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Rules Of Facebook Engagement
by Patti Minglin, Wednesday, May 9, 2012 6:19 AM
As a self-proclaimed “social media mom,” I found a recent infographic from Performics to be
quite interesting. Yes, social media moms are more likely to own smartphones than other women and, yes, an overwhelming majority believe they can influence companies by voicing their opinions via
their social networks. But the two stats I found most interesting were those regarding how moms’ offline actions are somewhat motivated by those brands they follow on Facebook:
- 49%
of social media moms talk about the companies/brands they follow on Facebook
- 44% purchase more from companies/brands they “like” than companies/brands
they do not
For good or bad, Facebook is a major player in the social media game especially with moms. But, brands need to move beyond having just a presence on Facebook and work to
create a real community—one where moms are not only engaging with the brand, but can engage with one another. Here are some tips for creating a Faceboo”k community that will turn online
“likes” into offline “advocates”:
Create a Conversation: Don’t use the space to just talk about your brand—post relevant and interesting
content that will keep your audience engaged and show you as an expert in your space. We suggest that you actually develop an editorial calendar for your Facebook posts—making sure your
content (and your brand) coincides nicely with what is happening in the day-to-day life of moms such as back-to-school shopping or holidays.
Interact with Your Audience:
No post should go unattended. Answer questions and comment on posts in a timely manner. Facebook discussions are meant to be dialogues, not monologues.
Use Photos Wisely:
Sure those photos showcasing your product’s details are interesting, but are they engaging? Moms love seeing themselves in your brand, so show pictures of real moms using your brand. If
relevant, tag people in photos or comments. Caution: don’t get crazy—tagging every single person who “likes” your page in a photo of a new product will get annoying. Before you
tag make sure your brand as well as the person you are tagging will both benefit.