{"id":51153,"date":"2017-03-24T11:27:59","date_gmt":"2017-03-24T11:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/resources\/?p=3003\/"},"modified":"2017-03-24T11:27:59","modified_gmt":"2017-03-24T11:27:59","slug":"how-do-i-make-my-page-a-local-business","status":"publish","type":"knowledge_base","link":"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/knowledge_base\/how-do-i-make-my-page-a-local-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I make my Page a local business?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Making your Facebook Page a local business is an excellent way to help people in your area find your business. It\u2019s a beneficial option that\u2019s worth considering when making a Page for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n

You have to follow a few simple steps to make your Facebook Page a local business:<\/p>\n

1. Choose a category<\/b><\/h2>\n

First you have to create a Facebook page – go<\/span> here<\/span><\/a> and choose the category of your new fanpage \u2013 make sure to pick <\/span>\u2018Local Business of Place\u2019.<\/b><\/p>\n

\"How2. Add your business details<\/b><\/h2>\n

Select a specific category from the dropdown menu and fill in the blanks.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"How3. Fill your profile<\/b><\/h2>\n

After hitting \u2018<\/span>Get started\u2019,<\/b> you can enter additional information about you business. This will make it easier to find you on Facebook and through web searches.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

4. Add your profile picture<\/b><\/h2>\n

Next step is choosing profile picture for you Page – your logo, a picture of you local, or your mascot. The photo should be 180×180 px.
\n\"How<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

5. Make it favourite<\/b><\/h2>\n

Add it to your favourites and make your Page easier to find for yourself. Your Page will be accessible in one click.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

6. Define your audience<\/b><\/h2>\n

Define who your preferred audience is. Fill out their demographic info to help Facebook get you more reach to the right users.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

Note that you can change your page\u2019s category an unlimited number of times. The only consequence is if you change it from the Local Business or Place category, you\u2019ll lose your reviews, map, and check-ins.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Start<\/a><\/span>