AROOSTOOK COUNTY — Is your online marketing lackluster? Does Facebook advertising confuse you? If you said yes to either or both of these questions, then a free online training presented by Aroostook County Tourism, Maine Woods Consortium and Women, Work , and Community Monday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. may help.
"The training will be done online using Adobe Connect, which participants can link to from their home or business, provided a high-speed Internet connection is present.In this online training targeted at Maine tourism businesses, we will explore real-life examples of successful Facebook marketing,” said Erica Quin-Easter, who will facilitate the training.
- make compelling content and create posts that encourage response and interaction;
- link and engage with your customers and colleagues
- be active in industry conversations;
- respond appropriately to customer requests, and;
- promote your business in a dynamic way on Facebook.
Whether you love it or you hate it, Facebook has the lion's share of social media activity,” she added. “Maintaining an active and effective business presence online is as important today as having a good handshake, and social media keeps you connected to your customers and your business community.” The initiative is a project of the Maine Woods Consortium with funding support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development. USDA is an equal opportunity partner, funder and employer.