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I have a Facebook Fan Page! Does it matter?

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Industry Observer with Responsive Pest Control

Good morning! We're in for a wet and windy one today. Batten down the hatches!

I was reading Rich Jacobsen's post about having a Facebook Fan Page among other things and thought I'd comment here. First of all, I do have a Facebook Fan Page. So far, I have 5 fans. If you'd like to be a fan, go to The Legacy Group and add yourself. Thanks if you do.

So how do I feel about Facebook Fan Pages, etc.? To me, the jury is still out. Perhaps I'm just not that technically oriented. Sure, I know people who derive their business from having a killer website, endless Twitter tweets, and a killer blog. And I do think it's important to know about this stuff. Social media is here to stay. With my limited technical skills, I try.

But the greater benefit to me has been the building of great relationships online and, hopefully my reputation. So, I'm curious. What have you seen by having a Facebook Fan Page, etc? Have people found you and done business with you? What do you think has been the net benefit?

Facebook Fan Pages? Again, mine is The Legacy Group. Let me know what yours is. This is an experiment. I want to believe in social media and the power it has. And I will keep trying by blogging, etc. But it's difficult to ignore the tried and true methods of building and working within your database and those great face-to-face interactions.

Thanks for reading this. Again, and since I'm a shameless self-promoter, follow me if you like. And let me know what your Facebook Fan Page is. I'll follow you! Take care.

Posted by

Paul McFadden

Julie Booth
Fidelity National Title - Federal Way, WA
Keeping the parties informed of the escrow process

Hi Paul, I have spent a good deal of my day figuring out how to make a Booth Escrow Fan page and create buttons in my signature with Active Rain so that either Facebook or Linked In can be accessed if desired - so yes, I am going to find yours and be your fan!   Google Juice, Google Juice, right???

Nov 16, 2009 10:58 AM
Julie Booth
Fidelity National Title - Federal Way, WA
Keeping the parties informed of the escrow process

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Federal-Way-WA/Booth-Escrow-LLC/163085483547 - Ooops, I forgot to give you a link.  I really liked the ability to upload lots and lots of links to things that are relevent, so let me know what you think, OK?  Thanks so much!

Nov 16, 2009 11:03 AM
Paul McFadden
Responsive Pest Control - Seattle, WA
Pest Control, Seattle, WA.

Julie: Thanks. I will reciprocate. Let me know how this works for you. I'm curious. Take care.

Nov 17, 2009 12:39 AM
Yuno Marioni
Bothell, WA
- Your Home, My Goal -

Paul:  I am doing FB & Twitter to build up relationships over the time.  I don't think we will see an over-night result.  It will take some time.  You & I met via ActiveRain too, then Biznik events etc.  If we are not doing Social Media, we are still strangers.  "To me", FB is one of avenues to meet people, to let them know that I am active.  Since I made a Facebook fan page, my friends started commenting about my posts and/or asking me some Real Estate questions....  They are keeping me in mind because they see me on FB all the time now.  Also I have noticed that I have some fans that are total strangers!  Hopefully I can develop relationships with them - whether they are potential clients, loan officers, or escrow people...  Just like you and I did!  We were stranger first, met on Social Media, met in person and started developing a business relationship, friendship and trust. :) 

Have a good day, Paul... 

Nov 17, 2009 11:34 AM
Gabrielle Nemes
RE/MAX Realty South - Tumwater, WA
206.300.8421, S King & Pierce County RE Advocate

Paul, I'm not sure I "get" the FB Fan page? I made an Auburn Real Estate FB business page ... We're not talking about the same thing here, right? I'm still not quite sure about the best way to use it either. Do I need yet a third FB presence by having a fan page?

I'm off to become a "fan!"

Nov 17, 2009 04:10 PM
Paul McFadden
Responsive Pest Control - Seattle, WA
Pest Control, Seattle, WA.

Yuno: Good for you. I found out you like truffles because of you being online! Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!

Gay: I will go and become a fan. Thanks for commenting and have an awesome day!

Nov 18, 2009 01:48 AM