Facebook Launch new 'fanbox'

[Brendan]

So we all know about the fan pages on Facebook, heck even AussieTycoon has one - ( Incompatible Browser | Facebook ) !

Well Facebook have released an update to those with fan pages, and it allows you to put a fanbox on your website check out this article from cnet - Facebook debuts 'fan box' tool - Internet Applications & Software

I think this is a fantastic idea, and something that could be very useful for internet marketing and blog writers to promote and get users to interact with their sites.

What do you guys think?

[Slade]

What an interesting move, as it says in the article Facebook is really starting to spread the brand outside its facebook.com domain. So I reckon this combined with facebook connect could be a really big boost for some websites..

So, when is AT getting facebook connect? :P

[Brendan]

What an interesting move, as it says in the article Facebook is really starting to spread the brand outside its facebook.com domain. So I reckon this combined with facebook connect could be a really big boost for some websites..

So, when is AT getting facebook connect? :P

We might try and get it integrated over the weekend if we get a chance!

[JakeThomas]

Facebook has worked well for me.

It took a while for my group to get going, but to date it's going pretty well.

I get quite a few inquiries from it.

[LudaKris]

I think it works well because it really adds a human element to your website.

Seeing real human faces of people who are fans / customers who are interested in your business and interacting with your business gives people a warm feeling - and thus are more likely to take the plunge and respond to any call to action to put to them.

I like it.

Jake - how did you go getting people to join your Facebook Fanpage? Any tips?

[JakeThomas]

Jake - how did you go getting people to join your Facebook Fanpage? Any tips?

The first 50 or so were just my personal friends, then I sent out a message to everyone asking them if they could invite their friends.

A lot of my friends also run businesses, so I would offer them a trade ... I invite all my friends to their group and they invite all their friends to mine.

I think it's hovering around 400 from memory and jump about 10 or so per day.

I've also got a link to it on the contact page of my website.

Regards,

Jake

[LudaKris]

Awesome!

Just found your website - very cool!

Facebook friends seem to be a good way to get some initial leverage - especially if they share a common interest.

Thanks for sharing.