What is The Difference Between a Facebook Fan Page and a Group Page?

One of the few things that have made a lot of people confused about Facebook is a Facebook Fan Page in contrast with a Group Page. The two might look the same when it comes to some features but truth of the matter is these two are indeed different from each other.

Before anything else let’s first dissect what are the similarities between a fan and a group page.

  • You can set up discussions as well as forums.
  • You can send messages to your members in bulk.
  • When it comes to sending updates to members, it is done in a timely manner.
  • These two have a feature that would allow you to create posts, and allow you to share videos and photos as well.

Now, here are the differences between a fan and a group page.

Fan Page:

  • Search engines indexed fan pages.
  • If you get more than 25 fans, you can now make your very own custom url.
  • You can see how your fan page performs by getting access to the page’s statistics.
  • You can add few applications and create custom tabs.
  • Very important (and don’t forget) that Fan Pages cannot be renamed, so pick the title of your page wisely.

Group Page:

  • Group pages do not get indexed by search engines.
  • You should be a Facebook member in order to get access for a group page.
  • At this time, there is no way you can create a custom url for a group page.
  • Whatever you post in to the group will be personally linked to your Facebook profile.
  • Your Group Page name can be changed (as opposed to a Fan Page), but keep in mind that all members will be notified of the change.

There has been things that have been scattering around on the web that when it comes to Facebook. If your intention is to create a more personal connection with other people, it is highly recommended to use group page. However, if your intention is more of promoting an image of a product or a company, then stick to fan page.

With approximately 300 million of members around the globe, it would be too impossible you can’t ever notice the wonders Facebook has given to all its avid fans and members.

So if you are on that crossroads again, whether to choose having your very own group or fan page, just make sure the pages are very attractive in order to gain more potential customers and sooner loyal customers, as well.

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