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by Geraldine Spencer


In our previous issue, you learned how Facebook helps businesses attract new consumers. In this issue we are going to talk more about creating a Facebook Fan page for your business.

Any successful business executes a good amount of social interaction and social media management. You can't have a thriving online business without having good connection with your target audience and without presence from the vast expanse of the Internet.

A lot of business managers have proven Facebook marketing as one of the most effective ways out there when it comes to generating targeted traffic. Its effect to culture and everyday life is so astounding that simply having a Facebook page can literally make or break any starting company.

As pointed out in the previous issue, a Fan Page is not only a good idea for your business but for your prospective clients as well as it allows them to connect with you easily. When credibility is concerned, although most audiences still look for official websites, most will consider a Facebook account to suffice if there's an absence of such.

Another thing about credibility. a Facebook fan page is far more efficient that a personal account if you want to establish a sense of official presence to the details you place in your page. A simple profile page is best left to individuals. Decide on your business name as soon as possible and look for names similar to your own in the same industry as your company.

For instance, if you've decided on the name 'TASTY Ice Cream' and you find a page with almost the same name in the same industry, look for ways to set your name different. You can make use of descriptions like 'TASTY Boston Homemade Ice Cream' With this, you are hitting two birds using one stone. You've just given out your location right away which helps your audience in determining your geographical background and you've found a way to make your name sound different from the other.

You can do this after you have created a user name. You will only be able to create a user name once you've gained 25 Fans.

Another good way to gain authority for your Fan page is to answer all necessary questions in the profile. An in-depth profile that tells about your background, short history and shop locations is certainly helpful. In addition to being complete, your content must also express some creativity. In many cases, people will regard your profile as the basis whether they would add you or not. This should be the primary goal of a Facebook Fan page, to have a strong following online.

When using Facebook for Business, part of establishing a good brand is by customizing it by adding store photos, product photos, notes and the like. Be careful with what photos to add. If you don't want your photos stolen, place a watermark as a precaution. You must remember that you are building a brand here. Anything too personal might make you lose credibility, so do not add photos that might compromise your brand such as personal photos, informal company party documentation, internal problem discussions and the like. Lastly, never forget to add your contact numbers and store addresses.

For a more solid online presence, you can also tie up your Facebook fan page with other social networks like Twitter, YouTube and even your official website.

That's it. Be sure to read your next issue soon. You will find out how to get people to like your Facebook business page. 




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