Page Guidelines. You will see important information such as your cover photo cannot have information that goes in the About section such as your URL, telephone number, etc.
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