1. Incomplete updates on the Facebook page.
2. Using inappropriate cover/profile images.
3. Posting too frequently.
4. Excessive text.
5. Posting dull content not aligned with your brand.
Taboos to Avoid in Facebook Marketing
1. Incomplete Updates on Your Facebook Page
This is a common mistake that many businesses make in their Facebook marketing. Therefore, basic information such as brand name, address, profile picture, cover photo, website URL, Twitter, Instagram, etc., should be updated on your Facebook fan page. Moreover, if there are any changes to your page, make sure to update them to keep those interested informed.
2. Using Inappropriate Cover/Profile Images
The cover photo on a Facebook Brand Page is a crucial detail to pay attention to in Facebook marketing as it is the first thing consumers notice. Therefore, adhere to Facebook's principles, and in your cover photo, avoid:
- Including information about prices or discount programs
- Containing calls to action such as 'like,' share, comment, download
- Contact information, such as a website, email, or mailing address
Instead, showcase your products or brand-related features in the cover photo to engage customers. Update and change the image when you have new products, promotions, etc., and want to market them. In general, the cover/profile images on a Facebook Page should effectively promote your products/services.
3. Posting Too Frequently
When running Facebook marketing, many still believe that posting more will reach more customers. However, the reality is quite the opposite. Studies show that posting more than twice a day can decrease user interaction. Facebook indicates that, on average, users 'like' 4 to 6 new pages each month. Therefore, it's better to invest in the content you post to gain more attention from users. The ideal posting frequency should be once a day.
Additionally, if you don't have much time, you might even need to post only a few times a week. However, more important is to check the number of 'likes' on your page, respond to user comments, tag people you are responding to... This is a way to retain your loyal customers and attract more Facebook users.
4. Excessive Text
Facebook's research has revealed that posts with 100 to 250 characters (equivalent to one or two lines of text) receive more likes, comments, and shares than posts with over 250 characters. Therefore, pay attention to this when writing content for your Facebook marketing campaign.
Another tip to ensure engaging and concise posts is to remove the URL link from the text in the post. Instead, copy and paste the URL to display your entire webpage, preventing Facebook users from feeling overwhelmed.
Check out how to Write Headlines for Facebook Marketing here.
5. Posting Boring Content Unrelated to Your Brand
This is a common mistake in Facebook marketing. People often believe that posting engaging content will increase reader interaction, so they search for anything interesting, even if it's unrelated to their products/services. While this may attract readers, whether they pay attention to your brand is the real concern. Therefore, when creating content for your Facebook Marketing strategy, focus on creating engaging content relevant to your brand.
For example, if you're marketing iPhone cases and you post about a Kickstarter project just because you find it interesting, it may not be an appropriate marketing strategy.
Although Facebook marketing is an ever-evolving job with changing trends and requires various strategies, at least avoid the listed mistakes in this article for your marketing plan to be as perfect as possible! Wishing you success!
