FB pages what am I doing wrong???

[New Dawn]

Thanks again girls I havent yet done a madeit account I will have to look into that... I am draging my feet a little as much as I want things to improve I dont yet have a sewing space so its hard for me to get things done with 4 winkies running around and having to pack it all up all the time...

LS thanks I will have to check out that page now...

[New Dawn]

OK see I just checked out that other page with a name very much like mine, and I dont get it her dresses are $35+ postage too as are mine but hers are plain... Mine take AGES for me to make... I dont get why people buy from one place but not from another... its just too confusing... Dont get why my stuff doesnt sell... I have said almost everywhere on my page that I am happy to custom make dresses if there isnt a dress in the right size or colour... its all weird... But I will keep trying I guess... Have to now just brought up big on Christmas fabric to make some patchwork dresses and ruffles

[bec293]

Try not to compare yourself with other businesses. Easier said than done, I know, but your business is very new. Try to see what makes them successful, and use them as inspiration if you can.

I think it all comes down to marketing. I just checked out the other page too, and also her website. Her website looks great, with beautiful photography on the home page which is very important. I noticed her things have been featured in magazines, so I'm guessing she has been in business for a while.

Don't underestimate the importance of photography. I have noticed with my things on madeit, the items I take the time with in getting great photos are the ones that get the most views and are more likely to be featured. I try to get the right lighting (not easy in my house!), the right angle, nice depth of field, and then some post-processing like cropping, colour and contrast adjustment. It takes time but it does make a huge difference.. if someone is going to buy online without being able to see and touch the product the photos are really what they are buying from.

madeit also has a great little forum with a lot of links to some fantastic blogs and articles about marketing, using social media and other small business advice and tips. Well worth checking out when you have some spare time

PS. Just liked your page

[Sammiejane]

Just thought that I would give you my POV.

I am a liker of your page, but only realised that after putting this post and a page post together and figuring it out!
Anyway, i became a liker in either a shout out from someone else or something similar... I 'liked' your products but wasnt after anything at the time...
So i have kept your page and when i want something special (say for Christmas when i always get something special for my kids from Santa ) then i will be looking to buy if that makes sense.

I would also agree with PP's in that some of your likers will be liking your page so that you in turn will like theirs back... So the number or 'real' likers is probably less.

BUT keep reminding us that you are here as if something catches my eye before Christmas i will grab it then

[Astrid]

Some Facebook businesses are brilliant promoting themselves. Showing off the latest items, talking about what they are making for special orders, posting photos of progress. It is almost like that if you see others buying, then you want too buy too. At least seeing there are other happy customers makes you more confident when buying.

Best of luck!