Unofficial Mom: Facebook and Twitter Questions

February 7, 2011

Facebook and Twitter Questions

Okay so I have a confession. I have no interest in being on Facebook or Twitter. I know, I know...it's shocking right? Facebook...well if I wanted to be in touch with people from my past, I would be. And Twitter? I just don't think I have that much to say. So I am the one. The seemingly last person on earth to have neither Facebook nor Twitter accounts.

However...I think both are important to have for Home Made Happy to drive business, announce new products and deals, etc. This is where you guys come in. I have no idea how to do that. {hangs head in techno shame}

I simply have no clue how to to use these tools to their fullest. I understand the mechanics...how to tweet and how to post...I just don't know how to approach it. How do I get the info out there and get people excited without being obnoxious?

So I'm looking to you my clever bloggy friends. Especially those of you with shops...I can think of several off the top of my head...how do I make it work?

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allisonnicole · 759 weeks ago

I have a Facebook but no Twitter for me either! It just seems all to confusing!

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Sara · 759 weeks ago

Doesn't it?!

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finally Mom · 759 weeks ago

I don't even get the point of Twitter. To me, it's the same as FB which I do have- and mainly only to keep in contact with FAMILY believe it or not! They don't have access to my blogs, but I do post gobs of photos of Lovie on FB and keep it very private. As for a business aspect, I think going on FB is an awesome idea. After you sign up, I think you can link it to your blog so make sure you do that to your business blog and this one, too. I'll be your FB friend. :) Also, once you're on FB, it's pretty easy to update it and you can even link your blog posts on it, too. DO IT!!

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Sara · 759 weeks ago

Ohh, linking back to the blog. Yeah...I need to figure that out!

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J to the G · 759 weeks ago

Get on the twat right now. I will help you through it. And what else? You can watch as I devour people. Daily.

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Sara · 759 weeks ago

I'm working on it

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JMJE · 759 weeks ago

i have been on twitter for awhile. i'm still not that good at it and i'm pretty sure i don't know how to do all the things on it that other people do. i made a facebook page for my etsy store but i don't really use it or update it now. but i figured out how to do it from the etsy forums (not sure the exact post).

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Sara · 759 weeks ago

Do you think it helped at all?

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Angela · 759 weeks ago

You're not the last one...my husband has neither. I am more of a FB person, but I just signed up for Twitter for Macaroni Kid. Really don't get the point of it except ANYONE can follow you. So in your case, good because you have an online store.

When you make a FB page be sure to do the option where people can "like" your page vs the one where you have to ask them to join. Just something I learned from having my business page! Other than that, the more you're on it the more you'll get used to it!

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Sara · 759 weeks ago

Yeah, I've seen that like option all over the place. I need to make sure that's set up.

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Jackie · 759 weeks ago

No Facebook? I can't imagine! ;)

And while we're on the subject of technology...I'm clueless on how to put your HMH button on my sidebar. (I know, I know it's probably SO simple! I just can't get it to link up!)

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Sara · 759 weeks ago

I know it's crazy!

Hmmm...well let me make sure that my code is right. It's totally possible that it's wrong :)

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Brandi · 759 weeks ago

I hate FB, but Twitter is fun. I actually didn't like Twitter at first, but it got fun fast. I don't use it to promote business, or really even my blog. I just have fun chatting with some of the other moms.

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Sara · 759 weeks ago

I just wouldn't even know what to talk about!!

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Michelle Pixie · 759 weeks ago

I feel like I have missed so much! I just clicked over to Home Made Happy! How exciting for you!!! I use both twitter and FB and although I am no pro and probably not the best person for advice. ;-) Congrats on the new site!

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Sara · 759 weeks ago

Thanks Michelle! Yeah, I'm giving it a shot...I figured why not.

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Beth Stapleton · 759 weeks ago

I have a Facebook page for selling as a consultant for Thirty-One Gifts. If you shoot me an email, I would be happy to email you some instructions for setting up a business type Facebook page. ladystapleton@gmail.com

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Sara 90p · 759 weeks ago

I will be emailing you shortly :)

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amylee · 759 weeks ago

dude, if you figure out how to get millions & tons & lots of people to follow you via fb or the tweeter, let me know the trick. but mostly i think it's just a slow & gradual process of people finding you & getting excited over time. other than that, giveaways are always heplful.

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Sara 90p · 759 weeks ago

I will certainly pass on the trick if I find it.

Are you getting settled back in yet?

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finally Mom · 759 weeks ago

Hey Sara, i just found this blog and these tips which you might find helpful for your business site. http://www.scarymommy.com/building-your-readershi...

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