Saturday, 21 March 2015

App-grading your Facebook page- top 20 Apps for Small Business Pages on Facebook

http://streaming.yayimages.com/images/photographer/zeffss/8eb4513e2b24285d1f62f0cf25a285ac/facebook-icon-glass-blue-isolated-on-white-background.jpgThere are tons of reasons why you would want to use Facebook Apps. They help you efficiently communicate with your customers and make it easier for people to sign up for newsletters for one thing. In fact Facebook apps have been used as a way for business owners to build brand loyalty and foster trust in customers.

Here is the list for the top 20 Apps that are a lifesaver for small business pages.

1.      YouTube Tab is one that bridges the gap between your Youtube and Facebook pages. The best part is that it is designed to do so in a very graphic and interactive format which make the app more appealing.  You get to play with hashtag searches, a Youtube player that has HD playback and leave comments and likes for any video that you view.

2.      Statigram is a free Facebook app that helps the users to directly se your Instagram feed without leaving their account. If you are posting images as part of a powerful social media campaign then you can’t miss this tool.

3.      Static Html is also a free app and it is extremely easy to use. Plus it’s great for users who can write or copy HTML because it functions to build a custom Facebook page which gives you a competitive edge over others in your social media campaign. You have tons of options with this app and you can literally let your imagination run wild with it. For example you can make an About page that resembles the one in your website. And that is not the end of it; the Facebook app allows you to design an online retail store within the page so your customers can buy directly from Facebook.

4.      Short Stack is another great Facebook app, it has a free version and one where pages with over 2000 fans have to pay a minimum sum of $25 each month. Short stack helps you embed videos and send virtual gifts. The suite can help you do more than that as well. In fact if you are looking to design a cutting edge social media stance then Short Stack is an extra head working for the same cause. According to the company’s research the most effective way to encourage users to interact is by hosting contests and promotions. Short stack offers you various methods to do; this all you have to do is choose.

5.      North Social is a suite similar to Short Stack and though does appear to be more expensive but it is by far the easiest app to use. The app has video and image imbedding tools and they give your followers access to premium content. Document Display is a feature that lets you present white papers, menus etc. If you have coding or graphic designing experience then this Facebook suite is definitely for you.

6.      Ripe Social is again a Facebook app that you would want on your side once you enter the social media game. The Facebook app has ten apps that work to boost brand awareness, increase customer engagement, generate sales leads, drive website traffic and make sure that you follow a pattern for repeat business.

7.      Agora Plus is a platform that aids in managing your Facebook page and that is not all. Its tools include attracting fans, engaging them and offering exclusive content on the Facebook page.

8.      Heyo is a Facebook suite that helps you use promotions, deals to drive traffic, leads, sales etc. You can drag and drop widgets and make it simple to create a custom campaign from the start any way that you prefer without writing down any code. This is your chance to put your creative hat on and do absolutely anything you want with your Facebook page.

9.      FanAppz is very useful. It helps the page admin to check, learn and change the followers into customers and then turn existing customers into loyal ones.

10.  Tabfusion lets you add a custom Tab on your Facebook page. You can fill that tab with any sort of content that you prefer.

11.  Tabsite is another similar app that lets you make Facebook tabs for contests, reviews, sweepstakes and deals.

12.  Hootsuite is a lifesaver. It makes hosting and posting schedule updates easier. Teams that have this can work with complex campaigns.

13.  Post planner helps the page admin schedule posts and not just that but also search for ideas that would boost the page’s brand.

14.  Social Oomph is a simple yet effective app that allows the admin to conveniently update Facebook statuses, wall updates, image uploads etc.

15.  Status Shuffle is an innovation in the world of Facebook apps. If you are stuck for inspiration with your status update you can always look up Status Shuffle creative collection.

16.  Easy Contest like the name suggests aids in creating video contests, photo contests, buttons, custom banners, menu tabs and pop up reveal pages.

17.  SnapApp sets up custom branded Facebook competitions that aid in improving engagement.

18.  Antavo helps you to manage contests, sweepstakes and giveaways on Facebook.

19.  RSS Graffiti directly publishes your blog on your Facebook page as you update it.

20.  Networked Blogs is an app that was created to generate traffic. Like RSS Graffiti it automatically publishes your blog post to your Facebook page.   

You would understand as an owner of a small business, that time is a precious resource. With all the tools and apps available, it is never easy to tell which app is the one you should invest your time in. It is recommended that you set your priorities straight. Think about what you require, it could be incoming store traffic for sales, more engagement on a page, you might want people to share the content and promotional offers or it could be a blend of all of the above.     


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