17 September 2014

The Things You Need To Know About Facebook Marketing

By Annie Copenhaver


There are many ways to approach Facebook marketing. It may be tempting to follow some of the trends, but you have to realize that not all of them work out the way they say they do. If you want a great foundation of marketing knowledge, this article is for you.

Decide why you want to have a Facebook page. As with other kinds of marketing to maximize the returns for the business, you must understand why you're marketing in the fist place. You also need to define your marketing goals and create a corresponding marketing strategy. You must create your Facebook page with your marketing strategy in mind.

Write posts with real value. Facebook isn't just about informal conversation. Those that supply meaty posts will often find that there's a big audience out there just looking for that type of content on the platform. Be that person or company that delivers exactly that type of content. You'll see great returns.

Think about why your page exists. Are you simply trying to get the word out about your company and new products? Or, is the page functioning as a forum for better communication with your customers? Once you have a clear picture of what you want your page to do, you can begin working on your marketing goals.

It is truly a myth that every business HAS to be on Facebook. The cost of the time taken to plan your campaigns, maintain your page, communicate with fans, and advertise can become a massive burden on a small business owner. Consider carefully if the costs will be outweighed by the profit increases.

You can covert visitors into followers by hiding content from people that aren't fans. The strolling visitor will sign up to be a follower if they really want to access the information. One caveat, you lose SEO when content is hidden; therefore, limit the amount of content that is hidden.

If you do not have time in the day to maintain a Facebook page, you should get someone else to do it. People will notice if your messages become to brief and start to lack substance. It is perfectly acceptable to have someone else run the page while you work on other aspects of the business.

Remember to post on your Facebook page. When a business sets up a Facebook account, they will often release a flurry of posts, and then nothing for months. For this type of marketing to be successful, you need to post in a strategic manner. You do not need to post 15 times a day, but a few times a week is a great idea.

Facebook is not only a place you can use for your own social connections. It is also a site where you can market your business to people. Use the tips here to help you reach as many people as you can. Facebook can be a great partner in your overall marketing strategy, so give it a shot.




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