The deadline is looming, or so we think! It’s been announced throughout 2011 that the end of FBML Fan pages on Facebook would be here by now. We heard June 2011, January 2012 and now June 1, 2012, according to the Sept 2011 f8 Developer Conference.
So when should you transition your FBML page? Sooner than later! While there have been numerous dates announced, at some point in the near future the FBML pages will be completely disabled. Therefore, you’re better off just transitioning now.
Why the reason for the change? FBML was Facebook’s first attempt at custom coding for Fan pages. It has always seemed a little buggy and unsustainable. Using iFrames take the load off Facebook’s servers (they’re hosted off of Facebook), and developers can now use standard web coding (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc) with their custom iFrame tabs.
So what are your options? You need to transition your page to an iFrame. This can be a little more difficult to set up than the old FBML, but a skilled developer can get this done. You can use any number of Facebook applications that allow you to use FTP to upload files to a secure HTTPS server. One Facebook app that can help you transition your old FBML page is TabPress.
If your company needs help moving their FBML Fan page to an iFrame, or you’d simply like to develop a new customized “welcome” page, then talk to Turbo today, or call us at 877-673-7096 x2.
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About The Author: Tom Sullivan is the senior account executive at Turbo Social Media. He has managed accounts for a wide variety of businesses, from small “Mom and Pop” businesses to multi-million dollar corporations. His success in business stems from his entrepreneurial drive and his desire to do “whatever it takes” for his clients to be successful.
Tom received his BA in Business Management Economics from the University of California at Santa Cruz. He is a former collegiate rugby player and he enjoys playing softball, golfing, camping, and snowboarding in his spare time. 
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