Let's Get Your Facebook Page Ready

 

Ready to take your first step into social media?
Let's start with Facebook.

Before you can share posts about your business, project or idea, you'll need a place for people to find them.

On Facebook, that place is called a Page.
And the good news? 

Creating one is free.

First, a little something worth knowing.

Facebook has two different types of presence you should know about:

• Personal profile: Your own Facebook account, which you use to sign in and manage your Page.
• Facebook Page: A public space for your business, project or organisation, where you can share posts, photos and updates.
  
  

You'll need a personal Facebook account to create and manage a Page.

Don't worry. Your Page can have its own name and identity. You don't need to publish personal updates or use your private profile to promote your project.

Step 1: Create your Facebook accountAlready have a personal Facebook account? Great!

Skip to Step 2.

Otherwise:

1. Visit facebook.com.
2. Select Create new account.
3. Enter the requested details, including your name, date of birth and email address or phone number.
4. Choose a secure password.
5. Follow the instructions to complete registration and verify your contact details.
   
   

That's your personal account ready.

Step 2: Create your Facebook PageNow let's give your business or project its own home on Facebook.

1. Sign in to Facebook.
2. Open Create a Facebook Page.
3. Enter the name of your business, project or organisation.
4. Choose the category that best describes what you do.
5. Add a short description so visitors know what your Page is about.
6. Select Create Page and follow the remaining setup instructions.
   
   

Facebook may offer additional setup options along the way.

You can complete the relevant ones now and return to others later.

Step 3: Make it yoursBefore inviting anyone to visit, give your Page a little personality.

Add a profile picture. Your logo is a great choice if you have one.

Choose a cover photo. Something that represents your work, business or idea.

Check your details. Add a website, contact information or opening hours if they're relevant.
You don't need to make everything perfect today. Just make sure visitors can recognise your project and understand what it's about.

Step 4: Take a quick lookOpen your new Page and check that its name, description and images look right.

That's it!

Your Facebook Page is ready.

You don't need to publish anything just yet. We'll prepare your first post together in dodd.ly, once your social accounts are connected.

What's next?

Let's get your Instagram account ready.

After that, we'll bring both accounts together in dodd.ly so you can create and schedule your first Doddle.

Next: Let's Get Your Instagram Ready →

Need help with Facebook's latest setup screens? Visit the Facebook Help Centre for official instructions.