This In The Pit Podcast, host Cody Schneider is joined by community-building expert Thomas Nelson. They discuss Thomas's successful tactics for driving thousands of clicks for free per month from Facebook pages that he owns. With his expertise in community building across platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Reddit, Thomas shares valuable insights on how to build and engage large followings. Tune in to learn how Thomas has built a Facebook page with 1.6 million followers and discover his strategies for driving traffic and building communities.

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Timestamps:

(01:02) Community building across platforms.

(04:09)Facebook algorithm and impression volume.

(07:19) Discovering engagement baiting tactics.

(09:30) Fake Halloween spider webs.

(13:06) Monetization strategies for publishers.

(16:01) Organic growth on Facebook.

(19:31) Facebook's shift towards original content.

(22:10) Big page owners networking.

(26:42) Utilizing emojis as fundraising tools.

(29:17) Reddit's aggressive user base.

(32:26) Facebook as a business opportunity.

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