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What is a Facebook short description?

The “Short Description” is the brief introduction to your business that shows up on the “About” section of your Facebook Page. On your website, it appears on your Home Page and/or About Page (depending on your design theme).

How do I change my short description?

To change your website’s short description, simply change the short description on your Facebook page.

(For tips about what to write in your short description, read this article.)

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1. Go to the “About” tab.

2. Select “Page Info.

3. Find the short description and hover over it until the “Edit” icon appears.

4. Click “Edit“.

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5. Update your text by typing into the text box, then click “Save Changes.”

How do I hide my short description?

Please see Hiding the Short Description on the Homepage.

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