To ensure you get the results you want, there's a few things you need to know about your Business Hour post.
All Business Hour posts should include:
- Company name— This is essential! It is necessary so our members know which company the ad is for, and the North Shore Mums moderators can verify that you are an advertiser. The post will not be approved if the name doesn’t match any businesses in our advertising records.
- Description – an engaging and exciting description of your business's services and any special promotions. You are competing with numerous other business posts during this hour, so make it personal, exciting, and valuable to make people want to stop and read your post.
- One link – one link to your website or social media pages. Ensure this link does not contain any suspicious coding. It is best to copy and paste the URL directly from your browser's address bar.
- Contact details – email or mobile
- Image OR video – posts should include photos (up to four photos are allowed) or one video/reel.
Business Hour posts should NOT include
- Do not ask people to comment on the post – this unfairly bumps your post to the top of the page at the expense of other businesses. This includes:
- Asking for feedback on a new idea
- Giving away a free sample
- Running a competition
- Job ads are not allowed.
Tips for a Business Hour post
Now that you've sorted out the basics, you'll want to ensure your Business Hour post stands out and gets long-term results! Read the tips.