Using Facebook for St. John marketing

Viva! Vacations is the latest St. John business to fire up a Facebook page to capitalize on social networking, and they think it’s a good idea for several reasons.

“We set up the Facebook page to quickly spread timely information, to gather insights from island visitors, to discuss ideas for change and to provide a place where our loyal client base can share their vacation photos,” Viva! Sales manager Sherrolyn Stapleton tells us.

And it is already working for them.

“Within the first day, fan feedback gave us insights to needed changes that matter to our clientele and we were able to incorporate them fast.”

More villa management companies should do this. Facebook is free advertising.

We’ve seen several other St. John businesses that have started Facebook pages in recent months too. Do you know of some we’d like to follow? List them in comments below.

10 Responses to “Using Facebook for St. John marketing”

  1. fdr
    July 30th, 2009 06:39
    1

    La Plancha Del Mar has one, and it includes their current menu!

  2. mary beth
    July 30th, 2009 06:56
    2

    tourist trap
    tap room
    beach bar
    ME :)

    to name a few!

  3. Gretchen
    July 30th, 2009 07:12
    3

    I’m Twittering like a chirping bird, does that count?

  4. Wakey
    July 30th, 2009 08:28
    4

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cruz-Bay/GastroGrub/53415621896

  5. Ruth
    July 30th, 2009 09:56
    5

    Mathayom Private Chefs/St. John Catering
    Low Key Watersports

  6. Ashley
    July 30th, 2009 10:38
    6

    Lion In Da’ Sun
    Soggy Dollar Bar
    Maho Bay Campground
    Ivan’s Stress Free Bar

  7. party
    July 30th, 2009 15:13
    7

    and before you know it, …. we have another St Thomas…congested and over populated by tourists….thinking its like St Thomas. Then they will need to make room for that 5 story parking garage.
    selfish….?
    yes. yes, I am. =-)

  8. liamsaunt
    July 30th, 2009 15:22
    8

    It’s not an official page, but there’s a group for people who love St. John Spice. Does that count?

    http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=122301350146&ref=search

  9. Christy
    July 30th, 2009 16:16
    9

    Book-It:)
    Twitter site too:)
    Miss you guys!
    christy

  10. Rich
    July 31st, 2009 16:25
    10

    A Facebook search of “St. John USVI” yields quite a few legit sites. My favorite is the “Skinny Legs is the center of all awesomeness” Facebook page.

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