10 Reasons to Have a Dealership Facebook Fan Page

• There are more than 500 million Facebook members. The 35+ age demographic represents more than 30% of the entire userbase. The average motorcycle rider’s age is between 40 and 50.

• More than 1.4 million event invites and more than 2.7 million messages are sent via Facebook every 20 minutes.

• There are more than 7,000 motorcycle dealerships and repair shops in the United States.

• They are now competing nationally rather than locally. Your local market is no longer out of reach for a competitor hundreds of miles away.

• Close to 75% of baby boomers have a Facebook profile.

• Approximately 96% of baby boomers participate in word-of-mouth or viral marketing by passing product or service on to their friends (Third Age & JWT Boom).

• Adults 50+ spend an average of $7 billion online annually (SeniorNet). Internet is the most important source of information for baby boomers when making important purchasing decisions.

• Close to 80% of motorcycle buyers initiate their search for a motorcycle online.

Facebook allows dealers to engage in relationship marketing, which generates repeat purchases and referrals.

• Customers expect businesses to have a Facebook presence and to be easily accessible when customer support is needed. Facebook is a perfect vehicle for this.

• Motorcycle dealers use Facebook to broaden their target market and sell nationally rather than locally.


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