facebook how to
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Facebook How-To features how to update a status, post a photo/video, create an event, add a milestone, ask a question and access page insights. It includes screenshots from Facebook, and step by step directions to each element.TRANSCRIPT
Facebook How-To’s:
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When you log in, this is what you will see:
Pages are located on the left side bar
News Feed: Here is where you can see what other businesses are posting
Here is where you update your Status
This box on the right holds posts that others have recently posted on your page.
HOME PAGEThis is what you will see once you select a Facebook page
To update your status, click in the type box and begin typing.
To link your status to another business, type the @ symbol then the company’s name. When their name appears in the box below, click enter.
UPDATE YOUR STATUS
To post a link, copy and paste the URL into the status box and choose a thumbnail
There is the option to choose a thumbnail that will appear with the post. Make sure to pick the one that best corresponds to your post.
POST A LINK
To post a photo or video, select Photo / Video in the Status Update box
Next select, Upload Photo / Video
Once selected, the following box will appear, select Choose File to browse your computer for the picture or video. As shown, a caption can also be written about the file.
POST A PICTURE/VIDEO
This is how a photo will appear on your Facebook page
Caption
Interaction
To create an Event, add an Offer, or ask a Question, select Offer, Event+ in the Status Box
ADD EVENT/OFFER/QUESTION
When Event is selected, the following box will appear
Name the Event
Add Details
Location of Event
Date of Event
Keep the second box unselected if you would like group members to be able to post on the Event Wall
To access a full listing of your events, there will be an Event Tab on your home page
CREATE AN EVENT
When Question is selected, a Status Box will appear where you type your question
After posting your question, you must add poll options.
Fans can now cast their vote by choosing a poll option.*This is a good way to get fan/customer input about your business.
ASK A QUESTION
POST AN OFFERWhen offer is selected, the following box will appear
Select a thumbnail image for the offer Create a headline
Limit the number of offers available
Set offer expiration date
To view/edit your page insights, open your admin panel at the top of your page
This is how an Offer will appear on your Facebook page
Users select ‘Get Offer’ to receive the coupon. (For example, Buy one- Get on 50% off with this offer).
ACCESS FACEBOOK INSIGHTS
Select Show if admin panel is hidden
Once in your admin panel, click on See All
Your insights provide detail about engagement activity with your page
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Want to know more? Contact Amanda Blondeau,
Business Advancement Center Director(906) 226-1667 or [email protected]