Facebook Now Verifying Fan Pages And Profile Of Public Figures And Brands

Facebook unveils verified pages and profiles much like verified accounts on Twitter, verified Facebook pages will now display a small blue check mark beside their owner's name on the social network.

The check mark will also appear beside the individual's name in search results, as well as anywhere else on Facebook where it appears.

Just like Twitter's verified accounts, Facebook's verified status won't be offered to everyone. Verified accounts will be specifically available to public figures with large audiences, namely, celebrities, government officials, popular brands and some journalists.

Verified Facebook Pages and profiles started rolling out on Wednesday.






*This is a good development by Facebook. At least if one can't get easily verified on Twitter, you should on Facebook*