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 Facebook Readies
 User-Friendly Makeover 

Site wants to offer easier access to other applications

(Newser) - Social-networking stalwart Facebook is redesigning its site to allow users easier access to an array of applications that might include search options, Forbes reports, and give advertisers more ways to reach the Facebook community. CEO Mark Zuckerberg, speaking at the All Things Digital conference, said the company hoped to work more with search giant Google. More »

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Growing Pains Plenty Evident
at Facebook

But Zuckerberg stays put, gets veteran help after hitting potholes

(Newser) - Facebook is seeing a lot of challenges lately, with ads selling at rock-bottom prices, revenue not nearly rivaling MySpace, and third-party developers defecting to OpenSocial networks (MySpace, again). But unlike other companies’ young founders, Mark Zuckerberg isn’t about to step aside. And thanks to his tight control of Facebook's board, he’s not about to be pushed out, either, Fortune reports. More »

More about:  Facebook social networking MySpace Mark Zuckerberg corporate governance ad revenue Sheryl Sandberg

Facebook Shopping for Grownup Execs

Site moves to fix mistakes by raiding Silicon Valley powers

(Newser) - After some high-profile blunders, Facebook is looking for older and more seasoned executives to round out its team. Former Google veep Sheryl Sandberg has already joined up, and the social-networking site is looking for a new general counsel and a vice president of communications and public policy, Forbes reports. More »

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Even Google Not Immune
in Downturn

Its shares off 40% since November,
'the shine is off' search behemoth

(Newser) - After a hitting record high in November, Google shares have fallen 40%, reports the Los Angeles Times. Investors are concerned that a downturn in consumer spending could slow Google's growth—previously thought to be recession-proof. "Now the shine is off Google, whether deservedly or not," one media analyst said of the pioneering search giant. More »

More about:  Google Microsoft Nasdaq recession Yahoo Internet advertising DoubleClick Larry Page Sergey Brin Eric Schmidt Sheryl Sandberg

Facebook Poaches COO From Google

Social networking site recruits big gun
to stem growing pains

(Newser) - Facebook has hired the Google VP who handles virtually all advertising sales in a bid to ease the hiccups the rapidly expanding networking site is encountering. New COO Sheryl Sandberg, one of Silicon Valley's top female execs, denied that Google's plummeting stock price motivated the move, the Wall Street Journal reports. More »

More about:  Google Facebook online advertising Silicon Valley Mark Zuckerberg advertising sales Sheryl Sandberg

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