Facebook Business Page or a Profile Page for Your Business? Small Businesses Still Aren't Getting the Message

As a business owner, I understand the frustration of not being able to add prospective consumers or clients to your fan page. I'm sure you're tempted to create a simple profile (timeline) page for your business to help attract targeted individuals in your market, however, it is something that I would not recommend. In fact, not only do I condone the activity, but if you create a Facebook profile (timeline) page for your business, you are in direct violation of Facebook's Terms of Use. Some of you may think this information is repetitive, but I think otherwise. Search Facebook for businesses in your local area, and I guarantee most of them are not getting the message.

As a business owner, I understand the frustration of not being able to add prospective consumers or clients to your page. I’m sure you’re tempted to create a simple profile (timeline) page for your business to help attract targeted individuals in your market, however, it is something that I would not recommend. In fact, not only do I not condone the activity, but if you create a Facebook profile (timeline) page for your business, you are in direct violation of Facebook’s Terms of Use.

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