Facebook has been in the news almost every week for the past month! A couple of weeks ago it was because of Mircrosoft and Facebook agreeing on an advertising deal! Then only yestaday Facebook was accused of promoting volience, because one of applications allows users to virtually stab each other!However the major story that really caught my eye is that according to early reports Facebook will undergo a revamp in the next 2 months. The new look Facebook will feature a simpler design. But Facebook are tasking careful precautions not to make any sudden changes. Facebook will be inviting users to preview and use the new design and try out the improved features by navigating back and forth between the new and current versions of the social networking site. Access to the new design will be limited at first, but over time will become available to all users. The new Facebook design will be made available to users under the following URL: http://www.new.facebook.com/.
Brand republic report that among several new features will be included in the revamp. This includes a "publisher" feature which enables users to create content in a centralised area allowing users to add photos, upload video, or write notes, rather than navigating to each individual application. Also facebook are keen to tidy up unwanted applications/widgets by allowing users will have the option to interact with an application before adding it. Therefore allowing users to decide if they actually want the application on their profile and if they do, where. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg stated that the new design will make it a lot easier for users to share information.
Why change a winning formula? Facebook should concentrate in making Facebook more international friendly, It may be the most popular social network group in the UK and U.S. elsewhere in the world Facebook doesn’t dominate the social network universe.
