Social Graph - Social Search, What it Means For Your Business
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The world’s largest social network made "Waves" on the Net with the launch of a new tool called Graph Search.
The tool allows people to discover information based on data that Facebook has collected from its users over time. For example, someone could use Graph Search to discover information such as “restaurants in Chicago that my friends like” or “Hardware stores my friends like and trust.”
While Graph Search is currently in a limited beta release, the tool dramatically improves the social network’s search bar, which previously only allowed users to search for people or pages on Facebook. Graph Search has the potential to have a HUGE impact on businesses. if you don't have a page you can't get "LIKES" and you won't be ranking in Facebook Graph Search.
The involvement of friends recommendations to friends is now more powerful than ever. This is word of mouth advertising to
the 10th degree or "Search on Steroids."
If, this new search tool is embraced as predicted, you simply can not afford to be left out in the cold. You should be working on building your Facebook presence right now. Not having a Facebook presence is going to soon be like having a store with no sign outside, no display window and no doorway for customers to get inside to buy your goods.
Discover five things you should know about Graph Search below:
1. Likes Matter
Facebook Likes are now more important than ever, especially for businesses. According to a Facebook blog post, Graph Search can make it easier for people to discover and learn more about businesses on Facebook. This is because the search results are based on Facebook’s robust database, which includes information that has been shared by businesses and individuals alike. That being said, businesses with a large fan base will be more likely to turn up in searches for phrases like “Hardware stores that my friends like.”
2. Engagement is Key
Aside from obtaining likes, businesses should focus on maintaining an engaging Page that includes quality interactions with fans. Since the search results are based on information that has been shared by businesses and individuals, interactions between a business and their fans can help the business score higher in the search results. Furthermore, Graph Search also makes interactions like check-ins even more important, because users could potentially search for phrases like “Places in Los Angeles that my friends have been to.” Find out how to easily create "Engagement" HERE
3. Invest in your Page
Facebook’s blog post states that the best thing businesses can do for their Page is to continue to invest in it and make sure that it is complete and up-to-date. Items like the name, category, vanity URL and information within the “About” section of a business Page can help make it easier for people to find the business on Facebook. Additionally, Page owners should make sure that their business's address is correct because this information could help someone discover a local business when they are searching for places in a specific location.
4. There are No Graph Search Ad Formats…Yet
As Graph Search becomes more widely available, so will the speculation of a new ad format from Facebook. However, the social network confirmed in their blog post that there are currently no new ad formats available for Graph Search. However, it is important to note that Pages and apps can still use the Sponsored Results ad format to show up in the search results for all Facebook users, whether they have Graph Search or not.
5. Sign Up to Try It
Graph Search is currently in a limited beta release, which means that you must sign up for a waitlist to gain access to this tool. According to Facebook, the rollout of Graph Search will be gradual, starting with a very small number of users. This means that the company is still working out some of the bugs in order to provide the best search results possible to its users before the tool is available to everyone.
Find Out More About Graph Search HERE
The impact of Graph Search on business is crystal clear: Facebook is going to become an even more important place to focus your marketing efforts. It's astonishing how many businesses still do not have a Facebook page or have not simply "Claimed" their Facebook page. I talked with one member last week that had 5 pages and didn't even know it. We helped them consolidate all of them and got them in their control. Have questions: We can help. Call Randy Kuipers today toll free at
888-274-6723.
Looking for more information on how to get "More" from your Facebook page?
Check out our Facebook page program to help take your stores page to a whole new level!
Information can be found HERE
Right now Facebook is asking people to "RATE" your store. See image below.
You need to get ahead of this and make sure your customers can honestly give you a 5 Star Rating. If you choose to ignore it will hurt you in the long run. Embrace these changes, create a dialogue with your customers and encourage store feedback on your page. If you do, you will reap the rewards in the future!
The impact of Graph Search on business is crystal clear: Facebook is going to become an even more important place to focus your marketing efforts. It's astonishing how many businesses still do not have a Facebook page or have not simply "Claimed" their Facebook page. I talked with one member last week that had 5 pages and didn't even know it. We helped them consolidate all of them and got them in their control. Have questions: We can help. Call Randy Kuipers today toll free at
888-274-6723.
Looking for more information on how to get "More" from your Facebook page?
Check out our Facebook page program to help take your stores page to a whole new level!
Information can be found HERE
