Before you get started, you will
need an active Facebook account, and if you don’t have one, it’s simply a
matter of filling out a few fields, and then the standard email verification.
Facebook Fan Page
Every business on Facebook has a
Facebook Fan Page or should have one in this social frenzy era. Creating a fan
page is not limited to businesses, but anyone looking to promote their products
can get started. Speaking of products, you will need to choose them wisely, and
this may include affiliate links, eBooks, etc. Once you’ve chose a product, you
can promote it through your personal Facebook page and other social media channels
and even search engines. Key is to promote products that users feel will help
them in some way or the other, and encourage them to click on the affiliate
link where you get your commission or visit your official website to complete
the buying process.
By going this route, you can also
promote your own products such as eBooks and other forms of digital marketing.
Regardless of the product or affiliate website you choose to promote, ensure
that it will have your fans begging for more and not be a reason for
disappointment, which may be detrimental to your future online endeavors. Check out our article on how to increase Facebook likes.
Affiliate Marketing
This is probably the most
lucrative opportunity on Facebook, but is also one of the toughest to crack. Affiliate
marketing on Facebook may be free to a certain extent, but you can also use
Facebook ad space to enhance your efforts. You can use platforms such as Amazon,
ClickBank and Commission Junction to source your products. Signing up with any
one or all of them is extremely easy and free.
These websites provide you with a
unique affiliate code that is embedded into the link, which potential buyers
click on. Using this specific link and code ensures that you are paid for your
efforts and have a hassle free affiliate experience. Although there’s not much
to lose with affiliate marketing, you need to understand that your reputation
is tied to any business you dabble into so it is important that you refrain
from any activities that will taint it.
Developing Facebook Apps
If you have some type of software
experience and a tad bit of marketing skills, you can always develop and sell
your own apps on Facebook and other social media platforms. Creating a single
app that receives a fair amount of attention could open a world of
opportunities for you starting with building a pronounced online reputation. Once
you get your feet wet, you can help others transform their ideas by creating
apps for them and for a handsome fee of course. Another way to capitalize on
this is by marketing other relevant products through your developer fan page.
If you love Facebook, why not share your Experience?
Facebook is undoubtedly one of the
biggest social media networking platforms today, and although it boasts over a
billion users, there are a number of them who haven’t explored it to the
fullest. This is where you can help by creating eBooks and blogs that highlight
tips and strategies on using the platform. Facebook also releases regular
updates that sadly sometimes go unheard due to busy daily routines, etc, and
this is where you can be of assistance.
Creating a blog or an eBook is
free most of the time, and should take no more than a few hours to populate
them with useful content. You can either sell these guides and monetize your
blogs by renting out ad space or simply use them to direct traffic to your
other high value products.
Promote Existing Applications on Facebook
If you have excellent marketing
skills, but lack what it takes to develop applications, then why not promote
others creations for some extra cash. Promoting apps is easy, and can be done
through your personal profile page. However, it is recommended that you confirm
whether the specific app does have an active affiliate program, before lending
your efforts. Speaking of making money from apps, there are a number of them
that pay you in points that can be later redeemed for things such as mobile
recharges, etc. Some great examples of these apps include LiveStock, AppBank
and Embeepay.
With a billion plus users spending
over a 10 billion minutes of interaction time, Facebook definitely offers great
potential for anyone looking to make a bit of extra cash and the techniques
above will definitely prove useful.
If you haven't already done so, I highly recommend you to open a Facebook account and start implementing these money making tips. If you enjoyed this article please consider leaving a comment and make sure to share the article and like us on Facebook and Twitter. Also subscribe to our RSS Feed
