A few months ago there was so much buzz about the "new" Facebook pages - new features, new appearance, new integration, and more. One of the key features on the new pages is the ability to display external mini-websites via iframes. I remember when iframes were such a pain, the bane of HTML's existence. Now, they've come back in a friendly manner, aiding us by embedding content on social media platforms and other web 2.0 outlets.

Facebook Pages are very uniform. They have little built-in customization options, unlike the MySpace pages of the past. This is where the fresh perspective of social media designers comes in. What is social media design? It's the process of assessing and branding your image on social media platforms. This post is particularly about Facebook branding.

It starts with the profile image. A good page will use an image that has been designed to look integrated. Using a photograph, logo, or plain, square graphic appears flat and unenticing. Start