How do I go live on Facebook using streaming software?

  To create a live stream on Facebook: Go to https://www.facebook.com/live/create. Click Create Live Stream.  Choose where you want...

How do I edit basic info on my profile and choose who can see it on Facebook?

  To edit your basic personal info (example: gender, contact info, relationships, work, education): Go to your profile. Click Abo...

How are usernames used on Facebook profiles?

  Usernames and user IDs are part of your public profile, which can help your friends find you on Facebook.  How to create a usern...

How can I see what my profile looks like to other people on Facebook?

  You can see what your profile looks like to other people by using the View As tool. To use View As : Go to your profile and click ...

How do I control who can see what's on my profile and timeline on Facebook?

  Here's an overview of who can see what's on your profile and tools you can use to control what you share on your profile...

Can i control who sees my E-mail on my Facebook profile.

  Your email has both a privacy setting (that controls who you share it with) and a setting that controls whether it shows on your ...

Can i change my Facebook username?

  You can customize the web address for your profile by choosing a username. To change your username: Click on the downward pointing ...

I want to create a custom username on Facebook?

  When you create a custom username for your Page or profile, here are a few things to keep in mind: You can only have one username ...

What types of ID does Facebook accept?

  What types of ID does Facebook accept? If you need to confirm your name on Facebook, or if you've lost access to your account...

Why can't I change my name on Facebook?

  View Your Account Settings You can edit your name and other info on your Facebook account in your settings. Facebook is a co...

I want to add another name to my Facebook account

  If you'd like to list a name on your account that's different from the name on your ID (example: maiden name, nickname, pr...

Who can see the Friends section of my profile on Facebook?

  By default, everyone can see the Friends section of your profile. To adjust who can see your Friends section: Go to your profile...

What is blocking and how do I block someone on Facebook?

  When you block someone they will no longer be able to do things such as tag you or see things you post on your timeline. If you...

I want to delete a Facebook album

  Some albums (example: Profile Pictures) can't be deleted, but you can delete photos in those albums. Deleting an album also de...

How do i know if my account was hacked on Facebook.

  If you think your account has been hacked or taken over. you will be asked you to change your password and review recent login activi...

How to turn Facebook visitors into fans

T oday we’ll explore how to create an incentive for visitors to your Facebook Page to become fans. This tactic works similarly to offering...

How do I get my nonprofit’s Facebook fans to donate?

G etting an army of Facebook fans for your nonprofit is not an easy feat. It takes lots of planning, hard work, and time. But just because...

How to create a custom Facebook Page url

D uring the TechSoup webinar on Facebook last week, one question that came up was about creating a custom url for your Facebook Page. Th...

The differences between Facebook Pages and Groups

Y ou may be curious how Facebook Groups can complement the work you’re doing with your Page. Or, you may have a Group and want to move your ...

Amplify your event with Facebook’s new Live Stream plug-in

O n Thursday we covered 8 new Facebook plug-ins to socialize your site. The Live Stream plug-in for Facebook is one that will be an essent...

Openbook: A new way to search on Facebook

A n article on TechCrunch last week shared information about a new Facebook search engine called Openbook at youropenbook.org.   Apparen...

How to know if your Facebook Page is working

H ow do you know if your Facebook Page fans like what you’re posting? It’s a good question, isn’t it? I mean, you’ve been posting status u...

How to link your Facebook Page to your donation page

O ne critical feature of your nonprofit Facebook Page is giving your connections easy ways to donate to one of your causes. It’s easy to po...

8 ways to engage your Facebook fans in 3 minutes or less

O ne self-evident requirement for nonprofit marketing on Facebook is regularly posting interesting content on your Facebook Page. Don’t be ...

How will your nonprofit use Facebook Places?

I f you haven’t heard already, Facebook has launched a location-based “check in” app similar to FourSquare. It’s called “Places” , and as ...

Essential tips for updating your Facebook Page

O ver the past few weeks I’ve received a number of questions about the ways administrators can update their Facebook Page. This topic also c...

How to set up a Facebook Page

S etting up a Facebook Page can be a confusing task for most people. But not for you. The starting point is hard to find. Selecting your P...

How to target Facebook wall posts to specific fans

Y ou’ve spent months building up your Facebook Page followers and engaging with them. But did you know about the little-known feature with...

How to claim your nonprofit’s Facebook Places Page

I f you’re interested in using Facebook Places to engage with your local constituents, you need to first claim your Facebook Places Page. (D...

How to post to other Facebook Pages – as a Page

A few weeks ago I published Essential tips for updating your Facebook Page, which mentioned tagging Pages as a Page. The following tactic w...

How charities can take advantage of Facebook Deals

L ast week Facebook launched a new app for Facebook Places called Deals. Deals essentially allows any small business to more easily offer d...

How to add a Facebook Like Box to your site or blog

T he Facebook Like Box is one of the most powerful social plug-ins that a nonprofit — or any organization — can use. Here’s what it looks l...

How to measure Facebook Page fan growth and engagement

F acebook Insights lets you view metrics on fan growth, fan demographics, and how those fans engage with your Page. This is your No. 1...

New Facebook Profiles: A tour of all the changes

S unday on “60 Minutes,” founder Mark Zuckerberg introduced Facebook’s new and enhanced profiles for its approximately 600 million members...

How to send invitations to 5,000 prospective Facebook Page fans

F acebook Page owners can now send up to 5,000 email invitations to become a fan of their Page with a new marketing feature called “Tell y...

Facebook Pages now offer easier ways to create friendly urls

F acebook Pages now have a new option called “Create Alias” under “Marketing” within the admin panel. An alias is a shortened url for ...

How to get automatic updates on your Facebook Page

T here’s no doubt that managing a Facebook Page has become much easier with tools like Hootsuite and Seesmic. But the one thing nonprofit P...