Facebook page vs Facebook place

[christinarule]

Forgive this question, but I've always wondered is there a difference between a Facebook Page and Facebook Place page?  What if a business has both?

Thanks

[dlrPaul]

See this article re merging Facebook Page and Places

[shandaman]

I would keep both, I wouldn't stop whats already working.

[christinarule]

thanks,

I just started helping out a friends local salon and spa business and they have about 500 plus "likes" on their fackbook page...however I just was looking into facebook "deals" which is only for facebook places page. I'm trying to decide if I should start converting everything over to a Places page because I feel like they would get more benefit from it (check ins, deals, etc).  Would you agree?

[dlrPaul]

I'd definitely recommend a Facebook Business Page, not only can it provide a Social Buzz platform but if done correctly, can provide traffic that converts (either via direct traffic or Facebook Storefront)

[shandaman]

So long as you have content for a Facebook page its a great resource. I have seen people capture email leads from facebook pages and promote there services. It really depends what your after.

[christinarule]

Thanks for the response. Would you recommend having both?

[shandaman]

A facebook page allows you to list your own content on the page. Facebook place allows you to actually mark down your location of business storefronts so people can check into it.

Thats the only difference.