Facebook Timeline Has Begun
As you probably already know, or maybe are just noticing, changes for your brand’s Facebook page have just rolled out as of this past Friday, March 30th. All Facebook brand pages have now been converted to the Timeline layout that most of us have seen on many of our friends’ personal pages. With this conversion come many changes your company should be aware of; there are pros and cons.
First, notice that the images and application thumbnails have been resized so these graphics should be updated to fit the new dimensions; new icons may be needed. The Timeline cover photo should be 851 x 315 pixels, while the new application tab thumbnails are 111×74 pixels. I’m sure the Graphic Designers Association (if there is one) must have lobbied for this change.
In designing your cover photo, be aware that it CANNOT contain any links, deals or any call to action. Doing so could result in a visit from the Facebook Police. The ability to select a default landing page is also no longer an option; so keep this in mind when creating the cover photo. Get creative, but follow the rules.