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Facebook Fan Page Timeline Tutorial [Infographic]

Posted by on Mar 7, 2012 in facebook timeline, Featured, Graphics | 18 comments

  • http://www.azmushko.ca Alex Zmushka

    So far this is the best and at the same time simply explained and easy to follow info I’ve seen. Awesome job!

  • http://momentsfromtheheart.com Sandy Allen

    Not sure why adding the QR code is a good idea? I mean, not to be a kill-joy, but why have it on the page? Not only does Facebook say no to “contact information such as a website address” – which is sort of what the QR code is. But do we actually expect someone to scan the screen with their phone rather than just click on the URL?

    • Timothy Brand

      Sandy,

      QR codes can be a phone number, e-mail address, social media account, etc. This is great to have on your cover photo because it’s not against the rules Facebook has defined (as of yet) and yes people do in fact use their phones to scan their screens. I have had contacts from QR codes on my Facebook and my Twitter page.

  • http://twitter.com/tpr2 tpr2 .

    nice work Tim

    I will have to build another raised garden bed just for you so you can enjoy the pictures again :-)

  • Shawn

    Great explanation. This is better than any instructions Facebook offered.

  • http://writerlana.blogspot.com/ Lana

    This is a great summary. Shared on Facebook. :)

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  • http://www.asourceofinspiration.com Armando Alves

    Please notice that the image suggested violates Cover Photo Guidelines:
    https://www.facebook.com/help?faq=%20276329115767498

    Cover images must be at least 399 pixels wide and may not contain:
    Price or purchase information, such as “40% off” or “Download it at our website”
    -> Contact information, such as web address, email, mailing address or other information intended for your Page’s About section
    References to user interface elements, such as Like or Share, or any other Facebook site features
    -> Calls to action, such as “Get it now” or “Tell your friends”

    • http://www.writerlisamason.com Lisa

      No it doesn’t. It clearly says all of those things at the very top of the Infographic.

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  • http://www.newyorkneurofeedback.com Catherine Boyer, MA, LCSW

    Thanks for such a well-organized, clear presentation.

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  • http://www.erictbenoitauthor.com/ Eric T. Benoit

    Nicely done, though I believe FB recently announce that QR codes in cover images violate the ToS. Of course, the real question is if someone is already viewing the page do you really need a QR code? Unless it’s to download an app no one is going to be sitting at their PC and whip out their phone to view your website.

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1640931208 Tim Brand

       Only contact information is unacceptable in cover photos. QR codes, as you said, can contain apps and/or promo codes. Some people think they’re a good idea, some don’t. I personally think that missing an opportunity to connect with your audience is just silly.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Ldyjarhead Marie Anne St Jean

    Is a cover photo with an AR-15 rifle acceptable?  (grin)

    • http://www.timothybrand.com/ Timothy Brand

       Yes a cover photo with an AR-15 is acceptable. Even though you’re being a booger ;) They don’t have anything that states otherwise. You just can’t point the AR-15 at them and say “LIKE MY PAGE OR I SHOOTS!”

  • Cherise Kelley

    How would I generate a QR code?

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1640931208 Tim Brand

       Cherise you can find QR codes here:

      http://qrcode.kaywa.com/

      Simply put in your info and get the code :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/rebecca.livermore Rebecca Haley Livermore

    Nicely done infographic. The cover photo seems to be mixed in terms of drawbacks and benefits. I love the larger image, but I think it is too bad that you can’t put a call to action such as asking someone to like your page. 

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1640931208 Tim Brand

       The reason Facebook did this, from what I understand, is they want pages to drive traffic to their individual pages (tabs) in order to boost your page score. They don’t want people just spamming “LIKE My Page!” because they don’t want to turn into MySpace. This of course poses a problem for small businesses and allows bigger ones to thrive.

  • CreeksideCS

    Very nice.

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