How to build fans on Facebook

2011/04/14 6:00 AM

Let's face it…..Facebook is a household name……and a must have business tool if you want to maximize your exposure on line. Some of the ways we use Facebook, might be for networking, getting feedback on ideas, making friends, learning, and a big one for solopreneurs is just flat out finding a connection so you don't feel so alone.

But then there is using Facebook to help build your brand through fans. Some of us use it as a tool to get to know our target market better, so we can serve them better; we ask questions, we are inquisitive, we post interesting facts, and offer reasons for our "fans" to engage on our page.

I love the interaction on Facebook and check-in frequently to stay in touch with my "fans" who I know are looking to me for advice and guidance. I love learning about them and knowing more about what my community needs so I can work on a product to solve that need.

I asked my experts to contribute tips on how they build their fan base and they came through like rock stars. I use many of these techniques myself so wanted to let them shine and share their expertise with you.

Tagged: Ask The Entreprenette, business, Entrepreneur, Facebook, Marketing, Networking, Public Relations, Social Media, Twitter, Website

Written by Sarah Shaw

There are 19 comments

PrintArtKids says:

April 14, 2011 at 9:38 am

#82. Just ask! We’ll follow our own suggestion: Please visit http://www.printartkids.com to check out our fabulous products. If you like our concept and want to stay connected, “like” us on Facebook!

Sarah says:

April 14, 2011 at 9:55 am

Thanks for this list! The majority of people who buy on my website found me through FB. I am on a quest to increase quality likes. I will be using many of these tips! Thanks for sharing! http://www.facebook.com/mychildish

Jeffrey Zelaya says:

April 14, 2011 at 11:01 am

What an extensive list of Facebook tips. I also love the crowd-sourcing that went into making this possible. Good job everybody.

Sincerely,
Jeffrey Zelaya

Leanne Lefebvre says:

April 14, 2011 at 12:15 pm

Wow! I am overwhelmed with all the great ideas! Now, I just have to figure out what to do first!

Goose says:

April 14, 2011 at 1:05 pm

I always learn so much from you Sarah~ nice article & great ideas from contributors!

Marianna says:

April 14, 2011 at 1:11 pm

What a fantastic list of ideas! Thanks for including us on the list!!

Michele Esposito says:

April 14, 2011 at 5:12 pm

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Brenda Spangrud says:

April 14, 2011 at 5:45 pm

Hi Sarah! Thank you for sharing such fabulous tips! Each of these suggestions are brilliant and should appeal to whatever mood or objective I have.

Dana Phillips says:

April 14, 2011 at 6:54 pm

holy guacamole! what a list of great ideas – now where to begin 😉 Thanks to everyone on the list for your input!
Dana

Blu Chip Marketing says:

April 15, 2011 at 6:56 pm

WOW! Thanks for posting our tip and for the many other wonderful ideas!

Karin Caro says:

April 15, 2011 at 7:07 pm

Thank you, Sarah, for the wonderful article and also thank you to Samantha Kushlik our TRUE social media expert at Blu Chip!

Alyssa Strassford says:

April 20, 2011 at 5:28 pm

Congrats Blu Chip!

lyle says:

April 22, 2011 at 8:00 am

Sarah,

What a blasting magnum of fantastic Facebook tips! Excellent, will start trying many of these soon.

Thanks, very nice article.

Bob says:

July 18, 2011 at 7:29 am

Wow, a very good list! Thanks! Our Facebook page has grown quite a bit by using many of these ideas…

AbundantJourneys says:

August 6, 2011 at 12:16 am

We came searching for ideas to grow my fan base for my new page. Can we say “wow”! This is some list. Now to go back over it again to gather some ideas. Thank you. We can’t wait to see how our page grows, check out our Facebook page and give us feedback. Thank you.

Snoozaboo says:

September 4, 2011 at 1:30 am

Yet another fabulous and useful list. Thanks so much! We’ll be putting these into action on our Snoozaboo website and Facebook page soon.

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