As a business owner, it is very important for you to use Facebook effectively. When you are able to do so, you will find that your existing customers are more likely to use you again and that new customers are regularly appearing. Of course, like any business marketing, it's important for you to grow the number of fans that you have for your Facebook fanpages. Here are a few tips that can help you to do so and to continue to grow your business along with those fans regularly.

First of all, I would like you to understand that the type of fan page that you have is going to make a difference in your ability to grow your fan base. Building Facebook fan pages properly will give you a better opportunity to do so. It will help people to see what you have to offer and make it easier for them to follow what you have to say. You can either research this online or use a Facebook fan page management system which will walk you through the process.

Once you have the beginnings of a fan base, you can start to grow it and you will find that that growth continues at a faster pace, as time goes along. One thing that needs to be considered is the timing that you use for your posts. Try to mix things up a little bit and see which time is working better for you. You do need to keep in mind, the quality of the post is also going to make a difference but after some time, you will see the trends begin to develop.

Have you considered running a Facebook contest? This is an excellent idea for growing your fans. Some businesses have found success running a contest on a daily basis, giving out prizes that are only worth a few dollars. You may also want to try running a larger contest that lasts for a month. With just a few active participants, it can go viral and you will grow your fan base quickly.

After building Facebook fan pages, you will be provided with a backend page that gives you data about your new page. You can use the details that are on that page to look for trends and to see what is working best for you. Don't overlook the benefits of using that data to continue to build your base of Facebook friends, as your success will grow along with them.