AWGB International Seminar

[Graham]

Likes on the Facebook page up by more than 50 already 

[edbanger]

I've just finished inviting about 1000 people to like the AWGB page and had 163 people like the page so far,

Now someone in the AWGB needs to start adding some new content to the page, Pictures of Trowbridge or some thing like that a link to Lets Teach Turning

Ed

[edbanger]

Quick up date with my inviting my facebook friends to like the AWGB page.

The count of people that have now like the page from this group of people is up to 259. If everyone that uses facebook were to do the same the page could be opened to a great many more people.

But remember we do need to add content to keep the page fresh.

All the best

Ed

[George Watkins]

I have just liked and shared it on my wood facebook page

I notice that the AWGB page hasn't been updated since 13th of August, I have found that I have to post every couple of days to keep and build a page on facebook but even then its a bit of a lottery with some posts going unnoticed and then all of a sudden some being liked and shared allot.

[Graham]

Thats a great result Ed. I have done my British and close European friends who didn't already like the page which added another 23 so far but chicken feed compared to yours.

[The Bowler Hatted Turner]

Just another thought. Instead of supplying note books and pens why not just have some made with the Association logo on and let those that want them buy them? A cheap momento of the seminar or a necessary iten that you gorgot to bring with you but some sales will take place and will help to cover some costs.
         Change the mode of dress for the banquet and watch the sales of AWGB ties improve. I think it all come down to marketing.

[David Buskell]

Some ideas in previous posts about merchandising. I'd suggest sticking to the usual t-shirts, smocks and caps. You can get anything with your logo on it but stick to easy sale items.

PS have got a reply from AWGB to my posting on their wall.

[David Buskell]

Just seen the AWGB page has been updated - looks better already!  Now to sort out YouTube???

[Dave Atkinson]

Hello everyone

I know we have YouTube but it is difficult to see two things:

1 Who has the time to take video, edit and publish
2 What would the content look like

Like I said before there are only a few if us running the whole shooting match (in our spare time).  We have to prioritise our efforts.  Right now we're focussing on the best way to take the Seminar forward and the Assessment process for the Approved Tutor Scheme.  Plus the normal day to day activities.

I think YouTube is something we don't have time to do.

As for Facebook - it's a double edged sword.  If we don't keep adding posts it falls by the wayside.  On the other hand most of what we do is boring admin stuff.  But it's easier to update FB than anything else, so we'll try.

Cheers Dave

[Paul Hannaby]

Perhaps if we got more newsworthy items from members / clubs we could feed it onto the website and facebook?

[George Watkins]

if its difficult to find content for the Facebook page how about letting members post their work on there or picking an item of work from the forum each week to post on there.

[Graham]

What George Watkins says.
Plus, as Pete suggested, The 'names' could put their next club booking on it.
Both items would be a weekly new item worthy of sharing. That could be a thousand plus views ( and growing rapidly now ) every week keeping the AWGB in everyones mind.

[bodrighywood]

I am very aware that there are just a few volounteers doing the most of the work so with regards to Facebook is it not possible to have one of us members keep an eye on it, make sure only relevant and 'decent' stuff goes on it? What George says is very true, it needs regular input so the idea of having AWGB members sharing their teaching experience, some of their work, demonstrations they are having or giving would be a big help. I don't think any of us expect all this to be done or even co-ordinated by you David, or Andy or any of the other volunteers already involved who already do enough if not too much.

Pete

[Graham]

I agree with Pete and that person could do an editors choice each week from the forum gallery ( which might also encourage others to join the forum as well.

[edbanger]

Facebook update just checked and have driven 317 new likes to my sharing the AWGB page.

It's possible to let let others that the committee trust to look after the facebook page to help out the committee, the same with You Tube.

The more content that added the more posts will get shared opening a wider audience.

Ed