Facebook is the biggest social media platform in the world. It can be used in different ways to suit your personal or professional needs.
This guide will look at three main Facebook features; your account, groups, and ‘like’ pages. In order to run any of these you must have a Facebook account. Your Facebook account tends to comprise of connections with people you know, whereas groups and pages are for a wider audience who will not be able see all your personal information/posts on your account. Facebook groups are helpful for creating a space for discussion amongst group members. You get to select the privacy level, this means you can limit those seeing the content of the group, or you can leave it open for anybody to join. Groups are a good way to stay connected with others. Facebook pages or ‘like’ pages are used by organisations, public figures, and businesses to promote themselves. These pages appear more ‘official’ and people who like and follow your page will be able to see your posts and engage with them without being Facebook ‘friends’ with you. Each of these features can provide for the different needs you have, and many organisations/groups/individuals use a mixture of all to promote what they do.

Key points

• To set up a Facebook account, download the app or go to https://www.facebook.com/ and click ‘Sign Up’. You must be 13 years old to create an account. It is free to set up an account. Follow through the steps on the screen or use the link below for a step by step guide with photos.
• To set up a Facebook Group search ‘groups’ in your search bar and then select the ‘Create Group’ button. Follow through the steps on the screen or use the link below for a step by step guide with photos.
• To set up a Facebook Page go to your drop-down menu in the top right hand corner, click on ‘Manage Pages’ on this and then select the ‘Create Page’ button. Follow through the steps on the screen or use the link below for a step by step guide with photos.

Links for more information
 
WikiHow: How to set up a Facebook account
This how to guide includes similar step by step instructions to this guide, with photographs to aid you in setting up a Facebook account.
https://www.wikihow.com/Set-up-a-Facebook-Account
 
WikiHow: How to make a Facebook Group
This how to guide includes step by step instructions to this guide, with photographs to aid you in setting up a Facebook group.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Facebook-Group
 
WikiHow: How to create a Facebook Page
This how to guide includes similar step by step instructions to this guide, with photographs to aid you in setting up a Facebook page.
https://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Facebook-Page
 
What’s the difference between a Facebook Page and Group?
Facebook FAQ- this post discusses the difference between Facebook pages and groups and why you should use each.
https://www.facebook.com/notes/facebook/facebook-tips-whats-the-difference-between-a-facebook-page-and-group/324706977130/
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