How can we use social networks (like facebook) to improve our image

Scottwax · 10-15-09, 02:53

Beyond what we can do on our own facebook or myspace pages (like detailing tips and linking detail write-ups we post here) collectively to make a distinction between what we do and what hacks do. Facebook has millions upon millions of users (pretty much my whole family line has a page) that we can reach way more people than a pay detailing association can ever hope to.

Maybe set up a detailing organization on facebook that we all link to (become fans of) that each of us can spend a few minutes a day/week contributing to in some way. We'd probably need someone to run the page while the rest of us can send detailing tips, write-ups with before and afters, etc which would show the average person there are good detailers and we EARN our money.

Thoughts?

vtec92civic · 10-15-09, 03:10

might be a good idea. I need to make me a page . . . . it's free and great exposure i think.

mose · 10-15-09, 04:05

I think the possibilities are endless with something like this. You are right about someone having to "run" the page and the rest could submit tips and tricks. Detailers could also "add" that page to their website, which would make it appear on other people's pages and they would tell two friends and they would tell two friends....LOL!!

It would defintely take some tweaking but it would work!! Good thinkin Scott!!

bufferbarry · 10-15-09, 06:05

thats a great idea! I often wanted to start a website that would list detailers. Like detailerdirectory.com or something like that!

Jean-Claude · 10-15-09, 06:43

My only suggestion:
Invite only. Otherwise just any goober can say they are part of "the team".

Scottwax · 10-15-09, 08:18

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Originally Posted by Jean-Claude

My only suggestion:
Invite only. Otherwise just any goober can say they are part of "the team".

Agreed. We need to see full sun pics at the very least.

Flashtime · 10-16-09, 02:13

Since it's about the image then the presentation is important. Basically, the
detailer should be detailed himself and dressed accordingly.

This reminds me of the pool/billiard industry. Similar stereotypes...

MotorCity · 10-16-09, 05:30

Myspace, facebook etc have a very negative stigma associated to them... I suppose Facebook the lesser of the two but I just don't know how professionally it would be received.

mose · 10-16-09, 08:08

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Originally Posted by MotorCity

Myspace, facebook etc have a very negative stigma associated to them... I suppose Facebook the lesser of the two but I just don't know how professionally it would be received.

I think that's true with MySpace.....but FaceBook is a much more grown up version that might work well for detailers. It's something that people in the "My Space" mindset don't like because they think that it's for old people. You would hear a doctor tell someone to check out their FaceBook page before their MySpace page.

People from every professional walk of life have a FaceBook page. Not so much with MySpace

I think it's a great idea!

mixxmstrmike · 10-16-09, 01:36

I'm on Facebook ALL the time.

I'll throw my name in the hat if y'all need someone to help administer the page.

-Mike

brwill2005 · 10-16-09, 02:11

I started a thread about Facebook and Twitter several months ago. Facebook and Twitter are both extremely useful tools. Most major corporations now have Facebook and Twitter accounts. The idea about an association is interesting though. If it was done right, it may work. Autopia has a Twitter page, with barely any followers. I am surprised more people are not on it.

boogiejoe · 10-17-09, 12:33

There is a definite need for positive exposure.