December 06, 2010

Introducing the New Profile on Facebook

Your Facebook profile page has just undergone a few changes. According to a Facebook blog by Josh Wiseman, Software Engineer, Facebook, the changes will let 'you to tell your story and learn about your friends'.

The new profile page will be a sort of 'conversation starter', starting with basic information like where you are from, information about your school and job. There are new avenues in the profile page to share your interests and activities.

And since there's often no better way to learn about a person than through photos, the ... profile now includes a row of recently tagged photos of you. In my case, my profile features pics from my engagement and wedding, two of my life's most recent and happiest moments.











Featured Friends

You can now highlight the friends who are important to you, such as your family, best friends or teammates. Create new groups of friends, or feature existing friends lists. I opted to feature my Ultimate Frisbee teammates, giving the rest of my friends a way to learn more about that part of my life.























New Experiences


The profile also gives you new ways to share your interests and activities. You can list the projects you worked on at your job, classes you took in school, your favorite musicians and sports teams, and more. You can also share your life philosophy by connecting to the religions, political affiliations, and people you follow and admire. All your interests and experiences are now represented with images, making your entire profile a more compelling visual experience.