In our last issue, we discussed about how to use Facebook Groups for businesses. In this issue we are going to talk about the right way to interact with your Facebook friends & fans.
Although people are more or less aware of what appropriate Netiquette in social media management, the creation and development of Facebook has taken web interaction to a whole new level.
When it comes to Facebook marketing, there are a number of things you have to remember when dealing with people.You should evaluate the applications that you use. However you use Facebook, whether for personal or business purposes, consider that your actions online, while not all, can have a big influence within your world. For some, Facebook and other social networks is even the basis of making or breaking relationships from employees ranting about their bosses online to wives finding out about her husband's affair.
Here are just a number of things you should consider when you're dealing with your Fans and Friends on Facebook.
Remember That There Are Some Things That Meant To Be Private
Redundant as it may sound, this is the main rule many people neglect. You can post 'What's on your mind' on Facebook wall and virtually anything you want to say. However, remember that posting these things may turn out to be a big mistake on your part. Would you really want your customers or clients find out that you puke at last night's wild party? Or is that catty statement that was supposed to be an inside joke between friends worth the misinterpretation by others? Remember, the Internet is forever. Personal or professional contacts may stumble on these in the future. If you openly let others know about private things in your life, imagine the stress and even discredit that you could earn.
When Using Facebook for Business, Stop Publishing those Game Updates
Those game updates will make you look incompetent towards potential customers. If you still play these games however, it would be best if you not have the updates posted on your wall. To you, it may seem like guilty pleasure. But for your potential customers, these may label you as unprofessional or even irresponsible. You don't want this for your reputation, do you?
Avoid Posting Updates As If You're Texting Them
?Hd a frikng gud tym at d prty lst nyt? just doesn't sound well online. You're not posting updates on Twitter which is limited to only 150 words so why go cheap with your words? Text posting is a bit too casual for any person's taste. The same goes for drunk posting, posting gibberish or something too vague. If what's on your mind isn't really helpful to your potential customers, resist the urge to post it. Although all Facebook users have the liberty to say just anything they like, this thing can also be very irritating to many people over the long run. Irritation is not the sentiment you want to conjure up in people.
- Choose Contacts Wisely
You should remember that all news and information posted will appear on their wall. Even their contacts will have the chance to see it. With this, you'd want to only include people who might be curious to your offer. Direct contacts are suitable. You only have a 5,000 limit for contacts after all. If you're keeping a Facebook page for professional reasons, then do not accept friend requests right away. Doing a little bit of research may do your business page good. It is unethical to befriend everyone and then de-friend them later on.
Make sure you look for your next issue soon. We are going to talk about using Facebook to provide value to your prospects and customers.
Although people are more or less aware of what appropriate Netiquette in social media management, the creation and development of Facebook has taken web interaction to a whole new level.
When it comes to Facebook marketing, there are a number of things you have to remember when dealing with people.You should evaluate the applications that you use. However you use Facebook, whether for personal or business purposes, consider that your actions online, while not all, can have a big influence within your world. For some, Facebook and other social networks is even the basis of making or breaking relationships from employees ranting about their bosses online to wives finding out about her husband's affair.
Here are just a number of things you should consider when you're dealing with your Fans and Friends on Facebook.
Remember That There Are Some Things That Meant To Be Private
Redundant as it may sound, this is the main rule many people neglect. You can post 'What's on your mind' on Facebook wall and virtually anything you want to say. However, remember that posting these things may turn out to be a big mistake on your part. Would you really want your customers or clients find out that you puke at last night's wild party? Or is that catty statement that was supposed to be an inside joke between friends worth the misinterpretation by others? Remember, the Internet is forever. Personal or professional contacts may stumble on these in the future. If you openly let others know about private things in your life, imagine the stress and even discredit that you could earn.
When Using Facebook for Business, Stop Publishing those Game Updates
Those game updates will make you look incompetent towards potential customers. If you still play these games however, it would be best if you not have the updates posted on your wall. To you, it may seem like guilty pleasure. But for your potential customers, these may label you as unprofessional or even irresponsible. You don't want this for your reputation, do you?
Avoid Posting Updates As If You're Texting Them
?Hd a frikng gud tym at d prty lst nyt? just doesn't sound well online. You're not posting updates on Twitter which is limited to only 150 words so why go cheap with your words? Text posting is a bit too casual for any person's taste. The same goes for drunk posting, posting gibberish or something too vague. If what's on your mind isn't really helpful to your potential customers, resist the urge to post it. Although all Facebook users have the liberty to say just anything they like, this thing can also be very irritating to many people over the long run. Irritation is not the sentiment you want to conjure up in people.
- Choose Contacts Wisely
You should remember that all news and information posted will appear on their wall. Even their contacts will have the chance to see it. With this, you'd want to only include people who might be curious to your offer. Direct contacts are suitable. You only have a 5,000 limit for contacts after all. If you're keeping a Facebook page for professional reasons, then do not accept friend requests right away. Doing a little bit of research may do your business page good. It is unethical to befriend everyone and then de-friend them later on.
Make sure you look for your next issue soon. We are going to talk about using Facebook to provide value to your prospects and customers.
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