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Why: Enhance your app's visibility and engagement by enabling social sharing for your content. This feature allows your members to easily share recipes, meal plans, and other resources on their favorite social networks, helping to attract new subscribers and increase your reach.
Navigate: App Station > App Settings > Sharing
Quick Start
Go to App Station and select App Settings.
Click on the Sharing tab.
Upload a default share image for pages without cover images.
Customize share text templates for different social networks.
Enable or disable the social networks you want to appear in the share modal.
Overview of Social Sharing
The social sharing feature allows your members to share content from your app directly to various social networks. This includes customizable templates for each platform, ensuring that your content is presented in the best possible way.
Key Features
Native Mobile Sharing: Members can use their device's native sharing capabilities for a seamless experience.
Desktop Sharing Modal: A user-friendly modal appears on desktop, allowing members to select their preferred social network.
Instagram Workflow: Special functionality for Instagram lets users copy captions and download images for sharing.
Open Graph Meta Tags: Automatically generated tags enhance how your content appears when shared on social media.
Configurable Templates: You can customize the share text and images for different platforms.
Configuring Social Sharing
To set up social sharing for your app, follow these steps:
Accessing Sharing Settings
Navigate to App Station.
Click on App Settings and then select Sharing.
Uploading a Default Share Image
You can upload a default share image that will be used for pages without cover images. This ensures that every piece of content shared has a visual element.
Customizing Share Text Templates
You can personalize the share text for different platforms using templates. Here are some placeholders you can use:
{title}: The title of the content.{url}: The URL of the content.{appName}: The name of your app.{description}: A brief description of the content.
For example, a share template could look like this:
Check out {title} on {appName}! 🍳{url}
Enabling Social Networks
You can choose which social networks appear in the sharing modal. The default options include:
Twitter
Facebook
Pinterest
Instagram
Email
Copy Link
Make sure to enable the networks that are most relevant to your audience.
Best Practices for Social Sharing
Set a Default Share Image: Always have a default image to ensure your content looks good when shared.
Use Placeholders Wisely: Customize your share text to make it engaging and relevant to your audience.
Optimize Share Images: Use images that are 1200x630 pixels for the best display on social media.
Test Sharing Functionality: Regularly check that the sharing features work as expected on both mobile and desktop.