Facebook 101 at Next Space Presentation and links

Here is last nights Facebook 101 Class I co-taught with Sara Isenberg. Great turn out and my second time teaching to a large group. I'm a better one on one communicator. I have to push myself to public speak but every time it feels a bit better. I work with several small and large businesses setting up Facebook Business Pages. This presentation will walk you through the step by step process and shows some simple steps on turning off and on privacy to how to edit your profile image icon. If you want us do another class and have some suggestions of what you'd like to learn please let me know. We have to get the paperwork in for the Spring 2012 by the end of the week.

Open publication - Free publishing - More facebook

Think Local First Santa Cruz Social Media Facebook Presentation

Open publication - Free publishing - More facebook

Big thank you for all those that showed up. That after all is half the game. I enjoyed doing this presentation at Bruno's BBQ last night at the Think Local First Santa Cruz roundtable in Scotts Valley for merchants and individuals. My goal was to break down in easy to follow steps how to set up a business Facebook page. I added links to social media sites that I read and get some great tips from. I added a few other mentions like nutshellmail to consolidate your social media and a few other additions. It was my first Facebook Social Media group presentation. My strong point is not public speaking. I usually do one on one meetings with individuals and business owners unless of course I get flown out to Bozeman Montana to Croakies which I have twice to talk to sales and marketing and continue to help with their social media and Facebook.

Tomorrow night is a Think Local First Santa Cruz Summer Mixer at Geo Wilsons 90 th anniversary. So my friends for all of you that have a small business and want to improve your reach and get new clients. Networking is key. Go it is free! and what you could have a fun time.

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Maximum Impact Design Facebook page


Some of the Facebook pages I manage and tabs to check out.

Socksmith shop tab
Beckmann's Bakery welcome tab links to website
Croakies welcome tab page has a share feature and links to website
Foy Construction showcase tab share button, links to website, has 10 large portfolio pages that can also be buy buttons if you have a on line store front.
Diamond D Company Flickr slide show feature tab
Cypress Garden Nursery
Hotline Wetsuits share button and 10 large showcase features with buy tab feature
Doc's Proplugs Partners feature tab with links to brands or businesses on Facebook. Works similar to links on website pages.
Mr. Toots Coffee Like me tab page links to website
Think Local First Santa Cruz check back I'm inspired to add a ton of features and tabs.

Facebook changes sizes and features March 10

Updates:
1- Photo strip above the Wall
(with most recent photos you posted or tagged)
2- Tabs move over to the left panel, in the form of a list
(maximum of 6 above the fold)
3- Profile picture reduced from 200 x 600 pixels to 180 x 540
4- Blurb box that was below the Page picture moved to info tab
5- Pages can Like other Pages, not just favorite them
6- Featured Pages and Admins
7- Page category
8- Choice for Wall posts between “Everyone” and Page posts only
9- Mutual Friends and Interests section
10- Ability to interact on Facebook as your Page
11- Ability for admins to post and comment around the site under their

Page’s alias
12- News feed of updates from Liked Pages
13- Pages can now feature iFrame tab applications
14- Email notifications when users post or comment

Facebook Page Changes today!

Just when you think you've got the hang of it the game changes once again. Really yes really.

What changed with the new Pages design?

• Photos at the top: The most recent photos that you post to the Wall of a Page you admin, or photos you tag your Page in, will appear here. This area will not include any photos posted by people who like your Page.
• Use Facebook as your Page: You will be able to receive notifications for your Page, view a News Feed for your Page, and like and post on other Pages as your Page.
• Wall filters: Pages now have two publicly visible Wall filters-"Posts by Page" and "Everyone." When viewing a Page Wall with the "Everyone" filter, the most engaging posts will appear at the top (i.e., posts will not appear in chronological order). Page admins will be able to view additional filters-"Most Recent" and "Hidden Posts."
• Email notifications: You can opt to receive notifications when people post or comment on your Page.
• Featured Pages and admins: You can feature other Pages your Page likes, or admins of your Page, in the new "Likes" and "Page Owners" sections on the left side of your Page.
• Mutual connections: When people visit your Page, they will be able to view friends who also like your Page, as well as other Pages that both they and your Page like.
• Navigation: The content that you formerly accessed by clicking the tabs at the top of your Page can now be found in the column underneath your Page profile picture. The text in the box that used to appear in the box underneath your Page profile picture will now appear in the Info tab.
• Profile picture size: The profile picture size for Pages has been adjusted from 200x600 to 180x540.

Facebook Page Resources
Official Facebook documents and tutorials
Facebook Pages Official Page
This is an official Facebook Page about Facebook Pages, created by, well, Facebook! Use it to look for tips and tricks about how to get the most out of this service.
Browse Facebook Pages
Out of ideas? Look at what other people have created. Here's a directory of all Facebook Pages. You just might learn something new!
Facebook Pages PDF Manual
You won't want to miss this one - a downloadable, all-inclusive PDF created by Facebook to help you create a great Facebook Page!
Facebook Page Usernames
Facebook's official FAQ about setting usernames for your Facebook Page.


Where's the Like Button here's where you can make your own on Facebook.

Facebook Business Pages made local in Santa Cruz

Creating a business page on Facebook will not suddenly boost brand loyalty or drive sales, but it is an important Web marketing tool for small business owners. You will need to add custom tabs and information to make it work for you depending upon if you are a service or retail business.
If you're new to Facebook in terms of creating and managing a business Account, Facebook lets you create a Business Page which is different from a personal profile page on the site. They keep changing how to do Create a page from week to week and have now made it a bit easier but it's still a bit of a hoop jump. I work with clients to figure this out in an easy instructional manner and create graphic profile graphics and splash pages. A new feature added to Facebook is the places page. You can claim your page and have a place for people to check-in. Once it's yours you can add coupons and other added perks for your loyal customers and friends.

Facebook business pages for the Cypress Garden Nursery, Prima Salon, Foy Construction and many others. Judi was born and raised in Santa Cruz and is a member of Think Local First Santa Cruz.