The leading social networking site today, Facebook, has reached more than 500 million users worldwide.
The popularity of this networking site has opened new doors for all types of businesses to advertise, ensuring faster and wider reach.
Joomla, the leading Content Management Systems provider, has seen this opportunity and together, they came up with the most ingenious integration, Joomla Facebook extensions.
You very well know that Facebook plug-ins allow you to see every activity your Facebook friends do - whether they liked a site, commented on a photo, shared a link, etc.
Widgets such as the Like button, Share button, and Comment box are just a few of the tools that can be used to promote products and services as well as attract possible customers.
With more than 100,000 websites using these widgets, you now have the opportunity to use them on your own website with the use of the Joomla 1.
5 Facebook module.
Some of the plug-ins and widgets that you can take advantage of: Joomla Facebook fan box, comments box, like button, and the share button, among others.
If you have an online business, why do you need to have the Joomla Facebook extensions? * It is easier to connect with users who might have a need for your products and/or services.
* Visitors and users can conveniently access their Facebook account without leaving your site.
They can easily use the Facebook Like for Joomla and that will automatically be seen in their News Feeds.
* It makes it easier for you to communicate with your current customers.
Customers who chose to click on the fan box, it will be easier for you to ask feedbacks or comments from them to help you improve on your products and/services.
Also, open communication will always be a good thing for any business.
* Getting possible clients is not that difficult anymore.
Since updates are immediately visible in any users' News Feeds, it will generate curiosity and you get possible customers.
* You get free viral advertisement.
If a customer makes use of the Joomla Facebook share plug-in, your site gets immediate advertisement on the user's wall.
Adding comments about your products and/or services is definitely a plus factor.
* Gives you a good reputation for your site and an aura of authenticity and genuineness.
Since millions of people around the globe are Facebook users, seeing your site creating a stir on the leading social network, your site will be perceived as legitimate and authentic, thus generating more visitors and possible customers.
* Facebook is accessed by probably 1 out of 10 people - that's a great opportunity to generate more traffic to your site.
These are just a few of the good reasons why you should make use of the Facebook and Joomla extensions.
Taking advantage of the popularity and the wider reach of social networking sites gives any online business the boost that they need, especially if you are just a start-up business.
It is important to build a customer base to ensure that you generate more sales.
The virtual world has gotten even better with Joomla Facebook module, don't you agree?