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what is a pretty URL? 

Simply put it’s a short web address that points to your page.  When you create your page the URL is made up of a long string of letters and numbers, too many for the average person to remember off-hand.  A pretty URL looks something like this http://www.facebook.com/Covenant.Hosting

Why should you get a pretty URL?

• It makes it easier to find you. Ever been told “look me up on Facebook” only to find there are hundreds of pages with the same name of the business you’re searching for.  You could make this a key place for your brand to live at.
• You can put it on a business card… or poster or write it on the back of an envelope; just about anywhere really.
• It’s consistent. Our URL on Twitter  and our Facebook is the same
• So someone else doesn’t steal your name! Bad form? Yep, very but it’s unlikely that it’s illegal.
• Lastly, it’s free. It doesn’t cost you anything to register your name RIGHT NOW. Why not go do it, just on the off-chance you might want it in the future.

How do I get a pretty URL?

If you don’t already have a pretty URL for your Facebook page, move quickly as unless you’ve got a really unique business name, chances are it’s already been taken!

To get yours you first need to choose a username.  Your business name is a good place to start but if that’s been taken don’t worry, you could add your location to then end of your business name or be creative and use a word or short phrase that’s related to your business.  Generic words like restaurant, pizza etc. are not available and the only requirement is that your page has a minimum of 25 fans.

Just go to http://facebook.com/username to sign up for your username before someone else does.

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