Facebook Page

The Facebook Page Component is part of the Social Media Component Set. It embeds a live feed of any Facebook Page in an app.

Add a Facebook Page to a Page

1
Create or open an existing app.
2
Click the  Edit Pencil on a Page.
3
Click the  Green + Icon, located in the bottom right corner.
4
Either scroll to Facebook Page in the list or begin typing Facebook Page to search the list. 
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Select  Facebook Page. The Facebook Page Component will appear at the bottom of the Content list in the left-hand column. The Facebook Page Properties will appear in the right-hand column.

Facebook Page Properties

The Facebook Page Component has the following properties:

  • Component Id - Sets the name of the Facebook Page component in the app. The Component Id can be referenced using JavaScript to add more functionality to the app as needed.

    Pro Tip: It is a best practice to use only letters without spaces for the Component Id. Symbols, spaces, and numbers are not recommended.
  • Facebook Page Url - Enter the Facebook Page web address as it appears in a browser. 
    • Example
      • The Facebook Page Url for Lumavate is https://www.facebook.com/lumavate/
  • Display Timeline - Toggles on or off whether past Facebook posts by the Page will appear in the Facebook Page Component.
  • Display Events - Toggles on or off whether the Events tab will appear in the Facebook Page Component.
  • Display Messages - Toggles on or off whether the Messages tab will appear in the Facebook Page Component. Messages must be enabled on the Facebook Page for Messages to appear. Learn how to manage Facebook's settings.
  • Hide Cover Photo - Toggles on or off whether the cover photo will appear in the Facebook Page Component.
  • Use Small Header - Toggles on or off a small header for the Facebook Page Component.

Watch the video for more tips and help on using Facebook Components.

Facebook Placement Settings

The Placement Settings for the Component sets which column(s) the Component will appear. Each Page of the app can have a different number of columns that are set in the Layout section of the Page Settings. The following Placement settings are available for this Component:

  • Column Start - Sets the column where the Component will start. 
    • Pro Tip: If Display Timeline is toggled on, do not add more Components beneath the Facebook Page Component on any page. The Facebook Page Timeline will create a long scrolling experience and app users are not likely to see additional Components placed below the Facebook Page Component.
  • Column Span - Sets how many columns the Component will span. 
    • Pro Tip: The Facebook Page Component will appear best on mobile devices when it is set to span all columns of a page. Placing multiple Facebook Page Components next to one another can cause them to overlap on smaller screen sizes.
  • Padding - Sets how much space will appear on the top, bottom, left, and right of the Component. When building a Page with multiple Components, the Padding will determine the overall spacing between Components.
  • Display Mode - Sets how the Component is displayed. If Both is selected, the Component will always show. Both are the default option. If Optimal is selected, the Component will only show if the browser supports the app. The main supported browsers are Chrome and Safari. If Degraded is selected, the Component will only show if the browser does not support the app. The main unsupported browser is Internet Explorer.

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