What Facebook's New Algorithm Update Means for Marketers in Early 2018 | Ep. #567
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In episode #567, Eric and Neil discuss the new Facebook algorithm and how it will affect your marketing strategy. Tune in to hear how you can still be seen after the algorithm shift.
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- [00:27] Today’s Topic: What Facebook's New Algorithm Update Means for Marketers in Early 2018
- [00:36] Mark Zuckerberg recently announced a new algorithm that is supposedly about connecting people.
- [01:00] Facebook makes money off of advertising.
- [01:11] Your ads will have a tough time showing up organically, so get ready to spend money.
- [01:30] Historically, they have updated their algorithm for years, but this always increased their ad revenue.
- [02:01] Neil has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to “buy fans”.
- [02:17] Every time Facebook updates its algorithm, it will be harder and harder for you to gain traction with your ads.
- [02:25] Don’t buy fans, instead spend the money to drive traffic to blog posts and websites.
- [04:00] Neil spent money on something that didn’t help his business, while Eric spent money on ads.
- [04:35] YouTube isn’t as “harsh” with their algorithm.
- [04:53] Anything Facebook sees as a weakness in their site, they try to improve upon using an updated algorithm.
- [05:15] Facebook needs to promote video more than anyone else.
- [05:34] Social networks are attention-based and they are constantly trying to buy your attention.
- [06:02] That’s it for today!
- [06:04] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway!
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