November 2009
2 posts
Facebook Releases Bookmark Button, Shares a Couple... →
Many developers have devoted large chunks of their canvas pages to try to get users to bookmark their app by clicking the “bookmark” button in the bottom menu bar of the site. Today, Facebook released an FBML and XFBML tags that developers can use to put the button anywhere on their canvas pages. This should increase bookmarking rates.
October 2009
25 posts
Why the New FB Design Sucks for Marketing
There are a few things missing from Facebook’s new design (publicly launched today), and these changes could hurt you if you use FB as a marketing tool in any sense. Don’t get me wrong…FB should be about personal relationships, but it can also be an effective tool for growing a business.
In the last design, the right sidebar had a list of “Highlights.” These were...
Cool App - Status Statistics - Facebook... →
Status Statistics View Application Application Info: * Description: Are you a status God or Goddess? Ever wondered how many statuses you have posted so far? How long they usually are? What words you use most often? Well, now you can! * Categories: Utilities.
Cool App - Friend Facts - Facebook Application... →
Friend Facts View Application Application Info: * Developed By: Topzy * Description: • “This is pretty dope” - Phillipe C. • “What a great idea!” - Joe P. • “Life changing. Amazing.” - Beq H. • “Not only is this quiz fun but I am learning more about my friends.” - Leah E. * Categories: Games.
Notifications! Just Click It
If you have seen that little red bubble in the bottom right corner of Facebook, but have never clicked it, I’m about to rock your world!
This bubble is the notifications alert, and by clicking it, you can see other people that have commented on your status updates, or commented after you have made a comment on another update. Basically, it keeps the conversation going. If you’ve...
Don't add random friends →
We have a hard time understanding the mindset of wanting to send friend requests to perfect strangers in faraway places, but plenty of people do it. If it happens that you stumble across somebody on the Web site whose profile piques your interest, it is best to send that person an introductory message. You wouldn’t ask a stranger to lunch without speaking with them first, would you?
Don't underestimate the importance of your...
As any self-respecting music geek knows, one’s musical taste says a lot about somebody, so be judicious in listing your favorite bands in your profile’s ‘Favorite Music’ section. A thorough music section, mentioning your appreciation of Gene Vincent, might make the difference in whether or not that cute rockabilly girl (or guy) responds to your message. Don’t be yet...
Use a current profile picture
While Facebook allows you to post as many pictures as you like, and tag yourself in pictures that your friends have taken, the Web site only allows you one profile picture, so make it count. You may very well have some potential suitors on the Web site, so be sure to portray yourself as accurately as possible. A clear, well-lit picture of you will help you to put your best foot forward,...