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HOW TO USE FACEBOOK FOR BUSINESS<br />

AN INTRODUCTORY GUIDE:<br />

HOW TO USE<br />

FACEBOOK<br />

FOR BUSINESS<br />

Of<br />

Master the<br />

Essentials <strong>to</strong> Better<br />

Engage, Share,<br />

<strong>an</strong>d Market on<br />

Facebook<br />

A publication of


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Not quite sure if this ebook is right <strong>for</strong> you? See the below description <strong>to</strong> determine if<br />

your level matches the content you are about <strong>to</strong> read.<br />

INTRODUCTORY<br />

Introduc<strong>to</strong>ry content is <strong>for</strong> marketers who are new <strong>to</strong> the subject.<br />

This content typically includes step-by-step instructions on how<br />

<strong>to</strong> get started with this aspect of inbound marketing <strong>an</strong>d learn its<br />

fundamentals. After reading it, you will be able <strong>to</strong> execute basic<br />

marketing tactics related <strong>to</strong> the <strong>to</strong>pic.<br />

INTERMEDIATE<br />

Intermediate content is <strong>for</strong> marketers who are familiar with the<br />

subject but have only basic experience in executing strategies <strong>an</strong>d<br />

tactics on the <strong>to</strong>pic. This content typically covers the fundamentals<br />

<strong>an</strong>d moves on <strong>to</strong> reveal more complex functions <strong>an</strong>d examples.<br />

Download our ebook, “Beyond the Facebook Business Page,” <strong>to</strong><br />

master Facebook on <strong>an</strong> intermediate level.<br />

ADVANCED<br />

Adv<strong>an</strong>ced content is <strong>for</strong> marketers who are, or w<strong>an</strong>t <strong>to</strong> be, experts<br />

on the subject. In it, we walk you through adv<strong>an</strong>ced features of<br />

this aspect of inbound marketing <strong>an</strong>d help you develop complete<br />

mastery of the subject. Download our adv<strong>an</strong>ced ebook, “How<br />

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BUSINESS<br />

By Am<strong>an</strong>da Sibley<br />

Am<strong>an</strong>da Sibley is a member of the<br />

Global Marketing Relations at HubSpot.<br />

She helps create <strong>an</strong>d m<strong>an</strong>age paid<br />

advertisements <strong>an</strong>d external vendors<br />

<strong>to</strong> help generate leads across various<br />

plat<strong>for</strong>ms. Am<strong>an</strong>da is also a regular<br />

contribu<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> the HubSpot Inbound<br />

Marketing Blog, where she writes about<br />

various <strong>to</strong>pics across inbound marketing.<br />

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CONTENTS<br />

AN INTRODUCTION TO FACEBOOK /8<br />

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SETTING UP YOUR FACEBOOK PROFIlE /16<br />

SETTING UP A BUSINESS PAGE /38<br />

6 FACEBOOK BUSINESS BEST PRACTICES /50<br />

MEASURING YOUR FACEBOOK BUSINESS SUCCESS /53<br />

CONClUSION AND ADDITIONAl RESOURCES /59


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“ Social media <strong>an</strong>d inbound<br />

marketing are increasingly<br />

import<strong>an</strong>t assets <strong>for</strong> <strong>business</strong>es<br />

<strong>to</strong> get found by <strong>an</strong>d engage with<br />

potential buyers on the web.<br />

”<br />

You’ve probably heard of social media <strong>an</strong>d inbound marketing. You may<br />

have even experimented with Twitter <strong>an</strong>d checking out old friends from<br />

college on Facebook. But why does <strong>an</strong>y of this matter <strong>to</strong> you or your<br />

<strong>business</strong>?<br />

Social media <strong>an</strong>d inbound marketing are increasingly import<strong>an</strong>t assets <strong>for</strong><br />

<strong>business</strong>es <strong>to</strong> get found by <strong>an</strong>d engage with potential buyers on the web.<br />

Think about the way you find in<strong>for</strong>mation about products <strong>an</strong>d services<br />

– are you watching TV ads? Going through your junk mail? Or are you<br />

consulting a search engine or a friend? People have gotten better <strong>an</strong>d<br />

better at ignoring marketing messages with DVRs, caller ID, <strong>an</strong>d spam<br />

filters. Instead they visit Google <strong>an</strong>d social networks <strong>for</strong> <strong>an</strong>swers <strong>to</strong> their<br />

questions. The question <strong>for</strong> you is, will you be there <strong>to</strong> <strong>an</strong>swer it?<br />

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More About Facebook<br />

HOW TO USE FACEBOOK FOR BUSINESS<br />

Facebook is not a evil time-waster, a community just <strong>for</strong> “the kids” or<br />

irrelev<strong>an</strong>t <strong>for</strong> marketers - even B2B comp<strong>an</strong>ies. In fact, 41% of B2B<br />

comp<strong>an</strong>ies have generated a cus<strong>to</strong>mer with Facebook!<br />

Facebook c<strong>an</strong> be a very useful <strong>to</strong>ol <strong>for</strong><br />

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marketers in connecting people <strong>to</strong> others<br />

<strong>an</strong>d br<strong>an</strong>ds they are interested in. Br<strong>an</strong>ds<br />

c<strong>an</strong> use Facebook <strong>to</strong> directly connect with<br />

cus<strong>to</strong>mers <strong>an</strong>d prospects.<br />

It c<strong>an</strong> be difficult <strong>to</strong> figure out how <strong>to</strong> use<br />

Facebook <strong>for</strong> <strong>business</strong> activities. it c<strong>an</strong> also<br />

be difficult <strong>to</strong> convince your CEO <strong>to</strong> let you<br />

incorporate Facebook or a larger social<br />

media strategy in<strong>to</strong> your marketing pl<strong>an</strong>.<br />

with the right knowledge <strong>an</strong>d metrics, you<br />

c<strong>an</strong> prove that it is highly beneficial.


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CHAPTER 1<br />

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AN<br />

INTRODUCTION<br />

TO FACEBOOK


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what is Facebook?<br />

HOW TO USE FACEBOOK FOR BUSINESS<br />

Facebook is a social network <strong>for</strong> connecting people with those around<br />

them – friends, family, coworkers, or simply others with similar interests.<br />

Facebook started in 2004 as a closed community <strong>for</strong> college students<br />

(requiring users <strong>to</strong> sign up with a valid university email address). Today,<br />

Facebook is open <strong>to</strong> <strong>an</strong>yone over the age of 13. Any person or <strong>business</strong><br />

c<strong>an</strong> create a page about a particular item or a group about a specific<br />

concept. This is where <strong>business</strong>es are able <strong>to</strong> make pages about their<br />

comp<strong>an</strong>y, product or service.<br />

Not only is Facebook a valuable place <strong>for</strong> individuals <strong>to</strong> create a profile<br />

<strong>an</strong>d connect with friends, family <strong>an</strong>d<br />

br<strong>an</strong>ds, it is also a community where br<strong>an</strong>ds<br />

<strong>an</strong>d cus<strong>to</strong>mers c<strong>an</strong> interact <strong>an</strong>d create<br />

f<br />

relationships. Businesses are moving away<br />

from traditional marketing ef<strong>for</strong>ts, <strong>an</strong>d the<br />

cus<strong>to</strong>mer/<strong>business</strong> relationship is ch<strong>an</strong>ging.<br />

Facebook is on the <strong>for</strong>efront of social media<br />

marketing. Read on <strong>to</strong> learn how you c<strong>an</strong> use<br />

Facebook <strong>for</strong> both personal <strong>an</strong>d professional<br />

uses.


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Business Goals <strong>to</strong> Set on Facebook<br />

Get found by people who are searching <strong>for</strong> your products or services<br />

Connect <strong>an</strong>d engage with current <strong>an</strong>d potential followers <strong>an</strong>d cus<strong>to</strong>mers<br />

Create a community around your <strong>business</strong><br />

Promote the content you create including webinars, ebooks, blog articles, press<br />

releases, videos <strong>an</strong>d pho<strong>to</strong>s.<br />

Generate leads <strong>an</strong>d cu<strong>to</strong>mers <strong>for</strong> your <strong>business</strong>!


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Facebook Terminology<br />

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For people that are new <strong>to</strong> Facebook, the commonly used terms c<strong>an</strong><br />

be confusing <strong>an</strong>d overwhelming. To get a h<strong>an</strong>dle on them, read the<br />

culmination of these words below.<br />

APPlICATION<br />

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A program that allows users <strong>to</strong><br />

share content <strong>an</strong>d interact with<br />

other users.<br />

EDGERANK<br />

An algorithm used <strong>to</strong><br />

determine what content is<br />

shown in users’ news feeds.


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FRIEND UFAN<br />

1) (n) A personal<br />

A f<strong>an</strong> is a Facebook<br />

connection on<br />

user who chooses <strong>to</strong><br />

Facebook.<br />

“like” <strong>an</strong>d become<br />

a “f<strong>an</strong>” of <strong>an</strong><br />

2) (v) To add a user as<br />

org<strong>an</strong>ization’s page.<br />

a connection on your<br />

profile.<br />

FRIEND lIST<br />

An org<strong>an</strong>ized grouping<br />

of friends.<br />

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GROUP<br />

Collection of Facebook users<br />

with a common interest.<br />

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like(s)<br />

1.(v) within Facebook, <strong>to</strong> like a <strong>business</strong><br />

Page me<strong>an</strong>s you’ve become a f<strong>an</strong> of<br />

that page.<br />

2. (v) within Facebook, <strong>to</strong> like others’<br />

comments/posts.<br />

3.(n) The number of users who like your<br />

page.<br />

4. (n) Outside Facebook, <strong>to</strong> like<br />

something that has the “like” but<strong>to</strong>n on<br />

the page.


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O NETWORK<br />

An association of Facebook<br />

users based on a school or<br />

workplace.<br />

N<br />

NEWS FEED<br />

An aggregation of friends’ wall<br />

posts on your own homepage.<br />

F<br />

PAGE<br />

Official presence <strong>for</strong> public figures, artists,<br />

b<strong>an</strong>ds, <strong>business</strong>es, places, entertainment,<br />

causes, or products <strong>to</strong> share in<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>an</strong>d<br />

interact with f<strong>an</strong>s on Facebook. This is a way<br />

<strong>business</strong>es c<strong>an</strong> use Facebook <strong>to</strong> org<strong>an</strong>ically<br />

drive traffic <strong>an</strong>d cus<strong>to</strong>mers <strong>to</strong> a website.


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The core of a profile or<br />

page that aggregates new<br />

content, including posted<br />

items (e.g. status updates,<br />

<strong>an</strong>d recent actions, (e.g.<br />

becoming a f<strong>an</strong> of a page)<br />

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P PROFIlE<br />

Presence <strong>for</strong> individuals <strong>to</strong> share<br />

in<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>an</strong>d interact with friends <strong>an</strong>d<br />

org<strong>an</strong>izations<br />

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SETTING<br />

UP YOUR<br />

FACEBOOK<br />

PROFIlE<br />

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Profile vs. Business Page<br />

On Facebook, profiles are me<strong>an</strong>t <strong>for</strong> people, <strong>an</strong>d pages are me<strong>an</strong>t <strong>for</strong><br />

<strong>business</strong>es. If you would like <strong>to</strong> fully engage <strong>an</strong>d leverage Facebook’s<br />

features, you should create a personal Facebook profile <strong>for</strong> yourself, if you<br />

do not already have one. when creating a Facebook presence <strong>for</strong> your<br />

<strong>business</strong> begin by creating a page. Facebook has created a great deal of<br />

functionality in<strong>to</strong> the pages, specifically <strong>to</strong> benefit <strong>business</strong>es.<br />

Personal<br />

Profile<br />

Business<br />

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BUSINESS PAGES<br />

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You c<strong>an</strong> designate multiple page administra<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

on your Facebook page, providing you with the<br />

option <strong>to</strong> have more th<strong>an</strong> one person m<strong>an</strong>age<br />

the account. Pages are public by default, allowing them <strong>to</strong> r<strong>an</strong>k on both<br />

Facebook searches <strong>an</strong>d in search engine results.Pages are categorized<br />

(choosen by you) which helps your <strong>business</strong> appear in relev<strong>an</strong>t results.<br />

This me<strong>an</strong>s that the people that are on your page are actually interested<br />

in your content. Anyone c<strong>an</strong> become a f<strong>an</strong> of a <strong>business</strong> page, whereas<br />

personal profiles require mutual accept<strong>an</strong>ce.<br />

PERSONAl PROFIlE<br />

Your personal profile is connected <strong>to</strong> your<br />

<strong>business</strong> page, <strong>an</strong>d is essential in making<br />

your first <strong>business</strong> page. Your personal profile<br />

is different th<strong>an</strong> a <strong>business</strong> page because you c<strong>an</strong> set privacy settings <strong>to</strong><br />

make certain posts, pho<strong>to</strong>s, etc private. Your personal profile is where you<br />

c<strong>an</strong> communicate with your friends.<br />

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NOTE: Making your <strong>business</strong> page with your Facebook profile<br />

does not make <strong>business</strong> page f<strong>an</strong>s your friends on Facebook.


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How <strong>to</strong> Set up a Facebook Profile<br />

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SIGN UP FOR FACEBOOk<br />

At www.<strong>facebook</strong>.com, sign up <strong>for</strong> a free Facebook account. Facebook will<br />

send you <strong>an</strong> email verification afterwards.


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Once you are signed up, Facebook will walk you through three steps <strong>to</strong> add<br />

in<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>to</strong> you profile.<br />

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P<br />

Add Personal In<strong>for</strong>mation<br />

FIND FRIENDS<br />

You c<strong>an</strong> first find friends on Facebook. Friends are a key<br />

component <strong>to</strong> Facebook. You c<strong>an</strong> connect with friends<br />

<strong>an</strong>d share things with them. You c<strong>an</strong> look up friends at<br />

first by their email, or later on in the process through<br />

Facebook search.<br />

BASIC INFORMATION<br />

Fill out basic in<strong>for</strong>mation about yourself. This includes<br />

your high school <strong>an</strong>d college, <strong>an</strong>d where you curently<br />

work. These c<strong>an</strong> be ch<strong>an</strong>ged at <strong>an</strong>y point. It’s helpful<br />

<strong>to</strong> put a bit of in<strong>for</strong>mation on your profile so that other<br />

people with similar in<strong>for</strong>mation c<strong>an</strong> find you <strong>an</strong>d connect.<br />

PROFIlE PICTURE<br />

Add a profile picture. Your profile picture will appear when<br />

people search <strong>for</strong> you, so it is helpful <strong>to</strong> make this a clear<br />

picture. Profile pictures are discussed more later.


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Profile Page Tips<br />

Clicking on the Facebook<br />

logo will bring you back <strong>to</strong><br />

your newsfeed (discussed<br />

later).<br />

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Search <strong>for</strong> friends,<br />

<strong>business</strong>es <strong>an</strong>d applications<br />

here.<br />

At <strong>an</strong>y point while on<br />

Facebook, clicking on<br />

your name in the <strong>to</strong>p right<br />

corner will bring you <strong>to</strong> your<br />

profile page.


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Cover Pho<strong>to</strong> <strong>an</strong>d Profile Picture<br />

Your cover pho<strong>to</strong> is a great way <strong>to</strong> personalize your profile. Use the cover<br />

pho<strong>to</strong> as <strong>an</strong> opportunity <strong>to</strong> showcase something about yourself, or <strong>for</strong> a<br />

<strong>business</strong> page, something that relates <strong>to</strong> your br<strong>an</strong>d. To edit the cover<br />

pho<strong>to</strong>, simply hover over the bot<strong>to</strong>m right corner. You c<strong>an</strong> select <strong>an</strong>y im-<br />

age from your computer here.<br />

Your profile picture should be<br />

a headshot of yourself <strong>for</strong> a<br />

personal account, or the logo<br />

of your comp<strong>an</strong>y <strong>for</strong> a <strong>business</strong><br />

page. Editing this image is simi-<br />

lar <strong>to</strong> the cover pho<strong>to</strong>, just hover<br />

over the image <strong>an</strong>d click on “Edit<br />

Profile Picture.”


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About Me Section<br />

The about me section of Facebook is where you c<strong>an</strong> add in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />

about where you work, went <strong>to</strong> school, location, birthday <strong>an</strong>d more.<br />

with each piece of in<strong>for</strong>mation you add in<strong>to</strong> this, you c<strong>an</strong> chose the privacy<br />

level of the in<strong>for</strong>mation. This in<strong>for</strong>mation c<strong>an</strong> be public, visible <strong>to</strong> friends,<br />

or a cus<strong>to</strong>m setting you c<strong>an</strong> create yourself.<br />

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Tips <strong>for</strong> Optimizing Your Personal Profile<br />

PHOTO AlBUMS<br />

Facebook allows you <strong>to</strong> upload <strong>an</strong> unlimited number of pho<strong>to</strong>s <strong>to</strong> your<br />

account. Pho<strong>to</strong>s c<strong>an</strong> be made in<strong>to</strong> pho<strong>to</strong> albums, shared with friends,<br />

or posted on your wall. Friends c<strong>an</strong> also be “tagged” in pho<strong>to</strong>s, you c<strong>an</strong><br />

check-in <strong>to</strong> a particular location. when a friend is “tagged” in a picture, the<br />

picture will also be associated with his/her Facebook profile.


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CREATING AN AwESOME PHOTO AlBUM<br />

Once you have choosen images <strong>to</strong> upload, you c<strong>an</strong> include more in<strong>for</strong>ma-<br />

tion about the pho<strong>to</strong>s.<br />

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Choose a title <strong>for</strong> your album <strong>an</strong>d add a description about it.<br />

Add a location <strong>for</strong> the entire album, if they were all taken in one place.<br />

Tag people by clicking their face. The person you tag c<strong>an</strong> see that you tagged<br />

them, <strong>an</strong>d c<strong>an</strong> chose <strong>to</strong> keep or remove the tag.<br />

You c<strong>an</strong> add the date the picture was taken <strong>an</strong>d the location.<br />

Decide who you w<strong>an</strong>t <strong>to</strong> see the album, from public <strong>to</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>m lists.<br />

Come back later <strong>an</strong>d add more pho<strong>to</strong>s <strong>to</strong> the same album<br />

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MAP YOUR TRAVElS<br />

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when adding a new location <strong>to</strong> your map, simply begin typing in the<br />

location. You c<strong>an</strong> choose <strong>an</strong>ything from a city, <strong>to</strong> a restaraunt. I recently<br />

visited Marseille, Fr<strong>an</strong>ce. To add this <strong>to</strong> my map, I searched <strong>for</strong> the city<br />

itself.<br />

I am given options as <strong>to</strong> the nature of my visit. I chose, “I was here,” <strong>an</strong>d<br />

am given the option of writing a description of my visit, the ability <strong>to</strong> tag<br />

people who were with me, <strong>an</strong>d upload pho<strong>to</strong>s from this visit.


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lIkES AND INTERESTS<br />

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Your Facebook profile is a great place <strong>to</strong> share your interests with<br />

others. You c<strong>an</strong> add in your favorite music, books, movies, TV shows,<br />

sports teams, activities <strong>an</strong>d more. This is also where all the pages you<br />

have liked overtime will accumulate.


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POSTING ON FACEBOOk<br />

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Posting on Facebook is the biggets reason <strong>to</strong> join Facebook; <strong>to</strong> see what<br />

your friends <strong>an</strong>d br<strong>an</strong>ds you like are doing! You c<strong>an</strong> post something from<br />

your profile page, or from your newsfeed (discussed later). In <strong>an</strong>y post, you<br />

c<strong>an</strong> tag friends, put a time stamp on it, add a location, <strong>an</strong>d adjust privacy<br />

settings. what c<strong>an</strong> you post on Facebook?<br />

NStatus Update<br />

A status update is the most basic <strong>for</strong>m of a Facebook post. These posts<br />

P<br />

are written in text <strong>an</strong>d c<strong>an</strong> be used <strong>to</strong> let friends <strong>an</strong>d followers know what<br />

you are doing or thinking.<br />

Pho<strong>to</strong>s<br />

You c<strong>an</strong> also post <strong>an</strong> image on your wall. These pictures will appear on your<br />

wall <strong>an</strong>d in a album titled “Timeline pho<strong>to</strong>s” that is au<strong>to</strong>matically generated by<br />

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your Facebook wall! Some comp<strong>an</strong>ies<br />

give you coupons if you check in<strong>to</strong><br />

their location while you are there, so<br />

be on the look out.<br />

life Events<br />

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Facebook is a place <strong>to</strong> keep others in<strong>for</strong>med about your life. They now<br />

have a posting option where you c<strong>an</strong> actually <strong>an</strong>nounce life events, in-<br />

stead of just making a status update on it. These events r<strong>an</strong>ge from “Got<br />

a New Job” <strong>an</strong>d “in a relationship with...” <strong>to</strong> “Got a new ta<strong>to</strong>o!” There are<br />

m<strong>an</strong>y options you c<strong>an</strong> chose from <strong>an</strong>d cus<strong>to</strong>mize <strong>to</strong> yoir liking.


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ADVANCED OPTIONS ON PAGE POSTS<br />

Once you have created a post of <strong>an</strong>y kind, you c<strong>an</strong> highlight it <strong>an</strong>d edit it<br />

afterwards.<br />

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Highlighting a post will make it larger <strong>an</strong>d more prominent on your page. This is<br />

a good idea <strong>for</strong> import<strong>an</strong>t posts you w<strong>an</strong>t more people <strong>to</strong> see.<br />

Editing a post will allow you <strong>to</strong> ch<strong>an</strong>ge the settings of the post, including date,<br />

location, <strong>an</strong>d privacy. These ch<strong>an</strong>ges will only be made <strong>to</strong> the individual post.<br />

You c<strong>an</strong> like or comment on <strong>an</strong>y post. liking a post simply me<strong>an</strong>s you like what<br />

is written. Comments on a post will be visible <strong>to</strong> <strong>an</strong>yone who c<strong>an</strong> see the<br />

original post.<br />

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The newsfeed is a place where updates from friends <strong>an</strong>d pages you have<br />

liked will show up. Any interactions you c<strong>an</strong> do on Facebook c<strong>an</strong> also be<br />

done on the newsfeed.<br />

everything you have on<br />

your Facebook (discussed<br />

later)<br />

You c<strong>an</strong> post a status update here<br />

Posts by friends <strong>an</strong>d <strong>business</strong>es you follow<br />

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PAGE POSTS<br />

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when a friend or <strong>business</strong> posts something, you c<strong>an</strong> like, comment or<br />

share it. liking it will put your name in the list of people who like the post.<br />

commenting on the post will make your post appear <strong>to</strong> all people who are<br />

also friends with or following that post, <strong>an</strong>d sharing the post will make a<br />

duplicate post of this on a location of your choice -- your wall, a group, or a<br />

friend’s wall.<br />

when you share a post that a friend or comp<strong>an</strong>y posts, the following will<br />

appear. You c<strong>an</strong> chose <strong>to</strong> share this on your own timeline, a friend’s time-<br />

line, in a group you are part of, or in a private message. You c<strong>an</strong> add in<br />

your own message above the post, <strong>an</strong>d decide who you w<strong>an</strong>t <strong>to</strong> share it<br />

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lEFT SIDE MENU<br />

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Messages - You c<strong>an</strong> send private messages <strong>to</strong> people<br />

through Facebook. They must also have a Facebook<br />

account. You will also get messages <strong>for</strong> event invitations in<br />

“Messages”<br />

Events - Any event you have been invited <strong>to</strong> will appear in<br />

your events tab. You c<strong>an</strong> also create <strong>an</strong> event <strong>an</strong>d invite<br />

friends. This is a great place <strong>to</strong> send <strong>an</strong> invite <strong>to</strong> a large<br />

group of friends or colleagues <strong>for</strong> personal or corporate<br />

events.<br />

Apps - There are numerous apps you c<strong>an</strong> connect through<br />

your Facebook account. These apps include games, music,<br />

Pinterest <strong>an</strong>d more. The app center allows you <strong>to</strong> easily<br />

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FINDING FRIENDS<br />

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There are several ways <strong>to</strong> find friends <strong>an</strong>d comp<strong>an</strong>ies once in your<br />

Facebook profile.<br />

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Facbook will suggest people you may know on the right side of your<br />

profile.<br />

You c<strong>an</strong> use the search bar in the <strong>to</strong>p of <strong>an</strong>y Facebook page <strong>to</strong> search<br />

<strong>for</strong> a friend or comp<strong>an</strong>y by name.<br />

You c<strong>an</strong> go back <strong>to</strong> the original friend finder, which c<strong>an</strong> be found on<br />

the left menu bar. Here you c<strong>an</strong> search <strong>for</strong> friends using contacts from<br />

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FRIEND lISTS<br />

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Facebook allows you <strong>to</strong> put certain people in<strong>to</strong> smart lists. with smart<br />

lists, you c<strong>an</strong> limit the people who see certain posts. This feature makes<br />

it easy <strong>to</strong> show content related <strong>to</strong> certain people. If I posted a new blog<br />

post I wrote, I would w<strong>an</strong>t that <strong>to</strong> be visible <strong>to</strong> the people I work with. with<br />

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FIND AND lIkE A BUSINESS PAGE<br />

One of the best uses of Facebook is <strong>to</strong> keep up <strong>to</strong> date with your favor-<br />

ite br<strong>an</strong>ds <strong>an</strong>d public figures. How do you get notifications about these<br />

br<strong>an</strong>ds <strong>an</strong>d people in your newsfeed?<br />

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Search <strong>for</strong> the br<strong>an</strong>d or person in the search bar at the <strong>to</strong>p.<br />

Click the “like” but<strong>to</strong>n below the cover pho<strong>to</strong>. Once you like the page, their<br />

statuses <strong>an</strong>d images will appear in your newsfeed. liking a page is<br />

different th<strong>an</strong> liking <strong>an</strong> individual post on that page.


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JOINING NETwORkS<br />

<br />

You c<strong>an</strong> join a school or comp<strong>an</strong>y<br />

network. You must have a valid email<br />

associated with it. By joining a network,<br />

you make it easier <strong>for</strong> others <strong>to</strong> find you<br />

in searches when you share a common<br />

network. To join a network, click on the<br />

drop-down arrow in the <strong>to</strong>p right of<br />

Facebook. Click on account settings,<br />

<strong>an</strong>d then edit networks.


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Creating a Business Page<br />

Business pages are similar <strong>to</strong> personal pages, but are by default, public.<br />

Users c<strong>an</strong> like <strong>an</strong>d become a “f<strong>an</strong>” of your page without requiring approval<br />

from page administra<strong>to</strong>rs. Once you are logged in<strong>to</strong> Facebook, you c<strong>an</strong><br />

create a page here: http://www.<strong>facebook</strong>.com/pages/create.php<br />

Once you select the type of page you are looking <strong>to</strong> make, you c<strong>an</strong> choose<br />

what category your br<strong>an</strong>d falls in<strong>to</strong> <strong>an</strong>d your comp<strong>an</strong>y name.


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Facebook will walk you through three simple steps <strong>to</strong> get your page<br />

started.<br />

Select a profile picture. Just like your picture in your personal account, this<br />

is the image people will see when searching <strong>for</strong> you. Use a clear image of<br />

your logo here.<br />

The about section will appear below your logo on your <strong>business</strong>’s timeline/<br />

homepage. Be clear here about what your <strong>business</strong> does.<br />

Enable Ads. Advertising your page c<strong>an</strong> be very beneficial <strong>to</strong> your <strong>business</strong>.<br />

You c<strong>an</strong> enable ads here, which will allow you <strong>to</strong> later go back <strong>an</strong>d set up<br />

<strong>an</strong> advertising account. For a detailed description of creating Facebook<br />

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Edit Page<br />

To edit your page, click on edit page at the <strong>to</strong>p<br />

within the “M<strong>an</strong>age Page,” or admin p<strong>an</strong>el.<br />

HOW TO USE FACEBOOK FOR BUSINESS<br />

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You are the administra<strong>to</strong>r of your page. Your name will not appear<br />

<strong>an</strong>ywhere on your <strong>business</strong> page unless you choose <strong>to</strong> post as yourself. By<br />

default, you will be posting as your <strong>business</strong> page name.<br />

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Page Administration<br />

Once in the page administration, there are various things you c<strong>an</strong> ch<strong>an</strong>ge <strong>to</strong><br />

cus<strong>to</strong>mize your page.<br />

MANAGE PERMISSIONS<br />

Here you c<strong>an</strong> decide who c<strong>an</strong> post what on your page,<br />

location <strong>an</strong>d age restrictiions <strong>an</strong>d post visibility.<br />

BASIC INFORMATION &<br />

PROFIlE PICTURE<br />

Here you c<strong>an</strong> edit the in<strong>for</strong>mation about your comp<strong>an</strong>y,<br />

including about, location, phone number, website <strong>an</strong>d<br />

more. This in<strong>for</strong>mation is helpful in case people w<strong>an</strong>t <strong>to</strong><br />

contact you or visit your <strong>business</strong>. Remember, Facebook<br />

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APPS<br />

You c<strong>an</strong> connect various apps<br />

<strong>to</strong> your <strong>business</strong> page. A few of<br />

these apps include Pinterest,<br />

Instagram <strong>an</strong>d Twitter. These<br />

apps allow you <strong>to</strong> connect your<br />

social media accounts, <strong>an</strong>d<br />

other applications that may be<br />

useful <strong>for</strong> your <strong>business</strong>.<br />

Free Resource: 6-Step Cheat<br />

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How <strong>to</strong> Promote Your Page<br />

CREATE ENGAGING CONTENT<br />

Post a variety of content, from pho<strong>to</strong>s<br />

<strong>an</strong>d status updates, <strong>to</strong> videos, events,<br />

<strong>an</strong>d polls. Ask your audience questions<br />

<strong>an</strong>d have them post their <strong>an</strong>swers in<br />

the comments section of your post.<br />

Not only does this engage your current<br />

f<strong>an</strong>s, it will make the post visible in the<br />

newsfeeds of your f<strong>an</strong>s, thus increasing<br />

your reach <strong>to</strong> their friends who may not<br />

yet know about you!<br />

N<br />

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POST CONTENT<br />

wORTH READING<br />

This c<strong>an</strong> r<strong>an</strong>ge from blog posts<br />

you have written, <strong>to</strong> relev<strong>an</strong>t<br />

content written by others in<br />

your industry.<br />

PAGE VISIBIlITY<br />

let your audience in other networks know<br />

about your page. Add a “like us” but<strong>to</strong>n in<br />

all emails <strong>an</strong>d blog posts you generate.


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ADVERTISING<br />

Use Facebook ads <strong>for</strong> paid promotion.<br />

To increase the reach of your br<strong>an</strong>d<br />

name, you c<strong>an</strong> use Facebook ads <strong>to</strong><br />

promote your content <strong>an</strong>d your busi-<br />

ness page.<br />

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RESPOND TO USERS<br />

Respond <strong>to</strong> user questions <strong>an</strong>d<br />

complaints. A user that posts a<br />

negative comment needs <strong>to</strong> be<br />

responded <strong>to</strong> quickly in order <strong>to</strong><br />

decrease the negative affect they<br />

could have on your <strong>business</strong>. Re-<br />

member, Facebook is public, <strong>an</strong>d<br />

<strong>an</strong>yone c<strong>an</strong> post something. The<br />

best thing <strong>to</strong> do is <strong>to</strong> h<strong>an</strong>dle nega-<br />

tive comments in a polite m<strong>an</strong>ner<br />

<strong>an</strong>d build a br<strong>an</strong>d with a positive<br />

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g<br />

Groups on Facebook are slightly different th<strong>an</strong> <strong>business</strong> pages. In some cases,<br />

it makes sense <strong>for</strong> a <strong>business</strong> <strong>to</strong> create a group as well. The main difference<br />

between a <strong>business</strong> page <strong>an</strong>d a group is that pages represent a br<strong>an</strong>d, while<br />

a group is a place <strong>for</strong> a community of people <strong>to</strong> discuss common interests. A<br />

group is essentially a page that is used as a chat room <strong>for</strong> a specific group of<br />

people. In a group, members c<strong>an</strong> post all kinds of content just like on personal<br />

timelines <strong>an</strong>d <strong>business</strong> pages.<br />

Discussion posts from group members<br />

Once you have established yourself on Facebook, Facebook<br />

will recommend groups you should join that are related <strong>to</strong><br />

your interests <strong>an</strong>d the people you are friends with.


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To create your own group, click on “MORE” in the left menu under the “Groups” tab.<br />

Click “Create a Group” at the <strong>to</strong>p right.<br />

You c<strong>an</strong> then fill in details about the group <strong>an</strong>d choose what privacy setting you<br />

w<strong>an</strong>t. If you group is <strong>for</strong> a <strong>business</strong> purpose, creating a closed or secret group<br />

will decrease the group’s rouch. Making <strong>an</strong> open group is there<strong>for</strong>e<br />

recommended. You c<strong>an</strong> use groups <strong>to</strong> create events, invite friends <strong>to</strong> join, start<br />

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Be interactive, fun <strong>an</strong>d helpful. when people reach<br />

your Facebook page, they’re looking <strong>for</strong> entertainment<br />

<strong>an</strong>d a connection <strong>to</strong> the br<strong>an</strong>d. Give advice<br />

<strong>an</strong>d tips related <strong>to</strong> your product or service. Post<br />

entertaining content, such as short videos, user<br />

comments, case studies, <strong>an</strong>d appealing pho<strong>to</strong>s.<br />

Give people on Facebook a sneak peek at new<br />

releases. Your Facebook f<strong>an</strong>s are often looking<br />

<strong>for</strong> some perks <strong>for</strong> being a f<strong>an</strong> <strong>an</strong>d following your<br />

br<strong>an</strong>d. Give special coupons <strong>an</strong>d/or discount codes<br />

<strong>for</strong> the people that are most involved with your<br />

br<strong>an</strong>d <strong>an</strong>d page.<br />

Post interesting industry news. Don’t use your page<br />

only <strong>for</strong> self-promotional use. Make it a place<br />

people w<strong>an</strong>t <strong>to</strong> visit, keep up <strong>to</strong> date on news <strong>an</strong>d<br />

entertain themselves. Posting things going on<br />

within your industry is a great way <strong>to</strong> become a<br />

thought leader <strong>an</strong>d increase your f<strong>an</strong> base.<br />

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like other comp<strong>an</strong>y pages. Facebook is a social<br />

place afterall, <strong>an</strong>d connecting with partners,<br />

valued cus<strong>to</strong>mers, <strong>an</strong>d vendors, c<strong>an</strong> strengthen<br />

your relationship <strong>an</strong>d your Facebook <strong>business</strong><br />

page credibility.<br />

Focus on engagement. You’re trying <strong>to</strong> connect<br />

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F<br />

g<br />

<strong>an</strong>d get response from your community. Ask ques-<br />

tions, post helpful tips, links <strong>to</strong> articles that your<br />

audience will ‘like’ <strong>an</strong>d ‘share.’ when you make<br />

the posts about your audience <strong>an</strong>d what they need<br />

rather th<strong>an</strong> selling, you will develop a richer <strong>an</strong>d<br />

deeper relationship with your community.<br />

Don’t oversell or undersell. No one likes a never-<br />

ending sales pitch. By the same <strong>to</strong>ken, make sure<br />

you do highlight your wares from time-<strong>to</strong>-time! Use<br />

the 80-20 rule <strong>for</strong> sales messages vs. content/con-<br />

nection posts. So if you decide <strong>to</strong> post five times a<br />

week, one of the posts should be a sales message<br />

<strong>an</strong>d four posts will be other helpful or fun content.<br />

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Using Facebook Insights<br />

Insights allow you <strong>to</strong> see the <strong>an</strong>alytics behind the<br />

engagment on your page. You c<strong>an</strong> measure likes, reach,<br />

the number of people talking about your page, <strong>an</strong>d the<br />

number of check-ins at your <strong>business</strong>. You c<strong>an</strong> see the<br />

increase in likes your page has, as well the number of<br />

“Friends of F<strong>an</strong>s.” This number is import<strong>an</strong>t because you<br />

c<strong>an</strong> see the potential number of people who c<strong>an</strong> see your<br />

content through your current f<strong>an</strong>s. Remember, when a<br />

f<strong>an</strong> likes, comments, or shares some of your content, that<br />

interaction is visible <strong>to</strong> their friends.<br />

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You c<strong>an</strong> look at the engagement levels of each idividual post on Face-<br />

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book. How m<strong>an</strong>y people did each post reach, how m<strong>an</strong>y people are<br />

talking about it, <strong>an</strong>d how viral is it? These are all questions that c<strong>an</strong> be<br />

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The demographics <strong>an</strong>d location of your f<strong>an</strong>s c<strong>an</strong> also be found in “Insights.”<br />

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Through HubSpot, you c<strong>an</strong> also look at each post individually <strong>an</strong>d see<br />

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