Creating a page on Facebook for your music in minutes. Setting up a Facebook band or artist page is usually one of the first steps musicians take when establishing their … Continue reading
Facebook promotion
Why Your Facebook Page is NOT a Website!
My compadre Chris Bolton (“The Bolt”– for all you podcast listeners) over at the HostBaby Blog just wrote a nice piece that fits right in with our recent string of Facebook … Continue reading
What Is the Difference Between a Facebook Page and Facebook Profile?
Note: CD Baby’s MusicStore for Facebook (the easiest way to sell music on Facebook) is designed to work in conjunction with a Facebook Band/Artist Page. If you only have a … Continue reading
Art of the Facebook Post, Pt. 1: To ping or not to ping?
Ping.fm? That is the question. Your Facebook Posts Should Be UnIQuE! Don’t treat Twitter, Facebook, and email newsletters as separate streams for the same content. Give users of each platform … Continue reading
How to Promote Your Music with Facebook Ads
Facebook Ads: reach thousands of potential fans without going broke Important note: You should only use Facebook ads when you’re ready. In order to increase the likelihood of good return … Continue reading
Musicians, How to Set Your Facebook Page’s Custom URL/Username
Create a custom URL for your band’s Facebook Page. If you have at least 25 fans for your Facebook band/artist Page, you can set a username that will be way … Continue reading
Post Your Bad Reviews on Facebook
I’m as guilty as anyone of posting all my good press on my band’s Facebook Page. Believe me, I understand. You’re excited. You feel validated. Someone out there appreciates you … Continue reading
Updates to the "Music on Facebook" Page
It may seem like Facebook has been neglecting the needs of musicians for a few years now. But that may be about to change. Facebook just spiffed up their “Music … Continue reading
The 7 Rules of Music Promotion on Facebook
It’s no secret that Facebook has become one of the most important tools for DIY music promotion. So here are a few simple rules to keep in mind as you … Continue reading
Mike Rosenthal – Digital Strategist for OK GO: CD Baby Interview, Pt. 2
In Part 2 of our interview with Mike Rosenthal, the digital strategist for the band OK Go shares behind-the-scenes secrets on how they’ve used social media, content creation, and interactivity … Continue reading