5 ways to use Facebook for marketing in 2020 (beginners guide)

Every business uses Facebook to attract customers. So, in this post, we’re going to help you get in on that!

We’ll explain the fundamentals, how it can help you grow your business and give you five specific methods to get started.

Let’s begin!

2. Optimise your Facebook Business Page

We mentioned previously about posting content that connects with your audience. Well here are a few examples to get your creative juices flowing:

– Links to articles/videos relating to your business, location or industry.

– Links to new blog posts or seasonal posts that are relevant, e.g. Christmas.

– Announcements on discounts or new arrivals.

– Links to online tools that will help your audience grow.

– Make videos that tell your story and sell your products – but always keep the entertainment value and usefulness value high. Don’t be boring!

3. Post Ads

If you have a Facebook business page (and you should), you can head on over to the Facebook Ads Manager or Business Manager to create your very first Facebook ad campaign. If you don’t yet have a business page, you’ll need to create one first.

How do I set up Facebook Ads?

1. Log into Facebook Ads Manager and select the campaigns tab, then click Create to get started with a new Facebook Ad campaign.

2. If you’re new to Facebook advertising, you’ll see a button that says ‘Set Up Ad Account’. Click that and you’ll be prompted to enter some key details to create your ad account.

To learn the rest, check out this blog from an authority on the matter. Just follow the step-by-step instructions.

4. Run a competition

It’s an oldie but a goodie!

Offer a draw, sweepstakes, contest or competition to drive brand awareness and engagement. The most essential thing to remember here is that the prize needs to grab attention and make your audience drool with intense desire. They’ve got to want to crawl over broken glass to get it. That’s how you get people to enter!

5. Make your audience offers

Whether it’s ads, posts and conversations in messenger, make your audience offers that keep the sales coming through the door.

• Discounts
• Special Holiday Offers
• Two-For-Ones
• Add-On’s To Your Big-Ticket Items
• Freebies 

For more ideas, search the web high and low. Or look through your own feed for inspiration.

Bonus quick tips: How to boost your Facebook marketing game!

• Start Today! It’s never too late to take advantage of the benefits of Facebook.
• Define your audience. Know who you’re talking to and what they want to see.
• Set goals. Do you want to increase brand awareness, make sales or connect with your customers? Set goals and targets, so you know where to aim.
• Plan your content mix. A good rule of thumb is the 80/20 rule. 80% of your content should help, educate and entertain. 20% should blatantly sell (not too blatantly, be creative).
• Don’t second guess yourself. If you think it’s cool, unique, helpful or funny, then post it.
• Post regularly. Stay at the forefront of your audience’s mind.

Are you ready to take your business to the next level?

Here at Yes Digital, we have a team of experts who help businesses with their Facebook marketing needs. You could say it’s part of the job (because it is!)

Anyway, if you need a little help, why not give us a call on 1300 554 763 and we’ll have a no-obligation chat. We can talk about your business and goals.

Then, we’ll develop a plan to sky-rocket your Facebook marketing – as we do for hundreds of small businesses across Australia.

In the meantime, here is another blog post to help your business grow via social:

• 5 Advantages of Social Media Marketing to Your Business