How to Create a Meta Business Manager & Facebook Ads Account

The Situation: You’re looking to establish a strong online presence for your business by harnessing the power of Facebook Ads, either on your own, or with the help of our expert digital marketing team here at Geeks On The Beach.

To achieve this, you need to create a Business Manager account and set up a Facebook Ad Account. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process step by step, ensuring you have the necessary tools to manage your Facebook assets securely and run effective ad campaigns.

Completion Time: Approximately 15 minutes

First things first: 

1. To complete this guide, you will need a Facebook account. 
2. If you have not signed up for Facebook, you can do so here 

Why This Matters:

Utilizing Business Manager is a game-changer as it streamlines the hassle of juggling multiple pages and ad accounts. It’s your go-to tool for efficient management, ensuring a smooth process of assigning roles securely.

Furthermore, your Facebook Ad account is the key to unlocking targeted campaigns for Facebook’s extensive user base. This means reaching the right audience with precision and maximizing the impact of your advertising efforts.

Here’s how:

Creating a Business Manager Account:

1. Visit https://business.facebook.com.

1. Click “Create Account” and log in if not already logged in.

1. Enter business name, continue, enter personal details, and submit. (Note: Your business name will be viewable by authorized individuals, such as your employees or other approved personnel managing your assets)

1. Confirm your account via the link received in your email.

Create an Ad Account on Business Manager:

Now that you have a Business Manager Account you can move onto creating a Meta Ad Account.

1. Head to your ad account settings here

1. Click the ‘Add’ dropdown and select “Create a New Ad Account.”

1. Provide details for the new Ad Account, including currency preference.

1. Assign individuals to the Ad Account (initially, add yourself).

Adding Billing Info To Your New Meta Ads Account

1. Once your ad account is created, a pop-up will appear prompting you to “Add Payment Info”, click this to be brought to the billing settings page. Alternatively head to the billing settings page here

1. If not set up, click ‘Add Payment Info.’

1. Confirm location, currency, select timezone, and proceed.

1. Optionally input tax details, choose a payment method, and proceed.

Congrats!

You’ve successfully set up your Meta Business Manager & Facebook Ads Account. If you would like to learn how to add new users to your Business Manager, such as Geeks On The Beach or any other employees/contractors, you can follow our easy guide here.

If the above didn’t work, call or write. Let us know where you got stuck and we’ll guide you the rest of the way.