Timeline for Facebook Pages: What You Need To Know

March 1, 2012 By 29 Comments

 

On February 29, Facebook announced some major changes to the Pages layout.

Not only is the look and feel of Facebook Pages changing (as seen in the Livestrong example below), but guidelines and the way we can market on Facebook is changing as well.   Here’s a quick list of some of the changes you can expect to see:

  1. Due to the new Timeline layout, the look and feel of Pages is dramatically changing.
  2. Custom tab visibility is going to be relocated.
  3. Default welcome tabs will be eliminated.
  4. There are new guidelines of what you can and cannot say on your Timeline cover image.  This one shocked me, but there are still some smart ways to take advantage of this space!
  5. Greater Page messaging capabilities were introduced (GREAT NEWS!)
  6. And so much more….

It may seem overwhelming at first glance, but no need to stress, I’ve got you covered!

FREE, FACEBOOK LIVE WEBINAR

To help you navigate through the many Facebook changes, check out my recent workshop: CLICK HERE TO GET INSTANT ACCESS 

Livestrong has done a great job of incorporating their brand into their timeline cover image. Check out how the design bleeds into the app boxes! They've also taken advantage of the cool, new apps boxes. I will cover all of these new features in my upcoming webinar, so make sure to sign up!

 

To keep you up to date with all the changes, I’ve also compiled a list of the most recent, best-of-the-best articles.  Dive in to stay in the know!

Timeline on Fan Pages:  6 Things You Need To Know

Facebook Timeline for Fan Pages: Frequently Asked Questions

Facebook Brand Timelines:  6 Big Changes Every Marketer Needs To Understand

CLICK HERE  TO SIGN UP FOR MY FREE FACEBOOK CHANGES WEBINAR

 

  • http://www.facebook.com/mtnjim James Fisher

    I’ll be on the webinar Amy. Thanks!  and thanks for helping me become a Lujurian today…;-)

    Mtn Jim

  • Sharon Sapp

    I’d love to attend, Amy, but I have an appointment at that time. Are you going to have a recording of the webinar?

  • http://www.rumshopryan.com/ RumShopRyan

    Love the new Timelines! Here’s mine…advice?

  • http://thehighcalling.org/ Marcus Goodyear

    Ack! I already have a meeting during that time. Are you going to offer it again?

  • Brenda

    I’ll be on the webinar……especially after just spending a lot of time and money doing my custom welcome page.  Arghh!

  • http://twitter.com/ChikQuintans Chik Quintans

    Looking forward to this, Amy. Thanks for putting it together!

  • http://www.facebook.com/margaret.hampton1 Margaret Hampton

    Thanks, Amy, that will be very helpful! Your post and links helped a lot, too.

  • http://khmerbird.com/ khmerbird

    I want to join but it would be 2am at my location, difficult to catch, hope I can get the video somewhere! 

  • http://www.geekywriter.com/ Romy Singh

    Hi Amy,

    I would love to be a part of this webniar to know more about what can i do with the new facebook page layout. I’m really eager to mess with my page to see what it can do to get more for my business from facebook….

  • http://www.blueglobalmedia.com/blog Christelle

    Just signed up!!! I’ve been waiting to hear what your thoughts are on all of this.  Must say that my initial reaction wasn’t a pleasant one, but now I’ve moved past anger and on to acceptance.  Looking forward to your insight.  

  • Crystal Presence

    Thank you for taking the time and energy to do the webinar for us next Wednesday!

    I was just about to launch into Facebook, and I am glad that I discovered you first!

    Crystal Presence

  • http://twitter.com/RemyChausse Rémy Chaussé

    I’m hoping Amy does a replay, too. People in the webinar industry know that we can’t always drop what we’re doing to run to the computer. They know you lose a whopping 60% of your potential audience without a replay. I’m sure she knows this! At least, I hope so!

  • http://www.facebook.com/amycporterfield Amy Porterfield

    Yes, I do :-)

  • http://BlueBoat.ca/ Cara Lynn

    sigh… Google Chrome hates aweber atm. Is there any other way I can get access? I’ve tried to register 3 times already….

  • http://www.facebook.com/amycporterfield Amy Porterfield

    I hate aweber right now!  They were down all morning, but are back in business now.  Did you try to register today?  I hate to ask, but will you try just one more time now that they are up and running?  http://www.amyporterfield.com/webinars/facebook_changes/  MANY THANKS!

  • http://twitter.com/JCAnderson_ Jason Anderson

    Looking forward!

    Still trying to figure out the timings in UK lol

  • MilesTorres

    Many of my clients are in a panic over these changes! Looking forward to your insight.

  • http://www.milestorres.com/ Miles Torres

    mine too ;)

  • http://jalandajames.com/ Jalanda James

    This is soo needed. Facebook is not my strong point. I know video marketing, but facebook no bueno;-).

  • http://LouiseM.com/ Louise Myers

    I was just now heading to an appointment, turned around and rescheduled so I could be on the webinar live! OMG I think I have a problem ;)

  • Chris Knight

    I’m another who missed it. Your last webinar was so helpful. Will you have a replay?

  • Bertie

    Great webinar. My question is – Are you allowed to place a QR code in the Timeline Cover?

  • http://www.AmyPorterfield.com Amy Porterfield

    I love it Louise! I have a problem too – we must be addicted to this stuff! I hope you found it worth your time!!

  • Marie

    I registered and get the login page, but could never get in, always says “webinar is full” so sadly I missed all the valuable infos. Hope to get them later?

  • Redrosie04

    I also unfortunately missed the webinar, I had an emergency at work. Will there be a replay?  I hope so I very much wanted to see this webinar

  • Megan

    Had an emergency come up at work and missed the webinar…. NO! Had it on my schedule for a week too. How can I catch what I missed? Our company just created the custom welcome tab and we need to know how that will be effected. Thanks in advance for you help!

  • http://precisestrategy.com/ Jerry Duling

    Amy, missed this just returned from Europe.  Any recasts planned?

  • Melanie Jongsma

    Amy, thanks for providing a link to the replay of the video. Is there a way I can download it? I want to listen to it over and over, and I won’t always be in front of my computer for the next 5 days when the link expires. The slides are helpful, but I would really like to listen to the audio of the presentation beyond the next 5 days.

    Thanks for your help!

  • Leethcliff

    Will this Webinar be widely available soon? I’m in the UK :-

    Also, Amy will you be updating the FB influence program to accommodate the recent changes to Facebook?

    Thanks