this is interesting ... we have always discussed about a more meaningful integration of our SM presence in our web-site other that just the logos ... remember the conversation we keep having about bringing our FB page/group to our web-site ... well ... this tool lets us do something similar ...it lets us take our website to twitter ... lets look at this VERY seriously
This is why the tone needs to conversational & casual ... even a little self deprecating maybe ... there is something extremely charming about someone risking making fun of themselves to bring a smile to somebody's face ...
Recent changes in law on unfair advertising practices have torn up the thoughtless spammers' charter that eroded trust and confidence in conversation in a social media setting.It has been replaced with the only viable long-term communication of targeted, respectful, considered and relevant engagement and conversation.
The biggest benefits are in terms of increasing engagement and dialogue with the target audience. Look at Dell's 'Idea Storm' campaign for word of mouth's potential to revolutionise brand perception. Perceptions of Dell were successfully shifted from disengaged, remote and in danger of becoming irrelevant (before the campaign) to visionary, engaged, open and forward looking (after).
Interesting alternative to google friends connect to integrate some social elements into the site:
1.Pro: feeds into face book.
2.Con: Adoption might be easier for google friends connect given most of our prime prospects will already have a google account via. gmail
Like the beer encyclopedia. Both on content and navigation. Its whole beer 101 that we have been talking but I like the idea of calling it an encyclopedia
Refer sticky notes on the the history of beer and history of sam section.
LOVE the Enjoying beer section
LOVE the fact that there is 'Words of wisdom' thing that is integrated as the flash thing is loading. It keeps changing. Nice surprise.
Overall a lot to be learned from this site both on content & navigatoin
Add applications with relevance to your business, such as FBML, Reviews, YouTube Video Box, etc. and your fans will want to actually use your Page, not just visit it.
You don't even have to write your own blog- there's tons of content in virtually every field out there already, so just syndicate news and blog feeds directly to your Facebook page that have relevance and meaning to your customers and potential customers.
we need to figure out the groups that we need to reach out ... we can really take the 'long tail' approach in terms of interests these groups represent ... the obvious start is the Craft Beer in India group ... some idea like 'Bikers in India', 'Indie Musicians in India', 'Bloggers in India' (ties in well with our blogger outreach idea) ... lets integrate this in our facebook group/page strategy ...
But if you can provide them with value, and start a conversation, and they start a conversation with their Facebook group, it's worth the outreach.
Create special offers for Facebook Fans only: 10% off, special reveal codes, Buy 1 get 1 free, contests, etc.
Thank fans for posting reviews, on the wall, in discussions, etc.
Create a new domain(s) that link(s) directly to your Facebook Page. Take your brand or company, and create and direct "BrandOnFacebook.com" directly to your facebook pages.
Link, Link, Link to your Facebook Page. From your company's main website, from your email signature, from your blog, and wherever you have a web presence - it can't hurt to link your Facebook Page.
In fact, the best method is to cross-reference customer email addresses direct on Facebook, and then message them right there. Make it as easy as possible for your current customers to become Facebook Fans.