Facebook’s Call to Action feature debuted in December 2014, giving you an additional method of boosting your online marketing efforts using the now-ubiquitous platform. “Designed to bring a business’s most important objective to the forefront of its Facebook presence,” the site says in introducing this feature, “call-to-action buttons link any destination on or off Facebook that aligns with a business’s goals.”
Adding a Call-to-Action button on your Facebook Page can increase engagement and web traffic.
So how does it work? You have the option of choosing between seven calls to action:
- Book Now
- Contact Us
- Use App
- Play Game
- Shop Now
- Sign Up
- Watch Video
Facebook’s Call to Action option allows online marketers to expand their horizons.
The beauty of the Call to Action buttons is that you can mix them up depending on the element to which you’re hoping to call an audience’s attention. Here’s a breakdown of how you’ll want to use these.
Book Now: If you’re looking to bring in potential clients and get them to commit to consulting calls or introduction appointments, this is your option. It can also be helpful in moving people off the fence and into your sphere of influence.
Contact Us: Here’s your chance to let visitors have their voice be heard. This includes asking questions about your business, policies and offerings.
Use App: This further brings your Facebook followers into your business by encouraging them to use either your mobile app or Facebook app, making it easier than ever for them to engage with you.
Play Game: Here’s a way for your followers to have an enjoyable experience while simultaneously learning more about your offerings and hopefully deciding to take you up on them.
Shop Now: This can be a great method of directing visitors to an online product page or integrated shopping cart, sending them directly to your product – and a method to purchase it.
Sign Up: Here’s where you can grow your email list – and thus your database of current and potential clients. This is key.
Watch Video: Want to tell your story in a compelling, native way? This option gives you the chance to do just that, making your business accessible and entertaining to clients of all stripes.
Here are a few great Facebook Page examples with various calls-to-action:
Sibcy Cline Realtors uses the “Shop Now” call-to-action to drive people to their site to view new real estate listings.
TV station KTVU uses their Facebook Page to drive downloads of their mobile app.
Mom Blogger Club does a great job of driving people to sign up for their club on their website.
Are you rocking Facebook Calls to Action? I’d love to check it out – leave me a comment below!
For more resources, check out 5 Facebook Business Page Must-Haves and 5 Ways to Start Building Business Today with Your Facebook Profile.
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