Episode 36 – Facebook Marketing Updates for Holidays and 2015 with Janet and Lisa

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Facebook Marketing Updates for Holidays and 2015 with Janet and Lisa

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In this show we discuss the latest changes on Facebook and ideas to prepare for the upcoming holidays.

 

Latest Changes on Facebook:

  • Facebook moved the scheduler next to the blue post button (arrows on the button) (DEMO at 9:34)
  • Like-gate is gone as of November 5, 2014
  • Look at your apps and make sure you
  • It is not about the number of likes on your page, it is about having the right target market
  • With Facebook ads and retarget, you can get in front of the right audience
  • Heyo’s blog talked about ideas to use instead of like gate (Here’s the link to their blog post)
  • Remove countries on your Facebook page that are not relevant to your target market (DEMO at 9:34)
  • Facebook is about the targeted followers and the reach that happens with those targeted fans
  • Meet Janet’s cat (12:48)
  • Contests

Ideas for the Holiday Season on Facebook

  • Apps like Heyo can help you with contests
  • Give away an item in your local market or that has to do with your business
  • This can be done using a Facebook app or Timeline contest
  • Get your fans on your email list
  • You can specifically target your email list with ads
  • Have fans post pictures of their fun stuff
  • Gift idea suggestions
  • Come up with bundled packages to sell during the holidays
  • People are in the buying mode during this time of year

 

Take advantage of Facebook ads, Facebook promotions and have a Plan!

 

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