How To Create A "Fan" Page on Facebook

Yes, anyone can have a Facebook "Fan" page! Moreover, the creation of one of these pages is a quick and painless process. So, what's preventing you from creating another online social media presence to help promote yourself and/or your business? Well, perhaps you don't know how (a valid reason).

BUT, in this article, we are going to help with that by explaining exactly how to set up a Facebook Fan page of your own, so keep reading

First things first, if you do not already have an account with Facebook, then you can easily sign up for a standard (personal) page instead of a Fan page if you like. You can find the standard sign up form on the Facebook

homepage http://www.facebook.com/

If you do already have a standard Facebook page, you can create a "Fan" page for yourself or business. You would still simply navigate to the Facebook home page but would click the "Create a Page" link under the green "Sign Up" button.

You then see three choices; you can create an Official Page, a Community Page, or Create a Group.

The Official Page option that is presented is actually the "Fan" page and what we are focusing on in this Post. You want to select the option that fits your situation best. You can choose between options like Local Business, Brand, Artist, Band, etc.

As an example, when I created a Fan page for WishList Bobbi, located at http://www.facebook.com/pages/WishList-Bobbi/108817762486434, I set it up as a business. As mentioned, you can set up your Fan page in the manner you prefer. As a note, your page will appear the same on Facebook regardless of which choice you make.

Once you have made your selection, click on the button that states "Create Official Page." Facebook will then ask you to invite friends and post info such as Basic Information, Contact Information, Education, etc. as well as to list other Pages you like.

Now you're done! You now have a Facebook presence you can direct your members, clients, friends or ANYONE to!

You can add posts on your new Facebook Fan page Wall, add pictures in the Photos tab, and start a list of topics in the Discussions tab. It's just like any other area in Facebook and you can take advantage of all the standard features to reach out and communicate with others.

In addition, with your official Fan Page you are able to create a Profile Page. Be sure to fill out as much information as possible in the Information tab.

The final step is for you to now invite all your Facebook friends to "Fan" you. Be sure to Tweet about your new "Fan" page on Twitter as well and to add a link to your page in your email signature.

You should have a thriving community before you know it!