Social media setup in Exeter
Professional social media setup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Social media accounts set up properly. Privacy locked down, profile complete, you understand how to use it safely. Patient, jargon-free explanation of how it all works.
Everyone's On Facebook Except You
Family sharing photos, friends posting updates, community groups organizing events - all on Facebook. And you're sitting there with no idea how to create an account without accidentally sharing everything publicly or getting scammed by fake profiles.
Social media is genuinely useful for staying connected. But the signup process, privacy settings, and "how do I actually post something" questions make a lot of people just give up. That's where I help - patient, no-jargon setup of whichever platforms you want.
💡 Pro tip: Privacy settings matter more than anything else. Default settings on Facebook show everything to everyone - that's dangerous. Locking it down properly is first priority.
What I Set Up
| ✅ Done Properly | ❌ Default Setup |
|---|---|
| Locked down to friends only | Everything public to strangers |
| Secure password you can remember | Forgot password before even starting |
| Profile complete with photo | Blank profile looks like spam account |
| Knows how to spot scams | Falls for fake friend requests |
| Understands posting, commenting, sharing | No idea how to use it |
What's included:
- Account creation with proper email
- Strong but memorable password
- Privacy settings configured (who can see what)
- Profile completion (photo, bio, details)
- Friend requests explained (how to avoid scams)
- Posting, commenting, sharing - how it all works
- Privacy for photos (who sees them)
- Blocking and reporting tools
- How to join groups safely
What's Included
📱 Complete Social Media Setup
| Platform | What I Do |
|---|---|
| Personal account or business page, privacy locked down, groups explained | |
| Account setup, profile photo, how to post photos and stories | |
| Twitter/X | Less common but available if needed |
| Personal profile or business page for professionals |
🔒 Security Focus
- Privacy settings configured (not defaults)
- Friend request red flags explained
- Scam awareness (fake profiles, phishing messages)
- Blocking and reporting tools shown
- What NOT to share publicly
📸 You're Left With
- Working account you can actually use
- Confidence to post photos and updates
- Understanding of who sees what
- My number if you get stuck later
Pricing
| What You Need | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| One platform (Facebook or Instagram) | 1 hr | £60 |
| Two platforms (e.g., Facebook + Instagram) | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| Business page setup | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Business pages take slightly longer due to extra details needed.
Perfect For...
✅ Older people - Want to see family photos and stay connected
✅ Technophobe - Just find it all overwhelming and confusing
✅ Privacy-conscious - Want it locked down properly from the start
✅ Small business - Need Facebook/Instagram page but no idea where to start
Why Choose Us for Social media setup in Exeter?
Account created with secure password
Privacy settings configured properly
Profile completed (photo, bio, details)
You know how to post, comment, and use it safely
What to Expect
Step 1: Account Creation
Using your email address (or helping create one if needed), I create account with secure password. You'll need to remember email and password - I help you write them down properly.
Step 2: Privacy & Security
Before doing anything else, privacy settings get locked down. Who can see your posts, who can send friend requests, who can see your photos - all configured safely.
Step 3: Profile & Training
Profile photo uploaded, bio written, details completed. Then I show you how to actually use it - posting, commenting, sharing, friend requests, groups. All explained in normal language with patience.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to try setting it up yourself? Here's how:
📧 Before starting
- Use a proper email address you check regularly (not ancient Hotmail you forgot)
- Have phone number handy (for verification codes)
- Think of a password you'll remember (write it down)
- Use real name (especially Facebook - fake names get accounts banned)
🔐 Password tips
- Minimum 8 characters
- Mix of letters, numbers, symbols
- Not your birthday or pet's name
- Write it down somewhere safe
- Different password for each platform
📱 Facebook setup process
- Go to facebook.com
- Fill in name, email, password, date of birth
- Confirm email (check inbox for verification)
- Add profile photo (makes account look real, not spam)
- BEFORE posting anything: Go to Settings → Privacy
- Change "Who can see your posts" to Friends (not Public)
- Change "Who can send friend requests" to Friends of Friends (safer)
⚠️ Avoiding scams
- Friend request from someone you don't know = ignore
- Message saying you won something = scam
- Request for money from "friend" = their account was hacked
- Links to click in messages from strangers = phishing
- Too good to be true = definitely scam
💡 Pro trick: Don't accept friend requests just because you have mutual friends. Scammers friend loads of people from one town, then their fake profile looks legit with 50 mutual friends. If you don't know them in real life, don't accept.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
👨👩👧👦 Want to see grandkids' photos? Most families share via Facebook or Instagram. Once you're set up, I'll show you how to follow your kids'/grandkids' accounts and see their updates. It's actually the main reason a lot of people want social media.
Multiple accounts? You can have one personal Facebook account and manage business pages from the same login. Instagram is similar. Don't create multiple personal accounts - Facebook bans that.
Worried about addiction? Fair concern. I can show you notification settings so you're not buzzed every five minutes. You control when you check it, not the other way around.
Just need privacy settings fixed? If you already have an account but think it's not private enough (or kids set it up and you don't understand the settings), I can just audit and fix the privacy side. Still £60 minimum but usually quicker than full setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What social media can you help with?
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn - the main ones. Most people want Facebook to keep up with family, or Instagram to see grandkids' photos. I set up whichever platforms you actually want to use.
Is this service mainly for older people who aren't tech-savvy?
A lot of my clients are older, yes, but not all. Anyone who finds social media overwhelming or confusing - the privacy settings alone are a nightmare - just wants it set up properly without the headache. I explain everything in normal language, no jargon.
Will you show me how to avoid scams and dodgy friend requests?
Absolutely - that's part of the setup. Privacy settings get locked down so randoms can't see your stuff, and I show you red flags for scam messages and friend requests. It's really common to get targeted on these platforms, especially Facebook.
Do I need to remember loads of passwords?
You need one password per platform. I help you choose something memorable but secure, write it down properly, and show you how to reset it if forgotten. If you want, I can set you up with a password manager, but most people prefer written down.
Can you help with a business page instead of personal account?
Yes - Facebook and Instagram business pages, LinkedIn company page, whatever you need for your business. That's slightly different setup (business details, categories, contact info) but same process. Mention 'business' when booking so I know.
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