I recently took a Facebook Webinar with Mari Smith and learned some strategies about growing your business with your Facebook page. I learned that over 550 million people are on Facebook and over half log in every day! Each person that logs in spends an average of 55 minutes on Facebook. I know for myself I use Facebook multiple times a day and it’s become one of the highest traffic referrers for my site.
I recently added a Custom Welcome Page to my Simply Stacie Facebook Page and have noticed a big jump in my numbers. Welcome Pages are a great way to make a first impression to a new visitor and grab their attention. It also gives them a snapshot about what your site/business is all about. On mine, I have links to my Twitter, blog, BlogFrog Community, pictures, graphics from my site and even a way for people to subscribe by email! I also have a little arrow pointing to the “Like” button to say hint, hint…like my page!
So not only are the pretty to look at and functional, here’s two other big reasons why they are good to have:
- Facebook Pages are indexed by search engines so it’s a great way to introduce your site to a worldwide audience.
- With a Welcome Page, 47% of people will “like” your page. Without a Welcome Page where they just come to your wall, just 23% of people will like your page. (I learned this from the Facebook Webinar I recently took from Facebook expert, Mari Smith).
At Mom Boost, we now offer Facebook Welcome pages and they are very affordable. The cost is $30 for a Basic Welcome Page (I have this one) or an Advanced Welcome Page for $50. Visit Mom Boost to learn more or if you are interesting in ordering just fill out this form and we will get you all set up!
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Stacie, so glad a friend of mine turned me onto you. Your tips and advice are awesome. Am going to look into the FB Welcome page. BTW, I am so not surprised you are from Canada. I haven’t figured out why so many of the great bloggers and particularly mom bloggers are from Canada (same with children’s shows), but I have definitely seen the pattern. Again, thank you.
Paula
http://www.babysmartees.com
http://www.babysmartees.blogspot.com
Awesome stat to know! Do you have any stats about a custom banner?
With my new relaunch earlier this month, I have an incremental jump in Fans, but I’ve done a bunch of other publicity tactics too, so I can’t contribute to that solely.
But, I just approved my Welcome Page yesterday, and will be very curious how much a difference it’ll/it should make.
Great piece. BTW, I just adore Mari.
No that’s the only one I know unfortunately. I am attending Michael Stelzner’s next summit on Social Media though and there will be more Facebook webinars.
I need to get myself Facebook pages soon.
Well, when I get more money, I guess I will finally invest in one of these. You’ve convinced me I need one.
Awesome, I’ll be ordering soon!
I need to get a Facebook page for my sites.
Hi Stacie, Stumbled yours please stumble mine, http://stillblondeafteralltheseyears.com/2011/02/bring-back-chronological-order-on-pages-a-plan-for-the-rebellion/
Wow, thanks for the great post.
I know…I need to get one of these. It’s on my to-do list. LOL.
Stumbled you…my post is: http://www.keenlykristin.com/2011/02/big-shocker-on-oscar-night-not.html
Thanks!
Kristin
I really like your new welcome page, Stacie! Looks fantastic
Great post!!
I stumbled you!
-Shopper Gal
http://www.shoppergal.com/2011/02/painting-prep-from-engineers.html
You always have such great info on Facebook
I Stumbled your post, mine is at http://librarygirlreads.blogspot.com/2011/02/tss-new-bookstore-affiliates.html
you always have such good facebook tips. thanks!
I’m seriously considering this..
You’re right, they do look awesome! Great job!
I stumbled this post, feel free to stumble me
http://justasmalltownmommy.blogspot.com
Stumbled! Here’s mine: http://t.co/l5c8miy and there’s a handy little stumble button at the bottom of the post.
(I’m having a Stumble-Saturday-Kinda-Week)
I do like to see those welcome pages. I’ve been considering one for a while now.
I have this on my blog to do list.
I got mine the first time you wrote about it and LOVE it.
I just need to say..
That your welcome page, just made me drool a little..
I have not paid a dime for my blog yet (accept th 10.00 fee for my .net)
But your Facebook Welcome page is SO nicely set up!
Even a spot to subscribe to email…
*sighs* I may have to spend the 30.00….
i read this and then saw that another blogger used pagemodo to make her own facebook welcome page so i used that. but its kind of ghetto compared to yours, stacie! i agree that facebook is *very* important for anyone marketing online. alexa ranks google #1 and facebook always sits at #2. FB is such a huge part of people’s lives. i’ve messaged people on FB when i can’t get them on email and it usually works.
great article!
Stacie as always GREAT POST. I love how professional and amazing these facebook welcome pages are. Thank you for helping me get my hubby’s business facebook welcome page started. I really like how professional it is and how it what exactly what I was looking for. SO GLAD we offer it on Mom Boost. They are GREAT!. Now I just need a facebook too hu?
I love the Welcome Pages and that they have have all your links. so neat.. Now that I have my new design I can finally order one
Love the welcome page! Being the frugal person I am, I’m trying to see if I can design one for myself. LOL
I really, really, really need to do this. And the price is right!
Thanks Stacie for always sharing such great info and never keeping your insight a secret!
With the numbers you’re presenting, it looks like a worthwhile investment! Thanks for sharing the info!
Am I wrong? I thought FB did away with Welcome Pages. If not, I’m going to have you make me one.