{"id":5352,"date":"2010-06-24T06:47:53","date_gmt":"2010-06-24T11:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/37d57f8fa2.nxcli.io\/blog\/?p=5352"},"modified":"2010-07-02T10:23:10","modified_gmt":"2010-07-02T15:23:10","slug":"amazing-facebook-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketingforsuccess.com\/blog\/web-marketing\/social-media\/amazing-facebook-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazing Facebook Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The good news is that Facebook Fan Pages are a great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingforsuccess.com\/blog\/web-marketing\/social-media\/social-media-tools\/\">social media marketing tool<\/a> for a small business.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The bad news is that there are <strong><em>millions<\/em><\/strong> of fan pages out there.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">So what will make your page different? \u00a0What will make your Facebook Fan Page stand above the fray?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The answer is one word.\u00a0 <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Applications.<\/span><\/strong> Wisely implemented, applications will make your Fan Page dynamic, entertaining and irresistible, ensuring you will both attract and retain fans.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">There are thousands of Facebook applications so sometimes it is difficult to know which ones to pick.\u00a0 Below I have listed 16 apps which I will believe can get your fans truly excited about your Fan<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingforsuccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/facebook-apps.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5385\" title=\"facebook apps\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marketingforsuccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/facebook-apps.jpg\" alt=\"facebook apps\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a> Page\u2014and YOU! :<\/p>\n<p>1. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/apps\/application.php?id=4949752878#%21\/apps\/application.php?id=4949752878&amp;ref=search&amp;sid=lNHD2Nqcv4TUPjFZqJ_s7g.2955418844..1\">Static FBML <\/a> is one of the most powerful applications Facebook provides.\u00a0 It will help you execute an array of things:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Customize your tabs<\/li>\n<li>Add content on your Page<\/li>\n<li>Make your Page cohesive with your brand<\/li>\n<li>Help you create a landing page for fans complete with images, links, videos and keyword-rich text<\/li>\n<li>Generate a separate landing page for non-fans<\/li>\n<li>Add a shopping area<\/li>\n<li>Give special offers<\/li>\n<li>Award coupons<\/li>\n<li>Post jobs<\/li>\n<li>Sign up subscribers by creating a tab or sidebar box<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The negative side to Static FBML is that to use it properly you need to know HTML, CSS and FBML (Facebook Markup Language).\u00a0 A couple of examples of Static FBML can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/victoriassecret\">Victoria\u2019s Secret<\/a> or\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/montblanc\">Montblanc<\/a> where you land on the Montblanc\u2019s Wish Tree.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">2. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/apps\/application.php?id=53267368995\">Twitter for Pages<\/a> is one way to share your Twitterstream with your fans at your Facebook Page.\u00a0 This application creates a unique tab for your Twitter stream.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">3. <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.facebook.com\/fanappz\/?_fb_fromhash=5f8d94822cd9f7662c5f5fc0714b570d\">Fan Appz<\/a> includes an array of items including promotions, sweepstakes, polls and coupons.\u00a0 It even has a gift store with which you can sell brand merchandise.\u00a0\u00a0 While you can find all of these sub-applications elsewhere, Fan Appz gives you the convenience of finding them in one place.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">4. <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.facebook.com\/welcometab\/?_fb_fromhash=9e1ea47975d7188f916d7cfbb867454e\">The Welcome Tab for Pages <\/a> lets you greet people to your fan page in a customized fashion. Boasting an incredibly easy installation, this application allows you to \u00a0tell fans about yourself, your business, your products or upcoming events.\u00a0 Its best feature is its analytics and metrics which allow you to see who comes to your Welcome tab and whether or not they like it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">5. <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.facebook.com\/pagemaps\/?_fb_fromhash=9e1ea47975d7188f916d7cfbb867454e\">Page Maps<\/a> allows you to add a personalized map to your Page.\u00a0 You can show the location of your company or share the favorite places in your hometown.\u00a0 You can show a mini-map which links up to directions or a larger map.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">6. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/t\/facebook-connect-eventbrite\/\">Eventbrite<\/a> is another great application well-suited for special events.\u00a0 Eventbrite will help you publish an event page directly on Facebook with all the details and a link to buy tickets.\u00a0 Once it is set up, your event will then be promoted through your news feed.<\/p>\n<p>7. <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.facebook.com\/mytopfans\/?_fb_fromhash=63e986d9f4f0d2f94b2b1d86bd8ff5b9&amp;auth_token=0a6a83fef6139119808849eed1\">My Top Fans<\/a> helps you understand who are your top fans on your Facebook \u00a0Page.\u00a0 The application calculates who shares with you the most. \u00a0You can keep this information to yourself or you can profile your top fans as a \u201cFan of the Month\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>8. <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.facebook.com\/slideshare\/profile\/signup-only\">Slide share<\/a> presentations are a great way to show off your knowledge. This application is integrated with the Linkedin\u2019s Slideshare application. \u00a0When you upload a presentation to Linkedin, it will show the same presentation on Facebook (and vice versa).<\/p>\n<p>9. <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.facebook.com\/linkedinprofile\/?_fb_fromhash=63e986d9f4f0d2f94b2b1d86bd8ff5b9&amp;auth_token=f2f427b245729ae66de79cc31c64dc89&amp;installed=1\">LinkedIn<\/a> is another must-have application as it hooks your company Page up easily with Linkedin, the world\u2019s biggest business social network. \u00a0\u00a0Installation is very easy. You get to feature a Linkedin button either in a tab or in a box on your sidebar.<\/p>\n<p>10.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.facebook.com\/webprofiles\/?ref=ts&amp;auth_token=c89fa006c488d67cf6309b5a6cb25e1e&amp;installed=1\">Web profiles<\/a> will let you show off all your other social media profiles.\u00a0 This is a great way to show your fans where you are on the Social Web and how they can join in on the conversation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">11.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mycountdowns\">My Countdown<\/a> lets you countdown, building momentum around product launches or events. .\u00a0 This application can be customized to match your product or brand\u2019s look.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">12.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.facebook.com\/divshare\/?auth_token=deef063f9ccb2e034b5319404b4efa32\">DivShare<\/a> is an application devoted to helping you share content with your fans.\u00a0 This tool allows you to attach images, videos, MP3s , documents or any type of file you can imagine.\u00a0 You can then post the shared file to your Page, add it to your news feed or share it among a specific group of individuals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">13.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NutshellMail\">NutshellMail<\/a> is an exciting tool that can help you create an automated email newsletter to which fans can subscribe.\u00a0 Your fans can decide when (and what) they receive given their preferences.\u00a0 This is also a strong conversation starter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">14.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/apps\/application.php?id=6261817190\">Reviews<\/a> is a simple application; you can ask your fans to review your blog, your products or services.\u00a0 Reviews are a powerful way to build business credibility.\u00a0 Some may feel nervous about this application;\u00a0 \u00a0there is no guarantee that your review will be positive.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">15.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/apps\/application.php?id=20678178440\">Poll<\/a> is a great way to insert a customized poll into your Facebook Fan Page.\u00a0 Polls are a powerful way to get people involved with your brand. Everyone loves to have an opinion.\u00a0 The sharing of poll results is always very much appreciated and a great discussion topic.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">16.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/apps\/application.php?id=3801015922\">YouTube Video Box<\/a> makes video sharing really easy on Facebook fan page.\u00a0 This application is an impressive way to share your own home-made videos or favorite videos you have found on the Social Web.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8211; <em>Susan<\/em><\/p>\n<table style=\"text-align: left;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"8\" cellpadding=\"8\" width=\"450\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"450\" height=\"0\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ececec\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingforsuccess.com\/blog\/susan-rice-lincoln\/\">About Susan Rice Lincoln<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingforsuccess.com\/socialmedia.html\"><strong>Related Resources<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingforsuccess.com\/blog\/author\/slincoln\/\"><br \/>\nMore Posts by Susan Rice Lincoln<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To discover the easy and inexpensive ways <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">anyone can attract more clients and maximize their profits<\/span>, sign up for your<strong> <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingforsuccess.com\/free8-s.html\">FREE <\/a><\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingforsuccess.com\/free8-s.html\">Profit Now <\/a><\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingforsuccess.com\/free8-s.html\">Report<\/a>. <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"zemanta-pixie\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;\"><a class=\"zemanta-pixie-a\" title=\"Enhanced by Zemanta\" href=\"http:\/\/www.zemanta.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"zemanta-pixie-img\" style=\"border: medium none; float: right;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.zemanta.com\/zemified_e.png?x-id=02cd853d-241b-4d33-89a2-5b4f9e3b928b\" alt=\"Enhanced by Zemanta\" \/><\/a><span class=\"zem-script more-related more-info pretty-attribution paragraph-reblog\"><script src=\"http:\/\/static.zemanta.com\/readside\/loader.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The good news is that Facebook Fan Pages are a great social media marketing tool for a small business. 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