facebook timeline for church fan pages: an overview
DESCRIPTION
This brief presentation provides a concise overview of Facebook Timeline for Church Fan Pages. You will learn about new features, the impact on your church, and actionable steps to optimize your page for the new layout. Bottom line: Facebook Timeline for Church Fan Pages enables churches to more effectively share the story of what God is doing in and through your church community to change peoples' lives!TRANSCRIPT
WHY DID FACEBOOK RELEASE TIMELINE?
(1) Makes Facebook more beautiful and engaging
The Basics
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WHY DID FACEBOOK RELEASE TIMELINE?
(2) Tell better stories about Jesus, faith and church
The Basics
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WHY DID FACEBOOK RELEASE TIMELINE?
(3) Increase Facebook advertising revenue
The Basics
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APPS AND VIEWS
Apps and Views (Replaced Tabs)*App and View Photos (111x74 pixels)
***Default Landing Pages are Dead***
Anatomy
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FRIENDS & USER ACTIVITYTimeline
(1) Friends (2) What friends say (3) What people say
(1)
(2)
(3)
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ANY BIG CHURCH NEWSMilestones
Baptisms, service projects, new ministries, etc.
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TIMELINE SWOTSWOT
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
+ Better fan experience+ Increased fan page control+ More storytelling opportunities
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TIMELINE SWOTSWOT
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
- No default landing page- Heavy emphasis on photos- Frequent Updates Required
+ Better fan experience+ Increased fan page control+ More storytelling opportunities
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TIMELINE SWOTSWOT
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
- No default landing page- Heavy emphasis on photos- Frequent Updates Required
+ Engage fans more effectively+ Increase awareness of “church”+ Share a compelling story of faith
+ Better fan experience+ Increased fan page control+ More storytelling opportunities
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
TIMELINE SWOTSWOT
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
- No default landing page- Heavy emphasis on photos- Frequent Updates Required
- Increased FB advertising expense- Maintenance time/talent/dollars- Visibility of church feedback
+ Better fan experience+ Increased fan page control+ More storytelling opportunities
+ Engage fans more effectively+ Increase awareness of “church”+ Share a compelling story of faith
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CHECKLISTChecklist
Visit Page and “Preview” ProfileCover PhotoProfile PhotoReview Existing Timeline PostsMilestonesApps and Views
Before 3/30/12
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CHECKLISTChecklist
Visit page and “preview” profileCover photoProfile photoReview existing timeline postsMilestonesApps and views
Post daily (think member)Pin one post per weekCapture images/videosUpload images/videos with desc.Explore custom apps for fan pageRespond to comments/?’s/messages
Before 3/30/12 Post-Launch
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