John T 744 Report post Posted August 20, 2012 (edited) Where is everybody? I don't have Facebook but I'm hearing more and more that people in the contracting field are going to Facebook more then they are the bulletin boards. Is that true? Which is the better of the two Facebook or the BBs? Edited August 23, 2012 by Beth n Rod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 AAPaint 14 Report post Posted August 20, 2012 Facebook is good for networking, and when someone likes your page, their friends can see those likes, etc. So it's helpful in spreading your name, and not something you should miss out on. The best info is still on the forums, but facebook for networking and reaching new people is great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 bigchaz 157 Report post Posted August 20, 2012 Where is everybody? I don't have Facebook but I'm hearing more and more that people in the contracting field are going to Facebook more then they are the bulletin boards. Is that true?Which is the better of the two Facebook or the BBs? Well there's that.... ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 John T 744 Report post Posted August 20, 2012 (edited) Well there's that....;) Lol.. Hmmmmm maybe I should go there wadda ya think Charlie?? Am I missing out on anything besides all the hate stuff?? Edited August 22, 2012 by Beth n Rod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted August 20, 2012 John, I have been telling you for at least two years that you need a facebook account. Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 apsurfacesolutions 17 Report post Posted August 20, 2012 Come on John it's almost 2013. What's holding you up? Facebook is good for at least $10,000 a year in business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Jim Gamble 20 Report post Posted August 21, 2012 We have a face book account ! Sure we have over 100+ friends and colleagues on there, but thats not were we get our business from. In fact, we do not advertise at all. No phone book, flyers, post cards...nothing. Only some business cards, about 500 ordered every 5-6 years. Here one for the books......If you were to call 411, our business name would not NOT be listed, yet all of my competitors knows of us very well and as of last year, The crystal Cleaning Company LLC does about 70-80% of all of the permitted Parking Garage Deep Cleaning that requires full reclaim and filtration in most, if not all of the counties in the San Francisco Bay Area. There are other ways to advertise without costing a dime out of your pocket...without getting a face book account or even going on line. Don't get me wrong, for the retail market and some commercial, yes, I would agree, face book is a good tool. This is something I maybe discussing at the " Event" in Las Vegas John. See ya there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 James 624 Report post Posted August 21, 2012 It's just another thing your forced to do to remain relevant I guess ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 AAPaint 14 Report post Posted August 21, 2012 You don't HAVE to have a facebook page, but it helps if you're into residential work. It's a good place to publicly show off work you do, and to attract people who might not see your company otherwise. It's really the networking that makes it any good. As more people like your pages, posts, photos, etc. they spread naturally to other people with no effort of your own. Links from facebook users to your website also help improve your rankings in search engines as well, because google is seeing social networking as a valid gauge of how relevant your website is to certain topics and keywords. I'll add in that using paid advertising on facebook is not worth it. The return is very minimal, and most users have admitted an aversion to clicking on advertising links there. To top that off, facebook is very shady about the number of clicks they charge for. I know from first hand experience. I had a number of ads running, and was being charged for clicks I positively was not receiving. I use numerous types of software to monitor website traffic and it's origins, NONE were showing all the clicks I was charged for. Facebook will completely ignore your requests for proof of the clicks they are charging for, even if you send them copies of logs from multiple sources proving you are paying for clicks not received. So, use it for free network marketing, it will provide some good branding and new customers, but don't bother with paid advertisements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 John T 744 Report post Posted August 22, 2012 Back on topic it looks like I may have to get Facebook. I can't stand the kid who started it because I believe in the story that he stole the ideas from those other 3-4 kids to make Facebook....buuuuuut. You can't cut off your nose to spite your face.. So uggg eventually I'll have to add the facebooks and the lovely name of "tweets" puke:pride: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Thad 135 Report post Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) Back on topic it looks like I may have to get Facebook. I can't stand the kid who started it because I believe in the story that he stole the ideas from those other 3-4 kids to make Facebook....buuuuuut. You can't cut off your nose to spite your face.. So uggg eventually I'll have to add the facebooks and the lovely name of "tweets" puke:pride: Friend me up if you make it to Facebook, John. Thad Eckhoff | Facebook I don't tweet. Edited August 23, 2012 by Beth n Rod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted August 22, 2012 We have Facebook and Twitter. I have it set up so when I post to Facebook, it automatically feeds Twitter. Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Thad 135 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 Will someone please friend me on FB, now? :acne: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 Back on topic. Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Where is everybody? I don't have Facebook but I'm hearing more and more that people in the contracting field are going to Facebook more then they are the bulletin boards. Is that true?
Which is the better of the two Facebook or the BBs?
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