Facebook Apps

DivShare: Swap party photos, anecdotes, MP3's, .doc files, and whatever else you care to upload, as long as it's under 200MB, with no cap on total storage space.

Mafia Wars: One of the most pervasive games on Facebook enlists players as mob soldiers, carrying out hits and other crimes to work their way up in the world.

Birthday Calendar: Facebook already keeps track of birthdays, but by the time you receive an alert, it's usually too late for anything but the obligatory "Happy Birthday!" wall post. Birthday Calendar compiles all your friends' birthdays into a convenient calendar so you can plan ahead and commission that marble bust you've been planning.

Where I've Been: Got a world map at home with pins for all the places you've lived, traveled and hope to see? This is the digital equivalent. You can even leave photos and videos to let other see what you've seen.

Facebook for iPhone: Check-in Deals: find nearby deals from your favorite businesses--from restaurants down the block to major retailers. Deals are only available from Places in the U.S, for now, and we'll be expanding them to more merchants over time.

FrontierVille: The latest game developed by Zynga for Facebook. Following the same pattern as FishVille, YoVille and PetVille, the game's release date was June 09, 2010 and the gameplay is similar to all of the prior game titles from the %u2026Ville series on Facebook. The action in this game takes place in the wilderness, where the player has to construct buildings, chop trees, farm and hunt varmints. He also has to focus on expanding the frontiers of a new established town.

Most business apps on Facebook are free. So if you want to enhance your business don't spend your time growing virtual crops or committing imaginary crimes.

1. Pagemodo Pagebuilder: This app helps you design your Facebook page without having any design or graphics skills. Pagemodo allows you to add photos and embed video to your Facebook page.


2. Social Revitalizer's Social RSS: Used to organize multiple RSS Feeds and checks user-specified RSS feeds, post new RSS entries, and can also post your blog to your Facebook page.


3. Huddle: Merge Facebook with online collaboration tool that allows for a secure workspace. Huddle users can also schedule tasks and share files.


4. Memorable Web Addresses: Another free Facebook app that creates short, easy to remember personal web addresses. Once clicked it takes the visitor directly to a Facebook profile, page or group. Account-holders can share the link, post it on forums, or link it to other social networks.


5. Slideshare: Share presentations, documentations, and YouTube videos with your Facebook friends. You can also utilize audio to create a webinar.

ILike is an Internet music company based in Seattle. The iLike tool allows users to post clips of their favorite songs, and has been added to the pages of 8.6 million of Facebook's users. ILike makes money on advertising and commissions when users buy concert tickets or download songs from iTunes.

Other affiliate opportunities are the Amazing Giftbox, created by Gil Megidish and Amit Gupta, using the Amazon.com ECS Search API. Select anything you like from Amazon.com, and it will be made into a virtual gift you can send to your friends. Also, the Amazing Wishlist application uses the Amazon associates program.

More Affiliate Applications are:

TripAdvisor offers the "Where I've Been" world map. You stick virtual pins in it to show your friends where you've been, where you've lived and where you want to go.

Fafarazzi.com has an application that allows Facebook users to send each other photos of celebrities, to reflect their mood.

StyleFeeder is a shopping recommendation service that has been installed by 45,000 people.

Texas HoldEm Poker: 2.6 million users.

My Aquarium: 3.3 million users.

Will You Be a Multimillionaire? 171,800 users.

Sports Bets: 163,517 users.

Use Facebook to network with business contacts and to meet new associates. This is a free service that puts you in touch with people across the globe.

Facebook is not a dating site but you definitely can meet people precisely for that purpose. Most participants have pictures along with their status, married or single. The social networking giant is also a great way to keep up with family and friends from high school and college.

Whatever hobbies you have can be displayed on Facebook. You can also find others who share your affinity for a particular project. There are myriad book clubs on Facebook as well.

You can promote yourself or your business on Facebook, and it's all free. Facebook does offer a paid advertising campaign which is probably worth the charge but it is not necessary. You simply have to put in the effort to promote your own products from your Facebook profile. You can link to your website, blog, or any other URL that will assist in the promotion of your business.

Facebook can be utilized as an online resume. Typically, if you're going to apply for jobs online you want to have a resume in Word format in order to quickly attach it and send. However, you can also list your accomplishments, skills, and employment history on FB. Keep in mind, most companies, whether Mom & Pop or a major corporation, have a Facebook account.

1. Family - Stay in touch with relatives on Facebook. Share pictures and videos of newborns or stay up to date on little Johnny's growth spurt. Plan a virtual family reunion on Facebook that can result in bringing the family together.



2. Networking - There's really no better way to network than via Facebook. It's a free network within a network because of the built-in contacts. Your primary responsibility as a Facebook member is to introduce yourself to the plethora of neighbors. It's like moving into a large, upscale, popular neighborhood. Just let the neighbors know you're there by being cordial.



3. Marketing - A good product can produce great sales results on Facebook. As long as it is properly marketed. The key is to promote the product without being obnoxious or resorting to spamming.



4. Games - Play games online. Hook up headphones and virtual games take on a new meaning. It almost gives the appearance that your opponents are in the same room.



5. Employment - Many people have acquired jobs from meeting employers on Facebook. There are myriad groups on the social networking giant that enhance the chances of finding a job.