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Why Does My Local Business Need a Facebook Fan Page?
Every local business wants to be where the buyers are, and where the action is. Facebook has well over 8 million users worldwide! This platform definitely has the members but we want to talk about how to get the local customers of your business to find you on Facebook.
Facebook users are savvy shoppers, and love to get other peoples opinions about everything. It is interesting people will swap opinions with acquaintances and even put more weight on a persons opinion that they don’t know. (Think of the wild success sites like TripAdvisor have garnered over the years.)
Local Businesses Can Engage with their Customers using their Facebook FanPage
Imagine having 2-400 of your customers, engaging with each other, in a moderated platform that you encourage that interaction! The benefit to this can be huge! Your Local Customers will be interacting with each other, and you, which will in turn make them more loyal. It is also very good for ranking well on search engines, as Facebook is the NUMBER 2 site on the internet, when your company is listed on Facebook, you will rank your website better on Google! Think of it as a PR move that enhances your value proposition to your clients. It is also a great way to solve any potential customer complaints before the bad word spreads like wildfire! People love to talk, and if you have a good Facebook Fan Page people will want to be there, interacting and leaving feedback about your business!
If you already have a Facebook Fan Page, make sure you check out my post about Facebook Edgerank, as this is important information for you to know.
Using Your Facebook FanPage for Promotion!
Imagine the power of having a fan base of several hundred or several thousand local customers, and being able to post a quick message on your Facebook Fanpage for your Local business, something to the effect of, “for the next 5 customers you can get your Gel nails for only $25″ Customers will come flocking to your doors, and you can avoid a quiet time or lull in your local business. This idea works for pizza joints, nail salons, tanning salons, massage and spa type businesses, and pretty much any local business where you want to immediately bring clients in the door looking for your local services.
If you are looking for help with your Facebook Fan Page let me know, I can see what tips I can give you to help you get more exposure.
To Your Success,
Amanda Evans
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Carlos
July 24, 2012 at 5:10 PM (UTC -6) Link to this comment
thanks for sharing! I have to get a fanpage done now!
Amanda Evans
August 4, 2012 at 6:34 PM (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Facebook is such a fun place to hang out! So enjoy the journey! See you on Facebook.
Lucy
July 24, 2012 at 7:35 PM (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I needed THIS information!!! Thank you!!
Amanda Evans
August 4, 2012 at 6:30 PM (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thanks for the comment Lucy! See you on Facebook.
Carlo
July 25, 2012 at 2:36 PM (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I now understand why I need a fan page for my business! Great post!
Amanda Evans
July 25, 2012 at 10:34 PM (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi Carlo,
I am so glad that you found value in this post! Enjoy making your fan page for Facebook, and remember interaction is key to your success! All the best.
Amanda
Luzia Mendes
August 2, 2012 at 3:43 AM (UTC -6) Link to this comment
good post keep posting. i really liked your ideas thanks for posting.
Amanda Evans
August 6, 2012 at 4:03 PM (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thanks Luzia! Welcome back anytime.
Bianca
August 3, 2012 at 5:36 AM (UTC -6) Link to this comment
great work by posting this…thanks.
Amanda Evans
August 4, 2012 at 6:21 PM (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi Bianca, when you have your facebook page set up, come on over and tell me about it http://www.facebook.com/amandaevanscc
Adrianna
August 3, 2012 at 10:14 AM (UTC -6) Link to this comment
i love to hear your common sense strategies – especially the ones on here!
Amanda Evans
August 4, 2012 at 6:17 PM (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thank you! I hope to see you on facebook too!! Come share your fan page on mine http://www.facebook.com/amandaevanscc
Adalgisa
August 3, 2012 at 11:20 AM (UTC -6) Link to this comment
you inspire me, thanks.
Amanda Evans
August 4, 2012 at 6:15 PM (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Be sure to post about your fan page, on my facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/amandaevanscc
See you on Facebook
Amanda
Candela
August 3, 2012 at 12:17 PM (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I appreciate you educating me about a facebook fanpage! I am absolutely going to get one going. You inspire me!!
Candela
Amanda Evans
August 4, 2012 at 6:13 PM (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Enjoy the journey!! and remember its not about the END, its about the next step! Take it, and then celebrate moving forward
Amanda
Clarice
August 4, 2012 at 12:12 PM (UTC -6) Link to this comment
thanks a lot for sharing this. heard about something like this for the first time, I am going to get into facebook to check this out!
Amanda Evans
August 4, 2012 at 5:00 PM (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi Clarice,
When you get into facebook join me on my fanpage at http://www.facebook.com/amandaevanscc.com
Eleonor
August 4, 2012 at 2:28 PM (UTC -6) Link to this comment
thanks this is a really good article
Amanda Evans
August 4, 2012 at 4:45 PM (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi Eleonor, Thanks for the comments. I will be adding more articles on Facebook soon… keep watching the site
Amanda
Angelina
August 6, 2012 at 2:29 AM (UTC -6) Link to this comment
thanks for sharing the post.
Amanda Evans
August 6, 2012 at 3:55 PM (UTC -6) Link to this comment
No problem Angelina. Glad you found it helpful.