As part of my day job I look after three Facebook pages {not including my Fat Mum Slim Facebook page} so it’s safe to say that I have my head buried in Facebook for the majority of the day.
Facebook pages have been around for a year now, and brands {and blogs, celebs, bands, companies, organisations etc} are really utilising them to launch themselves into the social media stratosphere.
I wrote last week about how to create a Facebook page, and today I wanted to share 6 profile pictures that I love that you can use for inspiration when creating your own image. The profile picture is the first visual glimpse into your blog. It’s your chance to make a brilliant first impression to potential blog readers.
1. Black Eyed Peas
Why? It’s fun, has a point of difference being cartoon-like and suits their style. Also, if you head over you’ll find that their page is interactive and you can create your own personalised cartoon character.
Why? Clean, stylish and completely represents their brand. No doubt men ‘like’ their page just to ogle the beautiful, half-naked women, but as a woman who buys underwear {and I hope we all do} I think it’s a sophisticated way to represent their brand.
3. Mathilda’s Market
Why?
Not only does Mathilda’s Market’s profile absolutely fit their defined style, it also shares a little about what they do and where you can find them. I think it’s a great use of space.
4. Bob Marley
Why?
This is my favourite profile picture. I want to shoot black and white photos and make a beautiful stack like this. It works because Bob Marley’s image is already so iconic, so for a blog to make this really work, I’d suggest using a series of images and putting the name of your blog in amongst the images somehow.
5. Skittles
Why?
If you haven’t visited the Skittles Facebook page, I suggest you hop over there right now. Whoever runs it is a barrel of laughs, and thinks waaay outside the box. Their profile picture is fresh and fun, and has a call to action at the very bottom.
6. Zappos.com
Why?
Zappos.com is clever in that they change out their profile picture to include their ‘fan of the week’. It’s engaging and fun, and definitely keeps things fresh and interesting.
You can take inspiration from these Facebook pages that I like, or browse through and find your own inspiration. When making your own image it can be up to 180 pixels by 540 pixels {you can adapt the length to suit, but the width will need to stay the same}.
Do you have a Facebook page for your blog or brand? Share the link below so we can have a little peek!
Great post! I love any hints and tips..I am very much learning on the go 🙂 half the fun!
I have a fb page for my blog..
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ninja-Tales/119496118117274
I love the Mathilda's Market page, it feels so like them. Meanwhile here's the fb page for our business
https://www.facebook.com/myspaguide
We're constantly learning what to do, what not to do and better ways to do things, the fb world is ever changing!
thanks for all the great advice.
Great post sweet heart..
Here's the fb page for our business
https://www.facebook.com/AhTissue
xox
Guess WHO just “liked” the Skittles page :0) Thank you for another great post. Your blog really is inspirational …. http://www.facebook.com/isaidyesdear
Hi Chantelle
Enjoying your blogging tips – can you tell me if you know about changing your FB page name – I need to rename mine as I am about to rebrand my blog and tie it in with my business and I have had a big increase in likers in the past few months – do you know if I can just change the name or do I have to restart and try and get everyone over. My current FB page is http://www.facebook.com/mrsainthecove Thanks Leanne x leanne@sweetstyle.com.au
Loving your tips- thanks for sharing with new bloggers like me!
My fb page is: http://www.facebook.com/pages/My-Home-Truths/164347993622943
It's very basic but a start and i'm hoping to make it a whole lot better by having a look at other pages as per your advice!
Hmmm…how do you make the picture longer?
http://www.facebook.com/curlyjodesign
thanks for the great post. It has great ideas!! Here is a link to my FB page if you would like to take a look – https://www.facebook.com/beejingah
Cheers 🙂
Great post! I've just started my FB page and am in the process of designing a profile picture and creating a 'brand'!
My FB page is here — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Coffee-Drinking-Mummy-To-Five/210764642284239
Have a great day!
Thanks Chantelle for sharing these fabulous sites that I've never visited before. It's definitely inspiration for a new profile picture. I have a Facebook page for my blog, but it's sooo boring after looking at these. But definitely will be doing something Bob Marleyish soon!
http://www.facebook.com/adayinthelifeofus
Awesome, I've joined some of those. My photography portfolio can be viewed here… http://www.facebook.com/pages/CAPTURED/163574924623
Loved this post! I love seeing what other people like! And it was a fun read 🙂
Wow…I found you over at B's blog.
That is a great idea for inspiration. Count me in as a regular. 😀
Would love some tips as Im a bit stuck with my page…I don't want to just post blog posts but I don't want to bombard people with random stuff either…also I think it looks a bit dull – should the profile pic be the same as your blog image to create some type of branding association???
https://www.facebook.com/pages/That-space-in-between/236741783043743
My Facebook page is food from our life, my blog is foodfromourlife.wordpress.com and I am really enjoying your blog, I keep coming back to it, love the photo's and the whole feel of what you're doing! xxx
Have two – one for my general blog: http://www.facebook.com/MMHen
and one that I recently set up for my new food blog:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cooking-a-Blue-Streak/217764988321207
Thank you for all the blogging tips Chantelle…They were so helpful. I still have much to learn. I started my blog 8 months ago and I am in love with it all. I just started a facebook page just for my blog…
https://www.facebook.com/janine.3wishes
I am still working on it of course. I hopeyou will take a peek when you have a moment. I am a follower and I really enjoy your posts so very much. Have a wonderful Thursday!!
Thanks for your blogging tips – theyve been so helpful 🙂 Your blog is gorgeous and inspiring!
My facebook page for my blog Daydream believer is https://www.facebook.com/#!/thedaydreambelieverblog
xx