Creating a Facebook Page for Your Business

Don't have a Facebook Business Account? Start here

A Facebook Business page allows your customers to see your work photos, leave reviews, book appointments with you, and direct message you with questions! It's a great resource if your goal is to get found online.

This article will provide some basic guidance and links for how to create a Facebook Business page.

Which device are you using?

Creating a Facebook Business page from your computer

In order to create a Facebook Business page, you must already have a personal Facebook profile. If you don't have one, you can create a personal Facebook profile here.

Note: You need a personal Facebook profile to create a Facebook Business page, however since this profile will not be visible from your business page there is no need to build it out, add "friends," etc.; it just needs to exist!

1. Visit facebook.com/pages/create and select "Business or Brand."

2. You will be prompted to sign in to your personal Facebook account if you are not already signed in.

   Note: Don't have a personal Facebook profile yet? Click the green "Create a New Account" button.

3. Fill out the fields on the left side of the page:

   1. Page name: Enter the name of your business, brand, or organization.

   2. Category: Choose a category that best describes what type of business, or organization the Page represents. You can add up to 3.

   3. Description: Write about what your business does and/or the services you provide.

4. Click the "Create Page" button to save.

   

5. Once your page is created you can build it out by:

   1. Adding a profile photo.

   2. Adding a cover photo.

   3. Creating a username.

   4. Add a "Call Now" button.

   5. Add the rest of your business details.

6. Now that you have a Facebook page for your business you can connect it to GoSite!

Creating a Facebook Business page from your iPhone

In order to create a Facebook Business page, you must already have a personal Facebook profile. If you don't have one, you can download the app and select "Sign up for Facebook" to create an account.

Note: You need a personal Facebook profile to create a Facebook Business page, however since your profile will not be visible from your business page there is no need to build it out, add "friends," etc.; it just needs to exist!

1. Open the Facebook app on your iPhone. (Don't have the app? Download it here!)

2. Log in to your personal Facebook account.

3. Tap the three-line menu icon in the bottom right.

4. Select "Pages."

5. Select the "+ Create" button in the top left corner.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to create your page.

7. It's recommended to build out your profile by:

   1. Adding a profile photo.

   2. Adding a cover photo.

   3. Creating a username.

   4. Add a "Call Now" button.

   5. Add the rest of your business details.

8. Now that you have a Facebook page for your business you can connect it to GoSite!

You can also check out Facebook's help article here.

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