Welcome to the new world of communication, and this new world is what is known as Facebook. Are you new to this Facebook thing? Or you have not heard of it before well if you have not heard of this then, you are still using the regular way of communication. And if you are still using the regular way of communication then you are like grandpa that hasn’t heard of the internet. This Facebook as a platform has been very helpful not only to men or women but to mankind as a whole. Now I will like to tell you everything about this Facebook so that you will be updated about this platform and also share it to those that haven’t heard of it too.
This is a social media platform that enables registered users to interact with friends and families wherever they are. With this social media, you can chat with someone, make free audio or video calls with people near or far from you, you can communicate with someone abroad or home. I believe that before now believe in normal phone calls or posting of letters to friends or family far away.
But do you know that these procedures are not too reliable, why? It is so because, at times when you make calls, you might have network issues and also when posting letters to friends or family, it takes time before the letter will get to them. Or worse something bad could happen to the letter.
This has been so until 2004 when a man introduced a very easier and better way of communication, and this man is called Mark Zuckerberg. He did not do it alone, his partner was Eduardo Saverin. They were still students at the University of Harvard when they created Facebook. Not to waste much of our time I will tell you some features that are found on this platform.
Some Features on Facebook
Here are some features that are found on the platform;
- Send plenty of messages to friends and family.
- You can upload photos.
- Also, you can upload videos.
- You can also add friends.
- Groups can be joined.
- You can also like pages on the platform.
- Videos or movies can be watched on the platform, the way you do on YouTube.
- Games can be played on the platform.
These are some features on the Facebook platform, although there are still lots more for you to explore.
How to Send Messages on Facebook
Come to think of it, not everyone will know how to send messages on Facebook; this is why I will be telling you how you can do so.
- First of all, you must log in on Facebook.
- Then click the chat link to see who is online or click on the message link.
- When you have seen people that are online, click on any friend of your choice you want to send message to.
- After that then type your message in the message box.
- When you are through you can click on the send button.
This is how to send messages on the Facebook platform.
How to Upload Photo or Video on Facebook
If you want to upload a photo or a video for people to recognize you better on Facebook and you don’t know how to do so. Then follow the guidelines below;
- Go to your Facebook account.
- After that click on your name or profile link.
- Hover your cursor on the small photo box.
- Click upload or update.
- After that then click upload at the top of the screen.
- Now select the photo or video you will like to upload.
- When you have selected it, edit it.
- When you have done editing, click on save.
After this the picture or video will be uploaded on your profile on Facebook.
How to Add Friends on Facebook
If you want to add friends on the Facebook platform, and you find it very difficult then you should follow the steps given below;
- Access the Facebook site, www.facebook.com.
- Now just log in on Facebook.
- Then click on the find friends at the top of your screen.
- Or if you want to search for friends, access the search tab at the top of the screen.
- Type in the name of the friend you want to add on Facebook.
- Then tap or click search.
- When you have found the person, click on the “Add Friend” link beside or next to the person’s profile picture.
Now if you have sent the person a friend request, so all you have to do is to wait until the person accepts your friend request then you have become friends with the person on Facebook.
How to Join Groups on Facebook
If you want to join groups, then you can. There are lots of groups on Facebook, dancing, singing and even stories groups are all there on Facebook. Here are the steps below for you if you want to join groups;
- Now just go to the Facebook site.
- After that, simply login to your account on Facebook.
- Access the search tab at the top of the page.
- Now type the name of the group you want to join.
- When you have typed it, you can now click on search.
- Then you will be shown results of what you have searched for.
- To join the groups click on join.
- When you have clicked on join, at times there might be questions given.
- Answer the questions and click on submit.
- After this wait for their reply.
- When you have been accepted, you will be notified.
These are the steps to direct you when you want to join groups on Facebook.
How to Like Pages on Facebook
Here is how you can like pages;
- Now you must go to the Facebook site.
- After that, make sure you log in to your account on Facebook.
- Access the search tab at the top of the page.
- Now type the name of the page you are looking for.
- When you have typed it click on search.
- Then you will be shown results of what you have searched for.
- You will be shown lots of pages.
- To like the pages, just tap or clock like beside the page.
This is how to like pages on Facebook.
How to Watch Video on Facebook
If you want to watch videos or movies on Facebook and you don’t know how to then read and follow the steps below;
- Go to the Facebook website,
- Then access your Facebook account.
- Then click on the watch beside the screen.
- After that, you can search for any movie of your choice by accessing the search bar.
- When found you can click on it and start to watch.
When you follow these steps, then you will watch any kind of video or movie on the Facebook platform.
How to Access Games on Facebook
I will tell you how to access the games on the Facebook platform just read and follow these steps below;
- Access the net, go to the Facebook site.
- Then access your Facebook account.
- Now click on the three lines or down arrow at the top of the page.
- Another page will be displayed, select the “settings” or “game” link.
- After that, another page will open.
- Lots of games will be displayed, but if you want to play a game of your choice then.
- Then you can now tap or click on the “find game” link at the top of the page.
- Then access the search tab located at the top of the screen, type in the name of the game.
- After that search it.
- When the results of the game will be shown; you can click on anyone you want.
- After you have clicked, a page will display click on the “play now” link.
- Then you will begin to play the game.
This is how you can play games on the Facebook site.
Some Importance’s on Facebook
For your information, the Facebook platform is not for communication only, but you can still use for lots of things. Here are some importance of Facebook to man;
- You can create a group on this platform.
- Also, you can create a page.
- Can create a business account.
- Can also create ads.
- You can create an event on Facebook. This event feature helps you invite and inform people on Facebook about an occasion you are hosting.
These are some of the importance this platform offers to its users on the platform. For better understanding, I will tell you how to create all these things and also how you can watch movies on Facebook.
How to Create a Group on Facebook
Here are the steps below for you to follow when you want to create a group on Facebook.
- You must log in to your Facebook account.
- Now click on the three lines or down arrow at the top of your screen.
- Just click on create group or click groups and then click create.
- After that name your group.
- Also, add some people who are members of your group.
- Now set your privacy settings.
- When done, click “create” below.
- Then add your cover photo.
- Also, complete “about” section.
- After that edit your group settings.
Then your group is ready, this is how to create a groups on the platform.
How to Create a Page on Facebook
If you want to create a page on this platform, then follow the steps below for guidance;
- Access the website, www.facebook.com.
- After that, you must now sign in to your Facebook account.
- Click on the down arrow at the top of your screen.
- List of options in a box will appear.
- Select or click “create page”.
- Make a selection of the type of page you want.
- You might click on get started below “business or brand” or “community or public figure.
- When you have made your selection, enter your page name.
- Also, add a category to describe your page.
- When done click on continue below.
- Also fill in your address, city, and country, postal code, phone number.
- When you have done that click on continue or “get started” below.
- You can now review your page.
When all these steps are in place then you have successfully created a page on Facebook.
How to Create a Business Account on Facebook
When you want to create a business account on Facebook, you must follow the steps below;
- Access your Facebook account.
- Then click on the down arrow icon at the top.
- You will see or be shown a list of options, click on “create page”.
- When you have done that you can now select the type of business page you want.
- Also, enter your business information.
- After you have done that, you can click on the “get started” link.
- You can now begin to add cover photos.
- Also, add a profile picture.
- Then click on the “about” option.
- Then enter your business information again.
- After that click home.
This is how to create a business account on Facebook.
How to Create Ads on Facebook
When you create an ad on Facebook, you can advertise your product on Facebook for everyone to see. Here are the steps for you if you want to create an ad on Facebook;
- As usual go to the website, www.facebook.com.
- Then the next thing is to sign in or log in to your Facebook account.
- Then create a Facebook business page.
- After that, you can click or tap the menu icon.
- Click on the create ads button.
- Then select a good and attractive marketing objective.
- Make sure you enter a name for your campaign.
- Click on the continue button.
These are the steps to make you create ad on Facebook.
How to Create an Event on Facebook
If you want to create an event on Facebook, then read the steps below;
- Go to the Facebook site, www.facebook.com.
- After that, you can log in to your account on Facebook.
- On your homepage, click on the home tab located at the top of the screen.
- When you have done that click on the “events” from the left-hand column.
- After that click “create event” link at the top of the page.
- Make sure you choose “invite only” for the event privacy.
- Then you can now decide whether you want guests to invite friends or not.
- After that, you will now customize your event.
These are the steps for you when you want to create an event on Facebook. But before you can do all these you must be registered on the platform. Now if you are not registered on this platform you cannot enjoy these features or importance.
How to Register or Sign Up on Facebook
If you want to register and enjoy these features and importance, read below;
- Access your internet, visit the Facebook site www.facebook.com.
- Now click “create new account” link at the top of the screen.
- Then you will now fill in your names, email or phone number, password, gender, birthday.
- After that just click on the signup button below.
- Then you will receive confirmation digits for you to confirm your Facebook account.
- Type in those confirmation digits in the confirmation box.
- When done click on continue below.
That is it; you have successfully become a Facebook member.
How You Can Access Your Account on Facebook
Here is how to sign in or login;
- Access the Facebook site.
- Then just type in your email or phone number in the first box.
- After that fill in your password also in the second box.
- When done, click sign in or log in.
This is how to sign in or login.