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How to Get Started with Facebook

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Before you begin

Facebook requires that you use your real name when creating an account. While there are special steps to take for business or group use, you should always start with a personal account in your real name.

If you are following these steps for business use, make sure the name of the person on the account is authorized and best suited for interfacing with your customers - Social Media is the new PR, Customer Service & Marketing.

You will need


Your profile info Facebook Preparation Checklist
An Facebook Primer Facebook Usage Overview
Time and attention Facebook Posting Guidelines

Your first step

1. Create a Facebook Account (1 of 2 steps)

This Section is composed of step-by-step How To guides, each created to help walk you through the process of getting started with Facebook. 

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