Building your Business with Facebook Pages
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The document provides a comprehensive guide to building a business presence on Facebook, emphasizing the importance of engagement and connection with customers. It outlines steps to create a Facebook page, maximize its effectiveness, expand the fan base, and analyze performance, including tips on creating engaging content and community interaction. Additional resources and sample conversational calendars for different types of businesses are also included to aid in developing effective Facebook strategies.
Building your Business with Facebook Pages
- 1. a Building Your Business with Facebook Pages
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- 3. 1 The Facebook Mission Give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected
- 4. 2 Introduction So I created a Page…now what? Every day, over 150 million people in the US visit Facebook to connect with friends and their favorite businesses, brands and organizations. Creating a Page for your business is the first step to building lasting conversations with your customers on Facebook. And it’s fast, easy and free! To get started, download the Facebook Pages Manual and follow the step-by-step instructions for creating a basic Page. If you already have a Page, and want to know more about our recent improvements, visit our Page Upgrade Guide. Next, follow this guide to begin making connections…Your fans are waiting!
- 5. 3 Maximizing Your Facebook Page: 3 Easy Steps 1 Start the conversation 2 Expand your fan base 3 Analyze and optimize
- 6. 4 1 Start the conversation ABOUT US Jasper’s is a unique community destination for ultra-premium prepared foods and catering, free-range meats and poultry, organic and local produce, wild seafood, artisan-baked goods, chocolates and beverages. Your Facebook business Page really comes to life when you engage your fans, and it’s important to remember that many relationships begin when your posts are published to your fans’ News Feeds. Here are some tips for getting started: Set your strategy Know your business What is your unique voice? How can you bring your brand story to life in a compelling, authentic and personal way? Know your customers OUR BRAND We offer the very best quality locally sourced products and we take great pride in our personal relationships with both our customers and our purveyors. We’re really passionate about great food, and we LOVE to share our discoveries. Our brand voice? Warm, genuine and inclusive. OUR CUSTOMERS Living in NYC, men and women 24-54, urban, social, love exploring their city and supporting small businesses and local non-profits. OUR GOALS We want to build connections and engage our customers on our Facebook Page, and inspire them to shop in our store at least three times per week. Who are they? How will they want to connect with your brand? What content will be important to them and what will engage them? Know your goals What kind of relationship do you want to have with your customers? In addition to building your brand, do you also want to use Facebook to drive immediate sales or in-store traffic? Defining and prioritizing your goals will help you create your Page posting strategy.
- 7. 5 Follow best practices for posting Find the right rhythm Nobody knows your customers like you do, so decide how often they’ll want to hear from you and what content will best engage them. We’re an urban grocery store that serves lots of busy professionals who shop very frequently for food, so it’s ok to post to our fans every day with interesting content about our specials and featured menu items. I check my Facebook Page for five minutes right before I open each morning and just after we close. That way, I can respond to any urgent comments or questions very quickly. People really appreciate it! Schedule time for Facebook Set aside 5-10 minutes each day to monitor your Page and post updates. Keep it human Be conversational, personal and authentic. Share video and photos of your business, your community and your customers. We are silly for shitakes this after 5 pm for a big bowl of week! Our produce buyer, John, squash soup and a Belgian white recommends showcasing them in a warm quinoa salad with goat cheese after a quick sauteé. and scintillating conversation! about an hour ago 6 8 Write a comment… 1 hour ago Rita Fabi and Write a comment… like this.
- 8. 6 Share news and exclusive content Encourage fan participation Fans love “sneak-peeks” about new products and news. You should also post photos, videos, recipes and anything else that gets people talking. Create fun, engaging conversations with clear calls-to-action. Ask questions and reward responses. If someone posts something you love, repost it and respond personally to them. Allow your fans to post directly to your wall with questions, feedback and compliments. 15 minutes ago 3 in our store all season long! 2 hours ago 12 12 people likes this. Write a comment… crispy crust! fun video interview on shopping farm-fresh in the Big Apple! 1 hour ago 3 minutes ago Write a comment… and Mark Rodgers like this. Write a comment… 15 minutes ago that torte too! 5 minutes ago Write a comment…
- 9. 7 Reward your fans Handling negative feedback Post special offers just for your Facebook fans, like discount codes and exclusives on new products. Offer a special code and/or create a Facebook Check-in Deal that can only be redeemed in your store. When you engage your fans in a genuine dialogue, transparency is very important. Remember this is a conversation, so listen and respond, and address negative feedback honestly and openly. from 10 am - 1pm for a special chocolate treat when you 1 hour ago 35 people likes this. stopping by during my lunch break. 15 minutes ago Write a comment… Tip Get updates on your page’s activity Stay connected to your Page with on-site notifications and emails of fan activity. To customize your settings, visit your page, click the “Edit Page” button in the top right corner, and select “Your Settings” from the left column menu.
- 10. 8 Develop a conversational calendar Begin building your connections Create a schedule and a regular rhythm for your postings and consider posting at specific times when engagement is highest. You can also create weekly features that encourage participation. (See the sample conversational calendars at the end of this guide.) Start with who you know Use your existing email lists, direct mail and personal contacts to promote your Page and begin building your fan base. Ask your contacts to like your Facebook Page to stay connected to your business for updates. Leverage your existing marketing how you can win a generous wedge of Add a Facebook logo with a call to action on your in-store signs, newsletters, emails, fliers, menus and business cards. Install social plug-ins which are buttons you can place on your website to encourage interactions and Page likes 3 hours ago 4 people like this A guest favorite at my house has 15 minutes ago Write a comment… Tip Keep your Facebook posts fresh too! Download the Facebook app for your smartphone, and update your business page when you’re away from your computer.
- 11. 9 2 Expand Your Fan Base Encourage visitors to like your Page Encourage visitors to like your Page by working with a developer to create a special landing page tab. Partner with other brands or local organizations Partner with other brands or local organizations to create co-promotions and encourage viral sharing with incentives. friends and receive additional entries. 1 hour ago Expand the reach of your posts When you mention a person or organization you are connected to in a post on Facebook, type the @ symbol, begin typing the name, and then choose them from the dropdown menu. Your post will automatically post to their Wall. for a fabulous char- 15 minutes ago Jim Renauld and 5 others like this. Write a comment…
- 12. 10 Use social plug-Ins on your website Install a Like box on your homepage and a link on your newsletters and emails to drive people to your Facebook Page. Products Recipes LIKE US ON FACEBOOK Encourage physical check-ins at your business When people check-in at your business, the post will appear in their friends’ News Feeds and provide additional exposure for your business. and check-in on Facebook and unlock a great deal for beauties will go fast! 1 minute ago likes this. Write a comment… Promote with ads and Sponsored Stories Facebook Ads are the best way to build awareness of your Page and drive new fans. Sponsored Stories harness the power of recommendations, and they’re a great way to spread your content further. Stories are served to friends of those who have liked your Page or your content. freshest seasonal produce. 1 minute ago Jim Renauld likes this. Write a comment…
- 13. 11 3 Analyze and Optimize Facebook offers tools to help you analyze what’s happening on your Facebook Page so you can monitor key metrics, get insights about who visits your Page and what they do on it, and develop a plan to get more fans and increase interactions. Download the Facebook Insights Guide for an in-depth look at how to use the free tools available to you on Facebook. 368 6,892 2,512 3,000 2,000 1,000 Resources Now you have the tools and knowledge you need to make the most of your Facebook business Page. So start connecting with your customers today! For more detailed information on creating your Page or marketing on Facebook in general, visit our Facebook Pages Manual and Facebook Marketing Solution Guide to Facebook Ads .
- 14. 12 Sample Conversational Calendar: The Bridge concert hall To keep your Facebook fans engaged with your Page, create a posting plan, or Conversational Calendar. Here’s how a local concert venue might approach it: THE BRIDGE OUR GOALS OUR APPROACH We have been Austin’s premier concert hall for almost 100 years, attracting legendary talent from all over the globe, and enthusiastic music fans from all over the local Austin area. Reinforce our position as the premier music venue in Austin and share daily music inspiration with our fans. Promote our events and featured performers, offer special discounts and free tickets to our fans and showcase The Bridge’s unique history & historic performances. Sunday March 6th Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Theme: Concert Calendar Theme: Ticket Giveaway Theme: Featured Event Theme: Artist Spotlight Theme: Today in Rock Theme: Sneak Peak Saturday Tuesday March 8th Thursday March 10th Saturday March 12th Theme: Weekly Concert Calendar Theme: Featured Event Theme: Today in Rock Theme: Encore Who’s rocking The Bridge this week? The Shenanigans on 3/12, Josh Jeet on 3/11 and the Ravens on 3/9. Tickets are going fast! The Sampsons pre-sale is happening right now! Text SAMS to 414411 to get your pre-sale code! Seventy years ago, Robert Zimmerman entered the world with something to say. Who’s Robert Zimmerman? None other than the legend Bob Dylan! We’ve still got a few tickets left for the Shenanigans show. Still haven’t heard their amazing Alt Country sound? Click HERE for a free download of “Roadsong Blues”. Theme: Encore Monday March 7th Wednesday March 9th Friday March 11th Theme: Weekly Ticket Giveaway Theme: Artist Spotlight Theme: Sneak Peak - Tonight’s Show Today is Tickets Monday! What was the most amazing concert you experienced at The Bridge in 2010? Share your story on our Concerts tab and one lucky winner will get two tickets to Saturday’s Shenanigans show. Thirty years ago, Creedence Clearwater Revival played five magical nights here – all sold out. We shot these photos backstage on the last night. The Ravens are in the house tonight! Here’s a photo of drummer Rex Monty setting up for the sound check. Show starts at 7 pm - come check ‘em out!
- 15. 13 Sample Conversational Calendar: Home by Design online retailer To keep your Facebook fans engaged with your Page, create a posting plan, or Conversational Calendar. Here’s how an online retailer might approach it: HOME by DESIGN (online retailer) Our Goals Our Approach We are an online retailer that sells modern housewares. From ergonomic OXO kitchen tools to luxurious linens inspired by global travels and avant garde artists, Home by Design makes it easy to shop outside of the aisles and create a unique and thoroughly modern habitat. Inspire a community of design passionates and open their eyes to the possibilities for home improvement. Inspire ongoing home design, and create a steady retail drumbeat for promotions, design-related articles/content and sales. Sunday December 6th DESIGN December Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Theme Announce Products Theme: Design Inspiration Theme: New Markdowns Theme: Giveaway Theme: Last Days to Save Theme: Seasonal Thursday December 10th Saturday December 12th Theme: Announce New Products… HOME by Tuesday December 8th Theme: New Markdowns!!! Theme: Last Days to Save Theme: DIY Design Inspiration Want to bring some panache to your pho?!! We love the elegance and simplicity of these stainless steel chopsticks our buyers found in downtown Hanoi. Get ‘em while they last! Spring Cleaning? Everyone deserves sparkle in the kitchen! Just this week, all of our kitchen gadgets are 20% off, with free shipping. Start shopping! Last Day to save an additional 10% on all clearance items during our Clear the Decks Sale. Use code RHCD112 at checkout. What are your best decorating tips for the holiday table? Our favorite response will win a handcrafted folk candelabra from Scandanavia Designs. Theme: DIY Inspiration Monday December 7th Wednesday December 9th Friday December 11th Theme: Design Inspiration Theme: Giveaway Wednesday Theme: Seasonal Recognize these patterns? They’re all ikat prints, the crux of our newest home collection. Ikats date back centuries and are created by tying and dying lengths of yarn before weaving. Beautiful! Fan exclusive! It’s Giveaway Wednesday, so weigh in to win. Which room in your house is most in need of a makeover? We’ll choose one lucky winner for a $500 Home by Design gift certificate. If you’re lucky enough to be plotting a warm-weather getaway, don’t pack those bags until you see the thoroughly modern luggage we love. Through Saturday, shipping is free on all luggage!
- 16. 14 Sample Conversational Calendar: Smiling Buddha yoga studio To keep your Facebook fans engaged with your Page, create a posting plan, or Conversational Calendar. Here’s how a local yoga studio might approach it: SMILING BUDDHA YOGA STUDIO OUR GOALS OUR APPROACH We are a local yoga studio that offers Denver’s best Vinyasa yoga instructors in a peaceful, clean, supportive studio. Build a community of casual and committed yogis and be a coach and advocate for allaround health and wellness. Inspire our fans to nurture themselves on and off the mat and make Smiling Buddha an important part of the flow of their week.. SMILING BUDDHA YOGA STUDIO Monday March 14th Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Theme: Mind Body & Spirit Theme: Power up your week Theme: Fight the Blahs Theme: Weekly Giveaway Theme: Friday Inspiration Wednesday March 16th Friday March 18th Theme: Mind Body and Spirit March Theme: Fight the Mid-Week Blahs Theme: Friday Inspiration “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” – Jimi Hendrix. Wind down your weekend with joyful reflection at Candlelight Flow Yoga tonight at 7 pm. Valentine’s Day contest - Write a haiku about someone you love. The 5 haikus with the most “likes” win a free yoga class! Question: Happy Full Moon Friday! What (or who) inspires you? Our favorite post gets free yoga all weekend. Saturday Tuesday March 15th Thursday March 17th Theme: Power up your week! Theme: Weekly Groovin’ Giveaway Back to the mat - Join us TODAY @ 430p for an inspired practice of movement and community. See you there! What do you like to wear on your mat? One lucky yogi will win the amazing new Caribbean music mix our own Karen Smith just created for today’s lunchtime stretch class.
- 17. 15 Additional Resources: Manage your existing ads: www.facebook.com/ads/manage Advertising guidelines & policies: www.facebook.com/ads_guidelines.php Guide to Facebook Ads: www.facebook.com/adsmarketing Receive ongoing tips: www.facebook.com/facebookads Create a Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/pages/create.php Use social plug-ins: www.developers.facebook.com/plugins Advertising help center: www.facebook.com/adshelp Facebook Page Promotion Guidelines: www.facebook.com/promotions_guidelines.php
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