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Have you given your business a new name? If you run a Facebook Page, you will have to rename the Page as well. Keep reading to learn how to rebrand a business Page on Facebook. Facebook, with all its new features, including those added in 2020, is more than just a social media platform for connecting with friends and family. It provides an avenue for small, medium, and large businesses to reach out to a wide range of audiences. A Facebook Page makes it easy for potential customers to access your business’s contact information and learn about your products, recent projects, and work in progress. In this guide, you will discover the following:
Can One Rename a Business Page on Facebook? After your Page has gained a solid following, you might like to rename it to align it with the new face of your business. A few years ago, it would have been difficult to do so. But now it is quite easy. However, Facebook will have to approve the name change. Note: Your FB Page name is different from the Page URL (web address). It is the name of your business, as shown under the profile photo. Your Page URL, on the other hand, is your username and @name (that is, your Page handle). Renaming your Page does not change the handle. The process for changing your Page URL and username is quite different and is not shown in this guide. We will focus on how to change your Page name. How to Change a Business Name on Facebook in 2020Only an admin can request a change to the name of the Page. There are some rules and best practices that must be observed before the change can be approved. Take a look:
It’s very important that you choose a name you are confident about. Changing your Page name too frequently can confuse your followers, not to mention that you may not even be able to rename the Page again – at least for a while. How to Rename Your Facebook Page on DesktopFollow these easy steps:
How to Rename Your Facebook Page on MobileAs of January 2020, you can’t change your Page name from the updated version of the Facebook mobile app. When you try, the ‘Content Not Found’ error message will be displayed. Therefore, you have to go through your browser instead. Here’s the procedure:
Reasons Why You Can’t Change Your Facebook Page NameYou may not be able to change your Page name anytime you want. There are some reasons why that is so:
Here’s how to check your role: On New Facebook:
On Classic Facebook:
What to Do If You Can’t Change Your Page NameIf you cannot rename your Page, here are some possible solutions:
How Many Times Can You Change Your Facebook Business Page Name?Kristin Bush, an account strategist at Social Media Examiner, made a report some few years ago, saying that Page name changes can only be made once every 7 days. This may or may not still hold true. Constantly changing your Page name is not advisable. It confuses your followers and might make Facebook decide that your Page is spammy. Conclusion We’ve discussed how to change the name of your Facebook business Page on desktop and mobile devices. We also looked at some of the reasons why you might not be able to rename your Page and what to do to remedy it. Facebook must approve your new name before the change is effected. So make sure that you are confident about the name you choose and ensure that it follows the guidelines for FB Page names.
Why can't I change the name of my Facebook Business page?Here are some reasons you might not be able to change the name of your business Page: You don't have a Page role that allows you to change your Page's name. Learn how to see your Page role. You or another admin recently changed your Page's name (details below).
How many times can you change your Facebook Business page name?There is no limit to how many times you can change your page's name, just so long as those changes are spaced about seven days apart.
Can I change my Business name in Facebook Business Manager?Go to Business settings. Click Business Info. Below My Info, click edit. Make your changes.
How do I rename my Facebook page username?Click your profile picture in the top right of Facebook. Select Settings & privacy, then click Settings. Click Username. Enter your new username and your password, then click Save changes.
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