ShortStack is maybe the greatest of all of these tools that we will cover in this series. The concept is that Facebook has a structure that is very inflexible (this is not us dogging them, they have great reasons for it). At the same time, you are not allowed to use the different parts of Facebook to hold contests, giveaways, or raffles (again, they are protecting themselves from lawsuits with state and federal taxing laws). Even in all of this rigidity, they have allowed for a loop hole, creating a custom app.
It should be quickly noted for all the coding geeks and people that simply want to test themselves, ShortStack is a quick, easy, and professional quality tool, but you can do everything that they offer by yourself. The difference is that ShortStack makes it a drag and drop, widget using, finish a custom page in one hour kind of ability whereas you will have to spend days or weeks figuring out the Facebook API, setting up your own SSL certificate, and having many headaches for a simple page.
At the same time, the power of ShortStack is amazing. You can integrate your blog’s latest posts, Flickr account, Twitter, custom forms, and “Fan-only” exclusive content. This may make your Facebook account the central online presence for your brand and we love it! Super easy, amazingly powerful, and FREE!
What could you do with ShortShack for your Facebook page?
Sara Piccola says
Hi Jeremy, I work with ShortStack and just wanted to say thanks for mentioning us on your blog! We appreciate it and we’re glad you enjoy the platform!
seventy8Productions says
Welcome. I will say that this “small company interaction” is what makes you great!
Sara Piccola says
You’re welcome! We’d love to send you a t-shirt for mentioning us, if you want to shoot me an email I’ll get some more info from you! [email protected]
seventy8Productions says
I’m always up for free stuff. I’ll contact you now.
Rachel Blom says
Not only am I not using Shortstack, I’ve never even heard of it. Thanks for the tip, I’ll be checking it out for sure.
seventy8Productions says
It will impact your Page! Definitely share with us when you get something up!