Kyle Thomas

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You can’t change a Facebook Page name

I bet a lot of you didn’t know you couldn’t change the name of a Facebook Page once it reaches 100 Likes. I do, and I am willing to help people, but it seems so few value the knowledge that I have.

Constantly I would hear or get the impression that most folks don’t want to pay someone to tell them how to use Facebook, it is a free service after all. Sure it is and for the record, I wouldn’t tell someone what to do, I would help. What these folks don’t realize is, at the end of the day, a Facebook Page is a marketing tool. You are there to promote something, bring awareness about something, keep people informed, so it is important to fully think out what you are doing.

'Facebook at Mozcon - Alex' photo (c) 2011, Thos Ballantyne - license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Besides determining if Facebook really is for the client I’m working with, the first thing we would do is find a good page name. Like I mentioned above, once you hit 100 likes, there is no turning back to change it. A Facebook Page name is like the domain name for your website. You can’t change it and expect people to know that you did or where your new place on the Internet is.

When choosing a Facebook Page name some best practises are to find a name that clearly says who/what/where/how and one that has longevity. Those are the two factors that I think are most important. The wwwh so users knows exactly who they are dealing with and longevity because you want a name that covers all your bases, for whatever you do.

I hope name you have some insight into naming a Facebook Page and how important it is with Social Networking to talk to someone who works with it on a daily basis. If you have a question or need help, please email me, or leave a comment below.

More Facebook Stuff to talk about

Not here though. Yes Facebook has been changing over the last couple days and it will be again tomorrow sometime. I know what you are thinking, of course I do, I’m KyleWith. You’re sick of change, by I say embrace it! Love it.

Anyways, I wrote about what is change on Facebook over on our Motion Media blog. Hit it up and leave a comment on your thoughts.

Facebook Changes

http://motionmedia.ca/blog/facebook-continues-change

City of Yellowknife should embrace Facebook

I have not yet actually read the article that the Yellowknifer has written about the City of Yellowknife having a study done about whether they should get into social media or not. I don’t even know if that’s actually what it’s about. I’m assuming this study says something like they should look into finally getting on Facebook and creating the City an official Page. I could be wrong though.

I am very thrilled to hear this news, if that is the case, it is a very positive thing. I feel the City of Yellowknife needs to do more two-way conversations with its residence, other than just public meetings. Facebook is now one of the best ways to connect with people.

That being said we have to remember that social media can be a double-edged sword for those who are prepared. As great as it is to reach out to the community; to get their feedback and keep them informed, there’ll also be complainers. I know this first hand having spoken to some of the people taking care of the City of Fort St. John’s page. A lot of residents use it as an outlet to complain. That is why I run around saying a good strategy–social media strategy–is an absolute must.

But creating this strategy is not just a walk in the park. Ask any person who actually works as a social media marketer how difficult it is; it has to be taken seriously. I don’t say this because I am a person who helps organizations and businesses create these strategies, but I say this as someone who wants to see these organizations and businesses succeed.

Someone who’s familiar with this type of work should be used to help create one of these documents.  Goals, weaknesses, benefits, best practices and so on should all be pointed out in one of these documents. It should not only outline what wants to be achieved, but also protect whoever is creating the document for everyone’s sake.

I’m not sure how far along the City of Yellowknife is in getting on Facebook, but I look forward to seeing them there. I’m also curious to know what other people think. What do you want to see from them if they did join Facebook?

City of Yellowknife Website

Facebook is NOT blocking Google Plus?

Came across this video this morning. Apparently it shows that Facebook is blocking the Google Plus Invite link. While I wouldn’t be surprised, I am still a little skeptical as to if they are really doing that.

For example what would happen if the friend went to the guys actually profile who shared the link. I want to see if it is there or not, not just on the wall.

http://youtu.be/Cj0jjDtafak?hd=1

Thoughts?

SCRATCH THAT

So I just did the test myself and found that it is showing the link fine:

Facebook is now pulling Keywords

Facebook now seems to be pulling keywords out of status and compiling them. They might have been doing this for sometime now, and I’m sure Mashable reported on it, but I just noticed it.

Both Dave Brosha and I wrote (not link or tag) the word “Google” in our status’ within ten minutes and low and behold Facebook grouped them and linked to Google’s Facebook Page.

Facebook Keywords

Facebook is trying hard to help people consume information, while serving up tons of other things and ads.