Facebook Lite

Facebook Lite: Facebook Lite is a lighter version of Facebook redesigned by Facebook. It is a version of Facebook made for better locations with poor data connections and low-end phones. It’s an app for the entire world, suited more specifically for developing countries where data connectivity is hard to come by. 

Very similar to the original version of Facebook with a less smooth user interface, built for the original purpose of connecting and interacting with family and friends. For some one who spends so much time on Facebook, this could be a great choice because of it's low data consuming quality.

How to Install Facebook Lite:

Installing on Your Android Phone

• Open Google Play. Tap its icon located on the home screen to open Google Play Store.If the app is not on your home screen, search for it in the app drawer.
• In the search bar Search for “Facebook Lite” . Tap the search tool (magnifying glass icon) at the top-right corner of Google Play and type in “Facebook Lite.” To start searching, press OK on your keyboard.
• Access the app’s information page. The official website should be the first app to come out in the list. Tap it.
• Tap on the Install button. The app will automatically download and install to your phone. Once it has finished downloading, simply tap Open, if you’re still on the Google Play page. If you’ve gone out of Google Play, just look for the Facebook Lite app icon in your list of applications.
• If you’re asked for any special permission, simply tap the Okay button on the permission prompt to begin the download, which will take around a few seconds, depending on your connection speed.
• After installation, you can access Facebook Lite on your Android device through the app.

Method 2

Installing on iPhone

• Open your iPhone's   App Store. Tap the App Store icon, it is a light-blue app with a stylized, white "A" on its front.
• Tap Search. It's the magnifying glass icon that can be found in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
• Tap the search bar. It's at the top of the screen; you'll see the phrase "App Store" in this bar.
• Type Facebook Lite into the search bar. This is the official name of the app in the App Store.
• Tap Search. It's a blue button in the bottom-right corner of your iPhone's keyboard. Doing so will search the App Store for the Facebook app, which should be the top item on the results page.
• Tap GET. This button is to the right of the Facebook Lite app icon, which resembles a white "f" on a dark-blue background. A pop-up menu will appear.
• If you've downloaded Facebook Lite before and then deleted it, you'll see a download icon instead of GET.
• If you see OPEN instead of GET, Facebook Lite is already installed on your iPhone.
• Enter your Apple ID password or Touch ID. If your iPhone has Touch ID enabled for the App Store, you'll be prompted to scan your fingerprint; otherwise, you'll have to input your Apple ID password. The Facebook Lite app will begin downloading onto your iPhone.
• This process can take a few minutes if you're using cellular data or a slow Internet connection.
• You may not be prompted to enter your Apple ID or Touch ID if you've downloaded Facebook Lite before.
• Wait for the download to complete. Once Facebook Lite is done downloading, the progress circle on the right side of the screen will be replaced with an OPEN button.
• You can open Facebook Lite by tapping OPEN here, or you can tap the Facebook Lite app icon on your iPhone's Home Screen.

You can try out the new Facebook lite app, it is really similar to the original version of Facebook.

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Change Business Name on Facebook

Change Business Name on Facebook: If after you have created your Facebook change and for certain reasons , you want to change the name of your page. Facebook has provided a way for you to change your page name. However, finding it can be a bit challenging. In this article, we would be going through easy steps, to help you change your business name on Facebook.

Steps to Change Business Name on Facebook

• Login to Facebook with an account that has admin rights to the page.
• Select the arrow icon located at the upper-right corner of the page, then choose the business page you wish to change.
• Once on the business page, in the left pane select the “See more” link.

• Select “About” in the left pane, then choose the “Edit” link next to the name you wish to change.

• Enter a “New Page Name“ and  select “Continue“.

Facebook may need to review changes you have made, to ensure it meets their guidelines. Your new business name may be required to be similar to the previous one or it may be rejected. It's also likely to be rejected, if it appears as spam, is controversial or contains abusive words.

If your new page name is rejected because it’s too different from the original name, you will likely be required to set up a new page for your business.

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Facebook Sign In

Facebook Sign In: To be a Facebook user, you will first have to create an account. Once you have created your account , you are ready to sign in to your Facebook account from any part of the world. In this article, we would be showing you how to sing in to your Facebook account in pretty easy steps on both your mobile phone or computer. 

How to Sign In on Facebook

Method 1

Using a Computer

• Open the Facebook homepage using your browser.
• Enter your email address or phone number in designated fields to log in.
• Enter your password. You will need to enter your password that you created in order to log in. If you forgot your password, click the “I forgot my password” link below the sign-in fields.
• Decide whether or not you want you want to stay logged in. 
• If you are logging in on your own computer, you may want to check the “Keep me logged in” box. This skips the logon process in the future and take you straight to your news feed. 
• If you are on a public or shared computer, you should leave this unchecked for privacy reasons.
• Click “Log In”. You should be taken directly to your news feed. If your login verification is enabled, you will need to enter the code that Facebook sends to your phone.

Using a Mobile Device

• Download and install the Facebook app on your mobile  Phone
• Open the app. Find the app on the home screen of your phone, and tap on it to open it.
• Next you will need to enter your e-mail address and password. The first time you open the app, you will be asked for your email address and password. 
• Use the email address that you created your Facebook account with. 
• If you forgot your password, click the link below the sign in boxes and follow the instructions to have it reset.
• The next time you open the app,you will automatically be logged in when you open the app next time. If you don’t want to stay logged in, you will need to sign out of the app from the menu.
• Tap "Sign In." When you do, you'll be logged into your Facebook account!

That's all you will need to do to sign in on Facebook.

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Facebook PC Version

Facebook PC Version: The desktop version of Messenger is a lot like the web version in that you can search through your messages and share things like GIFs, images, documents, Emoji, stickers, videos, and other files. However, you can't play Facebook games, create reminders, or send money like you can through Messenger.com.

How to Download Facebook Messenger for Windows

There used to be a desktop client for Facebook Messenger that would run on other operating systems, but according to Facebook, Messenger is currently only available for Windows 10 users. See the section at the bottom of this page for some alternative Messenger programs that will work with your computer.

 

• To get Facebook Messenger on your desktop, access the Windows Store to download the app.
• Visit the Messenger download page.
• Click Get.
• Click Get in Microsoft Store.

When the Messenger download page shows that the program is finished installing, click Launch.

Facebook Messenger for Other Operating Systems

Like we mentioned above, you can download Messenger for Windows 10 only. If you use a different operating system, your only options are to use Messenger in your web browser or download a third-party, unofficial program.

 

Messenger for Desktop

Windows, Linux, and Mac users can install Messenger for Desktop. Another option for macOS is Messenger for Mac.

A second Messenger app for Windows is much more like the web version but can be installed on your computer or run as a portable program. It supports themes, can hide "seen" messages, can suppress the typing indicator, supports sending money, and lets you view archived threads and see message requests.

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How to Unblock Friends on Facebook

How to Unblock Friends on Facebook: You may have blocked that one friend that was a pain the neck, by making your time on Facebook completely uninteresting. If you start getting along with that friend and would want to view your blocked lists and unblock him/her, that's what we are going to be showing you in this tutorial in straight forward steps.

How to Unblock Friends

On iPhone and Android

• Log in to Facebook.
• Tap ☰. It's either in the bottom-right corner of the screen (iPhone) or in the top-right corner of the screen (Android). 
• Scroll down to Settings and tap. You'll find this option toward the bottom of the menu. 
• Skip this step if you are using Android.
• Tap Account Settings. It's either at the top of a pop-up menu (iPhone) or toward the bottom of the ☰ menu (Android).
• Tap Blocking. This option is near the bottom of the screen with a red caution circle next to it. 
• Tap Unblock to the right of a user's name. On this page, you'll see a list of people who you've blocked in the past; you can choose to unblock any of them. 
• Tap Unblock when prompted. It's a blue button on the left side of the page. Doing so will unblock your selected user. If your reunion is short lived and you would  want to re-block the user, you'll have to wait for 48 hours before you can block them again. 

On Windows and Mac

• Go to Facebook's website. It's at https://www.facebook.com/. If you're already logged into Facebook, doing so will open your News Feed. If you aren't logged into Facebook, you'll first enter your email address (or phone number) and password in the upper-right side of the page. 
• Click ▼. It's in the top-right side of the Facebook window. 
• Click Settings. This option is near the bottom of the drop-down menu. 
• Click Blocking. It's a tab on the left side of the page. 
• Click Unblock to the right of someone's name. You'll see the name of each person you've blocked in the "Block users" section of this page. 
• Click Confirm when prompted. Doing so will unblock your selected user. If you decide to re-block the user, you'll have to wait for 48 hours before you can block them again.

We hope you find it easy to unblock friends you've started getting along with following these steps.

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Create New Page

Create New Page: A Facebook business page is similar to your Facebook account, its a public profile you can create on Facebook for your brand and products. This page is used to promote your business, you can also post announcements, comments links, statuses and even poll videos. Facebook has a lot of users and is a very important platform to promote your business.

Steps to Create a New Facebook Page

Step 1: Create a Page on Facebook

• Login to your personal Facebook account. A Facebook page can be created directly from your profile. 
• Click the drop down arrow at the top right hand corner of your Facebook page.
•  From the drop down, click “Create Page.”

• Choose “Create Page” from the drop down arrow located at the upper right corner of your Facebook page.
• You be taken to a different page where you can select a category that best fits your business. 

• If you are a local business with a physical location, you will want to choose “Local Business or Place.”

• Create a page for a local business.

Step 2 :Enter Your Business Information.

To complete setup of your page, you will need to provide basic information about your business, including:

1. Business Name
2. Page Category
3. Address
4. Phone Number

You won't be able to proceed, without supplying the above listed information.

Step 3 : Upload your Profile Picture & Cover Photo

Choose a profile picture that will attract people to your page. You can use a picture of your product,  logo or other images customers associate with your business such your street sign or storefront.

Similarly, choose a cover photo that is visually appealing and represents your business well enough.

The steps below are also essential to your page set up.

Step 4: Invite Friends to Like Your Page

After uploading your cover photo, you will receive a prompt to invite your friends. Invite as many of your friends as you to increase your page following.

You can get the first few followers on your Facebook business page by inviting friends from your personal account.

Step 5 :Add Additional Business Details

On the middle part of your new Facebook page, you will receive a welcome banner with tips on improving your page. Click the “See All Page Tips,” and take the time to provide as much information as you can. We recommend adding the following details to your new Facebook business page:

• Short Description – Wrie a brief description of your business.
• Business Hours – Include your opening and closing hours.
• Username – This will appear at the end of Facebook’s URL (facebook.com/mynewbusiness). Pick an easy username to help people find your page
• Your Website Link – Include your website URL to enable people visit your site directly from Facebook
• Create a Group – Create a space where your customers can connect with each other and discuss your products or services.

Step 6 : Add a Button to Your Page

After you have added all the important details to your Facebook page, click the blue “+Add a Button” option on the upper right hand corner of your page. 

After your Facebook page has been created, manage it properly, and interact with your followers.

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How to Get a Friend Request

How to Get a Friend Request: Facebook wouldn't be all the fun it is, if you were just alone on Facebook. you will need to view your friend requests on Facebook, to be able to accept them and keep having all the fun. It would be thrilling to get a request from that high school find who found you out first on Facebook, and we would show you how in a few steps.

How to Get a Friend Request

Friend requests are just a click away with the new Facebook layout. The feature to send a message alongside a friend request has been long removed by Facebook and you can either just send a message before or after sending your friend request. We would show you how to send a friend request on Facebook.

Step 1: Click “Profile” at the Top

Step 2: Click “Friends” (which will show your friends list)

Step 3: You are presented with a list of friend requests sent to you and you can begin con firming requests from friends you would want to accept.

Following these steps, you would be able to get a friend request sent you and you can begin accepting them with your discretion. Facebook advises you accept friend requests from people you know.

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