What is Facebook Connect?

Over the past two weeks you may have noticed some strange alterations to the way our news section functions. This is because we have been busy integrating an exciting new product called Facebook Connect. Previously, we had utilised a traditional comments system on our news as a way of engaging users when browsing content on the Waracle site. By integrating Facebook Connect into the Waracle site, we can make it easier for our community of readers to discover, share and engage with our content. The Facebook Connect feature enables our users to login to the Waracle site using their existing profile details and share content between the news section and their Facebook profile pages. There are still a few bugs that we need to iron out, but please have a look around and leave feedback using the Facebook Connect login. We have only started to scratch the surface in terms of what Facebook Connect can do, so please stay tuned for new features and developments.

What are the benefits of Facebook Connect Integration?

Facebook Connect enables extended community reach and increased site membership. According to Neilson, “Facebook is the worlds most popular social network”. As Facebook becomes a ubiquitous platform for enjoying and sharing different types on content with your friends, we feel it will become an important component of any online community. As a web site owner, you can now extend the reach of your brand and increase the effectiveness of your social media campaign. 

How can Facebook Connect help your business?

- Allow Facebook users to quickly log into your site with their Facebook ID

- Leave comments with a user’s Facebook username, avatar and friends list

- Publish stories and news to a user’s Facebook wall

- Easily invite other Facebook friends to join your site

Waracle are offering you the chance to be amongst the first site owners in Scotland and the UK to have your very own Facebook Connect login. If you own a website, or online community and would like to learn more about the features and benefits of Facebook Connect integration, please contact us directly on (01382) 529528.