How do i make my facebook page searchable

I am hoping you can give me a little guidance. In talking with a client, they mentioned our Facebook page is not easy to find on Facebook. So, I asked one of my colleagues to go to Facebook and type several different versions of our name to see if we would pop up on the page. Here’s what happened.

If you typed in the full name of the page, we showed up. But, if you typed in just half of the title, or a different version of the title we didn't. 

Is there anything I can do so we show up with any of these iterations?

Thanks,
Findless in Facebook

So, how do you make sure that your page is easy to find within Facebook's limited search options?

Here are a few suggestions:

  • Optimize your URL/Title: If you haven't already, Create a Username and Page Title that are optimized.
  • About Section: Start using some of these variations in the “about” section. Using different versions of your company name as well as keywords may help others find your page.
  • Info Section: Sprinkle keywords not only throughout your about sections but throughout all info sections you have at your disposal. The more information you can add the better.
  • Updates/Posts: Your posts show up in Facebook searches, so make sure that you are also incorporating these iterations and keywords throughout your status updates.
  • Creating Apps/Tabs: Also creating more tabs on the page that are named with appropriate keyword terms and have keyword rich content may help.
  • Link Building: Some folks think that linking to your page also helps boost it's SEO, although it's hard to tell if this is true. If so, links to your page work like links to a website. They pass on some value. Maybe try linking to your Facebook page in a few of your blog posts.

It's important to note that Facebook searches are not the same for all on Facebook. It will suggest things that it thinks best fit your search based on your past searches, likes, locations etc. And, if someone already likes the page the likelihood that you show up when they start typing your name is increased.

Folks are used to the imperfect search system of Facebook. Which as of last week has been updated slightly, check out the Facebook search updates here. Many will keep typing in variations until they see what they are looking for. But, including these suggestions within your content and page may help to make it a bit easier for folks to find you.

One of WildApricot's blog readers got in touch recently with a Facebook question that has plagued other nonprofits from time to time. He created a Facebook Page for his nonprofit organization, but the new Page doesn’t show up in the results for Facebook’s own Search tool.

How do i make my facebook page searchable
“Why is this?” he asks:

1.  Is there some time it takes to update?
2.  Are FB pages not searchable?

Here’s what I came up with for reasons why a Facebook page isn't showing up in search, and what to do about it — but I have a feeling that I may be missing something here, so please do chime in with a comment if you have any thoughts on this problem!

First, to address our reader’s two specific questions:

1.  Is there some time it takes to update?

Yes, from what we’ve seen, there often can be a bit of a time delay for Pages to show up in Search. Depending when you set your Page up, it may just be a matter of waiting a bit longer.

2.  Are FB pages not searchable?

Yes, Facebook (Fan) Pages are searchable.  In fact, they’re searchable by search engines like Google, as well as by Facebook Search itself.

You can see if Google has indexed your FB Page yet by doing a search like  site:facebook.com “your Page name here” — and try the same on other major search engines.  If Google and the gang have your Page indexed and listed in search results, then you’ll have a good idea that the source of the problem is a Facebook Search glitch.  If so, you can bring this to Facebook’s attention via their Facebook help for Pages.

And a couple of other possibilities come to mind —

Is your Page published?

When you first create a Page, there’s a final step to take — “publishing” — to move it from draft status to public view. If it’s not “published” to the public (or if Facebook doesn’t think it’s published), it won’t show up in Search. You also won’t be able to share the contents of an unpublished Page with another website; for example, linking your Facebook Page with your Twitter account. If you visit the page on which you can connect your Facebook account and your Twitter account, and try to add the application to your unpublished Page, there’ll be a big notice telling you to publish it first.

One quick and easy way to double-check that your Page has been officially published is to copy the URL for your page, log out of Facebook, then try to visit that URL. If the Page isn’t published, you won’t be able to see it when you’re logged out of Facebook.

Is your Page private?

Privacy settings may be restricting who can search for (and become a fan of) your Page. On your Page, click “Edit Page” link; in the Settings section, click the pencil icon and choose “Edit” from the dropdown menu; check settings and adjust as needed, and click “Save Changes”.

What else might keep a Facebook Page out of Facebook Search results?

If you’ve had experience with this problem and insights to share — or even a theory you’d like to float — please do jump in, in the comments!

How long does it take for a Facebook page to become searchable?

Give it time But it can take up to 48 hours for a public page to start appearing in the search results. In fact, for Facebook pages that have no followers or likes, it can take even longer. Typically, the majority of Facebook pages will start to appear in Facebook searches within 48 hours.

How do I make my Facebook profile searchable?

To turn this setting on or off:.
Tap in the top right of Facebook..
Scroll down and tap Settings..
In the Audience and Visibility section, tap How People Find and Contact You..
Tap Do you want search engines outside of Facebook to link to your profile?.
Review your current settings and make your selection..

How to make my Facebook business page appear in Google search 2022?

Go to accounts settings, privacy and check the box that allows your business page to show up on Google. Many times business owners are unaware of this setting and your Facebook page will not rank if this is not checked.

How do I make my Facebook page searchable on Google?

How to Make My Business on Facebook Appear on Google.
Sign in to your Facebook account. ... .
Click on "Edit Settings" next to Apps and Websites..
Click on "Edit Settings" next to Public Search..
Click on "Enable Public Search" to make your Facebook's business profile show up in Google search results..