Thursday, March 31, 2011

How To Create A Facebook Event Page

Facebook, a social networking site, is a great resource for staying in touch with friends, family, and co-workers. To use Facebook to invite your friends to a party or gathering you need to know how to create a Facebook event page. Facebook offers a very useful events feature to all of their members. Events created through Facebook can be customized with as much or as little detail as you like. You can invite everyone that you know on Facebook or your can handpick your guest list. You can even set the privacy level of your event to make sure that only your friends arrive. Facebook events are very easy to create and manage. Soon you'll be inviting your friends to parties all the time without the hassle of handwritten invitations or phone calls.

How to Create a Facebook Event Page


This video shows you the steps involved in creating an event page on Facebook. Event pages are very easy to create. First you must enter the events section of the website and create a new event. Enter all of the event information and publish the page. Then you can manage your event from the event page.

Step 1: Where to Find the Events Section on Facebook

The first step in creating a new event on Facebook is to login. Once you have logged in to your Facebook account you need to go the events section of the website. Click on Events, located on the left-hand side of the screen. This will bring you to the events section of Facebook, the place where you can view all events which you are invited to. This section of the site also displays birthdays, events that your friends are hosting or attending, and links to past events. Your event, once you create it, will appear here for anyone who is invited.1

Step 2: Creating a Facebook Event Page

Create your own event page simply by clicking the +Create an Event button at the top of the screen. This will open up a blank form where you can enter all of your event's information. You can also upload a photo for your event from this page.

Enter all of the relevant information for your event. First you must choose a starting date and time. After you've chosen a starting date, you must choose an ending date and time. These are required for creating an event. Add a title or name for your event in the What are you planning? dialog box. Enter your event's location in the Where? dialog box. You can enter a general location or a street address. Entering a street address will allow your guests to click on it for directions. Don't forget to include any other details in the More info? dialog box. Lastly you must enter your guest list. You can allow all of your Facebook friends to see your event or choose specific friends from your friends list. When you are finished click the Create Event button.2

Step 3: Managing an Event Page on Facebook

Once your event page has been created you will be able to monitor and manage your event. After submitting your event your browser will be redirected to the event page. This page will show all of the event details, the guests invited, and whether or not people have responded to the invite. Guests can also post on the event's wall. This is a great way to keep up to date on who is attending your event. The wall is a perfect way to keep in touch with your guests and answer any questions that they might have. Anyone who is invited to your event will be able to view the event page so make sure that you keep it up to date and provide as much important information as possible.3

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