( Mashable ) -- Say goodbye to the Share button because the Like button is taking over . After months of updates to its Like button , Facebook has released an update that fundamentally changes the button 's functionality to that of a Share button . Now after hitting the Like button , a full story with a headline , blurb and thumbnail will be posted to your profile wall . You 'll also be given an option to comment on the story link . Previously , only a link to the story would appear in the recent activity , often going unnoticed by users . Though users may now think twice about hitting the button , given how prominently it will appear on their walls and in their networks ' newsfeeds , it should ultimately increase traffic to publishers ' websites . Facebook has slowly been rolling out updates to its Like button and has stopped developing the Share Button . Facebook Spokeswoman Malorie Lucich told us that while the company will continue to support the Share button , Like is the `` recommended solution moving forward . '' However , Lucich today called it a test , saying `` We 're always testing new products that incorporate developer feedback as we work to improve the Platform experience , and have no details to share at this time . '' It 's unlikely that the change is just a test , however . Typically such tests from Facebook only affect a small number of users , whereas this change affects all Like buttons . Perhaps the change was necessary . Because it was never made clear to users that the Like button would function differently than the Share button , many never understood what it meant to click Like on a piece of content . Making the result the same as the Share button could build stronger user expectations , ultimately fashioning a better user experience . © 2013 MASHABLE.com . All rights reserved .
After clicking Like , a full story , photo , blurb and comment will be posted to your account . Facebook has released an update that changes the Like button 's functionality . Facebook has slowly stopped developing the Share button .