How do you use FaceBook to promote your shop?

[Former_Member]

I was thinking of posting on my facebook page that I had a deal going to all who like my page or follow me get free shipping (for limited time). Is this a good idea? Does anyone else do this, or have other ideas they would like to share? Thanks!

[Former_Member]

I have over 700 fans on my facebook page and every so often I'll run a sale like that and post it and I've never gotten much of a response from that. I'd love to hear any advice from others on this thread - that's a great question!

[Unblushing]

I have over 700 fans as well and I'm very lucky if I get anyone to participate in a deal I announce on Facebook! I'm not sure what the secret is!

[Former_Member]

Same here... I'm just short of 400 fans... however, when I participate in a giveaway, then I get LOADS of response

[Former_Member]

Wow 700!!! I was feeling like a big baller for my 56 followers. Lol!

I use my Facebook page only sometimes to share stuff about me often I post links to cute kittens, fun sites, and general tips for a better life. So it's not just about crochet or dumb polls it's a place people want to be parts of because of it's general usefulness.

I am inspired by the moo Facebook page and the ing direct Facebook pages.

[Former_Member]

Since I joined some Etsy teams, I followed quite a few Etsians on Facebook.

At first it was really neat to have some info on the shops I was following. But now with all that business info on my FB home page, it looks more like a long scroll of ads and I can barely keep up with everyone, including my friends.

Maybe we start to be lost in a see of promotion in Facebook too?

I had to unfollow and unlike some because they were just over promoting.

This being said, and to concur with KoutureCrochet, variety in FB posts will keep everyone's followers happy

[Former_Member]

Agreed. I just shared a recipe for making chocolate cake in a mug (which is awesome by the way!

Handustry, I couldnt find you on Facebook, I wanted to add you!

http://www.facebook.com/KoutureCrochet

[Former_Member]

I have about 340 Friends on my personal FB and created a Page for my Business....I have only 6 Likes so far. Its a bit perplexing, since I did post the info on my FB page. I think people haven't connected it's my Business yet. I think offering a discount is a good idea.

[Former_Member]

I have just under 100 FB fans for my business page, and I almost always get a few sales a month directly from a FB promotion ... but I've amassed that list of people rather slowly. For example, I've made a point not to fall into the habit of liking other Etsians just because I want to have a lot of followers and have them like me back. Rather, I've used FB to encourage customer loyalty. Some customers sign up because that's where I'll post news of my next big sale (all of my listings encourage people to follow me if they want to access to special coupon codes). Some of the people there are personal friends, but I also usually post news of sales to my regular FB friends, too; if I just "share" what I've posted on my business page, I like that FB will post both messages together for anyone else who is a friend to both me and my business (somehow feels less "spammy" that way)

[Former_Member]

WOW THATS GREAT I was thinking of doing the same thing I think I will thanks all you great girls with your great advise!