As a small business consultant who assists entrepreneurs with social media strategy, I often get asked: "How do I delete my Facebook page?"
And for good reason. Over 50% of small businesses have a Facebook page to engage customers. But maintaining these pages takes real work.
When business priorities shift or you no longer need the page, deletion is the best option to focus efforts elsewhere.
Deleting a Facebook page clears all data and content permanently. So before you delete, follow this fast guide to do it properly:
Back Up Important Data
Don‘t lose years of valuable photos, posts and followers. Save this data first:
- Download all photos and videos from the page via the Photos section.
- Export page posts as a file from Page History in Settings.
With the 14-day pending deletion period, you still have time to save this content.
Understand The Impact
Unlike deactivating, deletion is forever – so know what you‘re losing:
- All content – posts, photos, videos, comments – gets cleared.
- Followers and engagement built over time will disappear.
- Page performance data and insights will no longer be accessible.
For small businesses invested in their pages, this can be devastating. Be absolutely certain before progressing.
Transfer Ownership First
If you aren‘t the sole page admin, pass the reins BEFORE deleting.
Here‘s how to transfer Facebook page ownership:
- Go to Page Settings > Page Roles
- Click "Edit" next to the user getting ownership
- Choose "Admin" as their page role
- Click "Save" to confirm change
And just like that, your legacy and followers are preserved as you step away!
Pull The Plug – Delete!
If you‘re 100% committed to removing your presence, here is how to delete a Facebook page:
- Go to your page and click Settings
- Select General in the left menu
- Scroll down and click Remove Page
- Click Delete [Page Name]
- Click Continue and confirm deletion
The 14-day countdown starts. And just like that, your Facebook page will vanish without a trace.
Update Your Other Accounts
While one door closes, open new ones. Redirect fans to your other social presences:
- Cross-promote posts pointing followers to Instagram or Twitter.
- Use LinkedIn and niche networks suited to your audience.
- Continue creating content tailored for each platform community.
Stay visible, keep engaging your target demographic and thrive!
Key Takeaways
- Back up important page content before deleting
- Transfer ownership first if you aren‘t the sole admin
- Delete permanently clears all data – so be certain
- Focus on accounts like Instagram/Twitter afterwards
And there you have the complete guide to properly deleting your Facebook page. While managing multiple networks is difficult for any small business owner, each one plays an important role…even if you eventually move on.
Let me know if you have any other questions!
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