Open Facebook Page
First of all, let me inform you that it's okay to be logged into your individual Facebook account when you produce your fan web page. When I made my first one, I was horrified that my surname, individual account, or other details would certainly be linked to it. After establishing it up and testing it from my child's profile, however, I learned that I was stressed for nothing. If you set it up with a various e-mail address, it will certainly be far more tough to handle because of all the logging in and out.
Second, while some people like to establish a regular Facebook profile with their blog name, it's better to set up a follower web page. In this way your followers can "like" your blog without needing to add you as a pal, and also the web page functions will be easier to manage.
Okay, with those bits out of the way, below's what you do:
Open Facebook Page
1. Most likely to http://www.facebook.com/pages/create.php to start. You'll see a display like this (click any kind of image to see larger):.
2. Click Brand Name or Item in the top right box. You'll be prompted to choose a category.
3. In the classification dropdown, pick Web site.
4. Type in your blog name under the Group dropdown box, check the box to consent to Facebook's TOS, as well as click Get Started.
5. You'll be asked to give some basic information concerning your web page. Complete a description, your site LINK if you have one, and pick a distinct Facebook LINK for your fan web page. You'll additionally be asked if your web page stands for a genuine service, product, or brand name-- no concerns if yours doesn't! It really relies on whether you consider your blog a service or brand name, however addressing "no" is fine if your blog site is simply a hobby.
6. Following you'll be triggered to publish an account image. If you have a logo, this would certainly be a great time to publish it. If you do not, feel free to avoid this action-- you can always add an image later.
7. Add your web page to your Faves. This choice will certainly place a web link to your follower page in the left sidebar when you're authorized right into Facebook. It's absolutely optional yet makes it really simple to locate your web page later on!
8. You'll be taken to your web page, which has the admin panel across the top. Do not hesitate to check out the numerous setups and choices. There are all kinds of prompts to assist you comprehend what to do.
9. You're all done! There are some other points you'll require to do, like mention your Facebook follower web page on your blog site, with a web link or switch so people can go "like" it, however other than that, your follower page is ready up and also ready for you to post.
2 MORE POINTS: When you check out Facebook from your individual profile, your blog site web page will certainly now show up in the navigation left wing. All you need to do is click to view your web page and also the notices specific to the web page.
Additionally, when you upload something on the follower page, it will appear as your blog name, not your actual name. Nonetheless, if you are mosting likely to check out another page or account as well as you wish to comment from your blog site name instead of your personal profile, you'll require to visit the top of the display, click the little gear icon on the blue Facebook bar, and also pick "Use Facebook as [blog site name]" To switch over back, return to the blue bar, click the down arrow on the much right, as well as select "Usage Facebook as [your name]".