A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Your Facebook or Instagram Shop

Tap into the power of social media commerce with this comprehensive guide on setting up your Facebook or Instagram Shop! This article walks you through the essential steps to create a professional shop on these platforms, from linking your e-commerce store to optimizing your product listings. You’ll learn about the benefits of social selling, tips for engaging your audience, and best practices for showcasing your products to drive traffic and sales. Ideal for small business owners and e-commerce entrepreneurs, this guide will empower you to leverage the vast reach of Facebook and Instagram to build your brand and connect with customers. Start selling where your audience spends their time and watch your business thrive!

Step 1: Create a Business Portfolio

It can be created at: https://business.facebook.com/

Complete Business Portfolio details after login.

Step 2. Create a Facebook Shop

Step 2.1. To start the Shop creation, go to All tools > Commerce in the left menu.

Step 2.2. Create a Shop by clicking on "Add account"

Step 2.3. Complete the Shop creation 

Step 2.4. Facebook page has to be created for the sales channel

Remember: Adding E-commerce website as the category is mandatory while creating Facebook Page for integration to work. If not added at this step, you can add later from About section in Facebook page.

Step 2.5. Choose a Pre-created business portfolio or create a new business portfolio in this step

Step 2.6. Create a product catalogue and click Next. Complete all the steps and Submit by agreeing to TnCs.

Step 2.7. Facebook Shop Setup complete!!

Step 3. Create a Instagram Shop

Step 3.1. Click and open the created shop

Step 3.2. Add the Instagram sales channel by clicking on "Settings"

Step 3.3. Click on "Connect" to link to Instagram account to Shop

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