So, I’ve had the Facebook Timeline set up for awhile now, but today they finally rolled it out to all users. I happen to love it but would love to know what new users think of the Facebook Timeline…

How do you like the design? Do you find it intuitive to use? Do you see any added benefit? If so, what? Give me your thoughts!!

I just got it today and fumbled around at first but now I think I’ve figured it out.  I think it looks nicer but it’s a little less obvious or easy to follow.  Could be just because I’m so used to the old!  When I opened up my friend’s page it was information overload and I wasn’t sure what to look at first.  

I think in time we’ll all be so used to it – folks will forget about the old format!

Just letting everyone know that Facebook iPhone app update is out that will view Timeline from your phone with ease! iPad app update to be released soon.

I just added the option over the weekend. Still deciding whether I like or not. Somehow, I like Facebook mobile better and use it more.

where do I find the timeline thing? how and why use it? @luciebcus @joancrocker @susanavello 

@deairby  I’m not an expert but I was checking out a friends page who had timeline and box in the lower right hand corner asked me if I wanted to convert.  I would imagine soon if not already on your page at the top where messages from facebook are displayed this option would exist too.  The one thing I didn’t realize is once you click yes to check it out- you can’t go back to the old!  But it’s all good  Hope that helps!!

@jeff-korhan. Thanks for the info on Timeline. Should be a day filled with some angst.

@joancrocker I am very excited. Actually I think lately with Google+ Pages, Twitter new brand profile and now Facebook Timeline we will now see the major shift for brands starting to fully apply Social Media into their marketing strategies. 

I don’t worry to much about changes to the Welcome tab. Challenges brings on new opportunities. But I agree with you I am also confident that Facebook plan something big for their Fan Pages. 

Cheers.. 

Are Morch – Hotel Blogger

I still don’t have it, but glad to have this information so I can be ready. 

@kristinawing You only see that after you accept Facebook’s invite to try out Timeline.  Here’s a link to a screenshot from my Timeline preview: 
BTW,  I would recommend anyone to do the preview because even though it is not public, you still operate from that interface. I’m personally finding it to be much easier to work with than the old format.

@jeff-korhan  Thanks for the fast response Jeff!

Yes I saw that they give you a “7 day headstart” to customize before it goes live for those that upgrade early. I’m interested to see what their set date is to roll it out over the entire platform. I’m concerned mostly about the privacy settings needing to be adjusted for our clients and their staff during that 7 day turnaround so that they can keep personal activities on Facebook apart from business activities. I think your advice to “preview” from the point of view of your visitors is key.

Happy Holidays!

I think the new Timeline is pretty nice, and I really love the big photo across the top. The only thing that I’m not a big fan of is the two column layout. The content boxes don’t line up, so trying to see all the posts on a person’s page, I find my eyes jumping around too much instead of easily scrolling through. What’s everyone’s thoughts on that? 

I’m surprised so many people like it! I really don’t like how easy it is for people to access what I posted years ago. Now I’m starting to get my career started I don’t want people to see what embarrassing TV shows I was watching when I was 16. Plus I was in a bad long term relationship and it’s so easy for people to go see all that. My Facebook is just very unprofessional now even though for the last year or so. Considering deleting my account and starting fresh.

I’m previewing it now.  Have not checked my privacy setting so I’m going there now to see if they are they way I want.  Thanks for the heads up.

Really enjoying Timeline, although the new presentation of posts takes a little getting used to, doesn’t it?!

I like the “About” page, because I think it looks more ‘organized,’ easier to read.

RE: past years posts, Facebook has provided the ability to go back in and edit, delete and ‘hide from Timeline’ posts, pictures, etc. I found this feature to be a little quirky, have you?

Adding to observations here: Noted yesterday that NetworkedBlogs is having issues with Timeline, causing blog posts to not appear on profiles using Timeline. (‘known issue’) FYI 

Hopefully this situation will be rectified as it affects many folks. However, in my observation and with FB edge rank, etc it appears Facebook favors manual posting over any ‘automatic’ means, including syndication via an app like NetworkedBlogs, so I wonder if this is a harbinger of things to come… What do you think?