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Posted 09/10/2013 - 09:51
I don't get on with FB but have just discovered the addition of a photography page (just about to set my own up), when it's focused like that it's excellent. I'll take a look.
You can see some of my photos here if you are so inclined
You can see some of my photos here if you are so inclined
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Posted 09/10/2013 - 10:54
I don't "do" Facebook - I have some issues with their security.
As your page stands, my first reaction is "Why Bother?"
You have some excellent images, that deserve to be seen at full-screen, but all the chit-chat is just plain distracting.
The opening cartoon could offend some people.
Since people do have to join Facebook to "connect" with you, it does seem a lot of work just to publicise your phone no.
My gut reaction is that you will turn potential corporate clients away.
Geoff
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and then there's all the M42 kit, and the accessories ...
As your page stands, my first reaction is "Why Bother?"
You have some excellent images, that deserve to be seen at full-screen, but all the chit-chat is just plain distracting.
The opening cartoon could offend some people.
Since people do have to join Facebook to "connect" with you, it does seem a lot of work just to publicise your phone no.
My gut reaction is that you will turn potential corporate clients away.
Geoff
Water can wear away a stone - but it can't cook lunch
X-5
istDS
K2000
P50.
Lenses Digital: 50-200, 18-55 KAF: 28-80.
Lenses KA & K: SMC-KA f2.0, SMC-K f1.4, SMC-K f1.7 Tokina KA 28-70 , SMC Pentax 70-210 F4, Sigma KA 75-300 , Hanimex 500mm Mirror, and the Tamron Adaptall-2 stuff.
and then there's all the M42 kit, and the accessories ...
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Posted 09/10/2013 - 11:02
Mark
I am in the same boat, Facebook is all part of social networking which is important in relation to photography. I have also started blogging via Wordpress and use Twitter.
In terms of likes you are way ahead of me though.
Regards
Fletcher8
Fletcher8.
I am in the same boat, Facebook is all part of social networking which is important in relation to photography. I have also started blogging via Wordpress and use Twitter.
In terms of likes you are way ahead of me though.
Regards
Fletcher8
Fletcher8.
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Posted 09/10/2013 - 11:37
Thanks guys.
Geoff, it took me a while to adopt Facebook for the photography, as it makes a mess of the images. But it is addressing this and it is a tremendously powerful marketing tool.
All my work, absolutely all of it, comes from Facebook. The cartoons and banter all add to the sticky nature of it and create a sense of belonging - a warm lead for new clients.
I should probably focus all my efforts on the corporate market, but that work is generally so boring to look at, I use the macro and portraits to show what I can do and encourage people to tell their bosses!
Security is not an issue at all. My page is wide open. The trick with Facebook is never click on anything remotely dodgy-looking and always log out before interacting with any pages.
There's nothing sensitive on there, not even a phone number or DOB
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Geoff, it took me a while to adopt Facebook for the photography, as it makes a mess of the images. But it is addressing this and it is a tremendously powerful marketing tool.
All my work, absolutely all of it, comes from Facebook. The cartoons and banter all add to the sticky nature of it and create a sense of belonging - a warm lead for new clients.
I should probably focus all my efforts on the corporate market, but that work is generally so boring to look at, I use the macro and portraits to show what I can do and encourage people to tell their bosses!
Security is not an issue at all. My page is wide open. The trick with Facebook is never click on anything remotely dodgy-looking and always log out before interacting with any pages.
There's nothing sensitive on there, not even a phone number or DOB
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Last Edited by Darkmunk on 09/10/2013 - 11:38
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Posted 09/10/2013 - 12:06
Thanks Jonathan,
Done!
For those, wondering what all this back-scratching is about: Facebook uses algorithms based on popularity - likes, shares etc. So even tho' you guys may have no personal interest in my neck of the woods, your Like will influence FB and your activity on the page will be picked up by your followers. So if you comment on a photo or like it they will see and maybe do the same.
Believe me, it works a treat and your photography will fly round the world.
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Done!
For those, wondering what all this back-scratching is about: Facebook uses algorithms based on popularity - likes, shares etc. So even tho' you guys may have no personal interest in my neck of the woods, your Like will influence FB and your activity on the page will be picked up by your followers. So if you comment on a photo or like it they will see and maybe do the same.
Believe me, it works a treat and your photography will fly round the world.
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Posted 09/10/2013 - 13:38
Whilst I'm not personally keen and don't have an account, my son generates far more business from his business Facebook page than from any other single source, including his website. Depends on the business you are in I guess, but he gets a huge amount of work from people who know people who have 'liked' him.
He posts regular mini-blogs/updates on there and these can be seen and read by thousands of people.
Like it or loathe it - it does work (and it's free....)
He posts regular mini-blogs/updates on there and these can be seen and read by thousands of people.
Like it or loathe it - it does work (and it's free....)
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Posted 10/10/2013 - 01:43
DoctorJeff wrote:
I don't "do" Facebook - I have some issues with their security.
As your page stands, my first reaction is "Why Bother?"
You have some excellent images, that deserve to be seen at full-screen, but all the chit-chat is just plain distracting.
The opening cartoon could offend some people.
Since people do have to join Facebook to "connect" with you, it does seem a lot of work just to publicise your phone no.
My gut reaction is that you will turn potential corporate clients away.
Geoff
I don't "do" Facebook - I have some issues with their security.
As your page stands, my first reaction is "Why Bother?"
You have some excellent images, that deserve to be seen at full-screen, but all the chit-chat is just plain distracting.
The opening cartoon could offend some people.
Since people do have to join Facebook to "connect" with you, it does seem a lot of work just to publicise your phone no.
My gut reaction is that you will turn potential corporate clients away.
Geoff
I couldn't see anything on there that would remotely offend anyone.
I like the collage of the banner ( but think the right hand side Name sub-banner could stabnd out some more - perhaps add a darker semi tramsparent rectangel under it ) and the content on the wall is fine.
The chit chat is also cool. It shows there's a personable human being behind the business and isn't just some faceless corporate entity. people liek that.
Good Luck with it Mark
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Posted 10/10/2013 - 08:15
Thanks Smeggy,
I think the possible offence was the cartoon using Jesus as an expletive.
I missed that and would have avoided it if I'd noticed. Incidentally the cartoon showed a real insight into composition and I was intending to talk about that.
The typography on the various banners started life when Facebook didn't allow promotional wording on there, so it was as loud as I thought I could get away with
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I think the possible offence was the cartoon using Jesus as an expletive.
I missed that and would have avoided it if I'd noticed. Incidentally the cartoon showed a real insight into composition and I was intending to talk about that.
The typography on the various banners started life when Facebook didn't allow promotional wording on there, so it was as loud as I thought I could get away with
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Darkmunk
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This is a bit cheeky, but I'm discovering if you don't ask...
I'm trying desperately to make a business out of the photography. It's going ok considering my ineptitude as a businessman.
One of my main marketing tools if Facebook and I need to raise my profile a little so that Facebook and therefore Google takes notice.
If you've got a minute could you head over to my FB page and see if it's worth a 'Like' please?
I need to specialise more and I think that will be corporate work, as that's where the money is, but any other comments are more than welcome.
Thank you
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