Q. We are currently running a Facebook competition where people have to Like the page to enter. In a few weeks we are hoping to pick a winner at random from all the fans we have at that point.
However, it appears that we can't see all of our fans, only a few hundred of them. Ideally we need to be able to see all to truly pick a winner at random - so is there any way (or even a hack) to see all fans of our Facebook page?
Thanks in advance.
However, it appears that we can't see all of our fans, only a few hundred of them. Ideally we need to be able to see all to truly pick a winner at random - so is there any way (or even a hack) to see all fans of our Facebook page?
Thanks in advance.
A. You can't. And the reason for that is because it's against Facebook's promotion guidelines to condition entry into a contest by Liking your page.
As per their official guidelines:
"You must not use Facebook features or functionality as a promotionâs registration or entry mechanism. For example, the act of liking a Page or checking in to a Place cannot automatically register or enter a promotion participant. "
You should be using a 3rd party app like Wildfire to run a contest as that will give you all the data for everyone who entered and then you can pick a random winner from those who entered. Plus then you'll have their email address to contact them as using your Facebook page to notify a winner is also against their guidelines:
"You must not notify winners through Facebook, such as through Facebook messages, chat, or posts on profiles or Pages."
Ideally you want to pick a winner from those that actively participated in your current contest which using a 3rd party app allows for. If your current fans also want to enter then they also have that option.
As per their official guidelines:
"You must not use Facebook features or functionality as a promotionâs registration or entry mechanism. For example, the act of liking a Page or checking in to a Place cannot automatically register or enter a promotion participant. "
You should be using a 3rd party app like Wildfire to run a contest as that will give you all the data for everyone who entered and then you can pick a random winner from those who entered. Plus then you'll have their email address to contact them as using your Facebook page to notify a winner is also against their guidelines:
"You must not notify winners through Facebook, such as through Facebook messages, chat, or posts on profiles or Pages."
Ideally you want to pick a winner from those that actively participated in your current contest which using a 3rd party app allows for. If your current fans also want to enter then they also have that option.
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How to advertise a promotion without using media?
Q. What are some good ideas to use in order to advertise a sale/promotion without using radio or television? It has to be pretty simple and not very expensive.
A. Social media networks are great. However, if you don't currently have accounts, followers and /or subscribers it will take some time to develop. I personally use facebook, twitter, youtube, online press releases and autoresponders to communicate and promote to prospects and customers.
Here is an article I wrote regarding how businesses should use social media:
http://www.allencrawley.com/social-media-death/
It not just a fad. It is now a vital tool to the survival and growth of your business. It will change your business forever.
I would also suggest contacting your current and past customers by telephone or email to let them know of your promotion.
Here is an article I wrote regarding how businesses should use social media:
http://www.allencrawley.com/social-media-death/
It not just a fad. It is now a vital tool to the survival and growth of your business. It will change your business forever.
I would also suggest contacting your current and past customers by telephone or email to let them know of your promotion.
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