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Re: Web Design Portfolio: Given and Associates

webguru — Fri, 25 May 2012 03:44:02 -0000

We are thinking of applying a big background for our site and looking for references. Great collection!

Re: Facebook: Convert your Static FMBL to iFrame – It’s not as painful as you think!

BClifton — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:34:36 -0000

Thanks Jessica

Re: Facebook: Convert your Static FMBL to iFrame – It’s not as painful as you think!

Ryan — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:56:52 -0000

Actually, only "non fans" see the "default landing page". Once someone "Likes" your page, they will always land on your wall. Facebook needs to change this.

Re: Facebook: Convert your Static FMBL to iFrame – It’s not as painful as you think!

Jessica Ziegler — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:41:52 -0000

Submitted on 2011/03/10 at 5:40 pm | In reply to Anonymous.

As the admin to the page you personally will always see the wall as the landing page (which is super fun for testing!), but others will see the app if you select it in your settings..

On your FB fan page go to edit page>manage permissions>select your app name as the default landing tab.

Re: Facebook: Convert your Static FMBL to iFrame – It’s not as painful as you think!

BClifton — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:43:41 -0000

Great post

How did you turn your app page into your FB "home page"?

For example, my default home page is the wall - I simply cannot figure our how to change this...

Re: Facebook: Convert your Static FMBL to iFrame – It’s not as painful as you think!

Jessica Ziegler — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:23:57 -0000

Very nice, thanks!

I tried the top.location.href, which does redirect to the facebook canvas, BUT then the iframe tries to load over and over. I'm going to have to hunt around for a trick!

Re: Facebook: Convert your Static FMBL to iFrame – It’s not as painful as you think!

Ryan — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:13:57 -0000

Well, after several hours of banging my head on my keyboard (a normal activity while fb programming), this is what I've come up with...

In order to get permission from a user (to do things like get a friends list, post on the their wall, etc), you need to redirect the user to the Request for Permissions page ("getLoginUrl()" in PHP). When you do this, you also tell Facebook what page the user should return to after accepting. Unfortunately fb won't take the tab's URL (because that URL isn't 'owned by the app'), so you need to give it your canvas URL. BUT, on the Canvas, you can redirect the user back to the tab URL. BTW Jessica, for your app's canvas page, you could put a line of js (top.location.href) to redirect users to your Welcome tab.

Anyhow, the above is kind of hacky, but it seems to work. Also, Facebook might not like this because I don't think there's a way for a user to "remove an app" without being able to land on the app canvas page.

If you want to check out my test, click the the "test" tab/link on the left side of this page:

http://www.facebook.com/pag...

Re: Facebook: Convert your Static FMBL to iFrame – It’s not as painful as you think!

Jessica Ziegler — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:47:43 -0000

Thanks! I think that any user auths that have worked previously with iFrames will continue to work the same way, iFrames have been around for quite some time, there should be good documentation out there (I hope!)

I agree, that canvas page is messy! Also some of the language should change in the process; like mentions of tabs.The "tabs" as they exist now are totally disappearing.

Re: Facebook: Convert your Static FMBL to iFrame – It’s not as painful as you think!

Ryan — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:29:39 -0000

This is great info, thanks Jessica! I wasn't aware that Facebook now allows iFrames in tabs (let alone will require it!). I write many Flash apps in tabs which, because of FBML, were limited (they weren't allow to run javascript, contact other servers, etc.). Any idea how apps that require user authorization will work (for example, an app that needs the user's list of friends) ? Time to test it out..

BTW - It seems a little messy to still have a Canvas URL hanging around which you'll never use if you're only creating a tab. It could confuse people if they should ever happen to find it: http://apps.facebook.com/ve...

Re: Helping vs. Selling

Jessica Ziegler — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:52:46 -0000

Thanks so much for your interest! Funny you should ask, today I'm in the process of creating the screen casts mentioned above. They will be available via this sitet, and we'll also post them on twitter (www.twitter.com/vestorlogic) and on our facebook fan page ( www.facebook.com/vestorlogic).

The Facebook Training Lab will be a far more extensive presentation/class that we will offer to clients in person. A large part of the Lab will be specifically designed for that particular client. As soon as we have finished the documentation for this, we will post about it here, on facebook and twitter as well!

Re: Helping vs. Selling

Lisa — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:31:03 -0000

Looking forward to the FB training manual for my clients (okay, and for me as well ;)
How will you be presenting/distributing/offering this beyond your client base?

Re: The New Facebook ‘Like’ button and the Open Graph Protocol

Jessica Ziegler — Wed, 12 May 2010 14:52:05 -0000

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Re: The New Facebook ‘Like’ button and the Open Graph Protocol

Debra Askanase — Tue, 11 May 2010 10:23:23 -0000

Good, clear explanation - thanks so much. I'll point users to it as well!

Re: Backpacker Magazine gets even more social

Tim Miner — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:55:12 -0000

Thanks for the reply Peteo. I assumed that the iPhone would have power issues with a GPS app. I have a Blackberry and found the same using the Trimble app. I think the clear way to go is with a dedicated handheld GPS. What do you specifically like about the one you have?

Re: Backpacker Magazine gets even more social

peteo — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:51:25 -0000

Tim, There's lots of GPS apps out for the iPhone, some really good ones, like Gaia, geocaching, accutera, Their interfaces are great and the phone is pretty easy to read. The problem is the iPhone's GPS is not that great and you can loose signal pretty easy. Also the battery drains real fast, with the GPS on I get about 4 hours on the stock battery at most. (they do have battery case add on's that help.) Not sure about android phones. But I think you can pair an external Blue tooth GPS with them that will give better signal. (you have to hack you iPhone to use blue tooth gps) Of course a dedicated hand held GPS might be the best but they cost $$$ I have a delorme PN-40 and love it (PN-60 comes out in June) Also the Garmin Dakota 2 is nice too.

Re: How We Use Social Media

Tim Miner — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:44:36 -0000

Mark, I have not explored Feedblitz much. I did review it a few months ago and just revisited it when I saw your comment. I am a Google fan and like to have as many tools in one place (my Google account) as I can. The Feedblitz video gives a good overview though. Looks like a viable option but I couldn't say which solution would be better for you. Let me know what you discover in your research. We would be interested to learn more about it too.

Re: How We Use Social Media

Mark Smith — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:10:27 -0000

Tim,
Have you looked into feedblitz as a replacement of feedburner. Would like to know your thoughts as I am trying to step up my exposure.

Re: Our CEO is excited for the holidays

chriswhittaker — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:15:44 -0000

Services page looks great Tim. Tons of info. Love the photos of Nate.

Re: Product Review – Sliderocket Online Presentation Software

Jessica Ziegler — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:17:14 -0000

There really isn't anything for the clients to learn, it's just like ppt in that you have a little arrow button to go forward or backward. Clients would either distribute the pres online (easiest) of download a player so they could do it directly from the desktop.

Since it's free, I would recc you give sliderocket a try, take a 1/2-1 hr and play with it. I really did find it super easy right out of the gate and I HATE upgrading software. I hate anything that takes extra time upfront, even if in the end I'm better off. I'm still using CS 1 b/c I am just that lazy. I found this to be really fun to use b/c everything just looks so great with almost no effort. The hardest thing for me has been to NOT use every bell and whistle on every slide.

Re: Product Review – Sliderocket Online Presentation Software

Margery Stegman — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:51:58 -0000

I would do almost anything to avoid using PowerPoint, or any Microsoft product for that matter. They are incredibly buggy which causes me endless frustration and an incredible waste of time. I make a lot of presentations for clients who live in a PC world where these products are entrenched. They also have to deliver the presentations in a variety of settings. They aren't designers and would probably resist learning a new piece of software.

I've heard of sliderocket, but haven't used it because I'm concerned about compatibility and a learning curve. Has anyone else had experience with this?

Re: Product Review – Sliderocket Online Presentation Software

Jessica Ziegler — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:28 -0000

Tracy:
You're welcome, I think what you've got is great. Looking forward to the continued evoluion!

Kudos on being on top of your social buzz as well.

Re: Product Review – Sliderocket Online Presentation Software

Tracy Frey — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:03:28 -0000

Hi Jessica,

I just wanted to stop by and say thanks for the super nice review! It always makes our day when our users are happy.

We love any and all feedback, so please keep it coming. One of the best ways is to use our uservoice forum: http://sliderocket.uservoic..., which really helps us understand what our customers are looking for.

Thanks again, and we're so glad you are enjoying SlideRocket!
Tracy

Tracy Pizzo Frey
Senior Director of Community and Product Marketing
www.sliderocket.com
www.twitter.com/sliderocket

Re: Product Review – Sliderocket Online Presentation Software

Tim Miner — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:39:33 -0000

Great review Jess! I know you have been hammering away on a few presentations. I like what the finished product looks like: http://www.vestorlogic.com/...

Re: Social Media – Where do I start?

Tim Miner — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:52:23 -0000

Thanks Lydine! I did the same thing before launching this site. I have more than 10 years in the real estate and mortgage industries with a focus on the technology that powers it. Still, when I decided to push the consulting side of our business more I spent a good 6 months listening to everyone else to see what I could learn and try to find the best entry point for what I wanted to create. I think that process is perhaps the most important for anyone trying to determine how social media fits into their business plan. Please reach out if you want help with the creation of your strategy (it's what we do!) or if you just want to discuss a topic that is important to you. Thanks for the feedback.

Re: Social Media – Where do I start?

Lydine Burke-Oakley — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:49:13 -0000

Excellent content. I have been a lurker of the social networking phenom for a while now, for fun and to get the learning curve down...and am ready to begin seriously strategizing my own approach to this medium with my real estate business. Your blog had excellent information and sound advice. Plus, I found them! Which says something! Good work here.