In our past issue, you found out the way to use Groups on Facebook for your business. 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 bear in mind when addressing people.You should evaluate the applications that you use. Whether you use your Facebook account for personal or professional reasons, one should always remember that the internet shapes society. To 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.
The following are just a handful of things you should consider when you're dealing with your Fans and Friends on Facebook.
Know What's Private And Keep It That Way
This may sound obvious already but it's no longer surprising that a lot of people on Facebook forget this. The interaction and sense of voyeurism Facebook gives is a tempting entity but you should remember these things have a habit to jeopardize you and your business. Do you really want your clients see you puking on your Friday night gimmicks? Or is that nasty remark that's supposed to be an inside joke among your buds worth the false impression by your business contacts? Remember, the Internet is forever. Your personal or professional contacts may see these in the future if not today. If your life is like an open book, just imagine the complication of you having to explain to them each and every action you made in the past.
When Using Facebook for Business, Stop Publishing those Game Updates
Unless you're in junior high school, getting those cluttered game updates will tend to annoy prospective customers. If you admit that you play these games, well, at least don't have the updates posted on your wall. Posting the game updates may not be a big deal for you and your 'Farmville' neighbors. But for your potential customers, these may label you as unprofessional or even irresponsible. That's a big no-no when you're trying to build up sound expertise online.
Avoid Posting Updates As If You're Texting Them
Hd a gr8 tym @ lst nyts prty. Sounds professional? Not at all. Some people may forget that all the characters are at your disposal and besides, you have a fairly longer character limit, so make use of them appropriately. The same thing goes for posting nonsense words or mediocre things. In fact, stop posting just for the sake of posting. Although everyone is entitled to their own bit of cyberspace, these things have a tendency to get one other people's nerves in the long run. Annoyance is not the sentiment you want to conjure up in people.
- Choose Contacts Wisely
Be aware that different updates will turn up on their news feed. Their other Facebook friends can even see these posts in many occasions. So stop being trigger happy and reserve your friend requests to those who you think are really deserving of it. Choose direct contacts if possible. You only have a 5,000 limit for contacts after all. If you're keeping a Facebook page for business reasons, then do not accept friend requests right away. It would be best if you review them first. It is unethical to befriend everyone and then de-friend them later on.
Be sure to read our next issue of Facebook for Business. We'll talk about how you can provide something of value to your potential clients 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 bear in mind when addressing people.You should evaluate the applications that you use. Whether you use your Facebook account for personal or professional reasons, one should always remember that the internet shapes society. To 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.
The following are just a handful of things you should consider when you're dealing with your Fans and Friends on Facebook.
Know What's Private And Keep It That Way
This may sound obvious already but it's no longer surprising that a lot of people on Facebook forget this. The interaction and sense of voyeurism Facebook gives is a tempting entity but you should remember these things have a habit to jeopardize you and your business. Do you really want your clients see you puking on your Friday night gimmicks? Or is that nasty remark that's supposed to be an inside joke among your buds worth the false impression by your business contacts? Remember, the Internet is forever. Your personal or professional contacts may see these in the future if not today. If your life is like an open book, just imagine the complication of you having to explain to them each and every action you made in the past.
When Using Facebook for Business, Stop Publishing those Game Updates
Unless you're in junior high school, getting those cluttered game updates will tend to annoy prospective customers. If you admit that you play these games, well, at least don't have the updates posted on your wall. Posting the game updates may not be a big deal for you and your 'Farmville' neighbors. But for your potential customers, these may label you as unprofessional or even irresponsible. That's a big no-no when you're trying to build up sound expertise online.
Avoid Posting Updates As If You're Texting Them
Hd a gr8 tym @ lst nyts prty. Sounds professional? Not at all. Some people may forget that all the characters are at your disposal and besides, you have a fairly longer character limit, so make use of them appropriately. The same thing goes for posting nonsense words or mediocre things. In fact, stop posting just for the sake of posting. Although everyone is entitled to their own bit of cyberspace, these things have a tendency to get one other people's nerves in the long run. Annoyance is not the sentiment you want to conjure up in people.
- Choose Contacts Wisely
Be aware that different updates will turn up on their news feed. Their other Facebook friends can even see these posts in many occasions. So stop being trigger happy and reserve your friend requests to those who you think are really deserving of it. Choose direct contacts if possible. You only have a 5,000 limit for contacts after all. If you're keeping a Facebook page for business reasons, then do not accept friend requests right away. It would be best if you review them first. It is unethical to befriend everyone and then de-friend them later on.
Be sure to read our next issue of Facebook for Business. We'll talk about how you can provide something of value to your potential clients and customers.
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