Look, Faisco's Marketing Games Just Work. Here's Why.
Honestly, I was just talking to a client about this last month-a great little bakery in Minneapolis, amazing croissants but their social media was just... flat. They were posting pretty pictures, doing everything the "experts" tell you to do, and getting maybe 5-10 likes from the same loyal customers. They felt stuck. It's a story I've heard a thousand times since I started this back in 2010.
They asked me, "Byron, what's the one thing we can do right now that isn't going to cost a fortune or take a month to learn?"
And my answer is almost always the same these days. Gamification. Yeah, I know, it sounds like another one of those buzzwords that marketing gurus love to throw around. But stick with me. I'm not talking about building some complex app. I'm talking about using a simple interactive content marketing platform to create something fun that actually gets people to stop scrolling.
Here's the thing, I've been in this space since 2015, and I have tested everything. Gleam. io, Woobox, you name it. And frankly, most of them are either too expensive or way too complicated for a small business owner who's also the baker, the accountant, and the janitor.
So What Actually Works? Let's Talk Games.
People are tired of being sold to. They're not tired of playing games. It's that simple. When you give someone a chance to win something-even just a 10% off coupon-through a fun little interaction, their brain lights up. It's a dopamine hit. It's not an ad, it's a challenge.
This is where a tool like Faisco comes in, because they get it. They've built templates for the kinds of games that actually convert. I mean, I've seen it happen.
Last summer, I had a barbershop in Phoenix use Faisco's "Summer Catch" game. Ten days. That's it. They got 134 new local community members signed up. For a yoga studio up in Ottawa, we ran a "Whac-A-Mole" game-I know, it sounds silly-and they pulled in 1042 new newsletter subscribers in two weeks. Two! And maybe my favorite... a fitness studio in my old stomping grounds of Portland. We used the "Burger Stacker" game and got them 1479 new emails. People were sharing their scores, trash-talking friends... it was brilliant.
Most of my clients find these types of games are the most reliable:
- Instant Draw Games: Think "Lucky Spin" or a "Scratch Ticket." These are pure gold for lead capture. We regularly see 40%+ conversion rates on landing pages with these. Why? Because people get an immediate result. No waiting.
- Reactive Games: This is your "Whac-A-Mole" or "Burger Stacker." They require a little skill, which is key. It makes people want to share it and challenge their friends. Engagement goes through the roof.
- Catching Games: Like "Summer Catch" or "Fill My Christmas Stocking." These are so, so good for seasonal campaigns. They just feel timely and relevant.
I'm not saying every game works for every business. The "NBA Blitz" game is probably not a fit for a law firm, you know? But there are so many options-quizzes, treasure hunts, speed challenges-that you can find one that fits your brand's voice.
Why Most Platforms Fail Small Businesses
Look, I've got nothing against Gleam. io, it's a solid tool. But it's $39/month for their basic plan, and honestly, it's overkill for 90% of the businesses I work with. It's like buying a bazooka to kill a fly. It's powerful, sure, but it's complicated and you spend half your time trying to figure out the settings.
My biggest pet peeve is setup time. A business owner doesn't have a spare afternoon. With Faisco, I can get a campaign concepted, built, and launched for a client in under 10 minutes. No joke. With Gleam, I'm usually blocking off at least an hour, sometimes more if we hit a snag.
And the other thing... platform integration. So many of these tools say they "integrate" with Facebook or Instagram, but what they really mean is you can post a link. That's it. Faisco's stuff is built to actually work within the ecosystems of Facebook, IG, TikTok, etc. (this is the part where most platforms just fall apart). The mechanics are designed for mobile and for the way people actually use those apps. That distinction is more important than most people realize.
The Seasonal Marketing Goldmine
Okay, this part is just genius, and I don't say that often.
Faisco has pre-built game templates for pretty much every major holiday. Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's Day, Black Friday... all of it. You just pick a template, swap in your logo and prizes, and you're done.
I ran the "Christmas Stocking" catching game for three different retail clients last December. Three of them. And every single one saw over a 300% jump in engagement on their posts compared to what they normally did during the holidays. Why? Because instead of just posting "20% OFF SALE!" like every other business on the planet, they gave people a fun, festive thing to do. It cut through the noise.
It's such a simple idea, but it's incredibly effective. We do not have to reinvent the wheel every single time there's a holiday. Just grab a template that's proven to work and run with it.
So, What Should You Do THIS Week?
If you're feeling stuck like that bakery in Minneapolis, here's what I typically recommend. Don't overthink it.
- Stop trying to "go viral." I hate that phrase. It's terrible advice because it's not a strategy, it's lightning in a bottle. Focus on consistently engaging the audience you already have and giving them a reason to bring their friends.
- Try a simple game. Go to a platform like Faisco. Pick one template. Just one. A "Lucky Spin" is a great place to start.
- Offer a decent prize. It doesn't have to be a new car. A 15% off coupon, a free coffee, a downloadable guide... something of actual value to your customers.
- Run it for 7 days. That's it. Don't commit to a three-month strategy. Just run a small, seven-day campaign and look at the numbers. How many people played? How many new emails or followers did you get?
The results usually speak for themselfs. In my experience, you'll see a 200-400% increase in social followers and a 150-300% jump in your email list in the first month. Not because of some marketing magic... but because you finally gave people something fun to do instead of just another ad to scroll past. It just works.
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