• Facebook Layout
• Facebook Groups
• Facebook Dating
• Secret Crush

THE NEW FACEBOOK LAYOUT

The new Facebook Layout started rolling out to mobile devices today and is expected to hit all desktop users in the next coming months.  You will see a major shift in the layout to be more focused on Groups, Stories and private communications.

Some of the new features include:

• Facebook Groups & Stories will have a top placement and more prominent visibility in the layout.
• Users can now save their spot in the Newsfeed as they are scrolling so they can come back to that exact spot later.
• Dark Mode can be activated at night or when watching videos to not strain your eyes.
• And of course, you can't forget... Facebook has a new logo.

FACEBOOK GROUPS

Facebook is really beginning to hold Facebook Groups on a pedestal.  If you are not already currently utilizing Facebook Groups for your business, I highly recommend you get on board.

• New tools will roll out that will quickly be able to match you to Groups based on your likes, interests and other Groups you currently belong to.
• Users will be able to share directly to Groups from their timelines; similar to how users currently share posts with their family and friends in the Newsfeed.
• Group Admins will be able to start posting anonymously on behalf of other users.
• A new chat feature will be available that users can use to create separate subjects in the chatbox that will work similar to threads on a forum.

FACEBOOK DATING

Yes, we are not joking.  Facebook will now have a portion of the platform dedicated to dating and being matched to your crushes... anonymously.

• Users will now be able to opt into Facebook Dating.
• Your personal Facebook Profile will be different than your Facebook Dating Profile.
• Facebook will match you to potential partners based on your likes, activity and interests.

SECRET CRUSH

Secret Crush will be a private list that users can opt into and list people they have a crush on.  If that same person lists you on their list as a crush, then Facebook will alert you both that you are a match.  If you never match, Facebook will never alert anyone.

... Ashley Madison anyone?  Geesh...

On Saturday, April 6th at 3:30pm, Jeanette DesJardins will provide insight on major changes coming to Facebook and Instagram in 2019, how you can stay relevant in this forever changing arena and tips on how to grow your following, engagement and conversions.

During the Sunday Session at 9:30 am, Jeanette DesJardins will break down what makes a great website, how to combine your website and social media efforts to grow your presence and tools and tricks to help you be successful.

This will be two days you won't want to miss!  Both of these educational motorsports marketing sessions are FREE to all Hot Rod & Racing Expo attendees!

For more information on Hot Rod & Racing Expo and to purchase discounted tickets in advance, visit the Hot Rod & Racing Expo website.

If you are like some, one of your New Year Resolutions may be to take a break from Social Media.  Although, maybe some of us are not committed to permanently deleting our accounts, from time to time we may just need a break to stop back from the computer and take in life off the device.

Here is how you deactivate your accounts for Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook.

Snapchat: First log into your account online at Snapchat.com.  After logging in with your user name and password, you deactivate the account by selecting “Delete an account.” This will begin the process to deactivate your account -- but be warned, after 30 days, Snapchat will permanently delete your account.

Instagram: First log into your account on Instagram.com and go to your profile.  Select “Edit Profile” and then “Temporarily disable my account”.  You will be prompted to answer why you are disabling your account before confirming, “Temporarily Disable Account.”

Facebook:  When logged into Facebook, select the down arrow on the right corner of the page.   In your settings, select "general" and then select “Manage your account."  From here you can then select “Deactivate your account.”

WHAT?  YES -- FACEBOOK IS RECORDING PHONE CALLS AND TEXTS.

As of right now, it seems to only be happening with Andriod users.  Google has yet to comment.

So what is in your Facebook Data File?  And how do you download it?

1. Log into Facebook

2. Click on the arrow on the top right of your screen

3. Click on 'Settings'

4. Click 'Download a Copy of your Facebook data'

5. On the next screen, click 'Start My Archive'

6. A new window will open for you to confirm your password.  After you confirm your password, you will be prompted a second time to being the process.  Click 'Start My Archive'.

7. Finally a confirmation window will pop up alerting you that the data file will be sent to your email address.  Click Okay.

Presto!  Now we wait.  Something tells me this may take a little longer than normal as I would suspect Facebook has a number of people doing this suddenly.

8. About 10 minutes later, you will get an alert on Facebook stating that your data is ready to be downloaded.  Click the notification and a new window will pop up. 

9. Click 'Download Archive'

10.  Facebook will prompt you again for your password.  After entering your password, a .zip file will begin downloading to your computer. 

Enjoy!

PART 1: INTRO, SOCIAL MEDIA & FACEBOOK

Note: Click here to see video that wouldn’t play in Intro

PART 2: SOCIAL MEDIA & OTHER PLATFORMS

Note: Since the recording of this seminar — LinkedIn is now recognizing hashtags. “They saw the Light”

PART 3: WEBSITES & PRESS RELEASES

PART 4: SPONSORSHIP PROPOSALS AND Q&A

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.  Thank you for watching!

Crank It Media Founder & President will be presenting the Motorsports Marketing Seminar during the 10th annual Race and Performance Expo!  The Race and Performance Expo is scheduled to take place February 25th & 26th at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Digital marketing expert, Jeanette DesJardins will discuss common mistakes pertaining to social media marketing, as well as, provide tips and tricks to help you and your business achieve the most out of your marketing.  Some of the topics covered will include: websites, social media, press releases and sponsorship proposals.

The Motorsports Marketing Seminar is a FREE event to all attendees of the Race and Performance Expo.  For more information, please visit the Race and Performance Expo website.

About Jeanette DesJardins
Jeanette DesJardins is the Founder & President of Car Chix, the award winning premier motorsports organization for women and the Founder & President of Crank It Media, an internet marketing company that specializes in the motorsports, automotive, industrial and entertainment industries.  Recently, Jeanette was a speaker during the ‘Women in Motorsports’ Seminar at the 2016 Performance Racing Industry Show.  In 2016, she received an award from Memphis International Raceway for ‘Outstanding Leadership in Women’s Motorsports’ and the ‘President’s Award’ from Cordova International Raceway in 2015.