On the 5th Tribal Day of the New Year my tribe gave to me…
5 Tribal Fan pages
A few months ago my tribe and I created the following fan pages as a way to help bloggers get some serous syndication love. These pages have really taken off… and it’s only the beginning. We like to refer to these pages as business pages as it’s a part of our business model to help others first.
If you’ve been following this series then you know my tribe is all about the syndication concept. The idea of helping people get some exposure, and teaching them how to pay it forward is not only very rewarding, but simple in duplication. The added benefit of leveling the playing field is just icing on the ‘Social Media’ cake.
So take advantage of these Facebook Fan pages by bring sharing your blog posts. Your best content is sure to be syndicated all over Facebook and Twitter. These pages are also loaded with great people to connect with as they are looking for the same syndication love as you. Make sure you comment on their posts and send them friend requests.
Jon Alfredsson created Tribe Syndication Mastermind Jon’s bio:
Tribe Syndication Mastermind is about YOU!
Helping You get Your Content syndicated in Social Media.
If You have something of value to share (blog posts, videos, artivcles) please post it on the Wall!
Kary Rogney created Tribe Syndication for Social Media Kary’s bio:
The Tribe is one of the most powerful models for modern business strategies. Get connected, support others, and reap the benefits…
This page is NOT FOR PITCHING YOUR BIZ OPP OR FOR SPAMMING YOUR LINKS! Read my NOTES to learn about your HOMEWORK.
Ken Pickard created Tribe Mastery for Social Buzz Ken’s bio:
COMMUNITY is the new marketplace. TRIBES is the new medium. This is a place to promote your best blog or website content. NOT a place to pitch your biz or product. Connect with others to learn grow and share.
Build your tribe… Build You…
Michael Feil created Tribe Mastery for Social Media Micheal’s bio:
Put your best blog posts here and get noticed! (Simple yet affective)
Nick Logan created Empowered Tribe Nick’s bio:
The most powerful model for modern business. Get connected, support others, and reap the benefits…
This page is NOT FOR PITCHING YOUR BIZ OPP OR FOR SPAMMING YOUR LINKS! Read my NOTES to learn The Benefits of Being a Fan Empowered Tribe!
It’s bonus time…
If you have a Facebook Fan Page or are thinking of getting one, take a look at the following top ten tips.
10 Fantastic Facebook Fan Page Features
1. Facebook Fan Page Title
When creating your Fan page one of the first things you will need a good title. If you’re branding yourself you will want to use your name. If you’re branding a business or concept then you’ll need to give a little more thought to it. We wanted to share the idea of Tribes and syndication in our pages. So each page has the word “Tribe in it. Give it some good thought and be prepared for some traffic.
2. Facebook Fan Page Professional Picture or Tower
A Fan page is a more professional page than your profile. So you may want a more professional image on it. Again, if you are branding yourself you will want an image of yourself, and the more professional looking the picture the better. When you do settle on a picture… keep it there. If you change you picture often you’ll loose familiarity.
You can also create what my friend calls a “Tower” this is a custom picture with graphics. They are very sharp and professional. This will require some coding in the FBTML world and may be better to outsource.
3. Facebook Fan Page Engaging Bio
A good bio is worth its weight in gold. The right words or phrases will allow the new visitor to get the idea of what your page is about. Simple, funny, edgy is good… make sure to keep it clean and professional. You are creating an image for your business. If that business is you, you want to make sure you’re leaving the right impression. Keep on the lookout for some changes coming up later this year. There’s some noise out there that Facebook will change the dimensions for the picture and tab sections.
4. Change the options
After you created your page, go to the front of it and change the options to “post by page and fans.” This setting allows for your “fans” to feel like they can interact with you easier.
- To do this click on options
- Click on settings
- Under default view for wall select “posts by page and fans.”
5. Interactive information
Under the information tab, you’ll want to lead visitors to your blog or website. You can do this by giving them a reason why they should go there. Be informative… don’t’ be afraid to tell them that there’s more goodies in the link below. If people see a weak information section they’ll probably leave just as fast as they got there. So make it interesting.
6. Vanity URL
After you have 25 fans you can create a vanity url. This is very powerful and easier to note on your marketing material. When selecting a name keep in mind simple is better. Go www.facebook.com/username for instance my page is http://www.Facebook.com/TribeMastery. You can also grab a vanity name for your personal profile as well.
7. Custom Landing or Welcome Tab
A custom welcome tab is a great way to greet new visitors. You can use a video, an opt in form, pictures and text. You will need to know some FBTML, again you may want to outsource to someone who can help. You can find a good sample here at my friend Kieran’s page http://www.facebook.com/ExtremeNetworking
8. Content in… Content out
Keep it fresh by adding content often. You may want to have your page updated anywhere from once every 2 days to 3-4 times a day. You don’t want any more than that or the updates will start to go unnoticed. If you’re page is brand new you’ll want to give your fans the option of adding content. Encourage them to share information that’s relevant to your niche or business. Personal stories and ideas are perfect as well.
If you’re page is really buzzing with content and fans then you may want to remove the share feature and have your fans go to the discussion tab. This would start to make sense when the number of fans reaches the multiple thousands.
Content out means sending your posts to Twitter. In the edit my page section you can broadcast your status posts to your Twitter feed. Only your updates go get published to your feed. Your fan’s posts do not. In addition to twitter you can grab the html code for the Facebook fan page box and add it to a text widget on your blog. This cross syndication process really helps your content go viral. Again, only your posts on your page will be seen on your blog.
9. Be Active
It’s called “Social Media” for a reason… be social for crying out load. For instance, when you start a conversation with someone do you leave the room while their talking? Of course not. So make sure you keep coming back and replying to everyone who stops by and leaves a comment on your page or status. You can also reply to your own status updates to keep the thread going. You may need to give it a little time to catch on.
10. Create An Active Fan page.
There’s a difference in being active and create a; vibrant, attractive, active fan page. You can be adding all the great content you want all day long, but if your fans are not coming back, then there’s a reason.
- Ask questions in your status
- Tag people when adding their link
- Encourage people to ask questions
- Add a poll. http://twtpoll.com is a good free place to start
- Message you fans. Yes you can still do this. Click edit page, then click “message to fans”
- Utilize the discussion board. This is a great way to archive posts as well.
- Thank your fans
- Announce milestones on your journey
Well there it is. 5 great fan pages to help you get syndicated and 10 useful tips to launch your fan page. Now it’s your turn.
- Join my fan page. http://Facebook.com/TribeMastery
- Leave a good blog post
- Comment on someone else’s blog post
- Share this with people who could use some syndication and Facebook fan page strategies.
Ken Pickard
The Network Dad
P.S. You can also share with your Twitter and Facebook friends. This just may be what they’re looking for. As always I appreciate your Diggs and Stumbles.
P.S.S. If you want your comments to pop and the back link to your blog to be clicked on more… get your Gravatar today!
Great post on Fan Pages. Ken, you do a great job with breaking down the process and explaining them. Fan pages work and they are a must if you want to create value and a buzz on Facebook. Thanks!
.-= Michael Feil´s last blog ..Featured Interview On Tribe Building And Social Media =-.
Thanks Mike!
I love that we’re setting the internet on notice about the tribe and syndication concept.
Ken
Ken,
Thanks so much for all this great information! Not only sites to syndicate and connect with others, but good, solid facts on FB Fan Pages.
I will definitely be able to utilize this content,
Val
.-= Val Wilcox´s last blog ..The Power of YOU! =-.
Val,
Thanks for stopping by and spreading the word about our Facebook fan pages. This syndication model has helped so many people get some exposure to their new blogs. People helping people… who would have thought it could be so much fun.
Ken
Now THIS is what I call a blog post; Links to my favorite tribes and quick, dirty tips on effective fb fan pages. Bada bing!
Thanks Ken!
Garrett
.-= Garrett Miller´s last blog ..How Were You Purple Today? =-.
Hi Ken,
Super content! There is quite a bit here that I’m going to use so you’ll see me doing some revamping on my Fan Page.
You always have good education content and I appreciate it!
Thanks,
Renee
.-= Renee Chase´s last blog ..My Boy of Summer – Update =-.
Great recommendation. Anxious to set up my own FB page now! Thanks for the advice.
.-= Phil Jackson´s last blog ..The Daily Crushers Marketing Syndication Tribe: A New Business Model =-.
Awesome info Ken! Always inspiring and creating value. Now I know exactly what to do when I put together my fan page. Thank u!
Hey Ken: What a line up of terrific givers and doers! Keep the excellent help coming.
.-= Arlan Murata´s last blog ..Some Power Principles for Making Positive Performance a Habit =-.
Great stuff Ken..
I’m thinking about starting (or joining) a tribe of my own.. I like the idea of helping others first.. it helps everyone move forward a lot faster..
Hector
.-= Hector Cuevas´s last blog ..Mike Dillard What’s Working Now Launching Soon =-.
Hi Ken, Thanks for this info as a newbie everything is a learning curve for me. This post has helped heaps. You obviously think it is better to have fan page than a group. Any chance you can explain the difference for me?
Belinda
Hi Ken,
This post is full of such great content. I’ve recently started a fan page so it really has given me some good tips/ideas.
I’m on my way to check out your fan page now!
Thanks
Sally
.-= Sally Bath´s last blog ..4 Hour work week? You’ve got to be kidding… =-.
This is really going to get me going, Ken. I created a Biz Page 2 months ago, but really didn’t know what to do with it to get it going.
I’m running with this info. You put a lot of work into this post, Ken, and I’m glad… because I’m going to get a lot of mileage out of it.
Thanks for always leading the way out here!
.-= David Merrill´s last blog ..Blogging Essentials For Tribal Syndication =-.
Ken, thank you so very much. I’m rolling up my sleeves and will be doing this step by step. I’ve created a Biz Page, but haven’t given it much attention. I invite people, but I just doesn’t seem to be working for me. Now I know why. Thanks a lot for showing us an easier way.
And thank you so much for being such an empowering leader!
Regards, Donna Merrill
Donna Merrill’s last blog: http://digg.com/u3TM2S
Hey Ken!
WOW… I don’t even know where to start! You have provided so much incredible information in this one post! The tips you give on Facebook Fanpages are incredible. I suggest all of the same techniques as well.
I will also second your high opinion of your tribe’s syndication pages. They don’t mess around! That is some serious syndication potential there!
Thanks for all you do Ken! Keep up the great work!
.-= Amanda´s last blog ..Tribe Syndication Community: How They Work & How They Multiply Your Online Presence =-.
Hey Ken!
WOW… I don’t even know where to start! You have provided so much incredible information in this one post! The tips you give on Facebook Fanpages are incredible. I suggest all of the same techniques as well.
I will also second your high opinion of your tribe’s syndication pages. They don’t mess around! That is some serious syndication potential there!
Thanks for all you do Ken! Keep up the great work!
.-= Amanda´s last blog ..Tribe Syndication Community: How They Work & How They Multiply Your Online Presence =-.
Awesome post, I really appreciate this one Ken!
I finally started my fan page, but I have not been giving it the attention it deserves and feel very inspired after reading this! I especially love your #10 ~ the tips for engaging and active community. Time to make it happen!
.-= Beth Allen´s last blog ..The Torch Flash Mob =-.
Ken you have done an awesome job explaining these “fan” pages to all. What do you think of the new “like” feauture vs be a fan? You have inspired me to go update mine
.-= Julianna Brower´s last blog ..Times of the Tribe =-.
Brilliant Post Ken!
My page is going off, thanks for all the helpful hints and tips!
.-= Anna Johnston´s last blog ..Welcome To My Blog =-.
Ken,
I have bookmarked this post. I need to spend some real time and go through it in more detail. I really appreciate the hard work you guys have done for the Empowered Tribe.
Sincerely
.-= Bill´s last blog ..Day 30 of 30 Day Challenge =-.
That’s very useful information here!
Thank you for posting this Ken!
Francesco
As I am writing my comment – I just happened to notice Bill’s last blog – which is something that I have imposed upon myself.
It is a thirty day challenge to post to my blog – there has been too much time think – with little time actually doing.
There is so much more to the tribe concept than most people realize. For the longest time, I was afraid to “give” because of the competition aspect.
With the tribe and true focus on helping others – it become quite apparent that this will take a lot of people to the next level – which is pretty much the reason for all of these like minded individuals to congregate.
Thanks for sharing so much of your knowledge.
.-= Eric Canja´s last blog ..Does Your Attitude Reflect Leadership =-.
Hi Ken . It is a great post , helps you to get the most results from your fan page . I’m already fan of these pages . Have a great day
.-= Mohamed Fawzy´s last blog ..How To Add More Features To Your Blog Using WordPress Plugins =-.
Wow Ken! Great advice! Lots of info to absorb! Thanks for sharing!!
Sincerely,
David Haines
.-= David A Haines´s last blog ..Awesome New WordPress Plugin For Your Blog! =-.
Ken,
You have really drop a lot of knowledge in this post. I wasn’t too keen on starting a fan page but after reading this, I’m really considering it in the near future.
Thanks again!
.-= Rodney Gainous, Jr.´s last blog ..Ain’t No Stopping Me Now =-.
Hey Ken!
WOW… I don’t even know where to start! You have provided so much incredible information in this one post! The tips you give on Facebook Fanpages are incredible. I suggest all of the same techniques as well.
I will also second your high opinion of your tribe’s syndication pages. They don’t mess around! That is some serious syndication potential there!
Thanks for all you do Ken! Keep up the great work!
.-= Amanda´s last blog ..Tribe Syndication Community: How They Work & How They Multiply Your Online Presence =-.
You got a surely serviceable blog I have been here reading in behalf of close to an hour. I am a newbie and your ascendancy is jolly much an inspiration in behalf of me.
That is some inspirational stuff. Never knew that opinions could be this varied. Thanks for all the enthusiasm to offer such helpful information here.
Ken, thank you so very much. I’m rolling up my sleeves and will be doing this step by step. I’ve created a Biz Page, but haven’t given it much attention. I invite people, but I just doesn’t seem to be working for me. Now I know why. Thanks a lot for showing us an easier way.
+1
hehe ok so here’s how mindless I am, midway through looking through your post I accidentally dropped my sensitive mouse and closed the internet explorer by accident and I could not locate your internet page again until 3 days later to finish reading where I left off due to the fact I did not remember how I linked to your site to begin with ahaha at any rate it was worth the hold out..regards
Aloha Ken,
Thank you so much for all of the useful information on Facebook Fan pages! This was a very helpful article with a ton of detail.
I really appreciate you for sharing with all of us!
Much aloha & gratitude,
Kellie
.-= Kellie Hosaka´s last blog ..7 Essential Characteristics Leading To Success – Charice’s Story =-.
Thanks Kellie,
This was a fun post to put together.
Ken
Hey, this is my first comment on ur site. I’ve been reading it for a while in my RSS reader but haven’t commented before.
Anyways, thanks for the post.
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Great aricle, i find facebook very useful and bring me tons of website traffic. Its a great way to socialize with your visitors.
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