Tuesday 12 March 2013

Why is Facebook vital to website success



Facebook is essential to your website because it acts as an intermediary between the users and your website. This has changed a lot as many users used to have to log onto the website every time they wanted information on the website. Many users now use Facebook to get a brief description on any news on a website that the Facebook admin promotes. When they “like” a page, then certain updates come up on the users’ news feed, instead of having to browse the actual website for information.  This means that your information might become part of your users’ daily information intake. Facebook is becoming a huge part of people’s lives and adaptation to this is key to any websites success.
                The world of Facebook is ever changing with Facebook attempting to revolutionize the social network experience. Their newest feature is the Facebook Graph Search. If this succeeds, people will be likely to use Facebook to find specific people, companies or even websites. The new graph search will enable a person to search for very specific criteria (e.g. computer repair company in Ireland who has an interest in Apple). Facebook seems to be moving towards effortless of available information and with this brings users who will use Facebook for information gathering.
                Word of mouth is key to your Facebook page as it suggests “likes” to you depending on your interests or your friends Facebook activity. This means that for every “like” you get, there are many others who see this and might act on it or even just register it and might influence action later from another cue to your Facebook page or website. This means that your Facebook page is being bounced around the Facebook world seeking new fans constantly, just like a snowball.
                You may be wondering why I've focused so much on your Facebook pages success rather than the website which you want to succeed. Well the answer is simple. Imagine you found this interesting or life relevant Facebook page. The posts might be helping you with work or might feature a product which would be great for the new study area. The information is great and relevant but you need more, like more detailed information or maybe a way to purchase the product. No matter what your product or service is the user will click that little blue link under the profile picture for more of what you have to offer. 

Thanks for listening,
Daniel

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