It’s always better to have more facebook fans than you actually need but the number that is useful varies greatly depending on what the page represents. If it’s a page for the most popular band in the world then you would expect perhaps millions of people being linked to that page. If it’s a small company which is the regional supplier of a specialist product then it would only need a few contacts but it would be far more important that they where the right ones.
There are many ways that you could increase the number of Facebook fans for any page but by for the quickest, easiest and most cost effective way to do it is to order the exact number you want and wait for them to be added.
Getting enough Facebook fans is crucial for both small start-up businesses and well established global brands. If you are a start-up it is a very good way to introduce people to your brand and to get them to become familiar with it. If a brand is already well established then it provides a platform for more open communication which, if managed correctly, should increase brand loyalty and enhance product development and market research. If you really are a big brand then it is also expected that you have a suitably large number of fans. If you are still starting out it will build confidence in your company if you have a large amount of support online.
Once you start getting Facebook fans it is also important to get their interest. The only way you can get attention is by appearing in news feeds so it is important that you update regularly to increase the chances of being seen. What you post also has to be relevant while being interesting at the same time
Engage with the kind of people you want to attract by inviting discussion on topics that they would be interested in. The more they comment on your posts and interact in any way the more often you will also appear in their news feeds and it will also provide you with very valuable insights into whatever it is you are promoting.
The purpose of a page is also to increase traffic to your website. By creating interest that is relevant to what you do will obviously get more clicks through to your site. Whether you are posting videos, links or poll questions you have to make sure that it not only interesting but also attracts interest to what you are trying to do.
Your page can also do more than just providing a platform for interaction with the public and promoting what you do, it is also fundamentally a form of brand communication. By creating a custom welcome page you will improve your image and help to create a brand identity. If you want to attract the right kind of Facebook fans then it is important to create an overall appearance that they would relate to.

