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Social Section

Overview

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Written by Hayden Zammit Meaney
Updated over 2 months ago

Social Section

Overview

The Social section displays your social media links and feeds, helping visitors connect with you on social platforms and stay updated with your latest content.

What's Included

  • Social Media Links: Links to your social profiles

  • Social Icons: Visual icons for each platform

  • Social Feeds: Embedded social media feeds (if configured)

  • Follow Buttons: Quick follow/subscribe buttons

Configuration Options

Display Settings

  • Show Social Links: Toggle social links display

  • Social Platforms: Choose which platforms to display

  • Link Style: Choose button or icon style

Social Platforms

Common platforms include:

  • Facebook

  • Instagram

  • Twitter/X

  • LinkedIn

  • YouTube

  • TikTok

  • Pinterest

Social Information

Social links are pulled from:

  • Organisation social media settings

  • Manually configured social links

  • Platform-specific integrations

Best Practices

  1. Complete Profiles: Ensure all social profiles are complete

  2. Consistent Branding: Use consistent branding across platforms

  3. Regular Updates: Keep social content current

  4. Engage Regularly: Respond to comments and messages

  5. Platform-Specific: Tailor content for each platform

Setting Up Social Links

Adding Social Media Links

  1. Go to Organisation Settings

  2. Navigate to "Social Media" or "Links"

  3. Add social media URLs

  4. Verify links are correct

Supported Platforms

  • Facebook: https://facebook.com/yourpage

  • Instagram: https://instagram.com/yourhandle

  • Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/yourhandle

  • LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/yourcompany

  • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@yourchannel

  • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@yourhandle

  • Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/yourhandle

Display Formats

Icon Grid

  • Social media icons in a grid

  • Hover effects

  • Colour-coded by platform

  • Click to visit profile

Button List

  • Social buttons with text

  • Platform names visible

  • More descriptive

  • Better for accessibility

Embedded Feeds

  • Live social media feeds

  • Platform-specific widgets

  • Requires platform API access

  • Shows recent posts

Content Guidelines

Link Formatting

  • Use full URLs with https://

  • Ensure links are public profiles

  • Test all links before publishing

  • Keep links updated

Icon Display

  • Automatically styled by platform

  • Consistent sizing

  • Hover effects for interactivity

  • Accessible with alt text

Troubleshooting

Social links not showing?

  • Ensure social media URLs are set in organisation settings

  • Check that the Social section is enabled

  • Verify URLs are properly formatted

  • Test links in a new browser tab

Icons not displaying?

  • Check that platform URLs are valid

  • Verify social media settings are saved

  • Clear browser cache

  • Check for platform-specific issues

Links not working?

  • Verify URLs are correct and accessible

  • Check that profiles are public

  • Ensure links include https://

  • Test links outside the microsite

Privacy Considerations

  • Only link to public social profiles

  • Be mindful of privacy settings

  • Consider which platforms to display

  • Respect user privacy preferences

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