Tips & Ways to Increase Your Facebook Reach
Whether you've been reading my blog long-term or briefly, you should know that I am a social media professional. I spend my time on various social media channels trying to get the most reach, the most clicks, the most purchases for each brand.
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Create a Facebook Page
In order to increase your Facebook reach, the first thing you need to do is create a Facebook page. There is an enormous difference between a fan page & a regular profile. The fan page is a profile where people "like" the page versus where they "friend" you. Create a page for your brand, blog, or company & fill out the profile in its entirety. That means you need a profile photo, a cover photo, the website link, description, bio, & everything in between.Share Content from Other People
Although this may seem like the antithesis of what you want to do, sharing content from other pages or people expands your reach further than if you posted something yourself. This means more people will view, like, or comment on that particular post. For example, if you share content from BuzzFeed or another relevant source, you'll end up expanding your reach & the people who see your page.Tag Brands or People in the Post
If you're at a local coffee shop enjoying one of their specialty drinks, tag the company within the post. If you're wearing a particular brand's tank top, tag them. Give credit & they might share the post, like it, &/or comment on it. All of these factors will increase your overall reach.Check in at a Location
Continuing on the above tip, checking in can increase your reach as well. It benefits the business & that's a good social media tactic for everyone. If they see your check in, they may share your post. Sometimes you have to give someone exposure to receive it.Post Often
If you're posting once a week you might as well not post it all. This is a bit sad, but it's the truth. The more you post the more people will see what you have to say. This goes along with the Facebook algorithm. I personally saw a clear difference from when I was posting once every few days to at least once a day. My reach grew considerably.Use Hashtags
Although hashtags aren't as useful as they are on Instagram, people still search things with hashtags on Facebook. Use any relevant hashtags to what you're talking about, but limit hashtags to five or less. Bonus tip: take advantage of any trending hashtags.Share Posts in Relevant Groups
Join five or so groups that are relevant to your blog topics. If you focus on travel, join groups that talk about travel. If you're a fashion blogger, join fashion groups. Sharing your relevant posts within groups tailored to your specific audience will garner views.Use the Call to Action Feature
On every Page, Facebook allows you to create a call to action. Establish which call to action is most relevant for your brand. You can choose from Contact Us, Book Now, Call Now, Send Message, Use App, Play Game, Shop Now, Sign Up, Watch Video, Send Email, Learn More. There are many options to help you tailor it to your brand.Use Video
Video content is queen. Video continues to be the best algorithmic boost. As BuzzSumo found, “the average video post in April 2017 reached 12.05% of the total page audience, just ahead of photos at 11.63%, links at 7.81%, and status updates at only 4.56%."Ask a Question
Keep your readers engaged by asking a question to get their feedback. For example, I featured a specific brand of coffee, but at the end of my caption, I ask my followers what their go-to coffee order is. Ask for feedback from your followers but be specific with your question. By specifically asking "what's your current coffee order?" I ended up with better results than without a question. It's conversational. Remember: if they answer, be sure to respond. Keep the dialogue going.
Facebook is like the ocean. It's always changing with a consistent ebb & flow. You may think you understand it one day & then the next week they launch a new feature or alter the algorithm. But don't worry, I've got you covered stay tuned & subscribe to my newsletter (in the right hand side of my blog) & check back for more social media posts!
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Definitely needed to read this!! I never post anything on my Facebook page and don't promote it often. Great advice :)
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Great post! I know I should create a Facebook fan page but I just feel so weird about it??? Like I know my friends will definitely make fun of me lol
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This just in time for me. I mean, I always wondered how to significantly increase a like on a page by not paying for ads. FB made a lot of changes so sometimes I found myself trying to maintain the interest of my followers. Thanks for the tips Carmen! xx
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This is such a helpful post! I've been struggling a lot with Facebook but I am seeing a little increase since I started posting more on there :)
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thanks for the tips! im definitely trying to post more on my facebook page :D
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These are great tips! Facebook is one social media outlet that I kind of neglect, but I really should give these a try and put more effort into it instead of just linking blog/instagram posts. Thanks for sharing!
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Excellent tips! I was really disappointed that facebook only shows posts to a small portion of the page followers. It's so frustrating....
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I don't have a FB page for my blog, frankly I barely use my personal one.
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Well if you're looking to grow your blog & experiment with a new audience, it's a good idea to start a Facebook page. :]
ReplyDeleteFacebook is one of the hardest social media outlets out there because their algorithm makes it difficult for anyone to get a decent reach. :]
ReplyDeleteThere's no reason to feel weird. It's the same as a Twitter or Instagram. It's just an outlet to post updates on. It's great because you can share in groups which can get a lot of views. :]
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ReplyDeleteIt really is difficult because Facebook hides your posts from most of your audience. That's why these techniques are geared toward increasing your overall reach, especially to people who've already like your page. :]
ReplyDeleteFacebook is known to make it hard for posts to be seen in the first place. It's not even about engagement, it's about reaching your audience in the first place. :]
ReplyDeleteIt's just like exercise or blogging, you have to do it regularly before you'll see any sort of change. :]
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ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely frustrating. That's quite important to share posts from other people. Facebook values your content more if it's not 100% self-promotion. :]
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ReplyDeleteWow . . this is so weird. I have had a FB page for one of my blogs for about six months, but just started working with it two weeks ago. I started with one member even after sharing with family. I took the plunge and paid Facebook to promote my page, and went from one person reached to 45 in one week. I'm no longer paying, but posting daily, and now have 171 people reached, not many likes, but Im going to keep going. I love your advice and will put some into motion now. I'm also going to promote my like button and see how that works. Thanks for sharing.
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