07 June 2013

Facebook Marketing Tips That Everyone Should Know

By Simon Graetnuf


You've probably noticed that almost every business has a Facebook page nowadays. If yours doesn't, you're missing out! Smart business owners know that they can reach millions of people via Facebook that you would never even meet otherwise. Join the Internet revolution with these tips about how to market your business on Facebook.

Try having a contest to increase followers on your Facebook page. People love to have the chance to win something. If you offer incentives, like additional entries into the contest for sharing, then you will not only give your current followers something of value, but also increase your visibility when they share your contest.

Use Facebook to connect with your customers. Facebook is for more than just idle conversation; it is a primary channel for content. Use it in this way. Spend time producing quality content and use your page to promote these posts. You can reach significant numbers of people on Facebook.

A fun and easy way to get followers on your Facebook business page is to create a contest. Loyal followers will share their contest entry with their own followers and spread the word quickly. The prize doesn't have to be anything big, a sample product or small cash reward can be enough to spread the word.

Once you create a Facebook account, it is very important for you to be quite active. If you never post any content, how can you expect people to remain interested. Videos, pictures and regular postings are just a part of what you will need if you want to do well on Facebook.

Don't be afraid to get personal. Even if you're a company, getting a little personal can really do a lot to build customer engagement and loyalty. But don't go too far! People don't need to know every single monotonous detail of your life. Find a happy balance that gets people interested in your brand.

Make regular posts on your Facebook page. Setting up a page, putting in multiple posts on the first day, and then ignoring the page for the next several months will do nothing to improve your business. Set up a schedule for posting that meets your business's purpose for the Facebook page, and stick to it.

Don't be afraid to get personal. Even if you're a company, getting a little personal can really do a lot to build customer engagement and loyalty. But don't go too far! People don't need to know every single monotonous detail of your life. Find a happy balance that gets people interested in your brand.

You should post videos regularly on Facebook. A video should be much easier to notice than a text update and can be used to share a lot of information with your audience. If you cannot find quality videos your audience will be interested in, consider launching your own video blog.

Scheduling tools are great if you are unable to sit online to post regular Facebook updates. Find a quality tool and use it to share your updates when your subscribers are likely to be online. Test tools if need be to find the one you like the best.

Don't relay too much on automation. It can be very tempting to automate your Facebook posting. More posts are better, right? That's not always the case. People can sense an automated post, especially if all you post are links to stories from around the web. You won't be building any sort of engagement between your audience and your brand.

Now that you've read this article on Facebook marketing, you should have a much better understanding as to how it works. Use this marketing tool as a part of your business and reach more people than you ever thought possible. Implement the tips mentioned above and get ready to watch your business grow.




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