Hi everyone,
As you probably already know, Facebook Timeline for Brand Pages goes live on 2/29.  I just came across a great article that I wanted to share on how to prepare for this event:  http://www.dreamgrow.com/how-to-prepare-for-facebook-timeline-for-brand-pages/?utm_source=DGNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=FBTimelBrand&utm_campaign=DGNewsletter017  In addition there is a link to some really cool examples of cover page examples and within that post is a template for making your cover page.  Hope you enjoy this as much as I did! 

@andrea-vahl 

Thanks for the link! 

@dianebianchi Thank you for the notice – what I do like about the new looks is that the five ever changing profile pictures will be replace by a single pic. Although it was fun to play around with the variability of the random pic order…

I enjoyed the article, thanks @dianebianchi. As they say “time to start brainstorming” or in this case, shall we say “brandstorming?!”  

Heh, I thought so too until I discovered a company by that name already exists (just a few minutes ago). In fact, I’m waaaay late to the party on that one. Looking at their client list; Borden, Verizon, Budweiser, Visa and a bunch more, all I can say is dang, wish I woulda thought of that years ago. I do have something in the works that I know nobody’s ever thought of before. It’s something I’d like to market to banks because that’s where the money is, right? Anyway, thanks again, your post was thought-provoking. 

@juleswebb  Thanks for the link! You are always a great resource and I always learn something new from you!

Thanks for the advice – trying to embrace new changes – again !!!

You can publish your page to the new timeline format anytime. Looks like the new format provides a much larger canvas and a lot less clutter for custom tabs. I have to give it a definite “thumbs up”

LOVE IT!! We are rushing to prepare our clients to publish as soon as possible.The option of being able to receive and send messages to users is a plus! It will be automatically on March 30th but we will go ASAP!.Love the new format. Hope users accept it as well.

wow, not sure if anyone noticed but, FB just screwed anyone with a fan page. the fact that u can’t default to a fan page, now makes fan pages pointless and requires you to mainly focus on there ads.

Yes, Dennis is correct. There will not longer be a welcome tab that you can set as your landing page, and you cannot use the word “like” in your cover image.

Your ads, can however go to a custom welcome tab.

@dianebianchi @andrea-vahl @juleswebb ultimately its live now! And they will make it mandatory on March 30 for every page.

@dianebianchi @andrea-vahl @juleswebb @lilianasgrip @ecumenix @yourlime @amyhallbiz @pacey @jackirhayes
You can view your brand page with timeline here for experimental purpose, and as soon as you are satisfied with the look, you can hit the Publish button. (just like we did when we implemented timeline on our profiles)Here’s the experimental link for Timeline for Faceook Page

Login to FB account, click the above link, select page, and you’re done!!!

@mari, that sounds extreme. I work with several small businesses and don’t  see why they can’t use it still. I don’t charge astronomical fees, and it’s a great place to interact with your following. It’s actually almost crazy not to use the FB fan pages for business when they are free, and can be taught fairly simply.

I am looking for ways to best use it. And you can bet there will be tons of info available for those willing to read it.

Very interesting changes today!!!  Here’s an article from VentureBeat who got extra privileges in seeing the back end:  http://venturebeat.com/2012/02/29/timeline-for-brands/  But I’ll be watching the LiveStream shortly to see what else is announced!

Wildfire is having a webinar tomorrow that might be helpful with using the timeline for our pages.

http://goo.gl/dnBCS

@moinshaikh Yup, did mine today too.

As far any changes on Facebook are concerned, we shouldn’t be surprised by these developments; good, bad or indifferent. Keep in mind with the Facebook IPO fast approaching, no longer are they beholden to end users–only to shareholders. What this means is more and more you’re gomma see Facebook courting big business with their ad platform. It’s the only way for them to justify what Facebook might be worth in a couple years. Anything less than $80 billion would be a disappointment to the stock market. Like it or not, that’s pretty much it in a nutshell imho.    

Be that as it may, I don’t see it as a deterrent for small business. You know the old saying, “A rising tide lifts all ships.” So why not grab an ore and start rowing.

Right said charles @yourlime They’re really concerned with the IPO and they might continue to roll out big big changes even further.

I LOVE my new timeline!!!!  http://AmyHall.biz/fb

Looks like they intend to make it the default on March 30th. The biggest challenge I see is the lost of fangate. I created two videos that talk about how to get the timeline before the final roll out and about the lost and gained features –  http://youtu.be/Cgk-j068D7U  

I’ve just recently taken control of the Facebook page for a coalition trying to get genetically modified foods label. It’s a good cause. 

Visitors seem to be responding very positively with how I am using the site. “Likes” are growing but, more importantly, the “sharing” is growing too! 

I’d appreciate members’ feedback on the coalition’s use of the Facebook page. Feel free to email me directly or on this platform and thanks.

https://www.facebook.com/VTrighttoknow