Open My Facebook Page
Firstly, let me inform you that it's okay to be logged right into your personal Facebook account when you create your fan web page. When I made my first one, I was horrified that my surname, individual account, or other info would certainly be connected to it. After establishing it up and also testing it from my boy's account, however, I found out that I was fretted for nothing. If you establish it up with a various e-mail address, it will certainly be a lot more challenging to handle due to all the logging in and also out.
Second, while some people like to set up a regular Facebook profile with their blog site name, it's far better to establish a fan page. That way your followers can "like" your blog site without needing to include you as a close friend, as well as the web page functions will certainly be less complicated to manage.
Okay, with those tidbits off the beaten track, here's what you do:
Open My Facebook Page
1. Most likely to http://www.facebook.com/pages/create.php to start. You'll see a screen similar to this (click any image to view bigger):.
2. Click on Brand or Product in the top right box. You'll be prompted to select a classification.
3. In the category dropdown, select Internet site.
4. Enter your blog name under the Classification dropdown box, check the box to agree to Facebook's TOS, and also click Begin.
5. You'll be asked to supply some standard info regarding your page. Complete a summary, your internet site URL if you have one, as well as pick a distinct Facebook LINK for your fan web page. You'll additionally be asked if your page stands for a real service, item, or brand-- no worries if yours does not! It truly depends upon whether you consider your blog site a service or brand name, however answering "no" is great if your blog site is just a pastime.
6. Following you'll be prompted to submit an account picture. If you have a logo, this would certainly be a great time to post it. If you do not, do not hesitate to miss this step-- you can constantly include a picture later.
7. Include your page to your Favorites. This option will certainly position a web link to your follower web page in the left sidebar when you're authorized right into Facebook. It's totally optional yet makes it really easy to locate your page later!
8. You'll be required to your page, which has the admin panel across the top. Do not hesitate to check out the various setups and alternatives. There are all sort of prompts to assist you understand what to do.
9. You're all done! There are a few other things you'll need to do, like mention your Facebook follower page on your blog, with a web link or button so individuals can go "like" it, yet aside from that, your fan page is good to go up and also all set for you to publish.
TWO MORE THINGS: When you check out Facebook from your personal profile, your blog page will now show up in the navigating left wing. All you have to do is click to view your page as well as the notifications particular to the web page.
Additionally, when you post something on the fan web page, it will appear as your blog site name, not your genuine name. However, if you are going to see another web page or account and also you want to comment from your blog name instead of your personal account, you'll require to visit the top of the display, click the little gear symbol on heaven Facebook bar, and also select "Use Facebook as [blog site name]" To change back, go back to the blue bar, click the down arrowhead on the far right, and choose "Usage Facebook as [your name]".