Social Media Tip for Facebook

Maximize Your Business’s Reach – The Power of Sharing in Community Groups!

Did you know that sharing your content in local Facebook community groups is an easy and FREE way to expand your reach beyond your current followers? Here’s why it’s important and how to do it:

Why Share in Community Groups?

✅ More Visibility – Your posts reach people who may not follow your page but are active in local groups.

✅ Free Marketing – It’s like word-of-mouth advertising—without spending a dime!

✅ Engage Your Community – Local customers love supporting businesses in their area.

✅ Drive More Sales & Attendance – Perfect for promoting events, special offers, or new products!

How to Share Your Posts in Local Groups (Step-by-Step)

1️⃣ Find the right groups – Search Facebook for groups like “Locust Valley Community,” “Small Businesses of Nassau,” or “What’s Happening in [Your Town].” You can go to 'Groups', then 'Discover' and/or search by keyword in the search bar. 

2️⃣ Join the group – If it’s private, request to join and check the rules (some may have posting guidelines). IMPORTANT - Join a maximum of 3/day or Meta may view you as a "bot" and suspend your account. Slowly build up your groups. 

3️⃣ Post or Share – If allowed, you can create a post directly in the group, or simply share a post from your business page. Most groups allow at least one business post per week. To share: Click the Share button on your post → Select "Share to a group" → Choose the group → Add a short message, including your business name, address, phone #, and website.

4️⃣ Engage – Reply to comments or questions to build relationships with potential customers!

Take advantage of this simple and effective marketing tool—the more local engagement you have, the stronger your business will grow! 💡✨