Facebook Like Button or Like Box

[bjalc2011]

Hi,

A client has a FB like button on their website but is frustrated that those "likes" are disconnected from their company FB page.

It is possible that they could change their website like button, to a like box, which will then mean people are liking their FB page and give them a greater opportunity for on-going engagement through FB.

However, from an SEO perspective is it better for them to attract likes & potential sharing of their website content rather than their FB content?

Thanks.

[benjaminspak]

Hi Blaine,

From a purely SEO prospective, it's better to share just the site's link on Facebook.

However!

I personally prefer to have** people like a Facebook account** because it allows your todirectly interact with visitors following your site. And it's great for visitor retention and brand loyalty.

Regards,

Ben

[Joes_Ideas]

IMO a simple like button in the header of the website works great. This way it's easy for a user to "like" you from any page in the site, still keeps them on your website (rather than redirect to fb page), and retains their attention as you make future fb posts.