- Dave Moon
6. How To Set Up Your Facebook Business Page
(NOTE: Easy to use Links, Photos and Screenshots are in the PDF version. Email me at Dave@MyBlueCowMedia.com for that PDF copy. I am happy to send it over.)
You can’t have a business page without first having a Facebook Profile. So, before being able to create your business page, you must first log into your profile. Once logged in, you can click the link below to start creating your business page.
How Do I Create A Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/help/135275340210354?helpref=faq_content
Start Building Your Facebook Business Page
Select Business or Brand and click Get Started
Name Your Page
Choose something that reflects your brand or something that ties in to your name.
Your Category is Real Estate Agent
Add your business address and phone number
Upload a profile picture
It should either be your picture or your logo if you have one
Upload a cover photo
If you don’t have one, you can make one at www.Canva.com for free
Be sure to choose the Facebook Cover Photo option in Canva to get the right dimensions so that the photo doesn’t get cut off.
To change the cover photo, simply click the Add a Cover Photo Link next to our photo
To make sure your Business Page is up and running make sure you have the following things on your Page:
Create a Username
Hover over where it says “Create Page@Username” under your profile photo
UpdateYour “About” Section
Make sure the list is fully expanded underneath your profile picture
Click the “About” link in that list
Update contact information
Update Page Info
Click Settings in the upper right portion of the screen
Now look on the left-hand part of the screen where it says “Page Info”
Update contact information
Describe Your Page in 255 characters or less
Connect Your Instagram Account
Click Settings
Now look in the lower left-hand part of the screen for “Instagram”
Connect your Instagram Page
Click the Add button to allow people to get in touch with you easier
Choose Contact You
Pick your preferred method of contact
Pick the method you will respond to best…if you don’t answer your phone, then don’t choose call me!
Invite people to like your page
Reviews
Ask past clients to please provide a review on Facebook
Provide past clients with an easy to access link so that they can provide their reviews with as little effort as possible
Click here for an email template you can use to request reviews
Add Content, add content, add content!!!
Your page is now set up and you are ready to engage with your community and run ads!