subject: Facebook Posting & Mailing Lists, The Top Indie Music System? [print this page] Facebook Posting & Mailing Lists, The Top Indie Music System?
Ok, time for some more independent music advice.Anybody that does music is aware it is not as easy as it sounds. When you first start off making songs, you think you are going to just have to create a handful of catchy songs and you will be towards the top of the music charts very quickly. However, isn't the truth. To succeed in the music business, you not only require an excellent level of ability, you should also have a working strategy along with a plan to get to the top.
There are numerous techniques you could attempt, as different approaches give different results for different people. One music technique I've witnessed working very well however, is a Facebook & email marketing combination. Although this music system isn't really guaranteed to make sure you're flying to the top in the music charts, I have tried it with a few of my clients to get them receiving income and fans by the bucket load. Enthusiastic about finding out about this method? Then this is what you do:
1. Create your Facebook page as normal. You then setup a fan page and design it how you see fit. You'll want to install an app that allows you to sell your tunes on Facebook, along with streaming an marketing it. Install your favourite application & get your page looking how you would want.
2.The next thing is to set up a mailing list. Mailing list software assists you to create a personal mailing list from which you can increase your list an sell to as you see fit. Once you have got email marketing software ready, you'll want to put your opt-in form to your website. Here you'll be able to collect potential prospects.
3.Now that you possess both your mailing list company and your Facebook setup, it's time to begin getting followers. Make use of well-known Facebook techniques to obtain new fans (These techniques can be found via a quick Google search). As you get followers, rather then staying happy with them on your Facebook page, lead these people towards your subsciber lists. The reason I do this is simply because people that sign themselves to e-mail lists are proven to be keen on your music. This implies they are going to be much more easy to sell to. You then get in touch with your supporters frequently on Facebook to keep them interested in you, and email them to sell them your music.
Utilize this technique sensibly, you won't want to try and sell to your mailing list excessively as they may feel like you're spamming them an unsubscribe from the list. As an alternative mix up these emails using genuine communications an give-aways to build a stronger relationship. You'll also sell your songs via Facebook in the event you keep your promotion up enough, so you can get orders arriving from all over.
