{"id":8360,"date":"2011-03-21T05:54:51","date_gmt":"2011-03-21T10:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/37d57f8fa2.nxcli.io\/blog\/?p=8360"},"modified":"2011-04-05T10:25:05","modified_gmt":"2011-04-05T15:25:05","slug":"8-more-facebook-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketingforsuccess.com\/blog\/web-marketing\/social-media\/8-more-facebook-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"8 More Facebook Apps Every Small Business Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’ve ever been to a Facebook page by a company you respect, only to be let down by a bland page with nothing but words and information, you know the danger of having a Facebook page with no interactive elements. The goal of social media marketing and Facebook in general, is to get comments, likes and get your information passed on.<\/p>\n

These 8 Facebook apps will…<\/p>\n

\"\"ensure your business’ social media marketing<\/a> efforts are put to good use to engage your customers and create the best possible experience for them on your Facebook page.<\/p>\n

LinkedIn<\/a> is another must-have application as it hooks your company Page up easily with Linkedin, the world\u2019s biggest business social network. \u00a0 Installation is very easy. You get to feature \u00a0a Linkedin button either in a tab or in a box on your sidebar.<\/p>\n

\u2022\tWeb profiles<\/a> will let you show off all your other social media profiles. \u00a0This is a great way to show your fans where you are on the Social Web and how they can join in on the conversation.<\/p>\n

\u2022\tMy Countdown<\/a> lets you countdown, building momentum around product launches or events. \u00a0This application can be customized to match your product or brand\u2019s look.<\/p>\n

\u2022\tDivShare<\/a> is an application devoted to helping you share content with your fans. \u00a0This tool allows you to attach images, videos, MP3s , documents or any type of f\u00e5ile you can imagine. \u00a0You can then post the shared file to your Page, add it to your news feed or share it among a specific group of individuals.<\/p>\n

\u2022\tNutshellMai<\/a>l is an exciting tool that can help you create an automated email newsletter to which fans can subscribe. \u00a0Your fans can decide when (and what) they receive given their preferences. \u00a0This is also a strong conversation starter.<\/p>\n

\u2022\tReviews<\/a> is a simple application; you can ask your fans to review your blog, your products or services. \u00a0Reviews are a powerful way to build business credibility. \u00a0Some may feel nervous about this application; \u00a0 there is no guarantee that your review will be positive.<\/p>\n

\u2022\tPoll<\/a> is a great way to insert a customized poll into your Facebook Fan Page. \u00a0Polls are a powerful way to get people involved with your brand. Everyone loves to have an opinion. \u00a0The sharing of poll results is always very much appreciated and a great discussion topic.<\/p>\n

\u2022\tYouTube Video Box<\/a> makes video sharing really easy on Facebook fan page. \u00a0This application is an impressive way to share your own home-made videos or favorite videos you have found on the Social Web.<\/p>\n

After putting some of these apps to use, you’ll notice your audience is enjoying spending time on your page. And the longer you can keep them on your page – the better. The goal of social media marketing is to encourage involvement and these apps will do just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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