Week 5

    This week, I decided to put Jada’s Cookie Co. on the back burner and shift my project's focus. Since I just started a new job, I built my Facebook Business Page around teaching stick shift lessons. It was the perfect opportunity to combine my new work with my personal goals. Not only am I already helping people learn manual driving through my employer, but creating my own page gave me practice in branding myself as an instructor instead of just an employee. It also let me see how different types of businesses can use Facebook in unique ways.

    Creating the page was more time-consuming than I expected, but it was also a lot of fun. I went through the entire setup process, from building a new Facebook Page to crafting the business page itself. In the About section, I included details about my background: I’m a SoCal native, a Marine Corps veteran, and have five years of experience driving stick. I also highlighted my 2008 Honda Fit Sport as the teaching car.

    To make the page stand out, I used ChatGPT-5 to generate a racing-inspired profile picture and a custom cover photo featuring a SoCal sunset. I also added a "Book an Appointment" button that links directly to my employer’s official scheduling website. This makes the entire process streamlined and realistic, as it's the same link students use to sign up for lessons.

    I'm glad I made the switch to this project because it now reflects both my real life and my long-term goals. It's been a great way to put my skills to the test and see how a digital presence can support a hands-on service business.

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