Lesson 1: Create social media profiles and pages (M4-U3-L1)

It is difficult to imagine today’s world without social media. People use it to communicate with friends and family, keep up with the news, share their impressions and opinions, and tell different stories.

Facebook and Instagram are two different, but very useful, platforms for storytelling.
Facebook is better suited for longer stories, articles, and photo reports, where the combination of text, images, and comments matters.

Instagram, on the other hand, focuses on visual content – photos and short videos. Here, your stories will appear more emotional and easy to view quickly.
Both networks can help you share your stories and ideas with different audiences.

Here is a simple step-by-step algorithm for creating your account on these social networks:

1. 1. Choose the platform: Facebook or Instagram.
   2. Go to the website (facebook.com, instagram.com) or download the mobile app.
   3. Click the button “Create account”.
   4. Enter your first name, surname, date of birth, and email address (or phone number).
   5. Create a secure password and keep it in a safe place.
   6. Confirm your registration via SMS or email.
   7. Add a profile photo — this can be your own picture or an image you like.
   8. Done! You now have your own personal profile.

You can also watch short video tutorials on how to create an account.

The Facebook Account

The Instagram Account

Remark: Both videos have the option to turn on automatic subtitles in your own language through the YouTube captions settings.

For the next exercise, check whether the sequence of steps for creating an account on Facebook or Instagram is correct.
If not – simply drag the described actions to the correct steps.

Separate pages on social media are convenient for publishing stories because they keep your personal life separate from your creative or public activity.

If you only use a personal account, your stories may get lost among family photos and everyday updates. A page, on the other hand, allows you to collect all your stories in one place, present them in a more professional way, and make them more accessible to a wider audience.

It also allows you to adjust specific security settings and manage your followers.

Here is a simple step-by-step algorithm for creating your own page:

1. In Facebook, go to the menu “Pages” → “Create Page”.
2. Select a category, for example “Personal Blog” or “Community”.
3. Write the name of the page (for example: “Stories of My Life”).
4. Add a description – a few sentences about what the page will be about.
5. Upload a cover image (picture or photo).
6. In Instagram, you can create a separate account for your stories: in the settings, select “Add New Account”.
7. Publish your first post: a short text with a photo.
8. Invite your friends or relatives to subscribe.

Remark: You can also watch a short presentation on how to create your own personal page on Facebook or Instagram.

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