What is the difference between a Facebook page and profile?

The short answer is that a Facebook Profile is what users create for their personal needs, and a Facebook Page is what is created when a business or some other organization needs a presence on Facebook.

What happens when you merge 2 Facebook pages?

If your Pages can be merged, your Page followers and check-ins from profiles will be combined. Groups linked to the Page you merge will be migrated to the Page you want to keep. The Page you want to keep will remain unchanged, except for the addition of people who follow the other Page.

How can I convert my Facebook page to profile?

Switch into your profile (Desktop) To switch into your profile: From your new Page’s News Feed, click . Click Switch Profile. Select your profile.

What happens when I convert my Facebook page to a business?

When you Convert: You will have both a Personal Profile and a Business Page after the conversion. Facebook will transfer your profile picture and cover photo to the Page, and the name on your profile will become the Page’s name. You can select from your friends, followers and pending friend requests and add them as your new Page’s followers.

How to convert your Facebook profile to a Facebook page?

In the past, Facebook allowed users to convert their Profile to a Page by simply generating a Page based on the information already provided and translating the Profile’s friends into Page fans. However, this is no longer an option. Instead, you will need to create a new Facebook Page for your business from scratch.

What happens when you migrate from one Facebook page to another?

No Friends – Once you migrate, you can’t add or accept friends. If a Facebook user wants to get associated with your page, they have to become a fan. Profile Data – If you migrate, you lose all profile data. Though you can backup the same, it’s still a risk. No Chat – Since you’ve no friends, you can’t chat with them.

Should you migrate your Facebook profile to a business fan page?

Brand – A Facebook business page serves as a better brand ambassador for your business. I reckon the biggest disadvantage of moving from a Facebook profile to a business fan page is that you lose the personal touch. No Friends – Once you migrate, you can’t add or accept friends.