2 Facebook Company Pages - Best way to merge

[BeckyKey]

Hi

I am about to set up a Facebook company page under our current brand name Key - however in March we'll be re-branding to Manutan UK.

I didn't want to wait until March to start using Facebook (we're so behind!) but when we re-brand what are the best steps to take.

Here are my options - I'd love some help!

1. Set up a Key company to actively use now & a separate Manutan page just to secure the page - only using Key until March then merge the business pages (I did read however Facebook won't allow it if the names are different?)

2. Set up a Key page now & in March request a name change of the page & vanity URL

We obviously don't want to lose any likes/followers we've gained between now & March

Does anyone have any advice or experience with this?

Thank you

[Nigel_Carr]

I did this recently and changed the old business page to match the other. Then I merged them when the change had taken place. Be really careful that you choose the right one to merge to. I mean, get them the right way round.

[BeckyKey]

Hi

Thanks for replying. Was your old business name similar to the new business name?

I read that you'll have trouble if the names are really different?

If I set one up for Manutan - which we wont' actively use until March, and one for Key, then merge the Manutan one with the Key page can I change the the name of the Key page to Manutan?

[Nigel_Carr]

Hi Becky

One was called Pigley Stairs (Social Media), the second one Carousel Projects (Digital Marketing). I was able to merge the two together.

They are completely different!

I hope that helps

Regards

Nigel

[BeckyKey]

Great thank you!