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  In this article, you'll learn:

  • How to create a Facebook test group.
  • How to connect your Facebook test group to CommentSold.

About a Facebook Test Group


A Facebook test group gives retailers an opportunity to test out CommentSold social selling features in a controlled space that isn't accessible to shoppers.

It's perfect for retailers who want to try out shoppable posts and/or live selling for the first time, and retailers who want to experiment with different types of posts and media before posting to their live page or group(s).

How a Facebook Test Group Benefits Your Business


  • Test out linking products and/or product selections in your test group before posting to your live group.
  • Experiment with different posts, graphics, and more so you feel confident about how it looks before you post to your live group.
  • Pre-record live sales using your test group, download the video, and schedule it to post to your live Facebook group and/or page when your business is busy, closed, or you're away on vacation.

Create Your Facebook Test Group


  1. Select + Create New Group in the side menu of your Groups page.
  2. On the Create Group page, complete the following:
    • Group Name. Include "TEST" in your group name to distinguish it from other groups linked to your CommentSold account.
    • Choose PrivacySelect Private to keep shoppers from accidentally joining your test group.
    • Hide Group. Select Visible.
  3. Select Create.
  4. On your new test group page, locate and select Group Settings at the bottom of the side menu.
  5. Locate and select Apps at the bottom of the settings page, then select Add apps at the bottom of the pop-up.
  6. Search for CommentSold using the search field in the top-left corner of the page.
  7. Select CommentSold, then select Add.

Connect Your Facebook Test Group in CommentSold


  1. Select Social Setup in the side menu of your CommentSold dashboard.
  2. Select Facebook Groups from the menu at the top of the page.
  3. Locate your test group in the Groups section and select Enable Group.
    • Don't see your test group? Select Re-Connect Facebook to refresh your connection.

Learn More


  • Facebook
  • Social Selling

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