How to Gain Facebook Fans – Showcases To Go

I started working with Showcases To Go almost 10 years ago, helping develop the second version of their website. The first version didn't offer any type of on-line purchasing. However, in April of 2001, we released their new website, and I've been doing updates and revisions for them ever since, and not more than 70% of their business comes from their website. Showcases To Go is the second company I want to introduce to you in this two part process of how to gain fans on Facebook. Earlier … [Read more...]

Increasing your Facebook Fans

Recently I've helped two clients of mine increase traffic to their Facebook pages, and thus increase the number of likes they receive. The reason for showcasing the two, is that the two companies approached the process in two completely different ways. I will share the two different methods, and why it worked for each of them in the next two posts. I wanted to share both because so many times you will read there is "the" way to make something work, but that is not always the case. Of … [Read more...]

Your Business Email Address

I can't believe how often I see people using a free email address for their business on-line. Imagine if you would, going to buy a new car, maybe a Jaguar. You meet with the owner of the dealership, and on his business card is "expensive_cars@yahoo.com". What is your perception? When people get "my_biz@gmail.com", or any other similar type account, it will tend to lessen the perceived value of your business. While it may not be a deal breaker, it cannot help you sell yourself, your product, … [Read more...]

Interview Published in Education Portal

Image by Igi's TV Network via Flickr As I've mentioned before, I teach web technologies at a local college part time. Recently I was interviewed for an article on the use of Social Media in the classroom. Specifically I spoke about using Facebook for my classes, and why I do it. The reason was simple, it is where my class already was (I only had one student who wasn't on Facebook at the time.) I went to where they where. This should be something all small businesses should do; know where … [Read more...]