Many people are finding that their profile page has become their website. Facebook applications enhance your profile experience.  Applications allow more room for graphics, pdf, audio,  text wording, videos and so much more. This promotes their profile and builds business branding.

Developers of these applications compete viciously for the stars, or should I say ratings. Users login to the application page and post a review. They are then given the opportunity to rate that application.  The ratings are then averaged out to form a review. There is also a discussion area in which users can rate comments.  These reviews and comments influence which applications Facebook users will use on their profiles and fanpages.

Facebook developers make money off the advertising they generate. The more you use their applications, the easier it is for them to find advertisers. Some Facebook developers solely make apps to sell to companies.  They need to have a sound knowledge of php. Facebook people make money from the ads inside the app or the shops they include in their app.

Applicatons are created by Facebook to help companies make more revenue with their fan pages

Reviewed Facebook applications will have a review rating and a link to the actual review. You can also use the search box in Facebook to find the Facebook application review. To look at various Facebook applications go to http://www.facebook.com/apps/directory.php.

I have put together a list of some of the coolest applications for business.

Slideshare is a business media site that allows you to have powerpoint presentations or pdf on your Facebook Fan page. Your presentations can be shared globally – you can allow others to embed your presentations.  These presentations can be about your products or services. The Slideshare community regularly comments and downloads content. Slideshare can be used to generate leads and share ideas.

Eventbrite is a San Francisco-based company founded by Silicon Valley veterans. Eventbrite is a great way to bring people together for an event and to sell tickets. Eventbrite publishes an event page directly on Facebook with your event details and a link to buy tickets. Your event is promoted through your newsfeed on Facebook.

Video is used to advertise your products and services and show your know-how. Info commercials are common. Videos are also commonly used for advertising or showing past events. The great thing about the video is that you can use embedded code that can be used on any website.  You can share your videos with everyone.

Network blogs give the latest updates of your blog post that appears in your Facebook  fanpage. You will be given your own page.  You can register your blog. You can invite readers – or readers may choose – to  follow your blog.  Network blogs at times may advertise your blog with such headings as Top 5 blogs on Facebook. This advertising appears in the search engines.

Static Html box allows you to place html code into a box. This gives you additional useful links, graphics, placement of mailing list autoresponders and text.  You can even name your page and add your business and contact details.

Marketplace Canada app allows you to list products and services and buy products and services.  Your listing can be shared with your friends. You do not have to live in Canada to post an Advertisement.

Social Tweet brings you the best of both worlds. It marries your Facebook and Twitter accounts. It also helps you to promote your business in Facebook with branded apps and bespoke Fan/Business Pages.

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