Open My Own Facebook Page

Creating a Facebook fan page for your blog site can be anxiety-inducing, specifically if you're trying to maintain your real identity different from your blog writing identity. Nevertheless, it does not have to be made complex-- as soon as you see how simple it is, you'll question why you waited so long.

First of all, let me tell you that it's fine to be logged right into your individual Facebook account when you create your fan web page. When I made my very first one, I was horrified that my last name, personal profile, or other info would certainly be connected to it. After establishing it up as well as checking it from my kid's account, though, I discovered that I was fretted for nothing. If you set it up with a various email address, it will be much more hard to manage because of all the visiting as well as out.

Second, while some individuals like to set up a routine Facebook profile with their blog name, it's better to set up a follower web page. In this way your fans can "like" your blog without having to include you as a pal, as well as the web page functions will certainly be less complicated to manage.

Okay, with those bits out of the way, below's what you do:

Open My Own Facebook Page

1. Go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/create.php to start. You'll see a screen like this (click any kind of picture to watch larger):.

2. Click Brand Name or Product in the top right box. You'll be prompted to choose a group.

3. In the group dropdown, choose Web site.

4. Enter your blog site name under the Category dropdown box, inspect package to agree to Facebook's TOS, and click Get Started.

5. You'll be asked to offer some standard info concerning your web page. Fill in a summary, your web site URL if you have one, as well as choose an unique Facebook LINK for your fan web page. You'll also be asked if your page represents an actual organisation, product, or brand name-- no concerns if your own does not! It really depends upon whether you consider your blog an organisation or brand, however answering "no" is fine if your blog is just a pastime.

6. Next you'll be prompted to post a profile photo. If you have a logo design, this would certainly be a great time to post it. If you do not, feel free to skip this step-- you can always add an image later.

7. Add your page to your Favorites. This choice will put a link to your follower web page in the left sidebar when you're authorized into Facebook. It's entirely optional however makes it really easy to locate your web page later on!

8. You'll be required to your web page, which has the admin panel throughout the top. Feel free to explore the various setups and also options. There are all type of motivates to aid you comprehend what to do.

9. You're all done! There are some other points you'll need to do, like mention your Facebook fan page on your blog, with a link or switch so individuals can go "like" it, but besides that, your follower web page is ready up and also ready for you to upload.

TWO MORE POINTS: When you check out Facebook from your individual profile, your blog site page will now show up in the navigation on the left. All you need to do is click to see your page and the alerts particular to the web page.

Likewise, when you post something on the follower web page, it will turn up as your blog site name, not your real name. Nevertheless, if you are mosting likely to visit one more page or account as well as you intend to comment from your blog name instead of your individual account, you'll require to go to the top of the display, click the little equipment icon on the blue Facebook bar, and also select "Usage Facebook as [blog name]" To switch over back, go back to the blue bar, click the down arrow on the far right, and select "Use Facebook as [your name]".

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