Showing posts with label Facebook Pages. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Facebook Pages. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Quick Tip: Creating a Facebook Page

You know about Facebook. You know you should have a Facebook Page for your bookstore, but perhaps you are a little intimidated and think it will be to technical or difficult to set up.

Have no fear! The folks over at American Express Open Forum have written step-by-step instructions to make it painless and fun to get started on the world's largest social network.

At the bottom of the article you'll find links to other resources for tips on what to do, what not to do, and when to post to get maximum engagement from your Facebook community.

Check out the article then go on over to Facebook.com/pages to create your page.

Once you have it ready to go, share the link with us in the comments below and we will add it to the list of "Likes" displayed on the Llewellyn Facebook Page.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Facebook Posts New Best Practices + Stricter Promotion Guidelines + Changes to Groups

Do you have a Facebook Page for your bookstore?

You'll get the most out of your Page by following this new best practices guide just published by Facebook. Building Your Business with Facebook Pages offers insight on how to grow your business using Facebook Pages.

Do you host contests through your Facebook Page?

If you do, then you'll want to know about the changes Facebook has made to its Promotion Guidelines. As of May 11, 2011, Facebook has enacted some very strict rules for hosting contests via your Facebook Page.

Do you manage a Group on Facebook?

Facebook is also making changes to Groups and transitioning to a new format for this feature. If you have a group be sure to read this post by Social Media expert and author Mari Smith so you are prepared for the transition.