Sunday, June 2, 2013

Facebook for Business Handout Notes

For those of you who missed Kristen's Facebook for Business classes here is the class handout with some tips that may help your social media efforts:

FACEBOOK FOR BUSINESS

Top 3 Principles:

1.     Always try to post with a photo, video or link. 
2.     Do not post unless you think you are going to get a lot of likes, comments and shares.  Give them compelling content….not what you had for dinner. The Methow Valley is full of compelling content.
3.     Have fun.  This is the opportunity for your business to connect with people.  You drive the bus. 

 Reinforcing Facebook Stats:

·        Facebook is your opportunity to BUILD YOUR BRAND
·        Facebook
1.     Helps your customers find you
2.     Helps your existing customers stay connected
3.     Helps your search engine optimization
4.     IS FUN- allows you to add personality to your business
·        People love
1.     Storytelling
2.     Experiences
3.     Connections between visitors and locals
·        It is better to be in one social media channel fully than to barely be in three.
·        Facebook fans spend 43% more than non-fans even when there is no difference in income.
·        75% of Facebook Fans are very likely to share a good brand experience.
·        Photos are 75% more engaging than status posts
·        20% better response rate posting outside regular business hours
·        Weekend posts perform 16% better than weekday posts
·        Your “Edgerank” will perform better the more shares, comments and likes you received.
·        Write down the 10 compelling topics you can talk about on a regular basis   
·        The value of one Facebook Fan is said to be $174.17.  This factors a fan’s product spending, loyalty, propensity to recommend, media value and brand affinity.