How do I set up a Facebook business page?

Log in to your personal Facebook account, click the menu (9 dots) in the top left, click "Page," then "Create New Page." Enter your business name, choose a category, write your bio, and add a profile photo (your logo) and cover photo. Your page is live immediately — no verification wait.

Why This Matters

Facebook Pages are still the default "social proof" check for local businesses. Customers who find you through referral, Google, or a yard sign will look you up on Facebook before calling. An empty or nonexistent Facebook Page raises doubt. It doesn't need to be active with daily posts — it needs to exist, look professional, and have accurate contact info. Facebook Pages also power Instagram business features and Messenger, making it a hub for customer communication.

Real-World Example

A solo house cleaner kept getting the same question from potential clients: "Do you have a Facebook page?" She didn't, and she lost at least three jobs because people assumed no Facebook meant the business wasn't legitimate. She used the free setup tool at boomp.net/setup to scan her website and generate her Facebook bio in the right character count, then followed the step-by-step walkthrough. Her page was live in 6 minutes. The next referral who Googled her found a professional-looking page and booked a cleaning the same day.

What Most People Get Wrong

You don't need a personal-looking Facebook Page. Many business owners avoid creating a Page because they don't want to "be on Facebook" personally. A Facebook Business Page is separate from your personal profile — customers can't see your personal posts or friends list. You manage it, but it operates as your business, not you.