How to Create a Facebook Page for Your Vacation Home

(1) Sign up for Facebook

What if you could promote your vacation home online for free, and reach a nearly unlimited number of potential guests?

Facebook is one of the most popular social networking services worldwide and is free for anyone to use, including businesses and in this case, Orlando vacation homes.

If you're looking for a way to advertise your vacation home online for free, follow ROVH's step-by-step directions to create a property profile for your vacation home.

How do you use Facebook to promote your vacation home?
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(2) Choose a Company Page

1. Sign up for Facebook. If you don't already have an account, go to Facebook and create a personal account. It's free to sign up and it's the first step to creating your vacation home's Facebook page.

2. Log into your new account. Once you've logged in, navigate to Facebook's Create a Page. Choose "Company, Organization, or Institution" box and select "Travel/Leisure" from the drop down menu. Enter your vacation home's name in the "Company Name" field, check the "I agree to Facebook Pages Terms" box, and click "Get Started".

3. Add a profile picture. Click "Upload From Computer" and choose a high-quality, colorful, and clear picture of your vacation home or resort. Click "Next".

4. Describe your vacation home. Include a tag line, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, special amenities, and anything else you'd like to highlight. If you have a website for your vacation home, add the URL to the website address field. Click "Yes" and "Save Info". Congrats, your page has been created!

(5) Edit Your Vacation Home's Page

5. Edit your page. Click the "Edit Page" drop down and choose "Update Info". Add information about your vacation home. TIP: Use your resort's address to protect your privacy. To change privacy settings on your page, click "Manage Permissions" on the left hand column and update settings to your preference.

Note: To edit your vacation home's page, click the settings wheel in the top right corner of your screen and choose your vacation home's page name. You have to use Facebook as your vacation home's page to make changes to the page itself.

(6) Add Pictures to Your Home's Profile 

6. Add pictures. From the Admin Panel, click on the "Photos" link under the photo icon. Click "Add New Photos" and upload photos of your vacation home and resort. TIP: To create a specific album, (for example, House Photos Album, Resort Photos Album, etc.) click on the "Albums" tab and click "Create New Album". Upload photos from your computer to complete the album. Don't forget to add a description for each photo!

7. Add a cover picture. From the Admin Panel, click on the "Add a Cover" button by the picture icon. Upload a picture, drag to change the page position, and click "Save Changes". TIP: Upload a high-quality picture of your vacation home, resort, or a Disney attraction. Don't use this space for promotions or advertising.

8. Share your vacation home's page with family, friends, and guests. From the Admin Panel, click on the "Build Audience" drop down menu and select "Invite Email Contacts". Alternatively, you can share your page's URL by copying and pasting into an email or other online communication method. Ask your contacts to "Like" your vacation home's Facebook page to increase visibility of your vacation home online.

9. Keep your vacation home's page updated! Share new photos of your vacation home, invite your guests to post on your vacation home's page, and advertise promotions and last-minute specials. Facebook is a great way to connect with guests and promote your vacation home online. Read more...

10. Email ROVH for help. We're happy to get you started and keep your page going!

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