Creating a Facebook fan page is the first step before starting a business on Facebook. Many people create a fan page without knowing if it is properly set up or optimized. Watch the video below to learn how to create a standard Facebook fan page. In addition to the content in the video, there are some special notes at the end of this article.
1. How to create a Facebook page on a computer
- Step 1: Go to the “Pages” section in the left column
- Step 2: Click “Create new profile or Page”
- Step 3: If you are creating a page for personal use, select “Personal profile”. If you are creating a page for business purposes, select “Public Page”
- Step 4: Fill in the information: Page name, Category, Bio
- Step 5: Enter contact information
- Step 6: Add profile picture and cover photo
- Step 7: Completed
- Step 8: Post on the page
2. How to create a Facebook page on a phone
- Step 1: Go to the profile picture in the bottom right corner, then go to the “Pages” section
- Step 2: Click on “Create” to create a new page
- Step 3: Name your fan page
- Step 4: Enter your business category
- Step 5: Add profile picture and cover photo
- Step 6: If you are creating a page for a business, select “Promote your products or services”. If you are a content creator and want to create a personal page, select “Create content and connect with fans”
- Step 7: Invite friends to like the page
- Step 8: By Step 7, you have successfully created your page. If your phone freezes at this step, close the app and reopen it. Then, go to the profile picture in the bottom right corner of the screen, select “Pages,” and you will see the page you just created.
3. Important Notes on How to Create a Facebook Fanpage:
- Fanpage name = Brand name + products/services
- The fanpage name should include keywords that are frequently searched for.
- If you’re building a page for a business or brand, it’s recommended to create multiple satellite fanpages that contain keywords related to the brand.
- Fanpage profile picture: Should be the brand’s logo or a representative product.
- Cover photo: Should include contact information and images of your products/services.
- Fanpage information: Fill in all details such as phone number, email, address, and website (if available).