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The differences between a professional page and a profile

Both have very different purposes and features: we’re here to help you understand and choose wisely !

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Written by Carine
Updated over 11 months ago

The Profile : Designed for personal and private use, it allows you to connect with friends and family through friend requests. It is limited to 5,000 contacts and includes privacy settings to control who can see your posts.

The Page : Designed for businesses, brands, or organizations, it is public by default, allowing anyone to follow or like it without restrictions. It offers advanced tools like analytics, advertising, and the ability to be managed by multiple administrators.

In conclusion, a profile is suitable and sufficient for personal use. To promote a business, engage with a wider audience, or use marketing tools, a page is essential and aligns with Facebook's guidelines. 

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