Since March 2011, page admins have not been able to create any new FBML apps, but FBML apps which were already in existence remained functional.

Facebook announced at it's most recent f8 Developer Conference in September, 2011, that:

1. FBML will no longer be supported by Facebook beginning January 1, 2012. (This means no support and no bug fixes)

2. The final official end date when all FBML tabs will cease to work and will be removed from Facebook is set for June 1, 2012.

The time has come for those last holdouts to fully transition to iFrames and depart from the FBML coding completely, and TabSite is an ideal alternative!

History and Information for Fan Page Admins

 1. What is FBML and why do I care?

The answer is that, you don't need to care, unless you already were using FBML on your Facebook Pages.  If you fall in the group that doesn't need to know because you don't have any FBML tabs on your fan page, then feel free to skip down to number 2!

FBML
FBML is Facebook’s original framework for serving custom content on fan page tabs. This content is served by Facebook, which, in short, means the user’s browser never hits the app developer’s server directly.  Instead, Facebook requests the content from the app developer’s server, parses and filters it, and sends it to the browser for display.  The result is content served by Facebook on custom tabs.

Static FBML App
The Static FBML app was an application provided by Facebook that enabled the creation of FBML based Facebook page tabs. To use the application, page admins simply added the app to their page, and then customize the content by coding using FBML code techniques. 

Along with FBML, the Static FBML app will no longer be supported (no help) starting January 1, 2012, and will NO LONGER WORK on pages beginning June 1, 2012.

 2. What is Facebook's preferred method for adding custom tabs to Fan Pages?

iFrame Apps
iFrame Apps are Facebook’s accepted framework for serving content on fan page tabs. Content is served directly by the developer’s server, rather than being proxied by Facebook’s servers. Because the page is hosted externally of Facebook, it can render HTML, CSS and even Javascript just like any external web page does, which was not the same with FBML. iFrame Apps were launched in March of 2011 and are a big improvement. 

All TabSite fan page tabs use iFrame Apps.

 3. I'm not a coder and yet I want a nice, custom fan page.  What should I do?

TabSite is a great solution for small and medium sized businesses wanting to easily customize their fan page without learning to do any coding.  With a easy to use drag-n-build system, TabSite is easy to navigate and has a full suite of widgets and tools including ability to:

• Add Videos,
  
• Add/Edit Content using a WYSIWYG editor,
  
• Create Photo SlideShows
• Add Facebook Social Plugins
  
• Embed E-mail Sign-up forms
• Add your Blog and Twitter feeds
• Create a fan-gating mechanism with our Like-Gate tool
• and more!

  4. Don't wait!  January 1 FBML is no longer Supported.  June 1, 2012, FBML ceases to work.  Now is the time to changeover to a solution like TabSite.

Visit www.TabSite.com for more details on our solution or go here for Pricing.

In late 2010, Facebook announced its plan to deprecate FBML as a Facebook page administration platform over time and move to iframes. This past March 2011, it followed up this statement with the announcement of a full transition to iFrames, phasing out FBML.

Since March 2011, page admins have not been able to create any new FBML apps, but FBML apps which were already in existence remained functional until the deprecation was scheduled to begin.

Facebook has now announced at it's most recent f8 Developer Conference in September, 2011, that:

1. FBML will no longer be supported by Facebook beginning January 1, 2012. (This means no support and no bug fixes)

2. The final official end date when all FBML tabs will cease to work and will be removed from Facebook is set for June 1, 2012.

This June 1, 2012 date is when any remaining FBML apps inside of Facebook will cease to function.

The time has come for those last holdouts to fully transition to iFrames and depart from the FBML coding completely, and TabSite is an ideal alternative!

4 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS

 1. What the heck is FBML and why do I care?

The answer is that, now, you don't need to care, unless you already knew what FBML because you were using FBML on your Facebook Pages.  If you fall in the group that doesn't need to know because you don't have any FBML tabs on your fan page, then feel free to skip down to number 2!

FBML
FBML is Facebook’s original framework for serving custom content on fan page tabs. This content is served by Facebook, which, in short, means the user’s browser never hits the app developer’s server directly.  Instead, Facebook requests the content from the app developer’s server, parses and filters it, and sends it to the browser for display.  The result is content served by Facebook on custom tabs.

Static FBML App
The Static FBML app was an application provided by Facebook that enabled the creation of FBML based Facebook page tabs. To use the application, page admins simply added the app to their page, and then customize the content by coding using FBML code techniques. 

Along with FBML, the Static FBML app will no longer be supported (no help) starting January 1, 2012, and will NO LONGER WORK on pages beginning June 1, 2012.

 2. What is Facebook's preferred method for adding custom tabs to Fan Pages?

iFrame Apps
iFrame Apps are Facebook’s accepted framework for serving content on canvas pages as well as fan page tabs. Content is served directly by the application developer’s server, rather than being proxied by Facebook’s servers. Because the page is hosted externally of Facebook, it can render HTML, CSS and even Javascript just like any external web page does, which was not the same with FBML. iFrame Apps were launched in March of 2011 and are a big improvement. 

All TabSite fan page tabs use iFrame Apps.

 3. I'm not a coder and yet I want a nice, custom fan page.  What should I do?

TabSite is a great solution for small and medium sized businesses wanting to easily customize their fan page without learning to do any coding.  With a easy to use drag-n-build system, TabSite is easy to navigate and has a full suite of widgets and tools including ability to:

• Add Videos,
  
• Add/Edit Content using a WYSIWYG editor,
  
• Create Photo SlideShows
• Embed E-mail Sign-up forms
• Add your Blog and Twitter feeds
• Create a fan-gating mechanism with our Like-Gate tool
• and more!

  4. Don't wait!  January 1 FBML is no longer Supported.  June 1, 2012, FBML ceases to work.  Now is the time to changeover to a solution like TabSite.

Visit www.TabSite.com for more details on our solution or go here for Pricing.

Facebook Fan Pages received a makeover this week!

All pages will move to the new format on March 10.

One of the major changes announced to page admins is the fact that FBML apps, and the code language of FBML as a whole, will be deprecated – which means it will no longer be a code that is utilized and accepted on the Facebook platform.  Instead, they are moving to iFrames as the core for all tab apps.

The deadline given by Facebook is March11th.

And starting March 11th, you will no longer be able to create new FBML apps for your Facebook Fan Pages, including the Static FBML App.

Existing FBML apps will continue to work as normal for the near future (including Static FBML apps), you just won’t be able to create any new FBML apps.  This is significant as thousands of people have used Static FBML and while they will work now, there is clear potential that Facebook will stop allowing even previously created ones at some point, forcing everyone to move to iFrames.

What does iFrames mean for TabSite?

This is where the news gets real exciting!  TabSite is iFrame ready!

In place of the limited code language of FBML, we’ll get full HTML, javascript, and iFrame capabilities for customizing a Facebook Fan Page.

This means TabSite will be able to roll out new features without limitations imposed by Facebook!

All TabSite accounts will continue to work with no issues!  So, if you have a Static FBML App, we encourage you to check-out TabSite as a great alternative.  Our iFrame launch is just around the corner and beyond that we have some great new tools coming this spring.

Expect new and more features from TabSite after March 11 when the change happens!

TabSite - iFrame ready and a great alternative to Static FBML

March 19, 2010

If you have wanted to create a custom tab on your Facebook Fan pages, or have attempted to use the Static FBML Facebook Application but just couldn't get it to look right; then we have the Facebook App you've been looking for!

Digital Hill Multimedia, Inc. is excited to release a new Application called Facebook TabSite.

What is a Facebook TabSite you ask? A TabSite is an easy way to create you own mini-website within a tab on your Facebook Fan Page or Personal Facebook Page without needing to know any FBML code nor needing to use Static FBML.  Create a landing page, multiple pages about your products & services, or share "Facebook Only" Coupons with your fans!  All are easily possible within Facebook TabSite.

A TabSite is a 'must have' for any business serious about their Fan Page who wants to easily add content and images using a simple WYSIWYG content manager.

Facebook TabSite is an alternative to Static FBML and requires no FBML knowledge nor do you need the Static FBML Application.  While Static FBML has it uses for those who like to write code, Facebook TabSite gives you a simple CMS (Content Management System) tool so that you don't have to pay a programmer to write FBML code for your Fan Page tab.

Within Facebook TabSite you can:

• Create multiple pages
• Publish or unpublish your pages (storing them for later use!)
  
• Add links to documents like .pdf and .docx so fans can have easy access to forms to view/download
  
• Easily edit content and add images, no FBML knowledge needed!
  
• Link to your company website, e-commerce store, blog or other web pages.
• Add administrators to allow co-workers access to your company TabSite.
• The Pro version even has a contact form for fans to easily submit questions and comments to you.
  

Did we mention that you don't have to know any FBML code or use the Static FBML Application? Get Started With Your FREE Facebook TabSite Today!

Quote from Troy Rumfelt, President of Facebook TabSite: "We are excited to release Facebook TabSite.  We know that Facebook is continuing to grow rapidly as a social and business destination and we are making it much easier to continually have fresh and unlimited content on your Facebook Fan Page or Personal Page without needing to know FBML code.  The uses are unlimited!  We can't wait to see how this helps savvy marketers take their fan pages and businesses to new heights!"

Stay tuned for future roll-outs of new features, tools, and templates to help you have custom pages on your Fan Page tab without needing to know any FBML!

Facebook Tabsite is ready to launch in Beta!  We believe this Facebook page and Fan Page Application will be a huge boost to users and small businesses on Facebook that can help them customize and share more content on their page. 

As opposed to Static FBML, this Application uses a easy Content Management WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor.  The interface is similar to Microsoft Word and it allows you to add and customize text, links, images and more!

At a very affordable monthly or yearly fee, Facebook Tabsite is a tool with ease of use that does not force you to learn FBML or use Static FBML but automatically converts what you enter into FBML language to display your content on your Fan Page.

So go ahead, customize your Facebook Fan Page with Tabsite!

Static FBML and FBML are all tools of Facebook.  This Application is not owned by Facebook, it is simply a Application to use on Facebook.