Anyone have luck with advertising on Facebook? - Barista Exchange2024-03-28T15:55:27Zhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/anyone-have-luck-with?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A810759&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWe've have a very successful…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-03-26:1688216:Comment:8115512010-03-26T16:08:02.270ZEyal Rosenhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/EyalRosen
We've have a very successful <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ROASTe" target="_blank">fan page</a>, but that does not mean it brings in lots of money. It is successful because it puts your name in front of social coffee lovers and it helps spread the buzz. It is not cheap to build a community though. There's the slow free way of course (discussed above). But if you wish to speed things up, you should use FB ads.<br />
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Bottom line: FB is great for a long term buzz buildup. It is poor at showing…
We've have a very successful <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ROASTe" target="_blank">fan page</a>, but that does not mean it brings in lots of money. It is successful because it puts your name in front of social coffee lovers and it helps spread the buzz. It is not cheap to build a community though. There's the slow free way of course (discussed above). But if you wish to speed things up, you should use FB ads.<br />
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Bottom line: FB is great for a long term buzz buildup. It is poor at showing positive ROI in the short term though.<br />
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I hope this helps.<br />
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Eyal / <a href="http://www.roaste.com" target="_blank">ROASTe</a> Yes, I agree, I belong to thr…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-03-25:1688216:Comment:8109442010-03-25T20:47:02.876ZCindy Shanehttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/CindyShane
Yes, I agree, I belong to three chambers!<br />
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<cite>Joseph Robertson said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/anyone-have-luck-with?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A810860&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1688216Comment810894"><div>Yes, many seconds to that comment Jarred. I belong to 2 and soon 3.<br></br> Very important in small and large locals to set yourself apart and make a great impression with the rest of the business community.<br></br> Joe<br></br>
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Yes, I agree, I belong to three chambers!<br />
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<cite>Joseph Robertson said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/anyone-have-luck-with?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A810860&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1688216Comment810894"><div>Yes, many seconds to that comment Jarred. I belong to 2 and soon 3.<br/> Very important in small and large locals to set yourself apart and make a great impression with the rest of the business community.<br/>
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<cite>Jarred Hoffpauir said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/anyone-have-luck-with?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A810860&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1688216Comment810860"><div>I have had good success lately with joining and attending Local Chamber of Commerce events. Look into how active your local chamber is and how much it costs to join.</div>
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</blockquote> Yes, many seconds to that com…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-03-25:1688216:Comment:8108942010-03-25T20:02:08.863ZJoseph Robertsonhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JosephRobertson
Yes, many seconds to that comment Jarred. I belong to 2 and soon 3.<br />
Very important in small and large locals to set yourself apart and make a great impression with the rest of the business community.<br />
Joe<br />
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Ambassador for Specialty Coffee and palate reform<br />
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<cite>Jarred Hoffpauir said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/anyone-have-luck-with?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A810860&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1688216Comment810860"><div>I have had good success lately…</div>
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Yes, many seconds to that comment Jarred. I belong to 2 and soon 3.<br />
Very important in small and large locals to set yourself apart and make a great impression with the rest of the business community.<br />
Joe<br />
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Ambassador for Specialty Coffee and palate reform<br />
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<cite>Jarred Hoffpauir said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/anyone-have-luck-with?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A810860&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1688216Comment810860"><div>I have had good success lately with joining and attending Local Chamber of Commerce events. Look into how active your local chamber is and how much it costs to join.</div>
</blockquote> I have had good success latel…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-03-25:1688216:Comment:8108602010-03-25T19:36:43.554ZJarred Hoffpauirhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JarredHoffpauir
I have had good success lately with joining and attending Local Chamber of Commerce events. Look into how active your local chamber is and how much it costs to join.
I have had good success lately with joining and attending Local Chamber of Commerce events. Look into how active your local chamber is and how much it costs to join. Short answer is yes. Long ans…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-03-25:1688216:Comment:8107592010-03-25T17:00:43.794ZJoseph Robertsonhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JosephRobertson
Short answer is yes. Long answer is yes and I hope to take a lecture / class from Matt the founder of this site at he SCAA convention in Anihiem Ca. next month. His lecture will have to do with Network marketing.<br />
A very serious "new wave" in marketing. Fairly new but with huge potential. The use and growth of FaceBook have been astronomical especially with certain demographics. Watch this marketing tool and get on board asap Cindy.<br />
Do not think of it so much as conventional advertising. It is…
Short answer is yes. Long answer is yes and I hope to take a lecture / class from Matt the founder of this site at he SCAA convention in Anihiem Ca. next month. His lecture will have to do with Network marketing.<br />
A very serious "new wave" in marketing. Fairly new but with huge potential. The use and growth of FaceBook have been astronomical especially with certain demographics. Watch this marketing tool and get on board asap Cindy.<br />
Do not think of it so much as conventional advertising. It is way more than that. Think twitter (although I don't use it, yet? ) or real time information at your and your customers finger tips. When it comes to marketing and advertising try and keep your mind outside of the box, think cutting edge not cash till dollars today.<br />
Regards,<br />
Joseph<br />
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Ambassador for Specialty Coffee and palate reform. Our company has been trying t…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-03-25:1688216:Comment:8106032010-03-25T13:19:28.024ZEurocafe Importshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/StephenNadolski
Our company has been trying to put our name out there with Facebook and other social media sites. Its coming along slowly but it seems to be working out as we go along. Look for us we are Eurocafe Imports.
Our company has been trying to put our name out there with Facebook and other social media sites. Its coming along slowly but it seems to be working out as we go along. Look for us we are Eurocafe Imports. I opened a Facebook account a…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-03-14:1688216:Comment:8009082010-03-14T17:44:02.676ZCoffee Dudehttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/CoffeeDude
I opened a Facebook account and found tons of friends from High school, college and old jobs and within a few months had over 1000 friends and people always come to vist me at my spot. I was going to advertise like yourself but found just networking within the contacts I made and spending the time to promote the shop that way worked great. And it was FREE.
I opened a Facebook account and found tons of friends from High school, college and old jobs and within a few months had over 1000 friends and people always come to vist me at my spot. I was going to advertise like yourself but found just networking within the contacts I made and spending the time to promote the shop that way worked great. And it was FREE. Joseph and Jared,
Thanks for…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-02-25:1688216:Comment:7862592010-02-25T00:13:14.689ZCindy Shanehttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/CindyShane
Joseph and Jared,<br />
Thanks for your input. Much appreciated!
Joseph and Jared,<br />
Thanks for your input. Much appreciated! Cindy,
In other marketing wor…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-02-24:1688216:Comment:7858562010-02-24T16:55:16.901ZJoseph Robertsonhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JosephRobertson
Cindy,<br />
In other marketing words, get your name and services out there any way you can. There are no secrets here. People will pay for a quality coffee product/service especially when they see up front and personal how much passion you put into what you love. Don't be afraid to charge enough to float your boat. Times are tough right now. I'm sure I don't need to bring that up on this list. We are all in the same boat here.<br />
Hang in there. I'm hanging right next to ya.<br />
Joseph…
Cindy,<br />
In other marketing words, get your name and services out there any way you can. There are no secrets here. People will pay for a quality coffee product/service especially when they see up front and personal how much passion you put into what you love. Don't be afraid to charge enough to float your boat. Times are tough right now. I'm sure I don't need to bring that up on this list. We are all in the same boat here.<br />
Hang in there. I'm hanging right next to ya.<br />
Joseph<br />
<a href="http://www.jolindas.com" target="_blank">www.jolindas.com</a><br />
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Ambassador for Specialty Coffee and palate reform. Cindy,
If you have the spare…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-02-24:1688216:Comment:7858352010-02-24T16:37:27.551ZJarred Hoffpauirhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JarredHoffpauir
Cindy,<br />
If you have the spare time to develop a facebook page and post updates at least every few days then I would say there is no downside.<br />
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As for other advertising, since you are just getting started things will be slow. Keep doing the things you are doing, continue to look for other interesting things to do along those lines. However do not be afraid to charge for at least your expenses when doing work for charity events, they will almost always understand that you can give away your time…
Cindy,<br />
If you have the spare time to develop a facebook page and post updates at least every few days then I would say there is no downside.<br />
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As for other advertising, since you are just getting started things will be slow. Keep doing the things you are doing, continue to look for other interesting things to do along those lines. However do not be afraid to charge for at least your expenses when doing work for charity events, they will almost always understand that you can give away your time but you just cant afford to give away any product.<br />
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I would also look into joining a local chamber of commerce, if you have some cash to spend a good marketing firm which specializes in your local area might be a good investment.<br />
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Good luck and have fun!