{"id":29846,"date":"2024-02-01T04:27:37","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T04:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/?p=29846"},"modified":"2026-03-26T07:20:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T07:20:29","slug":"facebook-shop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/facebook-shop\/","title":{"rendered":"Facebook Shop: How to Start your Business?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, brands are increasingly bringing shopping experiences online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However , when companies create online strategies, they may discover that launching a full-fledged eCommerce website is easier said than done. While numerous tools have made this process easier than in the previous decades, creating a successful online store still requires time, money, effort and thoughtful planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, Internet behemoths like Facebook are actively developing solutions like Facebook Marketplace and Facebook Shop to assist small businesses in converting social media followers into consumers. It\u2019s a good idea to sell on Facebook. The competition may be tough, but with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/264810\/number-of-monthly-active-facebook-users-worldwide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">over 2.89 billion active monthly users<\/a>, the audience is more than huge enough to go around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In this article, let\u2019s look at what a Facebook Shop is and what it can achieve for your company, as well as how to create one.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a Facebook shop?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Facebook shop is a mobile-first shopping experience found on Facebook and Instagram. It has already been embraced by over a million businesses.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Facebook Shop experience feels native to both social networks and works on any device, especially on mobile. Facebook has enabled store owners to engage with customers through Facebook Messenger, Instagram Direct, and <a href=\"https:\/\/exotel.com\/products\/whatsapp-business-platform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp Business API<\/a> chats as a result of this mobile focus. In the near future, shoppers will be able to make purchases within these chats. Considering the growing significance of customer relationship management, businesses are exploring innovative solutions like <a href=\"https:\/\/telecrm.in\/whatsapp-crm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whatsapp CRM<\/a> to streamline and enhance their communication with customers on the popular messaging platform. It\u2019s even possible to run full-blown <a href=\"https:\/\/useinsider.com\/whatsapp-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp marketing<\/a> campaigns, integrating these with a FaceBook shop to reach users on their preferred platforms and then bring them over to transactional storefronts where conversions can be secured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers can find shops on Facebook Business or Instagram profiles. Furthermore, Ads and <a href=\"https:\/\/wepik.com\/instagram-stories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram Stories<\/a> are also good ways to find them. Merchants can alter the layouts and colors of their businesses to give them a more branded appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any Facebook or Instagram business can set up Facebook Shops, and if you\u2019re currently selling on a popular eCommerce platform, it\u2019s considerably easier to set up. To make eCommerce integration as simple as possible, Facebook has worked with a number of selling systems, including Shopify, WooCommerce, eBay, Amazon, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Explore the key differences between <a href=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/facebook-shop-vs-marketplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Shop vs Marketplace<\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Facebook Shop fees<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It\u2019s free to create a Facebook shop.<\/strong> However, you should bear in mind that in 2021, Facebook will begin charging fees on each transaction made using Commerce Manager. Facebook, on the other hand, claims that advertising will be the primary source of revenue for Facebook Shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A selling charge is automatically removed from your compensation when you make a transaction through your Facebook shop.<\/strong> The selling fee is a flat fee of 40 cents for shipments of $8 or less, or 5% per shipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be more clear, if a purchase costs $5, the selling fee is a flat 40 cents. Nonetheless, for a $10 bill, the selling price will be 50 cents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When utilizing Commerce Manager, the price applies to all transactions on Facebook and Instagram, and it covers both taxes and the cost of payment processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event that a client files a chargeback, the fees may be levied to your account. If this happens, Facebook will put the transaction on hold until the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/business\/help\/1167434420087941?id=353836851981351\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">dispute is resolved<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-29853\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/facebook-shop-fees.png\" alt=\"Facebook shop fees\" class=\"wp-image-29853\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/facebook-shop-fees.png 2880w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/facebook-shop-fees-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/facebook-shop-fees-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/facebook-shop-fees-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/facebook-shop-fees-2048x1280.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2880px) 100vw, 2880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Facebook shop fees<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can check this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/business\/help\/223030991929920?id=533228987210412\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Facebook Shop Fees<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to set up a Facebook Shop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With just a few simple steps, you can have your Facebook Shop up and running on the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to add products to Facebook Shop<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The very first step you need to do is to make a catalog of products to work with before you can begin your Facebook Shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/business\/help\/1670875312991238?id=725943027795860\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>manually add products<\/strong><\/a><strong>, upload them in bulk, or use the Catalog Batch API to add items. <\/strong>If you\u2019ve already posted products to Facebook or used product tags on Instagram, you\u2019re almost set up and ready to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also be able to import products directly to Facebook if you sell on an eCommerce platform like WooCommerce or Shopify.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-29854\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"928\" src=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Welcome-to-Facebook-Shops.png\" alt=\"Welcome to Facebook Shops\" class=\"wp-image-29854\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Welcome-to-Facebook-Shops.png 2048w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Welcome-to-Facebook-Shops-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Welcome-to-Facebook-Shops-1024x464.png 1024w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Welcome-to-Facebook-Shops-1536x696.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Welcome to Facebook Shops<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Time to create collections<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Collections are groups of 6-30 selected items that can be categorized in any way you want: by product type, seasonal events, sales, trends, and more. <\/strong>And make sure they&#8217;re the first thing customers see when they visit your Facebook store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve submitted your products, go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/business\/help\/2371372636254534?id=533228987210412\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Commerce Manager<\/a> to establish a collection. Commerce Manager is a set of tools that lets you manage your shop on both Facebook and Instagram. Bear in mind that only the desktop version of Commerce Manager is presently available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select <strong>Shops<\/strong> and then <strong>Collections<\/strong> from the left-hand navigation as shown below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-29857\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"584\" height=\"964\" src=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Create-Collections.png\" alt=\"Create Collections for Facebook Shops\" class=\"wp-image-29857\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Create-Collections.png 584w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Create-Collections-182x300.png 182w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Create Collections for Facebook Shops<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Then, hit the <strong>Create Collection<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1332\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Create-Collections-for-Facebook.png\" alt=\"Create Collections for Facebook\" class=\"wp-image-29858\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Create-Collections-for-Facebook.png 1332w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Create-Collections-for-Facebook-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Create-Collections-for-Facebook-1024x597.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1332px) 100vw, 1332px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, give your collection a name, and choose a cover image that is at least 800&#215;600 pixels in size. 1080&#215;1080 pixels is the recommended resolution. You can also include a brief description of the products in this collection.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-29859 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"929\" src=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/create-collection.png\" alt=\"create collection\" class=\"wp-image-29859\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/create-collection.png 2048w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/create-collection-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/create-collection-1024x465.png 1024w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/create-collection-1536x697.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Set a short description for collection<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019ve already filled out this information, click <strong>Next<\/strong> to start adding products to your collection. Please note that the minimum quantity needs to be added to a collection is 6 items, but you can add up to 30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-29860\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1220\" src=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Add-products-to-collection.png\" alt=\"Add products to collection\" class=\"wp-image-29860\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Add-products-to-collection.png 2048w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Add-products-to-collection-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Add-products-to-collection-1024x610.png 1024w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Add-products-to-collection-1536x915.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Add products to collection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add the same products to several collections. For example, if your Facebook Shop had a collection titled \u201cShirts\u201d and another titled \u201cOn sale\u201d, you could include the same best-selling T-shirt in both collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019ve submitted your collection, Facebook will check to ensure that it complies with the social network\u2019s commerce policies. Once your collection is approved, you can adjust your Facebook Shop by selecting which collections to display at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-29861\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1552\" height=\"1102\" src=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Review-collection.png\" alt=\"Review collection\" class=\"wp-image-29861\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Review-collection.png 1552w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Review-collection-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Review-collection-1024x727.png 1024w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Review-collection-1536x1091.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1552px) 100vw, 1552px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Review collection details<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When a Facebook user visits your shop, they can browse the available products in each collection by clicking <strong>View Collection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-29862\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1017\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/View-collection.jpeg\" alt=\"View collection\" class=\"wp-image-29862\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/View-collection.jpeg 1017w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/View-collection-149x300.jpeg 149w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/View-collection-509x1024.jpeg 509w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/View-collection-763x1536.jpeg 763w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1017px) 100vw, 1017px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View collection<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>From there, they can choose a product to learn more about it, view additional info like more photos, price, and even make a purchase with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-29863\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1037\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/View-products-from-collection.jpeg\" alt=\"View products from collection\" class=\"wp-image-29863\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/View-products-from-collection.jpeg 1037w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/View-products-from-collection-152x300.jpeg 152w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/View-products-from-collection-519x1024.jpeg 519w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/View-products-from-collection-778x1536.jpeg 778w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1037px) 100vw, 1037px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View products from collections<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Customize your own Facebook shop&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Within the Commerce Manager, sellers can change the layout and design of their Facebook Shop. On both Facebook and Instagram, the shop will have the same look.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To change the appearance of your storefront, navigate to the left-hand menu and select <strong>Shop<\/strong>, then click the blue <strong>Edit<\/strong> icon next to your shop.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-29864\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/facebook-commerce-manager.png\" alt=\"facebook commerce manager\" class=\"wp-image-29864\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/facebook-commerce-manager.png 2048w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/facebook-commerce-manager-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/facebook-commerce-manager-1024x351.png 1024w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/facebook-commerce-manager-1536x527.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Facebook Commerce Manager<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be able to add or remove prominent collections from your Facebook Store by clicking on <strong>Layout<\/strong> from here. You can also drag and drop them into the desired order by clicking on the 6 dots to the right of a collection and drag it to where you want.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-29865\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Facebook-Shops-layout.png\" alt=\"Facebook Shops layout\" class=\"wp-image-29865\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Facebook-Shops-layout.png 2048w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Facebook-Shops-layout-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Facebook-Shops-layout-1024x467.png 1024w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Facebook-Shops-layout-1536x701.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Facebook Shops layout<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The right-side area will change to show you how your shop looks on both Facebook and Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Editing texts and buttons are also straightforward with just a single click to <strong>Style<\/strong> in the right-hand navigation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-29866\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"962\" src=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Facebook-Shops-style.png\" alt=\"Facebook Shops style\" class=\"wp-image-29866\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Facebook-Shops-style.png 2048w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Facebook-Shops-style-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Facebook-Shops-style-1024x481.png 1024w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Facebook-Shops-style-1536x722.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Facebook Shops style<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here, you can change the text size and color of the button in your shop. Choose one of the suggested colors or, add a personalized HEX code to match the precise color of your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5 tips for a successful Facebook Shop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ou definitely need to create an excellent shopping experience to keep customers browsing longer and encourage them to add more items to their carts. And with <a href=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/social-commerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">social commerce<\/a> growing fast, optimizing how people shop directly on Facebook is more important than ever. Here are five tips you can apply to your business to enhance the Facebook shopping experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Make a copy that is appealing.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is true not only for the text in your retail collection but also for the text in your social profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make sure your collections have descriptive names or are easy to understand, so customers know what they\u2019re looking at.<\/strong> A collection title like \u201cOn sale\u201d, \u201cT-shirts\u201d, or \u201cFall Favorites\u201d, for example, suggests a theme, whereas \u201cNew Collection\u201d is less clear.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-29867\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1116\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/collection-description.png\" alt=\"Collection description\" class=\"wp-image-29867\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/collection-description.png 1116w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/collection-description-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/collection-description-1024x622.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1116px) 100vw, 1116px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Collection description<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Keep your descriptions short and simple so your customers are easy to skim on their mobile phones. You should use your brand\u2019s voice, and show whether the collection is part of a limited-time offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Facebook and Instagram bio content should also simply convey what your shop offers and motivate customers to take action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Use high-quality and eye-catching images<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lifestyle photos and product photos play a vital role in attracting potential customers, particularly with collections.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hero image is the major photograph that appears as the collection\u2019s main photo. It should not just include the collection\u2019s products, but also be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontify.com\/en\/blog\/3-ways-to-stay-brand-consistent-in-the-digital-age\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">consistent with your brand<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider how your chosen hero image will display on mobile, and always test it. Avoid using stock imagery and think of making creative images for your own.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-29868\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"522\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Facebook-Shops-example.png\" alt=\"Facebook Shops example\" class=\"wp-image-29868\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Facebook-Shops-example.png 522w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Facebook-Shops-example-172x300.png 172w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Facebook Shops example<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Practice making creative elements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out what works best, experiment with different photos and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/call-to-action-examples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">call-to-action practices<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, user-generated content may receive more interaction than product photos you\u2019ve taken yourself. Alternatively, you might find that inviting shoppers to \u201cCheck out the latest fall fashions\u201d gets more people to click on a collection than just telling them to \u201cShop now\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Keep track of metrics with Facebook Shop Insights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is analytics for your Facebook Shop which is similar to getting insights for tracking the performance of Instagram or Facebook posts. Select <strong>Insights<\/strong> from Commerce Manager\u2019s left-hand menu to see this data.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-29869\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"952\" src=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Commerce-Manager-insights.png\" alt=\"Commerce Manager insights\" class=\"wp-image-29869\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Commerce-Manager-insights.png 580w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Commerce-Manager-insights-183x300.png 183w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Commerce Manager insights<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This data demonstrates how users engage with Facebook Shop to sellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Overview dashboard allows sellers to assess how their shop is doing and spot quickly<\/strong>. The Products dashboard gives you information about each product you\u2019re selling.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-29870\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"674\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Facebook-shops-analytics.png\" alt=\"Facebook shops analytics\" class=\"wp-image-29870\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Facebook-shops-analytics.png 674w, https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Facebook-shops-analytics-300x176.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Facebook shops analytics<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The store owners can also dig deeper into metrics by looking at certain time frames, product listings, and other factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. 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