Facebook:
Facebook is a very popular site. People go there to chat with friends, share pictures, talk about their day, and so much more. But did you know Facebook is good for so much more than simply socializing with your friends. You can also use the site to help market your business.
Sweepstakes:
If you’re having trouble gaining followers, you can offer a sweepstakes in return for their “Like”. Just place the sweepstakes in a tab on your company’s page and have them fill it out with their email address, specifying that only those who Like your page will be eligible for the contest.
Your Facebook page:
Your Facebook page needs to contain information that your audience is not able to get anywhere else. If they feel like they are reading old content, it will not give them the incentive to return. Make sure that you offer exclusive content that is only available for people that have subscribed to your page.
Facebook Marketing:
Think of Facebook as a dialogue. A lot of people when they begin Facebook marketing, talk AT their audience. You need to talk WITH your audience. Feel like you are having a conversation with them, not like you are announcing things to them. Remember, Facebook is a social medium. You need to be social.
Know what your goals are. Why do you want to use Facebook marketing? What do you hope to accomplish with it. Before you get started, it is very important that you take the time to clearly define your goals. Decide on an effective strategy. Try to get it right the first time.
Answer Any Questions:
Always take the time to answer any questions and address any comments made to you through Facebook. Thank people that answer questions for you or provide other valuable information. Put a link up to your website should you have something on there that is relevant.
Privacy:
Remember to respect your follower’s privacy when using Facebook to market your business. If someone sends you a glowing review through a private message, remember to ask their permission before making it public. They may have chosen to send you the message that way because they did not want to be publicly acknowledged.
The goal of Facebook marketing is to increase your overall profits. So set a monthly goal for a particular amount of products sold. Thousands of likes mean nothing if they can’t be converted to real money from sales. You should think about changing your strategy if you do not see an increase in your business.
Add Picture:
Add pictures to your profile page. People love pictures and it really is true that a picture is worth a thousand words. When your fans can see what you have to offer, your customers with your products or services, or what you stand for, they will feel more of a connection to your company.
You can do so much on Facebook. It is more than just a place to hang out and see what is going on with your friends. If you use it right, and use the tips shared here, you can use Facebook to market your business. Why not give these tips a try and grow your business?
