Category Archives: Facebook
Two Quick Ways to Find The Complete List of Fans Who Like Your Facebook Page
A Blogging Bistro reader asks: On my Facebook Fan Page, I used to be able to click on the number of “Likes” to see the list of names and learn who my newest fans were. Now when I click on… more >
6 Simple Steps for Customizing Your Facebook Timeline
Now that Timeline is mandatory on all of Facebook’s personal profiles, you’d better devote an hour or so to setting up your Timeline (as opposed to letting Facebook create it for you and risk getting who-knows what).
I set mine up this week, and it wasn’t as mind-numbing a process as I feared it might be. Follow these six steps, and you’ll be up and running.
Step 1: Choose a Cover Photo
Facebook’s Statement of Rights and Responsibilities note:
“You will not send or otherwise post unauthorized commercial communications (such as spam) on Facebook.” (Section 3.1)
To be on the safe side, avoid promoting your products, services, or business on your personal Facebook profile. more >
How to Know Whether Your Facebook Marketing is Failing Miserably
Are your Facebook marketing efforts failing or succeeding? What are the best tools to help increase engagement with your fans? These three articles provide good tips. Click on the article title to access to full post. 14 Signs That You… more >
Facebook Marketing Q&A (Infographic)
What day of the week do Facebook updates get shared most often?
What’s the most shareable word? …The least sharable word?
This Facebook infographic gives you a quick overview of some handy Facebook Q&A: more >
Facebook Timeline Becomes Mandatory for All Users
Say goodbye to the Facebook Wall as you know it. Your personal Facebook profile is going to look very different, very soon.
Facebook has begun rolling out its Timeline feature to all users. A message at the top of your personal profile’s Home tab will inform you that your profile is being switched to Timeline. You will have seven days to review and edit your past posts, photos, videos, etc. before anyone else can see your Timeline.
If you want to see how your timeline appears to other people, click the gear menu at the top of your timeline, and select “View As.” You can choose to see how your timeline appears to a specific friend or the public. more >
‘Facebook Pages for Business’ Workshop Rescheduled for Feb. 9
A snowstorm in the Seattle area shut down the entire region all last week. The “Facebook Pages for Business” workshop has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 9. You’ll find complete information about all five workshops in the “Social Media for… more >
The Perils of Social Media (Guest Post by Tosca Lee)
By Tosca Lee Guest Columnist Facebook. Twitter. Shoutlife. LinkedIn. Dopplr. Google+. Plaxo. Blogger. WordPress. Shelfari. Goodreads. Writer’s loops. Conference loops. Endless loops. By the time I finish updating my status, writing my blogs, tweeting, pasting my bulletins, my newest pictures,… more >
5 Must-Read Facebook Articles
Here are links to five must-read Facebook articles, from great sources on the Web. Click the headline to access the full article. 1. Elements on a Facebook Business/Fan page that people look at most often [Sarah Kessler, Mashable Social Media]… more >
YouTube, StumbleUpon, Twitter, Google and Facebook Get Major Facelifts
Several of the most popular social networks are rolling out major redesigns and unveiling new features. Here are video tours and links to details about seven upgrades: 1. YouTube Home Page Redesign http://youtu.be/W-ajXnrpkio 2. YouTube Improves Analytics Latest features include:… more >
Facebook Axes ‘Switch’ Button for Page Admins
Have you noticed that the “Switch” function has disappeared from Facebook Business/Fan Pages you administer? Formerly, when you wanted to “Use Facebook As” the persona of a page you administer, you had to click the arrow to the right of… more >
