One of the most popular blog posts I’ve ever written was THE Blogger’s Guide to Facebook. It has been viewed over 20,000 times and the videos within that post have accumulated over 120,000 views.
Unfortunately, those videos are now outdated. Facebook, as many of you know, loves to update and change things around – so my walkthroughs for creating a Facebook page and creating a Facebook landing page are a bit off.
Several people have requested that I reshoot these videos and publish updated versions.
I just finished, and here they are!
Below, you’ll find updated videos on how to create a Facebook Page, as well as how to create a Facebook Landing Page.
If you have yet to utilize Facebook for your blog or business, you’re falling way behind. There are now over 500 million users active on Facebook and every month people spend a total of over 700 billion minutes on it (see Facebook Statistics).
Craziness.
For me and my own businesses, Facebook has become one of my top traffic sources (2nd only Google), and it has helped me connect with my audience in a way that no other platform has. On my Facebook Page (now 5,060 fans strong) sometimes I can ask for an opinion or pose a question and within minutes I’ll have 10 to 20 responses, and within a day I’ll have up to 50 or 100. In the past, companies would pay top dollar for an honest response from an audience like that, which is exactly why today you’ll see that most companies, big and small, are setup with their own Facebook pages too.
If you haven’t already set one up, now you can – for free!
If you do already have a page, I still recommend that you watch through these videos because I’ve added a few tips and tricks that will maximize your Facebook efforts, and you may end up changing a thing or two (see the image at the very top for a preview).
At the bottom of this post, you’ll also see some downloadables. These are the PSD files that go along with the videos, and the code for your landing page as well.
Enjoy the videos!
Part 1: How to Create a Facebook Page (UPDATED!)
(click here to watch How to Create a Facebook Page in HD on YouTube)
Part 2: How to Create a Facebook Landing Page (UPDATED!)
(click here to watch How to Create a Facebook Landing Page in HD on YouTube)
If you have a landing page for your Facebook page, even if you’ve already set one up before this post was published, I would love for you to leave a link to it here in the comment section of the blog. This way, we can all get inspired by everyone else’s landing pages and possibly earn the interest of some new fans for your page as well. No advertisements or descriptions necessary please, just a link and any comments about this post or how Facebook has helped your business grow.
Thank you! Cheers!
Click Here to Download the 200 x 600 Profile Picture Template (PSD) – 128kb
Click Here to Download the 520 x 525 Landing Page Template with Like Button (PSD) – 60kb
Click Here to Download the Simple Code Used in the Static FBML Facebook App (txt) – 1kb
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Pat, this post is perfectly timed. I have been researching information on how to do this for the past week and there weren’t any great sources. I’ll comment with a link like you requested once.
I haven’t made my FB page live yet because it’s not finished, do you recommend that I make it live before I have it finished, or should I wait to maximize the 1st impression of people joining?
Thanks,
Matt
Awesome Matt – I’m glad I posted this at the right time for you. Usually, I could recommend just going live, however with a Facebook Page specifically I think one should make sure they have a landing page setup first because it’ll be a much better first impression than just sending people to your wall. Cheers!
Hey Pat!
As you will know shortly or already do, facebook is pushing all the pages to upgrade.
Which really is like the new profile. It was said it was supposed to help interact with the business or what ever the page is for. But truly for something not well known its not help. It moves the info which helps being on the front page to just a tab. Is there a way to make a page from the new update? It removed my FBML tab when updated.
Thanks!
Im leaving this comment so i get an e-mail when you reply!
Thanks!
Couldn’t agree more Matt!
All I got to say is THANKS PAT – You rock man.
Pat – I spent about two hours scouring through Google and nobody, I mean nobody… seems to be able to explain how to html your own Facebook page in a clear way. That is, except for you. And the video, that made all the difference. I mean, some things just make sense more if you can see it in action!
Also, great tip on the pointing the arrow to the “like” tab at the top of Facebook page – I’ll be adding that to my page shortly.
Anyway, just wanted to say thanks Pat and I’ll be following your blog.
-Jason
I think you can get a way here: http://www.fiverr.com/users/jillz/gigs/create-a-facebook-fan-page-for-your-webpage-or-business-within-2-days
This is awesome. I created an write up about Facebook landing page but did not provide any specific files for modifications. This post will be a great addition for me to link to for anyone wanted to read or view video for additional support.
Awesome Azzam, I appreciate any future traffic and readers that come as a result of your links. Cheers!
This is awesome Pat,
I have been looking for a way to improve my Facebook fan page and I’ll be updating it as soon as I’m free.
Thanks so much for the awesome post,
-Onibalusi
Thanks Onibalusi! It shouldn’t take very long but it can have a great impact on your visitor -> like conversion rates.
Your right with the ever-changing facebook its hard to stay up to date. I’m really excited to see you have updated your facebook landing page techniques.
I will send everyone that has a question over here because you have a very easy to learn from teaching style.
If your doing anything on the internet today you better have your facebook pages and landpage looking good. If your not its costing you money.
Thanks Pat
Take action roll the dice,
Art
Thanks Arthur – I appreciate the kind words, and thanks for confirming my belief about how important Facebook is for our blogs and businesses. All the best to you!
Hi. I have a simple question. Do you really think that a landing page is a good idea? Why do you use it? It is one step more for customer to get to your facebook page. Thanks for an answer and excuse me for my poor English.
Absolutely! It’s a must. The landing page is ON the Facebook page so it’s not an extra step, it’s a BETTER step, if that makes sense. Otherwise, people would come to your wall which has no clear call to action or introduction.
Lukasz!
I’ve yet to create a nice looking facebook landing page but I can already see from pages that do have thousands of likes, that the one thing they have is an attractive landing page! This gives a clear call to action and even if you might think “oh well if they like my page then they’ll click the like button” wrong! I’ve liked a lot of facebook fan pages but it just goes right past my brain to actually like the page sometimes, so you need to have that clear call to action.
And as Pat said it’s not an extra step but a BETTER step. Also what I’ve been seeing some fanpages do is only have 1 tab showing which is the Welcome page which gives you the call to action. The only way you can get updates and interact with the community is to click the like button. So in a sense you’re kind of enticing people to click the like button!
hope this helped yo! Cheers!
-Chris Alta
Really good, you’re always ahead of the game my friend that’s great.
I think I’m due for an update on my page as well. Thanks!
Cheers Wilson! Send a link once it’s updated so we can check it out. Cheers!
Thanks so much Pat for doing this tutorial! I’ve read a ton of articles about creating a landing page for your facebook fan page but they never provided the psd templates or never provided much of the specifics. I now have more confidence in taking a stab at this and will provide a link as soon as I’m finished! I would love to get your feedback!!
Awesome Monique! Glad I could help and if you still have questions along the way, let me know. Looking forward to your link! Keep up the good work!
You keep adding to my to-do list, Pat. (And that’s a good thing!) I do have a Facebook landing page for my debt snowball app: http://www.facebook.com/payoffdebtapp – but there’s room for improvement.
Hehe – sorry Jackie! How has your app been performing lately? Did you see a boost around the turn of the new year?
I was just wondering Pat, how do you put the curvature into the image?
Anthony what’s up man!?
I’m not too sure how Pat did this but I have an idea. He probably created one huge black template, then added his picture and the text above and below. Then he just used a circular tool to crop out that round part of the image as a whole.
Then he split the image in two so that he could have his profile image, and then the image for his landing page. Then once he uploaded them it blended in nicely.
I’m sure it wasn’t that easy but it’s just a thought! Give it a try and see what happens yo!
cheers!
-Chris Alta
That’s funny you say that Jackie. I was thinking the same thing. Pat totally got me sidetracked with this thing today. Yet I still come back for more. I suppose I am a glutton for punishment.
Nice one Pat. My FB page look kinda old
. And I’m willing to give it a professional look. Thanks for these videos I will check them out. Thanks bro!
Cheers Samuel – glad to help out!
Great info Pat. I haven’t done much to my blog Facebook page which I should. Thanks for the aweosme info.
It’s definitely a must! Send a link once you’re all set and ready to go
Great post Pat!
I have been wanting to setup a landing page for a while, but just didn’t know where to start. Thanks for the great info!
Cheers Sean! No prob, and good luck!
Great article Pat. Below is one of the landing pages that I created. It is a continual work in progress, but a great start none the less. http://www.facebook.com/cmsomaha
Nice landing page Matt – you’ve got a lot of stuff going on on there, like social media buttons and videos and such. I still have a lot to learn too! Good stuff!
Thanks Pat! Appreciate the support.
Matt,
Oooooh! I like the share button you have toward the top of your page. I seem to like the way “share” works better than “like”. Did you use a plugin or something?
Thanks,
Mark
Everything on our page is code. Here is the code for the share button. Just modify some of the text so it doesn’t show to join our page. I capitalized everything that needs changed. Hope this helps.
<fb:share-button class="meta"
Won’t let me post the code so if you want it email me at mmcmaster@cmscustomlawn.com
Whoa, nice landing page Matt! I love that it shows my name.. a little freaky but definitely cool!
Thanks Cam! A little “personal touch”.
Here is the landing page that I created with your first video! http://www.facebook.com/capcreations
Thanks so much!
Nice, looks good! Do you have a name?
Sure Pat! The name is Cathy. Thanks for asking.
Great info Pat! But just wondering, would you still recommend creating a facebook fan page even for a newish blog? My site still has a relatively small number of rss subscribers and I feel like it’s almost counter productive to have a facebook page when you’re only going to have a couple fans. ie my parents and several close friends.
I would create one right from the start – you never know when you could have new readers or people share your blog content to obtain new readers that could then become fans. Plus, once it’s setup you don’t need to worry about it anymore when your blog gets big and you’ll wish you have had it done already
Paul!
I thought I’d answer your question from the perspective of someone who’s fairly new to the blogosphere too. You should ABSOLUTELY create a facebook fan page. I created a facebook fanpage but it isn’t super top notch YET.
Same thing goes for your newsletter opt in. I launched my blog January 1, 2011 and got 349 visitors that month, then this past month I got 1,049 visitors. Imagine if I’d put an opt in on my blog? I could have probably had at least 25-50 subscribers to my newsletter but since I didn’t get it done I lost some great people who were probably interested in my blog and what I had to offer, but since I didn’t give them an option they left.
So always give your audience options to connect with you! Hope this answered your question in a little more depth!
cheers!
-Chris Alta
Very very cool Pat, thanks for providing the files for us
My pleasure!
Thank you! Wonderful post with some great information. I finally got a username for my page now too (as I had no idea how to go about it before).
Very cool Heather, glad I could help you out with that little tidbit. Cheers!
Good job pat I was going to email you to find out about this the other day but you beat me to it. Amazing work, keep doing what your doing as I have no problem recommending you and your site to everyone I meet.
Thanks for recommending me Akil! If there’s anything I can do for you please let me know. Cheers!
How strange! Just today, I thought “How can I make my Facebook page better so that I can get more attention?”
Then the angel Pat Flynn comes along and shares this, and I rejoice!
Thanks Pat!
LOL, angel…you’re crazy! Hehe. Glad to help out and answer your prayers
Hi Pat,
I actually created my facebook fan page from your last design, but used Elance developers to create a custom app where the number of fans actually updates when I get new fans on my welcome page. My question is: If I don’t have PhotoShop, are there any other programs that I can use to create the 500×525 or 200×500 images? Also, I’m a Mac user, but also have a PC. Thanks!
Tony
Hey Tony,
I use a free program for PC call the Gimp2 (just google it!). I think it lets you open PSD files. It looks a lot like Photoshop, but it’s free.
You’re a genious! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Pat,
Awesome tutorials!
I’m seeing a common theme in the comments thread; how timely this post is. Same deal here. I just started revamping my FB page today and look forward on applying your tips.
Thanks again for sharing your insight so freely.
RB
Wow, I wished I’d seen your video before I made my landing page. Your explanation was so much simplier. As it is, I’m going to modify my landing page with some info I just learned from you. thanks.
Here’s my current landing page:
http://www.facebook.com/BraCraft.bras?v=app_4949752878
I redid my Landing Page using your templates and info.
I love this page so much better than my old one!
Thanks so much!
http://www.facebook.com/BraCraft.bras
Thanks Pat,
This post is great since I just referenced your older Facebook video for a client’s Fan Page. Perhaps you received a messages from my subconscious as I was plugging away at it last week.
http://www.facebook.com/onedayu (A work in progress but it should be done soon.)
A great Fan Page for an example of some of the things you can do is http://www.facebook.com/jonessoda
Too sweet. Just like their soda.
Always enjoy your posts,
Michael
http://www.facebook.com/AdamsonRoofing
Looks Great Scott. What program did you use to create the images? I’m looking for an alternative program to the costly Photoshop. Thanks!
Very nicely done Scott! Love the graphic.
Pat,
Really good stuff. Took some of your tips and applied them to my fan page. I especially liked the profile picture alignment trick. Having my main picture clipped when I posted updates in my wall always annoyed me.
Also, didn’t realize that they lowered the number of fans you needed to get a friendly url for your fan page. When they initially rolled this feature out they kept sliding up the minimum requirements.
As usual, you provide the information people want and need to know. Thanks for helping me take my facebook fan page to the next level!
http://www.facebook.com/internetpasswordorganizer
-Mark
Thanks for help
Great Post.
I made a simple landing page for my Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/AndyMathisArtCo like you did in this video. I want to redo it in the future to add a welcome video.
Hi Pat, Im from Mexico City and I like a lot your posts, I found it really good!!! I want to share with you the adrees of my facebook page , it is http://on.fb.me/coreografiasmexico but I made a mistake with the configuration because I started it like a community page and not like a business page, so I have troubles with the selection of the default landing tab, well I will be in touch for your opinion about mi page, see you soon!! JC
Hi Pat,
I’ve been very impressed with your Facebook Page and Landing Page image. Perhaps you could write another post expanding on how you actually use your Facebook page. Apart from sending my RSS feed to the page, I’m interested in other ideas on engaging my readers on my Facebook page.
Allan
Hey Pat,
Thanks for sharing the great content as always. Here’s my facebook fan page http://www.facebook.com/BuildingBusinessesCreatingBrandsJackiePurnell
Hurrah! I followed your directions and created my splash page. Thank you SO MUCH!!!
Of course, as you pointed out, I have an extremely long link until I get 25 fans.
Anyone want to become a fan so so I can hit the 25?
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rush-Local-Business-Internet-Marketing-Strategies-Social-Media-Consulting/127086740674559?v=app_4949752878&ref=sgm
Kudos to you Pat!
Hey some great videos Pat, i really like the landing page vid.
Some great tips with the blending of you profile image to the welcome page image and the last tip about switching the “default landing tab” to get you landing page to show instead of the normal page is fab. I’ve been wondering how to do this up intill now, thanks, great stuff.
Wow…a whole new realm for me. Thanks so much for the time you put into this Pat. Quality content as usual!
Hey Pat! Thanks for sharing who knew it was that easy. Here is my page http://www.facebook.com/pages/GoodFoodRecipesOrg/163885860320161
‘Just what I needed. You are God sent… more blessings to you & to your family. Is your wife an Asian? She’s beautiful.
Goodness Pat. I am lacking in the Facebook arena. This is supposed to function as my kick in the rear to amp up my efforts over there and solidify that portion of my business (full circle social networking). Thanks for the wake up call!
Pat thanks for this, didn’t know we could do this.
Always learning something new ever time in here.
Cheers
Thanks. Simple but effective. Just what I needed to convince me to spend only 20 mins or so to set up my FB business page once and for all! I had tried about a year ago but quit when I found that it merged everything with my personal FB account. Thankfully it keeps them separated now!
Now if you could put on some begginers Photoshop tutorial would be awesome
It would be useful if you could explain this in more details on how to make email opt in straight on Facebook landing page.
I know Mailchimp.com has that integrated, but they aren’t allowing affiliate links, can you confirm that one on Aweber?
Pat when I set my page up I think I choose a business page rather that website. Can this be changed or do I need to delete the page and start over?
That’s very generous of you to give out a landing page template. I am going to utse it to create a landing page. Thanks!
Hey Pat, this is a great tutorial and I really appreciate the effort you’ve put into creating it, but what I believe it would be even more useful to teach people is how to add an opt-in form over the FBML image and how to make it look cool.
I used some script on my FB page provided by Chris Farrell, but it looks pretty dull.
There are lots of resources out there about opt-in boxes, and cool engaging scripts for the welcome FBML tab though… I can e-mail you some for review if you want.
Thanks for the tut man.
Cheers,
Dan.
Pat,
You always over deliver man! I find myself coming back here every 2-3 days for more of your blog goodness. I hope I get to meet you at a conference or seminar this year.
Thanks for the awesome tutorial, Pat. I am assuming this will work on IE as well? I was having issues with my image working on IE on a previous tutorial. Thanks buddy!
Yes, Facebook tips always bring in the visitors. My Facebook-related posts generated the most traffic. So now you gotta give them what they want. As well people should. Having a Facebook Fan page which exposes you to 500 million face is a viral opportunity you cannot ignore.
Thanks so much, Pat! This came at the perfect time, as I am just now working on a new project. I don’t have Photoshop, but I should be able to figure it out without it. Fingers crossed!
You ROCK Pat! Great tips and video. I have been following you for a while and have inspired me to launch my blog to help others. I had just launched my Facebook page when I saw your post and decided to put your tips to use. I don’t have Photoshop, but used Apple’s Keynote instead, by making a custom slide size to conform to the measurements you gave us. I then exported the slides to PNG files. Worked like a charm!! Check out my updated page: http://www.facebook.com/SuccessSite
Thanks again!
Thanks for this, Pat. I have been putting off creating a Facebook page for WAY too long (i.e. about a year now), so I’m crossing my fingers that your tutorial information will finally get me to do it…
Based on what other people are telling me, it shouldn’t take more than a half an hour, so really there’s no excuse anymore! Let us know when it’s all done
Hi Pat!
You’re one of the few TRUE givers in your niche.
You’re genuine and inspirational.
By the way I absolutely love Market Samurai! The time savings I’ve experienced from this one tool alone is incredible!
I was wondering if you could share what version of Photoshop you use/recommend.
Thanks in advance Pat!
P.S. How’s P90x going?
-Matt
Great update double post, Pat! Here’s the page for the website that I write for. I did not create it, but can let my editor know what’s up with feedback gathered here.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Why-So-Blu/224419371841
Hey guys, I took my landing page to a next level, please check it out and tell me what you think: http://www.facebook.com/increasingworkplaceproductivity?v=app_100265896690345&ref=ts
Okay, NOW it’s starting to make sense. It’s funny that way. At first it’s all jargon to me, then it sinks in slowly and I get excited. lol
I’ve told my editor about this and he’s down with making our page default to the welcome page instead of defaulting to the WALL.
I just wanted to let you know this is hands down on of the best tutorials I’ve ever seen when it comes to a Facebook page. It’s so simple and I’ve been waiting to do a Skool of Life and BlogcastFM Facebook page forever because I though it was complicated. But you’ve made this so simple. Thanks for all the value you provide
Pat, I think we’re going to need a small Photoshop tutorial. I know what you’re talking about in the videos, but why is Photoshop so hard to use? LOL
/rant
Ah, here we go! It’s a bit crude, because it’s been trial by fire all morning and afternoon. I finally got it down. I don’t even own this site, but get all the admin perks.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Why-So-Blu/224419371841?v=app_4949752878
I’ve been reading the blog for a few months now and love it, but have yet to post. It sounded like you said what is shown in your thumbnail picture is dictated by a specific place in your full picture. You can actually edit-ish your thumbnail picture! You can make it show any part of your main fan page picture.
Hover over the picture and click “Change Picture”. A drop box should appear with the option of “Edit Thumbnail”. When the box pops up you can just drag the picture around until what you want to show is visible.
You can use the same technique with your profile picture. Hope that’s helpful.
I am using Photo Bucket and uploaded our picture for our landing page. How do I use your template so our picture will fit entirely on our landing page? I cannot figure out how to put the two together.
Good artlcle. I’ve played with my landing pages some but they’re in need of update.
The one thing I’d add is that you can change your thumbnail for your profile picture pretty easily. If you hover over the image after it’s uploaded, and click on “Change Picture” some options will come up and second from the bottom is “Edit Thumbnail.”
You’ll be able to choose any piece of the image you want, top or bottom. to use as the thumbnail. Less restricting than mapping what you to show up as the thumbnail to a specific part of the image.
Allan Mackey
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Thanks Pat,
I’m presenting a seminar to the local Chamber of Commerce soon and these two links explain the process better than I could ever do. The students will have a link to take home for reference. Great job.
Hi Pat.
Thanks a lot for these psd files. It will really healp me create more professional landing page;)
Hi, this video is great!! thanks for posting it.
just wondering if you could help me to only allow people who ‘like’ my page to access the information and those that don’t choose to ‘like’ restricted from viewing everything other than the welcome/landing page.
Thanks!!
Hey Pat.
Im reading your Blog nearly every Day from Austria
Yoir Articles are awesome. There is so much Information i got from reading your Blog. I started a new little Blog this Month and some days ago i thought that i should make a facebook page. I was looking for some information to do that and then i found this article!! Thank you so much for it! It really helped me! Now im working on my landing page
Thanks!!
-Haris
Love your work Pat! Our blog is just starting out and this is our first attempt at a landing page. Through a lot of trial and error we also managed to get some clickable links in it as well. I think we can do better but it’s a good start I think…
http://www.facebook.com/DetroitSports360
Hi Pat! My friend Ed Dale just posted this link on his Facebook page…..looks like Facebook is making it easier for first timers to create pages: http://bit.ly/h7Rjt3
P.S. – Thanks again for the tips. Since launching my new start page using your tips, my Facebook traffic and likes are up!!!
Hi Pat!!!!!!!!
There is so much Information i got from reading your Blog.
I Have my Blog and a fanpage
Hey pat,
Great guide. I love your facebook page, i created one from a template but i really love how you have done yours.
Pat, once again, thanks.
This post is the kick in the can I need to update my FB page this weekend. You are a human dynamo of helpfulness. Don’t know how you do it.
-Erock
http://www.facebook.com/TraciGregoryAgency is my facebook page . . . Your instructions are terrific. Thanks so much!
Hi Pat, great article, thank you very much for sharing this information and taking the time to create those videos.
One little thing though: If you edit your profile picture, you can edit your thumbnail from there, so I don’t think it’s necessary to position your face/logo in any specific area in that image. Does this make sense?
My apologies if someone already mentioned this in the post comments.
Thanks again!
Carlos
hey there pat
why community page cant get access to do landing page
im confius..any help?
plis like my page thankss
Great post Pat !!
I was wondering if you or anybody else knew if Facebook allows us to put Google Adsense on a fbml application (not neccesarily the landing page)?
Thanks!
hi Pat – am working on this fb fan page for a friend – facebook.com/glengardengifts.
She’s got the new fb layout and I don’t see how to reset the default open page to the welcome page – I’m not seeing it on the permissions page. Anyone have any ideas?
Thx, mike
I there a way to put a WYSIWYG editor in facebook for editing my fan page?
Hi Pat,
Great resources ever had.
I wonder what tools you re using your Video with that gorgeous pen,
Is it Screencast or Camtasia?
Thanks In advance
Regards.
Hi Golgota – I’m using Camtasia, but you can use Screencast as well. The secret is a free tool called OmniDazzle that allows you to draw on the screen. Cheers!
Hi Pat,
Thanks for the feedback, unfortunately, OmniDazzle is only for Mac and not for Windows, I’ve search through and there was no Version for windows..
Sob.
Thanks Pat,
I’ve been wondering how all those fancy landing pages are done!
Hi, thank you for your tutorial video…
Great Video!! Quick question… I did select to make my “welcome tab” as my landing page … but no matter how much I try it never lands there….suggestions
Hey Ronnie – if you’re an admin of your page or already a person who ‘likes’ it, it bypasses the welcome page. That’s done automatically by Facebook, because when you think about it, you don’t want to welcome people and try to get them to become fans when they are already a fan. Cheers!
This rocked! Thanks so much! Still can’t get it to default to the Welcome Tab…but working on it
That’s the best information I’ve ever seen for this. I just started a page using this info. You can no longer choose your landing page using this info but setting up everything following your instructions made this whole thing a breeze.
Thank you!
I do have a Facebook Fan page, but I’m due for an update and need to start getting more involved with it. Thanks for this helpful information.
Here’s my page: http://www.facebook.com/migrationology
Pat..i love you! you just saved me £100 and taught me a valuable. mwah X
one little thing though. i dont have the standard facilty to make my welcome page my landing page…so i was following your instructions right up to the point where i get the page url and copy it to word pad…and to begin with i was thinking that was the end and it would become my landing page, but it hasn’t. i couldn’t help thinking that after i’d copied that url there should be something else for me to do with but you gave no more instructions. Hope you understand what i’m trying to say..short version: help please.
Adiva
After you get the URL from the FBML application in Facebook, you can use it to promote your Page wherever you’d like. On your website, on twitter, etc. People who click through to that link will go to your landing page.
thanks Pat. we were at cross purposes. it works exactly as you say.
However what i was hoping and thinking it would do is: when someone searches me on FB then clicks on on my profile it takes them to my wall, what i wanted to do was take them to my welcome page – can that be done?
Wow that was so damn cool
Thanks a million, i used the video and learned 2 things, got a new “short” url, and a new welcome page for my fan page. Sweet 
My new and improved fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/rakebackdeals
Good morning Pat!
Well it took me almost 9 days of toil (mostly learning a little gimp), but I’m finally pleased enough to post the first draft of my fan page.
To be honest I really never used facebook to promote my site until you opened my eyes to the opportunities I was missing out on. The link’s still UGLY, but I should hit the 25 fans needed to customize that soon.
Here it is: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Building-Lean-Muscle-Mass-with-Lean-Muscle-Matt/130492700348072
Your feedback is always welcome.
My best to you and yours Pat! Your son is getting SO big SO fast.
Best Regards,
-Matt
Hi Pat,
This is a wonderful resource. Thank you for posting this. I do have a question though. Can you tell me how to link the image to an outside website?
Much appreciated.
-Katie
Hi Pat; you know I had already labored through creating a facebook page before seeing your video, and had got it all wrong – it was a personal page, which wasn’t what I was going for. Now, I can do it correctly. Thanks!!
-Christina
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