Can Anyone Help With FaceBook?

by Rob-T
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I wan't to create a FaceBook page on the subject of music. I will be giving free advice, tips, tricks etc.

My problem is I've never used FaceBook before and I don't know which option to choose when joining. Do I have to join FaceBook first with my real name and then create a page or do I create a community page or official page.

I would like something similar to this

PSDartist | Facebook

Any help would be very much appreciated.
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  • Profile picture of the author rain21
    yes, first you need to make a facebook account, then can make a fan page. How ever its good to have some friends in facebook before making a page, so u can suggest your page to your friends first.
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  • Profile picture of the author WillR
    Rob,

    You will first need to join Facebook. You can join using whatever name you want as no one will be able to see who created your Facebook page, so don't worry. Once you have created your account you will then need to setup a facebook fan page - NOT a community page. Community pages are for generalised topics and no one person can have control over a community page.

    You will need to come up with a unique name for your fanpage. If you simply name it 'Music' or something general like that then you risk Facebook turning it into a community page or deleting it because the theme is too general.

    If you want to give music tips either name it after your website, if you have one, or name it something like 'Music Tips by Rob' or something similar - you get the idea. A fanpage is suppose to represent an actual product, service, celebrity, or website that exists.
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    • Profile picture of the author Zachmo
      correct, and also, here you can update fans with what's new with the product or its upcoming promotions.
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      • Profile picture of the author Rob-T
        Originally Posted by rain21 View Post

        yes, first you need to make a facebook account, then can make a fan page. How ever its good to have some friends in facebook before making a page, so u can suggest your page to your friends first.
        Originally Posted by WillR View Post

        Rob,

        You will first need to join Facebook. You can join using whatever name you want as no one will be able to see who created your Facebook page, so don't worry. Once you have created your account you will then need to setup a facebook fan page - NOT a community page. Community pages are for generalised topics and no one person can have control over a community page.

        You will need to come up with a unique name for your fanpage. If you simply name it 'Music' or something general like that then you risk Facebook turning it into a community page or deleting it because the theme is too general.

        If you want to give music tips either name it after your website, if you have one, or name it something like 'Music Tips by Rob' or something similar - you get the idea. A fanpage is suppose to represent an actual product, service, celebrity, or website that exists.
        Originally Posted by Zachmo View Post

        correct, and also, here you can update fans with what's new with the product or its upcoming promotions.
        Thanks guys, that's awesome. Real good advice, just what I was looking for. Much appreciated.
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        • Profile picture of the author sappacis13
          I try facebook, kinda awkward you need to sign-up your name or if you would like you can use your alias. But after you made your sign-up, you have to create your facebook page.

          What I really don't understand let say by the time you generate a lot of friends and you have to suggest them to another page that you created....

          I guess that's the way it is.

          But the wonderful part is... you can create an fbml. You can add an html code or even your squeeze page to capture their emails.

          Well, for more info just visit youtube and search that in.
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          • Profile picture of the author Rob-T
            I've just signed up with FaceBook but I have no idea where to go next to create a fan page. :confused:

            Any takers?
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            • Profile picture of the author WillR
              Originally Posted by Rob-T View Post

              I've just signed up with FaceBook but I have no idea where to go next to create a fan page. :confused:

              Any takers?
              In the very left hand column down the bottom there should be an option that says 'Ads and Pages'? You should click on that and then click on 'Create a new Page' or whatever the button is.
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              • Profile picture of the author Rob-T
                Thanks for the help. One last question.

                If my fan page is about music tips what would be the best category when I create a page?

                The options are:

                Local business or place
                Company, organisation or institution
                Brand or product
                Artist, band or public figure
                Entertainment
                Cause or topic

                Cheers
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                • Profile picture of the author imfusa
                  Originally Posted by Rob-T View Post

                  Thanks for the help. One last question.

                  If my fan page is about music tips what would be the best category when I create a page?

                  The options are:

                  Local business or place
                  Company, organisation or institution
                  Brand or product
                  Artist, band or public figure
                  Entertainment
                  Cause or topic

                  Cheers
                  I think Entertainment would be the best category
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  • Profile picture of the author Rob-T
    Thanks, all sorted. Just gotta find some fans now.
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  • Profile picture of the author NikkiDelgado
    Try looking on fiverr for fans as you can have your page suggested to thousands there for just $5.
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    • Profile picture of the author Rob-T
      Originally Posted by NikkiDelgado View Post

      Try looking on fiverr for fans as you can have your page suggested to thousands there for just $5.
      Thanks Nikki, will try that.
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  • Profile picture of the author Az Ozegbe
    Great tips guys.I am enjoying myself here.Just keep the "juice" flowing.
    Thanks.
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  • Profile picture of the author NikkiDelgado
    No problem Rob,
    I use Facebook and my fanpage to bring in a full time income its great once you get going. Plus kinda addictive lol
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