The Redbeck Blog

An interesting article from Practical Ecommerce about using Facebook to promote your online business.

Facebook offers ecommerce companies an opportunity to both market their products and connect with their customers. Traffic to Facebook has increased by 149% from February 2008 to February 2009, according to Hitwise, and it’s not just from the young crowd. Visitors over age 35 have increased by 23% over the same time frame.

eCommerce companies can create Facebook profiles very similar to what is available to individuals. Using Facebook applications, merchants can easily and automatically display content from Flickr, Twitter, blogs and even lists of products. Consumers who are interested in your company and products can become a "fan" and are then automatically notified of your updates. You can also add video, notes, links and events to your page.

Read more at http://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/1055-Selling-And-Socializing-On-Facebook