Facebook Tutorials

Facebook Connect: Plugins to Integrate FB and WordPress

When I first decided it was time to add Facebook Connect to a website, I figured it would be no big deal. Facebook is a social media powerhouse, I figured, so they must have tools to simplify the process. Plus, I use WordPress! So I was fairly confident that some enterprising developer had already created a plugin that would add Facebook Connect to the blog with a few clicks. Boy was I naive. Adding Facebook to a WordPress site is harder than it sounds. I spent days testing out plugins with varying... learn more

Target Your Marketing Campaign with Facebook Ads

Facebook ads are quickly becoming the top choice for targeted online ad campaigns. Whether your goal is lead generation, sales, or improving brand recognition, a targeted campaign will always have better results. Google Adwords used to be the king of online ad campaigns because they can target users based on their current search priorities. Facebook ads are the next generation of targeted text ads. Learn how to get started and why you should create a Facebook ad. learn more  Read More →

What Makes a Good Facebook Fan Page

Over the last year, and especially the last few months, Facebook fan pages have quickly risen in noteriety. The launch of the new Facebook a few months ago shot fan pages into the spotlight as it allowed fan pages to be more customizable. Fan pages also became more like profile pages, in that status updates now appear in feeds. Over the last month, fan pages have gotten even more publicity, as Facebook announced that administrators could create vanity urls for their fan pages. All of this begs the... learn more

Facebook Fan Page Versus Facebook Groups

With the current craze over Facebook among college students and now even among older people, it’s almost taboo not to have a profile on Facebook. The popular social networking site boasts around 150 to 200 million users worldwide. If you’re like most people, you have a decently-filled out profile. You’ve probably listed a few of your favorite movies, put down your high school and posted a couple photos. Now that you’ve gotten this far, it’s time to spread your wings. Facebook... learn more

How to: Create a Facebook Fan Page

If you’ve recently graduated from college, it’s hard to imagine your college life apart from Facebook.  Catching the latest gossip, becoming friends with that college superstar who has never heard of you and staying up-to-date on the latest happenings.  And of course, everyone knows it’s not official until it’s on Facebook!  However, Facebook is no longer just for college students.  Many people reading this may have parents and even grandparents with an account now. ... learn more