talibali

It's been talked about for what feels like ages, but as of Thursday (Dec. 15) any Facebook user can switch his or her profile page to the fancy new Timeline layout. The photo-heavy design was first unveiled in September and rolled out in New Zealand a week before being released to the all of Facebook's 800 million members.

Well, kind of.

Sometime in the next few days, all Facebook users will get a notification that they can now upgrade to Timeline. But, if you just can't wait, go to Introducing Timeline | Facebook to upgrade immediately. You'll then get a preview of your page and a 7-day grace period to remove any stuff you may not want to share with the world before your page is pushed live.

Users can also add a snazzy "cover" photo that serves as a banner at the top of the page. Facebook also warns against using the space for advertisements or any other kind of commercial activity. We'll see how long that lasts.

The lower portion of the page uses a much more graphic layout to display photos, links and recent activity. And, yes, it's exhaustive. Think of it as a first mainstream step in the growing movement to digitally archive one's entire life.

Have you switched yet?

Broland

Yup. Much nicer layout. About time they updated their outdated design. It's been available to Facebook Developers for some time now.

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talibali

I have seen many profiles with this design.

MarissaTAVision

I am not a huge fan of the new Timeline...I like how the current Facebook is quick and easy to use. Since the Timeline tells more of a "story" it just seems more loaded/confusing.

I do like it for Companies, it is nice to see the evolution of certain products and brands.

rzaman

Yeah really, timeline for brands really good. Although I can't say it's a competitive step against Google+, which really is not any competition I think, the new timeline really moved FB a step ahead.

Samrex

I do not like the new Timeline

Netpreneur_2

I heard FB is making these changes on fan pages as well..and the deadline is by mid march?

blureach

I was just about to make a thread about this but more specifically the timeline and it's effect on SEO.

Does any one have any data on the the effect it has on SEO? I use facebook pages significantly for Local SEO. I haven't converted any of my pages yet and was curious if anyone saw any effects in their facebook page serps.

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boozt

Is this the end for those "welcome page" tabs where pages tried to convince users to like the page to see content.

Charlie Brown

I hate time line. It really sucks. I like the old lay out better

freelancer_dame

I kind of like the new FB Timeline. Yes, the FB fan pages have a new layout too. Does the conversion to the new layout be implemented automatically by march?

-God-

Before I grew up, I used Facebook. True story.

Talks_44

A big happy family, called FB!

blism

Haven't switched yet to the timeline. The old layout looks just cleaner to me.

hakkairu

I havent switched either. Still don't know when they'll force me

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purpleskye

I hate timeline!!