Setup Small Business Profiles @ Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Indeed, and Google.

Start-up

To create a Facebook business page, follow these steps:

  1. Go to www.facebook.com and log in to your personal Facebook account.
  2. Click on the downward facing arrow in the top-right corner of the page and select “Create” from the drop-down menu.
  3. Click on “Page” and select the type of business page you want to create. There are several options to choose from, including “Local Business or Place,” “Company, Organization, or Institution,” and “Brand or Product.”
  4. Follow the on-screen prompts to enter your business information, including your business name, contact information, and a description of your business.
  5. Add a profile picture and cover photo to represent your business.
  6. Invite friends to like your page by clicking on the “Invite Friends” button on your page.
  7. Use the “Publishing Tools” section to create and publish posts as your business.

That’s it! Your Facebook business page is now set up and ready for you to start using.


To create a Twitter business profile, follow these steps:

  1. Go to www.twitter.com and click on the “Sign up” button.
  2. Enter your name, email address, and a password to create a new Twitter account.
  3. Choose a username that represents your business. This will become your Twitter handle (e.g., @yourbusiness).
  4. Click on the “Sign up” button to complete the account creation process.
  5. Once you’re logged in to your new account, click on the gear icon in the top-right corner of the page and select “Settings and privacy” from the drop-down menu.
  6. Click on the “Your account” tab and then click on the “Edit” button next to your name.
  7. In the “Name” field, enter the name of your business.
  8. In the “Bio” field, enter a short description of your business.
  9. In the “Location” field, enter the location of your business.
  10. Upload a profile picture and cover photo that represent your business.
  11. Click the “Save changes” button to update your account information.

Your Twitter business profile is now set up and ready for you to start using. You can use the “Tweet” button to post updates, interact with other users, and promote your business on the platform.


To create a LinkedIn business page, follow these steps:

  1. Go to www.linkedin.com and log in to your personal LinkedIn account.
  2. Click on the “Work” icon in the top-left corner of the page.
  3. Click on the “Create a Company Page” button.
  4. Follow the on-screen prompts to enter your business information, including your business name, industry, and company size.
  5. Add a profile picture and cover photo to represent your business.
  6. Invite your personal LinkedIn connections to follow your business page by clicking on the “Invite Connections” button.
  7. Use the “Post” button to share updates and interact with your followers as your business.

That’s it! Your LinkedIn business page is now set up and ready for you to start using.


To create a LinkedIn business profile instead, follow these steps:

  1. Go to www.linkedin.com and click on the “Me” icon in the top-left corner of the page.
  2. Click on the “Add profile section” button.
  3. Select “Accomplishments” from the drop-down menu and click on the “Add” button.
  4. Click on the “Add experience” button and enter your business information, including your job title, company name, and a description of your role.
  5. Click on the “Save” button to add your business experience to your profile.

Your LinkedIn business profile is now set up and ready for you to start using. You can use the “Post” button to share updates and interact with other users on the platform.


To create an Indeed employer profile and post jobs on Indeed, follow these steps:

  1. Go to www.indeed.com/hire and click on the “Sign up” button.
  2. Enter your email address and create a password to create a new Indeed account.
  3. Follow the on-screen prompts to set up your employer profile, including your company name, size, and location.
  4. Click on the “Post a job” button to start creating a new job posting.
  5. Enter the job title, location, and a job description. You can also set the job type (e.g., full-time, part-time), the required experience level, and the salary range.
  6. Click on the “Post job” button to publish your job posting on Indeed.

That’s it! Your Indeed employer profile is now set up and you can use it to post job openings and search for candidates on the platform.


To set up a Google My Business listing, which will enable your business to appear on Google Maps and in local search results, follow these steps:

  1. Go to www.google.com/business and click on the “Start now” button.
  2. Enter your business name and address, and select the category that best describes your business.
  3. Click on the “Continue” button.
  4. Verify your business by phone or email.
  5. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup process, including adding a business description, hours of operation, and photos.

That’s it! Your Google My Business listing is now set up and your business will start appearing in local search results and on Google Maps.

Note: If you already have a Google My Business listing and want to claim it, you can do so by searching for your business on Google Maps and clicking on the “Own this business?” button. You will then need to verify your ownership of the business before you can make changes to the listing.