Now that Facebook has crossed the 500,000,000 user mark (that just looks like too many zeroes, doesn’t it?) its even more important to get out there and brand your organization properly.  This means using the “Like” box on your blog, your website, or basically anywhere you publish content online.  Today, I’ll show you how to style the “Like” box using common CSS tags and the Facebook Like Box Form.

You’ll need:

CSS Edit
Facebook Like Box Form

and fill out the info you want.

Click Get Code:

Copy the URL that the iFrame option gives out and load it up in css edit

Select an element and open up it’s respective stylesheet.

Style the elements that you want and paste them into a new stylesheet.
Save this style sheet on a remote server.

In order to reference your new stylesheet you are going to have to use a little FBML. Go back to the “Get Code” dialog box and copy the XBML snippet.

Replace ‘like-box’ with ‘fan’

Add your css url to it and voila!

Example:

<fb:fan profile_id=”1855986685″ stream=”1″ connections=”3″ width=”190″ height=”480″ css=”http://www.yoursite.com/style.css?2“></fb:fan>

Be sure to add “?” and a number at the end of the URL. Facebook caches the stylesheet. Adding the ? and number allows to see your changes.

Finale.

Follow the directions on how to enable XFBML on your site and paste in your short-code for the like-box and you’re done!

Note: So far i haven’t figured out how to do this using the frame method.

This is probably one of the coolest kids bed rooms I’ve ever seen! This bed room / loft entitled Eva’s Bedroom was designed by H2O Architects, and is a perfect balance of space, flow, and function. These is no lack of room or creativity in this space!

The structure includes shelves, steps, hidden compartments and passages for the children to play in and around. The creation of a “multiple-use furniture” in the middle of the space allows to add some depth to the primary basic partition. It afford passages, secret storage, bed, office… in a funny way.

The specific blend generates a concentrated typology of spaces and situations in perpetual renewal. The new partition is porous creating steps, cavities and niches which suggests many possibilities for appropriation (climbing, hidding, drawing, etc…). Many uncharted and intermediate spaces led by the furniture allow for the invention of any kind of practices and uses.

I’m so jealous of this little kid that I just had to post it up. Geez, I’m 25 now and I’d probably still love having this as a place to lay my head.

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Architecture: H2O Architects

Richmond, VA • Monday, August 31, 2009

Chris Miller joins the team at Rocket Pop

Rocket Pop Media announced today that Chris Miller has joined the company and has been appointed Manager of Strategic Solutions.  Chris brings a decade of Internet marketing experience to Rocket Pop Media, with an emphasis on creative online solutions, social media integration, brand identity, and strategy.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Chris as the newest team member at Rocket Pop,” says Scott Dickens, founder and President.  “He has a tremendous record of innovation and creative thinking, as well as a deep understanding of both our market and the use of online integrated solutions to drive business.”

Miller’s direct responsibilities will include development and sales of integrated social media, video, and online client strategies.  Rocket Pop is looking forward to continued growth with the expansion, including increased brand awareness for SNAP, Rocket Pop Media’s innovative and scalable “Social Networking Acclamation Package.”

“We’re excited to hear about Chris’ involvement at Rocket Pop Media,” said Charlie Diradour of Lion’s Paw Development. “We look forward to continued excellence and the additional resources he will provide as we move forward with Rocket Pop Media.”

Miller provides a wealth of experience and creativity in online marketing from working directly with companies of all sizes over the past 8 years.  Most recently, Chris developed and implemented unique online strategies for local and regional businesses as an independent “Netrepreneur” and consultant.  In the three years prior, he served as the Executive Product Developer for a budding national family web portal.

Chris started his online career early by working on the Clear Channel Radio launch of their multi-station Virginia Internet programs, after selling his mobile/indoor billboard media startup (featured in Entrepreneur Small Business Start Ups).   Other relevant experience includes strategic sales & development for Lamar Outdoor, AmazingMail.com, Valpak Direct Mail Systems, and several other internet specialty companies and website properties.

Rocket Pop Media is a full-service advertising agency providing turnkey solutions for brand development, online marketing, video production, and social media solutions.  The company, founded in 2000 by Scott Dickens, is a boutique agency and production house focused on impact and value for their clients.

For additional information, contact Scott Dickens: (804) 644-2525, or scott@rocketpopmedia.com

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We all assumed pigs would fly first.  I knew that we’d discover the lost city of Atlantis and cure the common cold before we finally finished Rocket Pop Media.com.  Yet, as I type this, our site is now live!

As with all websites, it’s a work in progress and will be developing continually as we produce new pieces, launch new businesses into social media, and publish more websites for our interactive clients.  This is going to be fun, and we’d love you to join us – your feedback would be appreciated…after all, we’re a little close to the whole process.

So, let’s here from you!  If you have any comments, corrections, criticisms, or praise, we’d love to get an email from you.  Email us here!

Thanks, and happy surfing…yet another note spewn from the exhaust of the Rocket Pop!

Cheers,

Scott
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Rocket Pop Media today announced the hiring of Joshua Jackson to our production staff.  Josh’s experience producing films of his own led to his acceptance and study in VCU’s Kinetic Imaging department, where he has spent the last four years studying motion graphics, film, editing, and post-production excellence.   Josh will be shooting, editing, and concentrating on motion graphics, titling, visual effects, and other post-production magic!  We asked him to write a quick bio:

Josh Jackson, working out some anger issues.

“My name is Joshua Jackson and contrary to popular belief I was neither on Dawson’s Creek or the new TV hit Sci-Fi drama Fringe. I am an Aspiring motions graphic artist and cinematographer. As a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University, I major in Kinetic imaging, a study that revolves around artistic exploration and experimentation of animation, video, and sound. I take great pride in my work and I strive to make each multimedia piece better then that next. I also make a mean chocolate liquor cheesecake.

My master plan is to one day open a movie theater and live the rest of my life watching all the greatest movies in the world.”

We look forward to many years working with Josh on our team here at Rocket Pop Media, and to enjoying his chocolate liquor cheesecake one Friday at happy hour.

iPhone photo taken by jkrums, posted on TwitPic

Cara and I were on the highway Thursday afternoon for a wonderful dinner in DC at Legal Seafood, then a mind-bending concert from Metallica (incredible, by the way!).  On the way, Cara checked her Facebook account on her iPhone when she saw an update from a friend about the US Airways crash on the Hudson River.  But she didn’t see any real news of a cause or outcome.  After firing up MY iPhone and paging to the New York Times app, which just refused to update, caused by a massive hit of traffic I assume.  So I paged over to Tweetie on my iPhone where I immediately saw a stream of about 30 tweets about outcome, cause, links to pictures, the captain’s name, and anything else I’d ever want to know regarding the amazing splashdown by “Sully.”

It was the first time I can recall relying solely on Twitter for first-hand news reporting…and ACCURATE reporting I might add, partially from the constant fact-checking and “communal” nature of the medium.

In my mind, this was a watershed event.  A shift away from mass, commercial media outlets like radio or television stations, to more non-commercial means of communication…one owned and operated by a conscientious public eager to provide information that others might find valuable.  In the process, many major news outlets picked up their photography of the plane from bystanders submitting shots from their iPhones! Somehow I knew Apple would find a way to prove valuable, even in NY during a cold emergency.

Another emission from the exhaust of the Rocket Pop,

Cheers,
Scott

Not that this is a revelation, if you follow Guy Kawasaki.  He’s a venture capitalist, author, social media freak, and one of the most entertaining, knowledgeable people when it comes to the inner workings of the Bay Area and launching successful companies.  You can find a ton of information about him online, but his new book Reality Check is all about new business development in the modern landscape of social networking.

He got much attention a month or so ago when he said he’d rather give up his cell phone than Twitter.  A pretty bold statement, one which I view as indicative of more people each day.  The lifespan of a thought, deed, or action has been shortened to a frighteningly brief time frame, leaving content creators with a dilemma.  How do you provide useful, thoughtful information that will establish some traction with a reader, viewer, or audience when your thought is being shoved aside by another thousand pouring in behind yours?  If you don’t find a way to broadcast through the static, each of us are at risk of becoming what we hate most about the internet:  static.

Here’s a quick link to Guy discussing his new book, venture capital, and the importance of Social Networking.  Cheers!

Guy Kawasaki on social networking.

Nothing looks quite so empty as a blog with no posts.  Here I sit with this very scenario staring me in the face.  The struggle for relevancy with so many amazing resources at your disposal is extremely important to me.  You have our assurance that this blog will be informational, entertaining, brief (but to-the-point), and always a source for positive development.

What will we be discussing, you might be asking yourself.  Good question, glad you’re providing feedback already.  Good start.

• The Rocket Ride will focus on video production, both professional and amateur.  After all, we know as well as the next person that video and motion graphics are just plain FUN to dabble in.  But even on the amateur level ther are some tips, tricks, and helpful hints to make your home movie of the kids into a masterpiece of viral video.   We’ll do our best to make video production easier for you, while also giving you a glimpse into professional production techniques, tips, links, and general HD video goodness from all corners of the web.  Good stuff!
• Secondly, we will be a resource for the development of Social Networking.  The expansion of Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, FriendFeed, and many other networks has done more to join different cultures, countries, and even connect those elusive high school friends that have been off your radar for years.  Businesses and individuals alike are benefiting greatly from these new virtual connections to their friends and customers.  More than ever it’s important to know the benefits, the pitfalls, and the guidelines for truly effective social communication.  It’s a different world each day and somebody needs to track the important developments while sifting through the digital noise to bring you the filet minon of social networking info.  That’s us.
• Lastly, we exist in a community rich with culture, art, history, and commaraderie.  It would be a shame not to include Richmond, VA in the mix and provide a springboard for community-based discussion, specifically with an eye toward digital media and its effects on the world around us.  Expect much influence from local musicians, film producers, social media experts, artists, and anything else in Richmond that we feel should be shared.  Viva RVA!

Thanks for joining us on the journey, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

Scott Dickens
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