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Why: Enhance your content's reach by easily sharing it on social networks. This feature helps you connect with your audience and drive engagement, making it easier for your subscribers to discover and share your content.
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.
Configure your share text templates for different social networks.
Enable or disable the social networks you want to appear in the share modal.
Detailed Sections
Overview of Social Sharing
The social sharing feature allows you to share your content easily across various social networks. It includes options for both mobile and desktop users, ensuring a seamless experience regardless of the device.
Key Features
Native Mobile Sharing: Users can share content directly using their device's native sharing options.
Desktop Sharing Modal: A custom modal with buttons for different social networks appears on desktop.
Instagram Workflow: A special process for sharing to Instagram, allowing users to copy captions and download images.
Open Graph Previews: Automatically generated previews for rich sharing experiences.
Customizable Templates: You can set up templates for share text that include placeholders for dynamic content.
Configuring Social Sharing
Default Share Image: Set a fallback image for pages that do not have cover images. This ensures that all shared content has a visual representation.
Share Text Templates: Customize the text that appears when sharing on different platforms. Use placeholders such as
{title},{url}, and{appName}to personalize your messages.Enabled Networks: Choose which social networks will be available for sharing. The default options include:
Twitter
Facebook
Pinterest
Instagram
Email
Copy Link
You can enable or disable these networks based on your preferences.
Share Button Configuration
You can control the visibility of the share button on your page-builder pages. This can be done through the Page Settings in the App Station:
Show Share Button: Toggle this setting to display or hide the share button on specific pages.
Best Practices for Effective Sharing
Set a Default Share Image: Always have a default image ready to ensure your content looks appealing when shared.
Use Placeholders in Templates: This allows for automatic personalization of share messages, making them more engaging.
Optimize Share Images: Aim for a resolution of 1200x630 pixels for the best display across platforms.
Test on Mobile Devices: Verify that the sharing functionality works smoothly on mobile devices.
Instagram Sharing Workflow
For Instagram, the sharing process involves copying a caption and downloading an image. This is particularly useful for desktop users who cannot use the native sharing options. The steps are as follows:
Click the Copy Caption button to copy the text.
Click the Download Image button to save the content image.
Open Instagram and create a post using the downloaded image and copied caption.
Managing Your Social Profile Links
In addition to sharing content, you can also configure your own social media profile links to be displayed in your app. This helps promote your social presence:
Social Profile Links: Add URLs for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Display Options: Choose whether to show these links in the app header or as part of a standalone block on your pages.