We all join various Facebook groups for many reasons but
mainly they are self-serving; to get more “love”, information, sales, and/or
members in our opportunity, etc. This is understandable however, it doesn’t
work. Simply “stating your need or want” as a post or awesome looking ad and
expecting people to race to you and “sign up” is very unlikely; as they are
probably thinking the same way. Social media isn’t like creating a flyer and
posting it at your local laundry mat and having people rip off a pull tab and “maybe”
get back to you. A Facebook group is a “social” site, and even though you may
be in a group that promotes say, online business opportunities; you still need
to be “social”.
Here are a few of my
thoughts to get people to notice you and your “need or want”.
The first step in getting “social” and ultimately getting
noticed and more response from your participation in any Facebook group is to
put others first; just as it’s like in any area of life. Zig Ziglar told us
that “We’ll get what we want when we help enough other people get what they
want”. Add value in any thing you do and anywhere you go; and that includes the
Facebook group where you are a member.
Post your comments on other people’s posts. Before you
think, “Duh” tell me something I don’t know let me ask you, “When was the last
time you did so?” “How often do you comment on other posts?” “What is the ratio
of your commenting on other posts with the number of times you post your own?”
These are good questions I think and at least good reminders; would you agree?
My suggestion is to comment on one or two different posts a
day and keep track of whose you’ve posted on (I use an excel file and a
calendar) to come back to do so again in a week or two (depending on the number
of members in a group) and in this way you are building a relationship.
Be genuine and sincere in your comments. Not every post will
offer something that interests you or that you can or should become involved
with, but behind every post is a real person who is reaching out with their “want
and need”. Just wishing them success or offering something such as a tip or
link to an informational article or freebie in your comments might just be the
encouragement they need that day.
When someone comments on your post; comment back. Again,
this may be “common sense” but a very wise business person, Dexter Yager told
me that “Common Sense isn’t so common”. A sincere “thank you” goes a long way.
Post often but don’t always ask for the sale or always be selling
things. Give things away. Always be on the lookout for things on the Internet
that you can use as your own and offer to your Facebook members. You could give
away samples of your product yes; but give away things such as free reports, coaching
and digital things that are really of value that can make the person’s life and
business better. (I will share 3 things that I offer at the end of this article;
and all three are free to you as my “thank you” for reading; and sharing, this
article).
Use attractive photos and proper grammar in your posts. No one
likes to look at a post that doesn’t look interesting or doesn’t read well. If you need
help with that; get help. Usually your company has pics and ad copy that you
can and should use.
And finally, keep your posts short and friendly. You don’t “have
all day” to enter your posts and members don’t “have all day” to read them;
remember again that they are a member for the same reason that you are; to get
people to read their posts!
I will take my own advice from my last tip and close this
article.
Briefly, remember to:
1.
Put the other member and his or her needs (posts)
before you and yours.
2.
Regularly comment on other’s posts; keep track.
3.
Consistently comment on a set number of posts per day;
every day.
4.
Be genuine and sincere with your comments.
5.
Reply when someone comments on your post.
6.
Don’t always be “selling” be “giving”.
7.
Use attractive photos and do a quick edit of your words
before you click “post”.
8.
Keep your posts short and friendly.
I’m sure that you can add your own ideas to this list and I
welcome them in the comments below.
As promised, here are the 3 things that I usually share from
time to time in my Facebook posts that have real value and you can use them
immediately. Also, you can also add them to what you offer free in your own posts; just ask me how.
Your FREE Loyalty Merchant Shopping Card that puts Cash Back in
people’s pocket (actually their bank account; yeah, it’s real money) every time
they use it when they purchase stuff they already buy like groceries, gas,
clothes, dining, etc. etc. CLICK HERE to request your digital card and also ask
how to be able to offer the card to others.
This is your FREE Book of the Day Club and it is “push button”
easy to give these books away; because they really are free! I like to offer
them one time a week such as a Monday so people are not inundated with
the same thing every day. CLICK HERE to get today's free book and you’ll also see
how to join me in giving free books away by watching a very cool video by my
partner in the business.
Your FREE (Save up to 90% on Prescriptions) RX CARD. This is my favorite because it doesn’t cost you a cent
to join and give these cards away (so I encourage you to ask me by CLICKING HERE and stating in my response “inquiry” form that you want to join the
CareRx program). You give these discount cards away and people take them to their
local pharmacy and save up to 90%. This is absolutely real and I could share
many testimonies where people have been overwhelmed to tears because they were
able to save so much when they did not have the money for prescriptions. The
picture shown below is your actual card. Just print it, cut it out and put
clear tape over it and use it at places like Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and
others. If you have questions, call the number on the card. If you want to give
cards away, CLICK HERE.
I trust that I’ve added value to your day and your life with
this article. And from now on I predict that you’ll have greater success as you
build relationships in your Facebook group and in return have greater success in
having your “want and need” fulfilled as well.
Make it a great day!
Ter Scott!
