
[Updated February 10th, 2013.]
How to create a page on Facebook for your band in minutes
Creating a Facebook band or artist page is usually one of the first steps an artist makes online, and there’s good reason for that; Facebook is the largest social network in the world and it’s a great place to discover and connect with fans. In fact, Facebook has become so important, many music fans would find it strange if they couldn’t find an artist on Facebook.
Creating and maintaining a Facebook band page isn’t difficult, but there are some common misconceptions that can cause issues down the line. Follow the steps below and you’ll be just fine.
Facebook profile Vs. Facebook page
First we need to clear up a little terminology. Facebook calls the typical individual profiles ‘Personal Profiles.’ They refer to the profiles created by a brand, product, organization, musician or band as Pages.
It can get confusing as the two can look similar, but there are some big distinctions in how they work. Also, you must have a Facebook personal profile before you can create a profile page, so if you’re brand new to Facebook, you’ll have to create that first. Once you’re up and running with a personal profile, here is how you can create a profile page.
How to create your Facebook artist/band page
1. Go to this link http://www.facebook.com/pages/create.php
2. Select the “Artist, Band, or Public Figure“ button
3. Once that is selected, you will get a drop down menu where you will want to select “musician/band”
4. Enter in the artist or band name in the “name,” check that you agree to the Terms of Service (if you agree with the ToS, of course), and then click “Get Started.”
Now that you Facebook band page is created, be sure to post a profile image, a header image, and drop your bio into the info section. Also, check out our “Top 3 Articles on Facebook Timeline for Musicians“ for more information on using a Facebook page to promote your music.
Once you’ve set up your artist/band Page on Facebook, you can be selling your music in minutes. Click HERE to begin using CD Baby’s MusicStore for Facebook, the easiest way to sell CDs, MP3s, and vinyl directly to your fans on Facebook. The customizable app is free to use and easy to set up, so you’ll have an attractive looking store from which to sell and share your tunes on the world’s most popular social network.
Why not just promote my music using my personal profile on Facebook?
As mentioned above, there are some key functionality differences that make a Facebook page a better option for promoting your music. We’ll detail those differences in Part 2 of ‘Facebook 101‘.
But the number one benefit of using a page instead of a profile has to be the security for your personal information. Most people use their personal profiles as a way to share info, pictures and updates with their friends and family. So certain aspects of their life outside of music are visible for all their “friends” to see. If you grant someone access to your personal profile, they’ll have access to those pictures, updates, and information. That might be too much access to grant your average fan.
Making a Facebook page for your music career allows anyone to be a fan without the worry that they’re getting to know a little too much about you.
Do you have a tip for new artists on Facebook? Please share in the comments below!
Read part 2 of the article HERE!


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