Maximizing Facebook for Success: Tips for Show Bookings, Recruitment, and Orders

[ChefMary412]

Has anyone used a particular facebook status that has helped book shows, recruit, or collect orders?
I have put on there what I am cooking now and then, or what I am excited about... but try not to be overly PC on it.
Just wondering if and what others do on their status, related to PC

 

[hcjeep]

I had my first order yesterday come from my website I am with you though have not really had that much happen from it. I posted "Give this adorable heart dish, only $5, to your kid's teachers or coworkers filled with chocolates and candies. What a great gift!! (find it in the outlet section of my website)" with a picture of the heart dish.
Hope to hear what others have had success with.

 

[minirottie]

Is this for your business page or personal? For my PC page, people have been inspired by some of the tips I've posted on using items. I did a recommendation on the 1 cup prep bowls for easy egg breakfast and I've gotten a few orders for those.

 

[JennyJennJen]

what was your easy egg breakfast?

 

[ChefNelson]

No one thing will work for everybody, so I just try to have a good mix of posts. I limit posts to my FB group (specifically for my PC business) to 2x per day. If something major gets announced or something I don't hesitate to break that rule though. On my personal profile I keep it fairly PC-free but do share a recipe or plug my love for a specific product on occasion just to remind people I'm a consultant. As for what kinds of things I post... I link to specific products on my page and make a note about how I'm using it tonight (ie: Football Sunday I posted I'd be making deviled eggs and displaying them in my incredibly awesome Cool & Serve tray and then included a link to the tray). When I make a new recipe I'll take a picture of the finished product post that with a note about the yummy dinner/dessert/whatever I just made. Of course, I also plug the host/guest specials periodically as well.Different people have 'bit' on different things, so I guess you just never know what will trip someone's trigger (or what will actually appear in their news feed for them to see!).

 

[Jillmami]

I think it's important to make sure that whatever you post is about them. What THEY can earn. What THEY can get out of it.

 

[minirottie]

what was your easy egg breakfast?

One egg beaten in a prep bowl. Add a tbsp of cheese (and milk if so desired), salt, pepper and microwave for about a minute. Voila-scrambled egg with no pans to clean.

I do this with my 3 year old and I've had single people and parents order these bowls now because of it

 

[pctharper]

The large round stone pizza bundle that they have on the outlet is a great deal. I just posted that online and got 2 responses from it! i'm hoping the one will turn into a party and the other at least an order!

Maybe hilighting the outlet once in a while (with detailed instructions on how to get there) is the key?!

 

[cmcchef]

Back in November I put a FB status that I had a catalog show if anyone wanted to place an order and I got 2 orders from people that I'm only in touch with through FB. I do also comment on any new recipes I've tried. Or, if I have a test recipe (usually dessert) in my kitchen I invite any of my local/neighborhood friends to come get some. I have received requests to move or mail dessert I don't have a separate FB account for PC and it's pretty much just my friends and family I'm with on FB.

 

[punkie1019]

The $5 heart dish special is that only available to purchase though our websites? And it would not count toward show sales. Correct?

 

[raebates]

Outlet sales are only through PWSs. They can't count toward specific show sales, but they do count toward incentives.

 

[msmileyface]

I post on facebook when I make a recipe.. I take a picture and it usually gets a lot of response (not necessarily sales, but conversation, which is a start).

 

[Dutchess]

I post on facebook when I make a recipe.. I take a picture and it usually gets a lot of response (not necessarily sales, but conversation, which is a start).

yep awareness is huge - eventually they may order or book a party, but at least they know what you do

and consistency is everything bc not everyone on your friends list see every post bc of whatever time they might be online

 

[Nancychef]

Check out Tory Johnson - Spark and Hustle - on facebook, twitter, etc. She explains what to post and how to use social media.

 

[VeronicaW]

Thank you, this thread has given me a little help.
However, I know I will need more "step by step" advice to make my FB Biz Page a succes.