Is it a status symbol to NOT be on Facebook? (8 posts)

Topic tags: b2b marketing, Facebook, Facebook marketing
  • Cherelle Leong
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    Cherelle Leong said
    1 year, 3 months ago:

    I had what seemed like bizarre conversation with someone this past weekend. They’re a successful business person and were adamant that Facebook was a complete waste of time, both for personal and business networking. Has anyone else come across this? This person seemed to think it was more of a status symbol to not be on Facebook. Surely this is just naive given how social media is exploding and transforming the business world? Any thoughts?   

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    Alexandra Briggs said
    1 year, 3 months ago:

    @cherelleleong I wouldn’t say that it is a “Status symbol” but there are definitely those that prefer to organically market themselves and their business avoiding social media. There are certain celebrities who choose not to be on Twitter. Tina Fey stood out in my mind because she doesn’t want to give jokes away for free (she said she needs everyone she gets). I understand that logic.
    To me there are so many people who are checking Facebook for a page about a business before Google even to find out if any of their friends “like” the page or read recommendations. It’s brought the philosophy of Yelp recommendations in along with the “what did my friends think” idea. I don’t know why businesses would not want to capitalize on that!

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    Devani Anjali Alderson said
    1 year, 3 months ago:

    @cherelleleong  — I think it’s more important to have a page the a personal profile. BUT, it’s not mandatory, and maybe it’s really just not a fit for that company.  Maybe they have more success with other types of marketing….? 

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  • Ann at greenoak
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    Ann at greenoak said
    1 year, 3 months ago:

    it would  be  crazy for me  because so many of my  customers are on it and it makes me so much money..and its almost  free….  it would  be  dumb  for me….but a page  fits my company like a glove….  i doubt if my  accountant or   lawyer  would have the same  fun experience on facebook….lol @cherelleleong

    i wonder  what kind of  business  they had…maybe it  would  be   good  for them not to have a page…it might even look  bad….  i can  see the wierdness of  getting facebook advice from someone without   many   followers on their own page….they would  maybe  be smarter  not to  try   to have a  great  working facebook   page…..  just think   the good   dr who  can fix a tennis  elbow but  isnt   necessarily  a  great  tennis player…. 

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    Bertie van Greunen said
    1 year, 3 months ago:

    @cherelleleong My personal opinion is that the person mentioned should not crusify everyone and rather should have stated that his company is not interested in marketing his business on FB.
    I have a client actually a few that are extremely successful and was it not for FB they would not have got the exposure they are getting now.

    My point is that you need to find out which platform is right for you.

    I have learned so much and had some sales just because i have invested the time to try and understand the online world and especially FB and YouTube.

    These are incredible platforms and it is very sad to see people or local businesses does not understand how to utilize these platforms, but then again that is why we are here.

    Do you agree?

    @devanianjali Having a page and a personal profile will get you double the exposure and you can’t have a page without a profile page so why not make use of it.

    With the new features like for example the “lists” feature you now can subscribe to other people in the same nich so i would strongly recommend to use your profile as well.

    Hope that helped.

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  • Nelson Ta
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    Nelson Ta said
    1 year, 3 months ago:

    @cherelleleong

    I wouldn’t call it a status symbol to Not be on Facebook.  That is an odd statement.  It is expected that Facebook will hit one billion people this year.  ONE BILLION.  Even if its a fad, not that many people can be wrong about it.  It is ridiculous to not embrace the social media revolution. How can we ignore such numbers?  Facebook and social media sites are where people congregate.  It is the perfect place for fun and business.

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    Faye Brogi said
    1 year, 3 months ago:

    I totally agree with @nelsonta – if only a small portion of the total FB users visit, get involved, partake of your services via your Facebook presence, that’s still huge.  I don’t see not being on Facebook, or having any sort of a social media strategy, as a smart move.

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  • Cherelle Leong
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    Cherelle Leong said
    1 year, 3 months ago:

    @fayebrogi @nelsonta @bertievg @annfurnivall @devanianjali @alexandrabriggs Thanks for the great feedback everyone. Next time I’m drawn into another debate about Facebook at least I will have a stronger argument as to why it is a great business marketing tool. Appreciate the input.  

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