Tuesday, November 27, 2012

How Facebook is redefining your online marketing path?


Over the past few years, there has been a significant change in the perception of people looking to sell their products on internet. The platform which was earlier meant only for individuals is not laying new growth pavement for businesses to convert themselves into a brand. Let’s not talk hypothetically but follow an example - XYZ company page has 4000 members which simply reflect how people perceive that company as their favorite one.

Online marketers have now shifted their focus from SEO to SMO which includes promotion on social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest etc. This is because these platforms are not run by the administrators only but largely by the people who became the member of it. Let’s find out why Facebook has emerged out a hot favorite online marketing platform these days.

  • The best thing about Facebook is that it allows marketers to promote their products and services to specific target groups which mean their marketing strategy would be more focused and targeted. For example, if one wants to target all girls in US between the age of 20 and 25, he or she can easily do this. Promote your products to people who are more likely to use it.
  • Second good thing about Facebook is that it shows its magic right from a user reaches your landing page. He or she doesn't need to fill out any annoying form to find the right product. Moreover, the Facebook social plugin enables you to keep a check on which of your friends is using the site you’re visiting.
  • Since the release of open graph protocol and like buttons about one and a half ago, Facebook has started focusing on likes. The advantage is that you can use this data to instantly connect the users to topics they think about.
  • Easy sharing is another lovable thing about Facebook. Those days are gone when users would have to send e-mail to their friends as today they can easily share details of your products to all of their friends with ease.
If you have been using Facebook for quite a long time, you can see how Facebook has reduced the cost of getting visitors to your site. It has becomes really easier to become members and enjoy a personalized experience. 

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