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artbysusmitha,
daniellexo
Published on June 5, 2009 in How-To |
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Many of us are connecting with old friends, classmates and peers through Facebook. Did you know Facebook is also a great way to share your Etsy Shop news? Not only can you create an Etsy Shop Badge for your Facebook profile, but you can create a Facebook Fan Page for your buyers and devotees. ArtBySusmitha says her Facebook Fan Page has lead to many connections with new customers and she has created a simple tutorial to get you started!
You'll first need to already have a Facebook account to have a Fan Page. (A page is different from your personal Facebook profile.)
1. You start by adding an application called Pages. The easiest way to find a link to this application is by going to an existing Fan Page and finding the Create a page for my business link. Here's a screen shot of my Art by Susmitha Page. You can see that the link you're looking for at the bottom of the left hand column (click picture below to see a larger version).
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| Tags | Business Tips, Facebook Fan Page, How-To, HOW-TO, Marketing, Promoting, Seller Handbook, Seller Help, selling, Social Networking |
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Mirthquake
Been meaning to do mine for a long time too...it all takes up a lot of time. Time I'd rather spend on drawing actually :) But hey this is the new era huh!? Thanks for this tutorial!!
MBsignaturedesigns
This is great can I have a facebook link on etsy. Just wondering
ireneagh
Hi! thanks for this tutorial!
I'm still building my fan page! :D
I think it is a good way to get publicity!
this is my link! if you want become my fan! ;)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ireneag...
BabbidgePatch
Thank you for the tutorial ~ I must be in the minority without a facebook page:)
HarrietsHaven
Thanks for the tutorial! I tried setting up a facebook account about a week ago and didn't understand how to navigate. Hopefully this helps :)
SusanFaye
Try it! It's a great way to send traffic to your Etsy shop! Check out my Etsy fan page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Susan-F...
Esma
It really is a great tool! I upload a photo and link to the item on Etsy anytime I list a new item. Here's my page:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Esma-Studios/64405526060
MyJunkyTrunk
Really great information! i love these kinds of helpful tutorials!
Liesldesigns
Thanks for the tutorial! I was thinking about creating a page for a while now... no more procrastinating!
futurowoman
I have one, and it's a great way to introduce your work to a larger audience! Here's mine:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Futurow...
Morado
Thanks I just created my fan page recently! This is just what i needed :o)
IcingOnTheCupcake
This is great! I've been meaning to do this, but not completely sure how to.
Marang97
Wonderful!! I created one a few weeks ago and it's been a great way to get more information out there. Here's mine...
EmmaGordonLondon
This is so helpful! I've been meaning to look into this for a long time, thanks!
beadsonfire
This has been on my list of things to do for a week now! This was very helpful! Walked me through the process beautifully! Cross it off of my list! Thank You!
LisaFerinDesigns
This is next on my to-do list! Thanks for such clear instructions.
Sigmosaics
been meaning also to do this ... on the list!! super helpful .. THANKS!
zwzzy
I've finally figured out the Facebook fan page, it's fun!
BUT - does anyone know why my computer would all of a sudden hate FB? I have to right click to open any links, photos, etc.... sucks!
mksupplies
Last years Yart sale was great! It was a lot of fun to participate, and we look forward to this years!
mightymarce
As an added tip, I see a lot of people say they can't figure out how to get back to their fan page after creating it (FB doesn't make this the most user-friendly, huh?).
I found that on my facebook home page there's a small toolbar on the bottom left side, and just next to where it says "Applications" there is an "f" icon. When you hover over it says "Ads and Pages." If you click on that "f" it'll take you to your fan page homepage.
tortillagirl
I built mine barely two weeks ago, and it was super quick. It didn't take me more than 30 mins: If you already have photos of your items you just upload them and add links to your blog and shops. I'm glad I put up the page because a lot of my friends (who know me in "real" life) with whom I stay in touch via Facebook now see what I make much more often.
tortillagirl
P.S. Bookmark your page after you create it because the address is long [thank you, facebook.]
moonscreations
so helpful. I've been fighting with making one since yesterday. You guys are my tech heroes.
Oh technology, why are you wasted on me?
dragonhouseofyuen
Excellent article - thank you! Susmitha - great to see this easy step by step.
I haven't 'facebooked' yet (so many networking sites..., so little time...)
If I ever do a facebook I shall refer to this!
Hoping all the cows at the Visahka Sanctuary are doing well :)
KatrinLermanJewelry
Such a great tutorial! Now I finally have no excuse to set it up! Thanks!
BeadsInTheBelfry
I have wanted to do this for a minute now! Thanks for the great tutorial!
AnniesWearableArt
my annieswearable page is brand new and i don't have any fans yet
JBirdHome
THANK YOU !! i was literally about to sit down and figure this out and here it is. big etsy love from me.
ecogeneration
Now only if we can have "Social Network" as one of the categories on the forum, we can ask questions about facebook and share ideas....and promote our pages!
babook
I thought that good way. But don`t have take it to good way ! Might ,that i will try it ..
blackbirdtees
Love the Nowvember sticker sets! They always make me giggle.
mvegan5
Wonderful, Susmitha! ;0) Beautiful jewelry and little creatures as well as a great soul helping others!!!!
pandoraslocker
Thanks so much for writing this. I tried to figure out how to make a fanpage on facebook but it was kind of confusing how they set up and I gave up about a week ago.
stitchknitsew
Thank You I have been trying to figure out face book forever.
thefrogprincess
Very Helpful. Thank you. Here's my page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/TheFrog...
capow
Great tutorial. I've had my facebook fan site for a couple of months now, and though it hasn't brought an actual sale yet, there are over 80 people who get all of my updates on a regular basis. It's totally worth investing time in!
KiraFerrer
Thanks for the article and the info. I created one a few days ago and I just went back and tweeked a few things after reading this post.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kira-Fe...
VintageinBohemia
I've had one for a while! Love Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vintage...
worksofwhimsy
Facebook Fan Page has been on my to-do list for a while now. With the help of this article, there's no reason to procrastinate any longer. Time to take the plunge!
LushPunk
I don't know if this is helpful to anyone, but the webaddress for mine is really long with a bunch of numbers on the end - if you go to http://tinyurl.com, you can create a custom shorter url eg. mine is http://tinyurl.lushpunkfacebook . It's been really awesome or me, because now it's short enough to add to my shop annoucement and email signature :)
iacua
Great article! My page is still in its early stages but it is getting there!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/iacua/7...
FairyBubbles
Thank you! I have been meaning to get on facebook this will make things easier:)
AlinaRuxandra
Can I just say that Facebook lately is removing people and their profiles with no notice for promoting their business...I haven't updated my page on FB for a long time now because I don't want to be kicked off.
pixiecampbell
I'm finding my way through the process, this has made it much easier! Thanks for the tips!
I tried tinyurl but it prompted me to allow permission for the website to view my clipboard, which I thought was odd. So I backed out for now. Any thoughts?
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Animama...
jocole
thanks for sharing, i've been wondering how to set up a fan page!!
my only question ... i added the "my stuff" application already on my profile page and i can't seem to get it to come up on my fan page. hmmmmmmm, any thoughts?!
FashionFauxPas
Now I understand!
Phew! Can't wait to set up my fan page! Yay!
Thanks!
topsyturvydesign
I did mine nearly 2 weeks ago too.
I wish I had this tutorial then - thanks a bunch!
poppyswickedgarden
LOL Facebook made me so crazy I haven't gone back since I set mine up LOL! I like twitter better. Far more user friendly!
paramountvintage
wow thanks for the tutorial! i was trying to figure this out on my own last week and had a bit of trouble.
SpringColors
thank you for the valuable information . here is my business page
LittleAdorables
great info!
Will use this as soon as I get all my hand made items set up.
Thank you!
ccstar
i have a love/hate relationship with facebook Pages. They really don't make it easy to navigate! I tried the MyStuff app, which by the way is a great workaround for the fact that the Etsy Shop app doesn't seem to work on Pages (only profiles), but it's really buggy! I can't get it to work, and it keeps prompting me to add it to my profile, when I just want to add stuff to the box. They say it's a temporary problem.
One thing to clarify in your tutorial is that the code you're adding to the MyStuff box is the code for your Etsy Mini widget from your Etsy store, which you can get by clicking on "Etsy Mini" under "Promote." Haven't been able to add it, I'm wondering if it matters which size mini you choose. Anybody tried a Trunkt widget yet?
I also had an issue with the Links app on my Page. I would tell you how I fixed it, but I'm not sure how I did it.
I recommend adding the "Reviews" app to your page to let fans post reviews of your work. I also recommend becoming a fan of other pages, especially other crafty business pages, friends and such. It increases your possible hits if they fan you back. And through the Boxes app, you can decide to put some of this content onto your Wall so people can see it when they first get to your Page.
(If you have any questions or comments, convo me because I seldom check up on forum posts.)
thefrogprincess
ccstar and jocole, I had that problem too. When you're on the page for the application My Stuff, on the left hand side, there's a link that says Add to My Page.
Click on that and a box should come up that says Select which page you wish to add My Stuff to.
Then click on your page that you just created.
livistitches
Great Info! I had a page but wasn't sure how to add my Etsy mini, Thanks for the step by step instructions.
GemmaBeads
We just muddled through this last night. This article would have been great! I'll bookmark it to share with my friends though. Thanks much!
loriruedi
K, I did it. I accidentally kept adding the same pages because I couldn't find them, so thanks mightymarce for the info on that aspect.
Here's my very new page http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Nei...
SarahPadgham
Great tutorial thank you! I have a couple of questions, maybe some of you can help? I did everything above but now I cannot find the "publish this page" button, any advice on where I can find it now? It is no longer at the top of my pages. Also, once I do publish the page will my friends on my personal page be able to see a link to my fan page? I can't figure that out!
Thanks!
SarahPadgham
Oh - One more question - Will I be able to see a link to my fan page on my personal page once I publish it? I keep having to do a search for the page to go back to it and add things.
Thanks again!
SarahPadgham
Here's mine - please check it out and become a fan if you like! http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid...
PenelopeAndAnastasia
Facebook has been wonderful to me and my Penelope & Anastasia Jewelry Biz! So many old friends are now sporting P&A Jewels and spreading the jewelry love to their friends...a wonderful network ~
art4friends
woh thank you so much for this.
I need all the help I can get with my fan page!
selflesh
Thanks again for the tutorial!
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I just made a fan page in case anyone wants to become a fan...
http://www.facebook.com/pages/selfles...
xo
>s
amandajean
Thank you for featuring my embroidery and artwork! I nearly passed out from excitement when I saw it! And thank you for providing such nice, clear tutorials for us to follow.
xoxo
Radness
Thanks for the info! Amandajean, you're embroidery is fantastic :)
SweetwaterGifts
Thank you for the help. I have been thinking about joining Facebook but had no idea where to start.
salvagenotes
I was just asking my friend how to do this and he had no idea! Thanks Etsy!!
kidacollective
Great tutorial - thanks. I may have to finally give in and join facebook!
TheHookieMonster
Thanks for the tutorial - it's been a great help.
Just managed to set mine up: http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?i...
It still looks a bit bare at the moment though.
Does anyone know how to invite friends to become a fan? Do you just send a block message to your friends, or is there an 'invite' button somewhere I haven't seen?
TheHookieMonster
Ignore that - I've just found the 'suggest to friends' button under the profile pic :-)
dollsndogs
You make it look easy now I just have to get the nerve to Jump!
DawksArt
I have tried this and got as far as step 11, but can't seem to link my new page to my original profile and I am not sure what code you are talking about to get the Etsy link into 'my stuff'. I did manage to load my new page with pictures though, although it took over an hour. I wish there was some facebook tech help for things like this.
thehappyhoneybee
Thanks for this! Just posted mine this week:
www.facebook.com/pages/the-happy-hone...
So great that you can post links to other pages too.
northernfleeceweaver
Thank you so much, I just started my facebook account yesterday. This will help immensely!
ChelseaVanTol
thanks for including my notebook! This article rules - people really need to get on board with how awesome facebook is for marketing! :)
KilnGoddess
I'm stuck on the step to add the 'my stuff' thingie so I can hook up my etsymini. How do I add the my stuff thingie, the article says to add it but no photo of where to find the button to add it. I see a add it favorites but that did not get it in my + tab. Color me confused...
artbysusmitha
Hi everyone, thank you all for your kind comments. It's really good to know that this article has helped so many of you. Also, thanks to those of you who have shared additional tips above :)
Sorry for the delayed response from my side. I knew when the tutorial was mentioned in the Etsy Success Newsletter but I wasn't aware of when it was published here at The Storque until now.
People have been contacting me with questions through my blog http://cutelittlepackage.blogspot.com (where the article was originally posted) and through the etsy convo system on both my stores so I just kept answering them there.
Most of the questions have already been answered by others above. I'll answer the remaining ones to the best of my ability...
KilnGoddess, when you do a search on facebook and find the My Stuff app, it isn't enough to just add it to your favorites. You need to follow the steps to add it to your page. Here's the link to the app page: http://www.facebook.com/apps/applicat...
You'll find the "Add to my Page" (not "Add to my Page's Favorites"!) link. Just click on it and follow the instructions.
SarahPadgham, since you shared the link to your page and we can see it, I assume you figured out how to publish it after all :) And the only way you can link your fan page to your personal page is by copy-pasting the link into your profile.
If anyone has any further questions please take a look at the comments on my original blog post first (many common questions have been asked and answered there) and if you don't find an answer, please leave a comment there and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
http://cutelittlepackage.blogspot.com...
aktie9
Ohh thanks for this information, Susmitha! Wonderful. I'm going to have to double check mine now. XOXO :)
sirenedelmare
Great info! I have a Facebook fan page and I love it! It's an extremely useful tool!
If any of you are looking for some extra help with this project, I highly suggest that you use Socialbees on Facebook, which is a Facebook approved provider of Public Profiles for businesses, Social Ads and advanced Facebook for business strategy. They rock!!!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pag...
sirenedelmare
Here's the link for Socialbees! Tell them I sent you!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/soc...
StrongBeads
well great to read now that I was not the only one having problems with getting my shop on the page. Now I read you afterwards......... Good to have this kind of info on the
Etsy site.
Thanks for good work!!!
SewWhaat
Your article was very helpful.
I will give it a try this weekend!
MadeFreshDaily
i finally got my page up and running.. here it is..
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Made-Fr...
I haven't got pictures or anything up yet, that will be on my to do list for today!
I do have a question though.. I had My Stuff on my regular profile, so i couldn't put it on my fan page. And now I still can't... does anyone know a way of getting it to work? Please let me know!
And thanks for this step by step how to.. it was VERY helpful!
MuseSilkPaintings
I wish the new facebook connect could be linked to my fan page, instead of my personal profile. Can you Etsy wizards come up with this option?
Love2BInspired
This along w/a forum was a huge help! It only took a couple hours..lol but here it is!
samanthasartstudio
Thanks for the info! It's a little confusing at first, but after playing around with it for a while I think I'm getting the hang of it :)
theonlygirl
This is definitely going on my to do list. Thanks so much for taking the time to put this together.
naturemanipulated
Thanks for this! It was very helpful!
I just built my page.
veganosaurus
It's good to see so many of you using this information well after it was posted. Glad to have been of help! :)
EmmaHadley
This was so helpful, I've set up my page and have fans joining daily, I plan to put my first promotion for fans through next week and hope I get a good response.
Thanks :D
bumblebeadsdesigns
Too bad I didn't see this earlier. I made my fan page but I put it under the store category. Now I can't add more info on my store. I can just put the website url. :(
But thanks for the info. I added the gigya application.
norskwoodshop
I have a Facebook Fan page also! Check it out at http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Nor...
BertramsBowdoir
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I keep finding exactly what I need, exactly when I need it. Please check it out. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bertram...
Jmszito
I am so NOT a "tech-y". This tuorial was very helpful. I think I am going to give it a try this week. Thanks!
salvagenotes
Thank you, thank you for the tutorial! I finally made my fanpage. Check it out... :)
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid...
Chewy
I design custom Facebook Fan Pages! I'd really like to work with some more Etsy stores to get their products integrated into Facebook - there's a LOT of potential to increase your traffic once people interact with your products more directly a through Facebook Fan Page or business. Check out my page with examples: http://www.hilinskyconsulting.com/fbm...
littlemustardseeds
Thanks for the useful info!Just added to my own fanpage!
lovelyart
Hi,
Thank you for the info I have done mine too
this is the link:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lovelya...
VickiDianeDesigns
Please can someone help me ?
I have a facebook page
http://en-gb.facebook.com/Vicki.Diane1
Someone on Etsy was kind enough to create a fan page for me.
Although I have one, I have no idea what the link to it is, and how to invite people to become fans ??
(The only way I can find it , is by fanning myself and therefore creating a bookmark ) ???
Help please ???
HeatherJaneDesign
This is a great article to get you started on creating your FB fan page! I am just working on setting mine up now!
CreateInPaper
Thank you for this information. I appreciate all who share on this site.
BBJUD
Still Strugling with this page application in facebook - but Many Many Thanks !!!!!!!!!!!
DancingGoddessDolls
When I add 'My Stuff' it will only go to my personal page. . .I can't figure out how to add it to my business page. Anyone have a tip for me?
PurplePebble
Hi I've managed to do this after several false starts, but I would like to know how to find other crafters in fan pages. I tried searching crocheters but just got one group and bunch of people called crochet! When I put fan pages in search it just finds things called 'fan page' Is there any way of searching fan pages to find the business that you want.
DancingJellybean
I can't figure out the java code part. Where do I find that?
ALittleXtraSomething
Excellent! I am off to do that right now! Thanks so much for the information! Absolutely Delighted!
ODDimagination
I need my Fans! Off to create the page and see what happens. Thanks for the great Tutorial. ;o)
ohdanger
I already had a fan page but I liked the idea of adding the Etsy Mini. I followed your steps but was only able to add the My Stuff (and therefore Etsy Mini) to MY profile, not to my PAGE. Clarification anyone?
paulandkatestudio
I cant add the My Stuff either- it just prompts me to sign up for a profile (I dont have a personal FB profile, just the business page). Am I doing something wrong?
twogreenbananas
thanks so much! I have been trying to finish this for some time now, and haven't seemed to be able to figure it out.
Can I make a fan page for each individual etsy site I have?
Thanks!!
modhmary
I followed this tutorial and created a fan page a while back, thanks - it was so helpful! The page has been a success as well, a great idea for everyone on Etsy. I did even land some sales from it!!
tadasana
Yay! I did it! Thanks so much for your instructions! Any help getting the mini to show up on the fanpage and my profile page?
KneeDeepOriginals
Thanks so much for these instructions! I tried to make a Fan Page a while ago using instructions I found on another website, but it wasn't as helpful and I gave up! So this post was great!!
madeforyougifts
Marking this for later! I have been wanting to do this and feared the worst but now I will definately try it, you made it sound so easy. Thanks!
bringyourownbody
I tried - not sure if I accomplished.... I am trying to get some business flowing into my sites... www.kjaerpedersen.etsy.com and www.bringyourownbody.etsy.com.... I am an artist and I have been have fun with pottery and beginning to enjoy sewing, too... but... I must do better with my advertising... and it is tough.... thank you, though, for the info... I think that I got some of it in... appreciated!!!!! Kjaer
jordybugsboutique
Thank you for the information
Here is my fan page
http://www.facebook.com/jordybugsbout...
trashcollections
Thank you I think I finally got a fan page thanks to you. I don't think I did the link right though. It doesn't look like everyone elses here. If someone could tell me what I did wrong!!!www.facebook.com/pages/trashcollections/143735259110?ref=mf
samsstuff
I was wondering how you could add an Etsy mini to the fan page. Thanks for posting!
Scrapboarding
SOS - I have my page, got through the steps, but I don't understand how the code is generated? Any one have some advice?
Scrapboarding
Oooooh! I figured it out ! You have to get the code from the Etsy Mini in "Your Etsy" ! Success, ahhh joy.
munchkinmama
I am feeling really dumb, but I had set up my page previously and now I cannot figure out how to get to the screen that appears under step 4 above. Can anyone help me?
BlueElephants
this is great, but I am stucked on N. 11. What code do i need to paste????
IslaNewYork
I know I'm totally late for starting a facebook page, but this helps immensely! Thanks! :)
LilacPaisley
This is very helpful, thanks! I've been wanting to create a fb fan page for a while, so I am working on it right now!
Recycedelic
Thank you so much for sharing this. It is exactly what I needed to figure out how to get my fan page going. Much appreciated!
AlyTheRed
YEY! Me too, Lilac, I've been wanting to make a FB fan page up and didn't see where the ap was! This is a great deal of help, and I'm keeping your info up and starting right now!
Cheers,
Aly
CarolinaRoses
I tried to post my Etsy mini to my fan page and it will only post it to my personal profile! What have I done wrong?
jadedseas
Hi there, I've gotten to step 11. where it says follow the instructions... but I don't know where the code that I copy and paste into the mystuff is? I managed to add the etsy mini to my personal facebook by going directly to the etsy app, but can't get it to work on my jadedseas designs page...?
www.jadedseas.etsy.com
Beadware
I also got stuck using the above directions (was putting on my personal page, not fan page) and then I found the article below - and it worked like a charm! Click on the "my etsy application". Happy FBing!
http://community.etsy.com/uncategoriz...
My new fan page: http://www.facebook.com/search/?init=...
shadowfairyqueen
This was a great help! To add your etsy stuff go to your esty and then to etsy mini - it will generate the codes you need. Then just copy and paste.
LisaConfetti
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom. Getting started. Following your steps, but scared they will be harder than expected (as technical things always seem to be). Fingers crossed!
LisaConfetti
Task complete. All done, with no glitches at all. Super simple. Thank you!
LisaConfetti
PS. I did want to move my new etsy tab (on my facebook page wall) closer to the front of the list, and it took a minute to figure out how to do it. Simply click and drag.
LollyBopBaby
Very helpful.
How do I get my fans off my personal page and onto my fan page?
Also, when I comment on someone else's fan page, my profile pic comes up. Why not my fan page avitar?
uncostumed
Great application, but I agree with LollyBopBaby. How do I get the My Stuff application off my personal profile page and onto my business fan page?
BethanyOgle
Thanks to thefrogprincess! Using the "Add to My Page" button worked - problem solved.
GrannyBJ
WOW!!! Just fund this. So glad. I have been wanting to set up a fan page for a while now. No one I know knew how. Hope I can do it now.
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