You can set up a professional Facebook business page — fully optimized and automated — in one focused session. If you’ve ever felt lost inside Meta Business Suite, slapped together a cover photo that crops wrong, or watched messages pile up faster than you can reply, you’re not alone: small business owners, freelancers and social managers keep losing momentum to confusing settings and manual follow-ups.
This complete 2026 playbook cuts through the noise with step-by-step setup instructions, exact image dimensions and CTA copy, clear role and security checklists, and troubleshooting tips for verification. Best of all, you’ll get ready-to-use automation workflows for DMs, comments and lead capture so your page starts saving time and converting inquiries the moment it’s live — no guesswork, no busywork, just practical steps you can finish in one session.
What you need before you start: assets, info, and account prep
Collect these accounts, files, and business facts before creating your Facebook Business Page so setup is fast and consistent.
Accounts and access: You must have a personal Facebook account to create and manage a Page; consider adding a second admin for redundancy. Creating a Meta Business Manager (Meta Business Suite) is optional but recommended if you plan to run ads, assign roles, or connect Instagram and ad accounts. Prepare a mobile number or business email for verification and two‑factor authentication.
Prepare these visual assets:
Profile photo / logo – square file; use at least 400×400 px for quality. PNG is best for logos with transparency.
Cover image – landscape image sized for Facebook; keep key elements centered inside a safe zone and use high‑quality JPEG (sRGB) for photos.
Additional images – a 1200×628 shared link image and a square 1080×1080 post image help keep branding consistent across posts.
Collect accurate business details to populate every field:
Official business name and primary category (e.g., "Bakery", "Graphic Designer")
Short description (one sentence) and long description (one paragraph) — examples below
Physical address (if applicable), phone number, business email, website URL
Hours of operation and a clear list of services or products (include pricing where possible)
Examples: Short description — “Artisan bakery baking sourdough and pastries daily.” Long description — “Neighborhood bakery offering made‑from‑scratch breads, custom cakes, and coffee; order online for pickup or delivery.”
Decide page goals and primary CTA before setup: choose the action you want visitors to take so links and copy are ready. Common goals and CTAs:
Book — link to a booking system (Calendly, Acuity)
Call — prepare a click‑to‑call number (tel: link)
Message — enable automated DMs and comment replies to capture leads
Shop — prepare product catalog and direct product links
Draft CTA copy that matches the goal (e.g., “Book a tasting today” vs “Message for a quote”).
Final prep items: choose a memorable Page username (facebook.com/YourName), prepare a short list of FAQs or visible policies, and name/resize files clearly (logo.png, cover.jpg) so uploading is quick. Draft a welcome message for DMs and a basic moderation rules list before enabling automated replies; include contact hours and recovery contacts for admins.
























































































































































































































