Buying Facebook Likes...
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I have been approached numerous times by these companies claiming to provide hundreds if not thousands of 'real' Facebook Likes. Has anyone have had any experience with them?
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Agreed! See the problem is that these companies are probably reaching out to small businesses... explaining the association with SERP's and Social Signals. Then they pitch you $29.99 for 500 Likes... if these companies are in existence and continue to be.. is because they are doing a good job at selling ... Now is it a 'fatal technique' ? I would probably say Yes... but would like to see some real data to make sure. (Not that I am interesting in Purchasing Likes) but because it is no different than 'Buying LINKS' - and this is, unfortunately, a common practice in our industry.
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I would agree with Marisa.
Buying Facebook 'likes' should not be part of the strategy - it is just like you are creating an artificial product demand. And how can you be sure on whether or not those are just dummy accounts? That could be a 'fatal' technique. Just make your page more 'likeable' and you will surely get more number of authentic followers.
Authentic 'likes' for authentic business.
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Just wanted to jump in and give all of the answers here a high five! These answers are seriously spot on.
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When you have a new product and no likes .. having a couple of hundred likes on your page might encourage others to like it as well. BUT would I advice getting it ? NO
Like the other mentioned
- These users dont care about your product and will likely not share a single post
- They are most likely not real people , and facebook will most likely delete such profile over time ( when this happens .. some people who like you for your product and fan your page sees the sudden drop from 1000s of Fan to a couple of reals one they might thing you guys have lost a lost of real fans and might be inclined to un-friend ( a word I learned because of facebook ) you )
- Facebook Bans you ? Is it really worth it
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As everyone already stated this is an ill advised strategy. Facebook is getting more stringent on its policies and this type of strategy can be compared to buying 1000 links for $50. Not a good purchase.
I understand that you want to show your web visitors that you have content that is well liked. The best way to increase your likes is by good old fashioned guerrilla marketing.
- Make sure you reach out to all those who are your current Facebook friends and remind them to like your page. If you direct message them with an appeal you will have a higher conversion rate versus simply posting a request on your timeline or theirs.
- Make sure you set up a Group and Page for your business. This is valuable for every business and can keep people up to date on your latest info.
- Reach out to your Twitter followers, Linkedin Friends and Google + friends and ask them for a like on your site.
These are just some suggestions. I hope they help and Good luck.
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Concentrate in getting qualified fans. Use that money in Facebook ads. This is the best way to grow targeted fans that will engage your page. If you look at any page with influential number, you will see a engagement rate of less than 1%.
I know it's cliche, but quality over quantity. Having 100 fans that are engaged is better than 1000 fans that will ignore you.
Through ads, I have discover new segments of client to which target by analyzing my real fans profiles. This is a great exercise that will help you create better content and have an active page.
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It is really interesting about the account association... and it makes complete sense. Thanks for the feedback! Thanks,
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Thanks!!! I am so uncomfortable to sign up to anything that looks too good to be true... and this is one those. You make a great point that I didn’t even consider… and that is a good one “you're decreasing the amount of real fans will see your content” I will keep that in mind.
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Whether those companies actually deliver on that promise or not is moot. You'll have thousands of "fans" who couldn't care less about anything you post. And since Facebook apparently only shows your posts to a certain percentage of your followers, if you have a lot of fluff in there, you're decreasing the amount of real fans who will see your content. The best case scenario is that it will make you look bigger than you are and give you that "social proof" that may encourage more people to like your page. Worse case scenario is you get banned from Facebook. Seriously, I'd advise against it.
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Don't do it to yourself. Stay away from these type of I'll sell you links.
These don't help and could be hurtful in the long run if anything.
Those likes that you get are spam likes and the accounts are not real users, so it does not benefit you in any way. I've read some stories where accounts were closed due to association.
STAY AWAY! Don't look for these type of easy way out, that is what these spammers thrives on.
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