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The Difference Between a Facebook Page and a Facebook Profile

Facebook is now a household name (especially for those with teenagers in the house) and as business owners become more aware of the effectiveness of using social sites to market their business, there are many frequently asked questions about how to put your business on Facebook.

Let’s start by noting the difference between a Facebook Profile and a Facebook Page.

Facebook Profile:

  • Strictly for people (not a business or product) to interact with friends and family
  • Any individual can create a profile, just not a commercial business or product
  • A business that opens a profile page is in direct violation of the Facebook Terms of Service and will be disabled
  • Other users become FRIENDS of a Facebook Profile
  • A Facebook Profile can upload pictures, videos, status updates, and can invite people to become friends

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