How to Set up a Facebook Profile for Fans

An unlimited number of fans can like your Facebook page.

Facebook allows you to create pages for a business, brand, public figure, cause or product. Pages are different from personal profiles -- content on a page can be viewed by anyone. Fans of your page don't need to send a friend request. Instead, other Facebook users can click the "Like" button to become a fan and view your status updates in their news feed. To create a page, you'll need to be an official representative of the company, group or individual.

Instructions

1. Point your browser to facebook.com. Scroll to the bottom of the page. Click the "Create a Page for a Celebrity, Band or Business" link, located below the green "Sign Up" button.

2. Click one of the six categories that best describes the type of page you wish to create. (Categories include "Local Business or Place," "Company, Organization or Institution," "Brand or Product," "Cause or Community," "Entertainment" and "Artist, Band or Public Figure.")

3. Categorize your page further by clicking the drop-down window titled "Choose a Category." Enter the name and details of your page in the designated fields, then click the check box to agree to the terms and conditions. Click "Get Started." A "Security Check" pop-up appears.

4. Enter the captcha as it is displayed in the "Text in the Box" field. Click "Submit."

5. Click the appropriate radio button on the "Create a Facebook Account" page. If you already have an account, sign in using your email address and password. Click "Log In." Otherwise, enter the requested information to create a new account. You will need a valid email address. Click "Sign Up Now." Check your email -- you will need to click the link in the registration email sent to you by Facebook. The "Get Started" Facebook page is displayed.

6. Click the "Upload an Image" to add an image from your computer. This will serve as your page's profile picture.

7. Click the "Post Update" button to add a new status update to the page's wall.

8. Click the "Add Like Box" button and follow the instructions if you wish to add a link to your Facebook page on your website. Fans can click this link directly to like your page. Fans can also find your page by searching on Facebook.

References

• Facebook: Help Center -- Facebook Pages -- Creating a Page
• Facebook: Help Center -- Facebook Pages -- How are Pages Different from Groups? Which One Should I Create?
• Facebook: Create a Page

Resources

• Facebook: Create a Page