How to create a Facebook Business Page
What you'll learn
- →Page vs. profile vs. group
- →Required setup for ads eligibility
- →Templates and CTAs
- →Inviting your network
Before you start
- □A personal Facebook account
- □Business logo and cover image
A Facebook Business Page is still required for Meta ads, Instagram shopping, and many integrations. Here's a no-frills setup.
The steps
- Step 01
Create the Page
facebook.com/pages/create → fill in name, category, description. Use your real legal or DBA name.
- Step 02
Add profile and cover photos
Profile: 170×170, ideally your logo. Cover: 820×312, a real photo of your space or product.
- Step 03
Pick a Page template
Templates control which tabs and buttons appear. Pick 'Business', 'Restaurants & Cafés', or 'Services' based on your model.
- Step 04
Set your call-to-action button
Book Now, Call, Shop Now, Sign Up. Pick the one action you most want.
- Step 05
Claim a vanity URL
Settings → Username. facebook.com/yourbusinessname is more shareable.
- Step 06
Add your full business info
Hours, phone, email, address, website. Fill every field.
- Step 07
Invite friends and existing customers
Page → three dots → Invite friends. One-time push to get your first 50 likes.
- Step 08
Publish 3–5 posts before you promote
An empty Page hurts conversion. Post photos, an intro, and a few customer highlights first.
Common questions
+Do Pages get organic reach anymore?
Very little — usually 2–6%. Treat the Page as a credibility asset and ad landing zone.
+Can I run ads without a Page?
No — every Meta ad must run from a Page.
+What about Facebook Groups?
Groups are great for community but separate from Pages.
+How do I link Instagram?
Meta Business Suite → Settings → Linked accounts.
+Should I cross-post the same content?
Often yes — most followers only see one platform.
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