Avoiding The Main Facebook Marketing Mistakes

Social media makes it easier than ever before to reach millions of potential customers. That’s why so many businesses have entire sections of their marketing teams devoted to nothing but their social media presence.

For smaller businesses, however, those resources aren’t available. You have to make every penny and every second count, and there can be a huge amount of trial and error that goes into figuring out the best ways to market your business on Facebook.

If you feel like your Facebook ads aren’t getting your company the attention you need – or any attention at all – a few things are worth looking at. Here are some mistakes to avoid with the service.

• Failure To Research – Upfront research can seem like an expense and a hassle, but it’s incredibly vital for your success. How do you know how to craft an effective ad if you don’t know your audience? Or what they’re interested in? What would they google and what kind of competitors are they already shopping with? Take the time to research. It will pay off big.
• Failure To Niche Market – Out of the hundreds of millions of people who are on Facebook, only a percentage of them are going to be interested in your ad. There’s no point paying for reach to those that won’t be interested in what you’re looking for. Facebook lets you narrow down your targeted marketing, and it’s something you should do. Niche marketing gets you more bang for your buck.
• Failure To Act On Results – Sure, a sale is your primary goal when trying to market on Facebook. But you can also use ads to invite people to like your page, collect emails, retarget visitors for future purchases, and more. Don’t just stop at a sale – let your ad take you further.

These simple mistakes can lead to reduced success with your Facebook marketing. Don’t fall victim to them, and your results will improve dramatically.