At LoveSeat Media, we work with independent furniture stores every day. We know you're busy running your floor, helping customers, and juggling suppliers—social media often ends up last on the list. But here's the truth:
👉 Most furniture stores are missing huge opportunities online—because they're making avoidable mistakes.
Let's break down the top 5 missteps—and how to fix them starting today.
1. Only Posting Product Photos With No Story
The Problem:
It's just "sofa, sofa, chair, table" with a price and SKU. That doesn't move people—it scrolls right past them.
The Fix:
Add story, emotion, or purpose. Instead of "Brown sectional, $899," say:
🛋️ "Meet the couch that survived movie night with 3 kids, 2 dogs—and still looked sharp. Built tough, made comfy."
Pro Tip: Show it in a real room, not just on a white wall.
2. Not Showing Who You Are
The Problem:
No one knows the faces behind the store. No one knows you've been here 20 years or that you sponsor the local hockey team.
The Fix:
🎥 Show behind-the-scenes. Staff birthdays. Deliveries in the rain. Share the human side—it builds trust.
Remember: People buy from people.
3. Ignoring Local Events & Culture
The Problem:
Generic content with no local soul. Feels like it could be posted from Toronto—or Texas.
The Fix:
Mention Bathurst. Mention Tracadie. Mention the snowstorm. The local fair. The customer who brought cookies.
📍 It makes your content feel like home—and your store part of the community.
4. Posting Randomly or Infrequently
The Problem:
One post in January, then nothing until March. Or five posts in one day. No rhythm = no trust.
The Fix:
🗓️ Pick a realistic schedule. Even 2–3 quality posts per week, consistently, will outperform random noise. Use Meta's free tools to schedule in advance.
5. Not Using Simple Captions or Emojis
The Problem:
Captions sound like they're copied from a catalog. No voice, no personality.
The Fix:
Talk like you do in your store. Add emojis to catch the eye. Use 1–2 short sentences max.
Example:
✨ "Cozy, classy, and finally back in stock. Yes—you can nap on it. 😉 #BathurstStyle"
💡 Final Thought:
You don't need to be a marketing expert. You just need to show up like you would in-store: helpful, human, and real.
Let your competitors keep posting bland photos. You? You're about to turn scrolls into sales.
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