Taking Facebook to the Next Level: Advanced Posting Strategies

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Many dealers have taken the plunge into Facebook and other social media sites and have found varying degrees of success. It’s still a growing medium despite the vastness of it already and there is room for dealers to be able to expand on what they’re doing without spending more time doing it. Maximizing each post is the key to success for those who are beyond “getting” Facebook and are ready to learn how to really make it sing for their dealership. In this webinar, JD Rucker goes well-beyond the 101 concepts of Facebook and gets into specific styles of posting that will help dealers make the most out of every post while expanding their reach. As with most things, it’s a matter of quality, not quantity, and having the knowledge to post at that level on Facebook will take your social media presence to the next level and beyond.

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Taking Facebook to the Next Level:

Advanced Posting Strategies

JD Rucker

Director of New Media

Facebook Tips

Moderator

Becky Ross

Marketing Manager

Office: (303) 228-8753

bross@kpaonline.com

Presenter

JD Rucker

Director of New Media

Office: (774) 538-9338

jrucker@tkcarsites.com

Twitter: @0boy

In Today’s Webinar

• Why to post

• How to post

• When to post

• What to post

Why to Post to Facebook

• It’s who you are to your

customers, particularly

your leads

• It builds branding and

reinforces your presence

• It generates interaction

(distinctly NOT conversation)

• It has the ultimate trust factor potential

How to Post to Facebook

The 3rd most important thing you’ll learn today:

“API posts (Hootsuite, Buffer, KPA

Local Engage, Pinterest,

Instagram, etc.) are given much

less weight than direct posts

through Facebook.com or through

the Facebook mobile app.”

How to Post to Facebook

Use tools to fill

gaps, cover days

off, and keep the

ball rolling. Do

not use tools as

the primary

posting method

unless you have

support.

Mobile Magic

• Whenever possible, post

through your mobile device. • Stay disciplined on persona

management!

• Get your customers to like and share

the post while they’re at the dealership.

• Your settings:

If you are unable or uncomfortable with posting via mobile, that’s okay.

When to Post to Facebook

• Mix up your times

but stay within

the sweet spots

• Plan out post

“styles” at a

minimum and

actual posts

when possible

• Develop a M.A.P.

Swee

t Sp

ots

8 pm

6 pm

5 am

10 am

When to Post to Facebook

Most • Sunday

• Saturday

Good

• Monday

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

Least • Friday

• Thursday

Knowing the days of the week with the most engagement on Facebook pages helps you plan out your “money” posts.

What to Post to Facebook

Photos

Text

Videos

Links

Tell a Story

• Fact: Shorter posts get more Likes

• Fact: Longer posts get more Shares

• Fact: Longer posts with personality, heart, and that say more than “thanks” get more likes AND shares

Be Visual with your Reviews

The 2nd most important thing you’ll learn today:

“Very few people are reading your reviews as they’re posted on the various apps. Even if you allow them on your wall, they aren’t having the full impact. Take 5 minutes and turn your best reviews into something that

catches the eye.”

Be Visual with your Reviews

Let Others do the Talking

• Set default to “Allowed” • Check your activity log

regularly • Select “Allowed on Page”

when it’s something you want others to see (otherwise, they won’t)

• Interaction begets interaction – encourage it!

Buying a Car is Exciting!

Facebook is a life stream that

represents our personalities. It’s an

amplification tool. Let it amplify!

Branch Out

• Everything your dealership does in the community should go on Facebook

• Interesting things your employees do should go on Facebook

• Use your page to help promote others whenever possible

• Don’t forget to tag!

Be Interesting, But…

The MOST important thing you’ll learn today:

“Stay true. You’re a business. Do not take other people’s photos that you find on the internet and claim it to be your own. It’s

possible to be funny and get likes, shares, and comments without abandoning your

core, your goals, and your integrity.”

Be Interesting, But…

Be Interesting, But…

Contests. Done Right.

• If you’re going to run contests, keep it local.

• If you’re going to run contests, keep it local.

• If you’re going to run contests, keep it local.

10 Quick Tips

• Link Exposure: Text, then image, THEN link. • Avoid posting more than 1 per hour. • Promote through Facebook. It’s cheap! • Early likes amplify more than later likes. • Test your page with Facebook Ads after getting it looking

great. • Add value with tips, coupons, Facebook offers, etc. • Testimonials are great but mix it up. • Play with albums. • Play with featured images. • PLAY!

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jd.rucker@tkcarsites.com

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