How to build a reputation on Facebook and get more fans

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Even though I post regular content and interesting stuff my Facebook page has just over 200 fans. I have seen some pages having thousands of fans and wonder whether there is something im not doing right. It would really be great if some experts can give tips on Facebook fan building for beginners like me.

Tip 1 - Megan Baker: Share funny but informational stuff and link back to your posts.

Published: 10 years, 8 month(s) ago | Submitted by Carson | permalink

According to Megan Baker, if you have a business, you can share your posts but add funny pictures or captions that get users to click your links. This way not only will they like your content but also remember you.

For further reading: http://www.handmadeology.com/how-to-use-facebook-to-build-a-likable-reputation/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Gihan Perera: Contribute to relevant discussions and related pages.

Published: 10 years, 8 month(s) ago | Submitted by Joseph | permalink

Gihan Perera says a good way to start building your reputation is to comment on related posts an contribute to discussions. You can start following related fan pages and then give solutions to the problems faced by its users. Valuable feedback will get people to view your profile and increase the chances of them following you or liking your page.

For further reading: http://www.sitepronews.com/2012/08/12/20-ways-to-build-your-online-reputation-in-10-minutes-a-day/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - Stick to a niche and manage your time properly

Published: 10 years, 8 month(s) ago | Submitted by Brody86 | permalink

You need to use your time properly and target your audience's time zone. Also you need to stick to one niche or category so that people recognize you as an expert in it. The article im sharing below has some good tips on this.

For further reading: http://www.geteverything.org/how-to-improve-your-reputation-on-facebook/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - Diana Adams: Learn what is acceptable on your Social platform

Published: 10 years, 8 month(s) ago | Submitted by Alexis | permalink

Diana Adams stresses on the importance of putting in an effort to research any social platform you use. You need to learn what is acceptable on each platform and how the perceptions of readers vary in the social sphere.

You can read more from her in the post linked below which also has a great infographic.

For further reading: http://www.bitrebels.com/social/facebook-business-reputation/ ^[4]

Tip 5 - Get involved with any fans you have and address them individually in posts

Published: 10 years, 8 month(s) ago | Submitted by Aimee | permalink

A good way to get more fans is to engage the ones you already have and get involved with them. Addressing them in posts will encourage them to share and promote your content, which will lead to more fans.Make a point to answer any queries so that your existing fans don't feel ignored. Some more useful tips on this are shared in the article below.

For further reading: http://www.postplanner.com/how-to-build-better-relationship-with-facebook-fans/ ^[5]

Tip 6 - Make a separate business profile page and promote it

Published: 10 years, 8 month(s) ago | Submitted by Taylor | permalink

It is important to have a brand identity in order to build a reputation. Make a separate page for your business or brand and then promote it using Facebook's built in promotional packages. If you want to know how to make a business page, this article explains it.

For further reading: http://www.reputable.com/how-to-use-facebook-for-reputation-management/ ^[6]

Tip 7 - Build a timeline for your page which shows your past, present and future

Published: 10 years, 8 month(s) ago | Submitted by Reese | permalink

use the timeline feature of Facebook cleverly and have it represent your business or company's history so that people can identify with you and know more about what you do. Make sure you post promotional stuff and upcoming developments so that people want to follow your page.