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Two major changes are underway this week on Facebook that may affect the way your profile or page handles content that flows from Facebook applications. These changes were part of the Roadmap announced in Oct 2009. Here are the changes you should be aware of: 

1. Tab Page Width Allowances are changing from 760 pixels to 520 pixels. 

The Tab page width changes began rolling out yesterday.  The old page width of 760 An example of the 760 page width is the McDonald’s  McCafe tab, while the Happy Meal  tab page complies with the new 520 width requirement.  Apps such as FBML, Profile HTML and Welcome tabs, allow users to copy HTML code from a website into facebook. These apps are the ones to check for width compliance because the width is controlled by the code an user copies into each instance of the application rather than by a developer who manages the width inside the application itself. 

2.  The Boxes Tab is going away. Wall tabs will serve apps instead. 

The Boxes tab has historically been a container for facebook applications to flow content from multiple applications. 

 For example, Facebook  apps like  Social RSS, Slideshare, Discussions, Photos and Favorite Pages have stored content to the Boxes Tab on a page or profile.  More recently, applications have provided the option for a Wall tab for each application. So, pages or profiles will have a Tab for Social RSS, another one for Slideshare, another for Favorite Pages. You get the point. Anyway, Boxes are leaving. In preparation, add the Wall tab in your Application Settings for the apps on your page or profile. 

 According to Facebook Developers blog, these updates are designed to simplify navigation for users, reduce complexity for developers, and enable Facebook to build the next generation of tools for business with Facebook.

If you aren’t sure how to use Page Tabs for business, stay tuned for next week’s article: 5 Ways to Use Page Tabs for Business Growth.

If you have other questions about facebook or social media for business? Ask Michelle at facebook.com/socialmediaexplained. 

Twitter 101 for Business – You’ve heard of tweets and you have a profile, but you aren’t sure how to use it for business. If this describes your understanding of twitter, this Lunch and Learn is for you. We’ll look at how businesses are using it, some best practices and the latest new features such as location and specials.  #RRCLL This is the new hashtag for our lunch and learns!

 Presented by: Michelle Cullison, President

Daystar New Media, Inc.
DaystarNewMedia.com
Twitter.com/mcullison

Please Note: Seating is limited to the first 30 pre-registered guests.

Subway is offering lunches for this event at a cost of $5.00. 
Includes 6″ sandwich, 2 cookies and a bag of chips. 

Fax order to Janine @ 985-359-9778 – 1 day prior to lunch n learn. 
Lunch will await you at the event and payment will be due at the lunch n learn.

Last week at the National Speakers Association Annual Convention, Ico-presented a breakout session, along with two of my business partners, Myra Corrello, PhD and Jennifer Ledet. In the session, we shared our lessons learned from co-producing a major public conference.  In particular, we talked about how we used social media to gain major corporate sponsorship, fill the room (300 attendees) and keep them in their seats till the end of the day!

Ian Griffin, Freelance Speechwriter of Executive Communications, attended our session and asked for an interview afterward.

Read Ian’s article and hear the interview on Ian’s Blog, Professionally Speaking

Did you know that next Wednesday, June 30th, is the first official Social Media Day?
I’m celebrating and inviting you to do the same!

Join me for
Business on the Social Web-Where should you be in 2010?

Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT

Location: Web Meeting

Register Now

We’ll look at the top 4 social sites (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter & Youtube) to see what new features they offer for business and how your company can benefit by using them! From sales 2.0 to relationship marketing, this webinar will reveal which social networks are best for specific business processes. Don’t miss the chance to discover the best web location for your business.

Then, we’ll open up the lines for you to take the mic so you can share your questions, favorite new features, apps, success stories, stumbling blocks and hopes for the future of social business communications.

Hope to see you on the webinar on Social Media Day!
This is an open, no cost event. Invite your friends to attend this Social Media Day Celebration.

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/424459515

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP, 2003 Server or 2000

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer