How to Create Facebook Fan Page Welcome Tab

Do you have a Facebook Fan Page? Have you ever wondered how they make those fancy welcome page? Let me tell you how ...

From your facebook page, click on 'Edit Page' (found below your avatar) then scroll down to 'More Applications' and look for FBML application. Add the application and update with your welcome message. Then create a Tab with your Welcome info. 

Finally, in Page Manager set that Tab as the default landing Tab (found under Wall Settings). Voila! you now have a welcome message just like below.

Walking Foot

You've heard it all before and if you're like me, I've always wondered what it is. It seems to be something that is so clever and powerful. The sewing dictionary at Sewing Web defines a walking foot as:

"An attachment for your sewing machine that enables smoother sewing when using several layers or fabric. It provides an extra bit of hold from the top that works with the feed dogs below the fabric, pushing the fabric during the sewing process. It "walks" the fabric. It also works well with slippery fabrics that may need control not available with the feed dogs only."

This nifty gadget for your sewing machine works wonders and I just love it! Whether you're sewing thick or thin fabrics, it just makes it a breeze. Indeed, it "walks" the fabric. Thank God for walking feet!

Christmas Gift Suggestions

Since today is the first day of December, I thought it would be a good time  to think about christmas gift ideas. Of course, if you are looking for something special for someone special, I would highly recommend a kikay bag! But christmas is not all about material things only. lt also sharing, love and peace. 

While surfing the net, I came across these christmas gift suggestions. I want to give credit to whoever wrote this but unfortunately it was anonymous.
 

Here it is ... Christmas Gift Suggestions:

To your enemy, forgiveness.

To an opponent, tolerance.

To a friend, your heart.

To a customer, service.

To all, charity.

To every child, a good example.

To yourself, respect.

Create a Positive Change

I have never been a fan of charities through applications because I sometimes feel that these are just marketing ploys that benefit the advertisers instead of really contributing to charity. But this gadget really caught my attention. 
  

By adding the SocialVibe gadget to your blog, you'll be earning donations to the charity of your choice and make a positive change to the world. Basically, this is how it works: Simply add a gadget in your blog (or even on facebook), then select the charity of your choice. Once you get your readers or audience to engage with your gadget, money will be earned for charities you have chosen. You can switch the charity you support as often as you like. 
  

  

You can add the gadget by going to your "Layout" then add "Add a Gadget" then click "Featured" (found on the left hand side) then select "Social Vibe". Then you get to choose the charity you support. It's that easy! So when you get your audience to engage with the gadget, for example, rate a video clip, the sponsor will donate to your selected charity. Simple as that.

As you can see on my sidebar, I have added the SocialVibe gadget to support the World Food Programme. What's yours? Create one now and make a positive change to the world. For more info, click here.

My 2 cents worth ... Looking after my Customers

If success was measured by the number of sales daily, then I would not consider myself successful in my craft because if I compare myself to others, I don't sell by the hundreds every day. But if it was based on the number of people who comes back for more, then maybe I am.

I believe that if I look after the people who appreciates my work they either come back for more or refer me to their family and friends. One way or the other, it's a win-win situation for me.

In my little craft business, I rely heavily on repeat customers so I make sure that every single customer is special. It's not rocket science. Simple things like responding to emails promptly or keeping them up to date with the progress of their order can make a big difference. Do you ever get annoyed when you get email updates on the progress of your order? Of course not. Everyone wants to find out what's happening.

The other thing that I feel is also very important is posting the order as soon as the payment is received. I don't have a "posting day" or a standard postage turnaround time. If I have to go to the Post Office everyday, then so be it. We are all excited with our purchases, no one wants to wait for long.

Sometimes I give away little gifts or extras especially to my valued customers. No matter how little it is, you'll be surprise how much it is appreciated. There are a lot more things you can do, to make your customers special. Want some ideas? Just put yourself in their shoes.