This wikiHow teaches you how to display and sell items on a business-only Facebook page using the ShopTab app. You can also use the Messenger app to request money from clients and friends.
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Method 1 of 2: Using ShopTab
Step 1. Open the ShopTab website
Step 2. Click Start Your Free Trial
It's an orange button in the top-right corner of the page.
Step 3. Click Get started with a 7 Day Free Trial
This button is also orange, but it's on the left side of the page.
Step 4. Select the account type
In the "Plan Selected" drop-down bar at the top of the screen, you can select one of three account types:
- ” Standard ” – 10 US dollars per month (approximately 14 thousand rupiah). You can use the basic ShopTab features, including linking a ShopTab account to one Facebook page and a limit of 500 posts.
- ” Expanded ” – 15 US dollars per month (approximately 210 thousand rupiah). This account allows you to add up to 3 Facebook pages to your ShopTab account. You can also upload 1,000 items or products.
- ” Ultimate ” – 20 US dollars per month (about 280 thousand rupiah). With this account, you can connect 5 Facebook pages to your ShopTab account, and display a maximum of 5,000 items/products.
Step 5. Type in the account information
This information includes:
- First and last name
- Company name (optional)
- Address
- Active email address
- ShopTab account password
Step 6. Select a payment method
You have two payment options:
- “Visa” – Credit or debit card. You will need to enter card information if you select this option.
- “PayPal” – You need to use a PayPal account. Usually, PayPal is recommended for online transactions because of its strong security.
Step 7. Click Create My Account
If you selected “PayPal”, confirm the account details by logging into your PayPal account when prompted.
Step 8. Click Install App when prompted
This green button is in the same window as your ShopTab account.
Step 9. Click Continue as (Your Name) ("Continue As [Your Name]")
After that, Facebook will install the ShopTab app to your account.
If you're not logged into your Facebook account in your browser, you'll be asked to enter your Facebook account email address and password in order to install the ShopTab app
Step 10. Click OK twice
Step 11. Click Connect on the left side of the page you want to connect to ShopTab
If you don't have a Facebook page to sell your products/services yet, you can create one at this stage.
Step 12. Go to the linked page
You should now see the " Shop " tab on the left side of the page, just below the profile photo and page cover.
Step 13. Click Shop
Step 14. Click Add Product
ShopTab takes a few minutes to connect. If the option is not visible, reload the page in five to 10 minutes.
You can also click the " Admin " tab to force the " Add Product " option
Step 15. Enter product information
After that, the product is ready to be displayed and sold on Facebook. Keep in mind that you need to wait until Facebook has finished confirming the legitimacy of a product before it can be seen by the public.
Method 2 of 2: Using Facebook Messenger (iOS/Android)
Step 1. Open Messenger
This application is marked by a blue speech bubble icon on a white background which is usually displayed on one of the device's home screens.
If you're not signed in to your Messenger account yet, access your account using your Facebook Login information or phone number
Step 2. Select the recipient profile
The selected profile is the profile of the client you want to bill from.
Step 3. Touch the recipient's name at the top of the page
If you want to open a chat group, touch the name of the group.
Step 4. Touch Send or Request Money
Step 5. Select Next
Step 6. Touch the Request tab (“Request”)
This tab is at the top of the page.
Step 7. Type in the amount
For example, if the recipient needs to pay $50, type "50." including the dot.
Step 8. Type in the reason for requesting funds
This step is optional, but can help with the billing process.
Step 9. Tap Request (“Request”) in the top right corner of the screen
After that, a payment request will be sent. Please note that recipients must register their debit card information with their Messenger account before payment can be sent.
