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Setting up a Facebook Page for your Business

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Real Estate Agent with Ian Marshall Realty


Setting up a Facebook Page for your Business



5 Minutes....That's it!


If you are already on Facebook personally and have your own business or work for a business that you can promote...you really should consider setting up a business page.  The first step is really easy....Go to your Favorite pages first....If you don't already have some you like...Here are a couple of mine.


Community Radar
Kudzu
MYBBQBLOG


At the bottom left of the page there is a spot that says "Create a page for my Business"....Once you click on that you are well on your way to setting up a page.  First pick your Type of business.  Then you will need to fill out all of your personal info and have your logo ready to upload. If you need any assistance contact me and I would glad to be able to help you set your page up!

A few helpful tricks...


1.) If you are wanting to add a little bit of more information than the template allows...head on over the the public transit section.  You will have lots of room o fill out information about your business and add any more links that you may want to send a consumer.
2.) Add links at the bottom of your pictures.  If you are a Realtor..this is a great place to get consumers excited about the type of condos or homes you sell and should be any easy transition over to your web site.

3.) Be sure and add your "Blog RSS Feed Reader" application to your page...this is one of the more difficult things to do...but once it it up..it is awesome and will bring new readers from FB to your business blog.

One last thing....Don't forget to become a a fan of Ian Marshall Realty once you are on FB...I will be honored to repay the fan favor.

Cheers,

Ian

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Ian Marshall
Ian Marshall Realty - Atlanta, GA

I definitely agree with y'all on being overbearing with constant marketing to my friends and family.  That is one of the main reasons I set up the business page. Kind of want to keep it separate...like Church and State...If people want to be a fan and or want updates they can just be a part of my Business page. As for help...DW...I would be glad to, just shoot me an email...the most difficult part is setting up your blog feed.

Mar 23, 2009 09:11 AM
Donald Wenner
Keller Williams Maplewood Mid-Town Direct - Florham Park, NJ

Thanks Ian, in the next week or 2 I will get in touch with you for your expertise.

DW

Mar 23, 2009 09:18 AM
Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
Call the "CHAMPION" for all your real estate needs

Thanks for the info. I need to spend some time on Facebook.

Mar 23, 2009 10:13 AM
Konnie Mac McCarthy
MacNificent Properties, LLC - Cobb Island, MD
Broker/Owner - VA & MD "Time To Get A Move On!"

Okay..maybe I am dense...I did not see the link for "create your own business page"  help!!

Mar 23, 2009 12:38 PM
Ian Marshall
Ian Marshall Realty - Atlanta, GA

Konnie,  I actually provided a link in the blog...just incase you did not see it in the examples I provided. Just follow the "create a page for my business" in the orgional post. Have a great night!

Mar 23, 2009 01:12 PM
House Hunt
HouseHunt.com - Huntington Beach, CA

Thanks for the info.  I've been hesitant to mix my personal and professional groups on Facebook.  This makes it so much easier. 

Mar 24, 2009 05:05 AM
Lisa Sherman
Interior Aura - Salem, OR
Home Stager, Interior, Redesign & Decorating - Salem Oregon

Thanks Ian!!  I've been meaning to do this and you've provided the "push" I needed.  You're right, its pretty simple and I'm currently in the process of setting up the business page.

Mar 29, 2009 10:42 AM
Jay Williams
Greenville, NC - Greenville, NC
Mortgage Loan Officer - Getting You The Right Loan

Ian, recent enhancements to the facebook business page make this much more viable. Easier to build a fan base and updates showing on your fan's news feed just to name a couple. I have written a couple of blogs on this subject myself.

Thanks

Jay

Apr 04, 2009 03:39 AM
Pam Faulkner
Faulkner House Interior Redesign - Herndon, VA
Room Transformations Fairfax & Loudoun Counties VA

This is great info since I am just getting a Facebook page (so-o-o-o behind!)  I'll get up to speed soon thanks to your post!

Apr 12, 2009 04:58 AM
Sharon L. Daniels
Coldwell Banker Premier Properties - Front Royal, VA
SRES,e-PRO, Broker Associate,MRP,GREEN

This is something I need to do....I plan on working it out, I've seen a few blogs about the how to..the time is now.

thanks

Apr 15, 2009 11:57 AM
Richard D. Ferris
AmcAppraisalsinc.com - Clermont, FL
Florida State Certified (FHA) Appraiser

Thanks Ian - I too wanted to have a facebook business presence, but didn't want to mix my personal and professional lives - this is a great idea!

Apr 25, 2009 12:03 AM
Holly Weatherwax
Associate Broker, Momentum Realty - Reston, VA
A Great Real Estate Experience

This is a great idea. I set up Facebook and within days was found by high school and college friends. While I don't mind an occasional work item, I don't want to use my personal page that way. Thanks for the info.

May 05, 2009 08:19 AM
Norma J. Elkins
Elite Realty Group - Morristown, TN
Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team

I may set up another page for business - Great idea - Thanks for sharing!

Jun 09, 2009 01:43 PM
Sharon Alters
ONE Sotheby's International Realty 904-673-2308 - Jacksonville, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Thanks for the simple layout. I just read an email where a bunch of AR people have business pages. Now it will be easy to do :)

Sharon

Jul 07, 2009 04:17 PM
Janice Morze
Long and Foster Real Estate - Collingswood, NJ

I agree. I have seperated my pages..one personal and one business.  I post minimum once a day on the professional page, so my fans know I am active.  I post a new listing each day on BOTH pages.  But all other Real estate info goes on the business page. I link my listings, helpful articles I come across and anything else a fan might have interest in! I love it and Im hooked. I have really started getting recognized more by the people I see everyday in the personal life, and now they cannot forget what I do for a living!! Ask for their business and their referrals...in person and on Facebook! Its a great FREE tool.

Jul 09, 2009 11:53 AM
Angela Zuyus
Keller Williams Realty-Abilene - Abilene, TX

Nice...I am still working on getting more technologically literate! I appreciate your advise!

Jul 15, 2009 06:29 AM
Robert Schwabe
Herron Real Estate - Orange Park, FL
Orange Park Real Estate

Ian - I just set up my facebook fan page. I'll have to start working on it and get some fans.

Jul 20, 2009 03:13 PM
Rita Minion
O'Brien Realty - Solomons, MD

Hello Ian,

I am new to Facebook and have a lot to learn.  Thank you for sharing the information in your post.  I appreciate it!  Have a great week!

Rita

 

Aug 03, 2009 04:47 PM
Bob Force (REALTORĀ®)
Weichert Realtors - Aspen Hill - Mount Airy, MD
The FORCE in Maryland Real Estate

Ian:

Thank you.  I have bookmarked this for more study and implementation during a more alert hour.

 

Aug 12, 2009 05:30 PM
Norma J. Elkins
Elite Realty Group - Morristown, TN
Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team

I did finally set up my page - thanks for sharing the info with me - Yet learning but I think it will help!

Sep 30, 2009 01:11 AM