
Share Content on Social Media: Platform Tips and Methods
Content can be shared on social media platforms through built-in sharing options, saving time compared to manual posting. Here's everything you need to know about social media sharing:
Supported Platforms & Content Types
- Facebook (Pages only, not personal profiles)
- LinkedIn (Personal profiles only)
- Tumblr
You can share:
- Blog posts
- Events
- Products
- Album tracks
- Gallery pages
Platform-Specific Limitations
Facebook:
- Can only share to Facebook Pages, not personal profiles
- Limited to 25 accounts for push targets
LinkedIn:
- Personal profiles only supported
- Company pages require manual sharing
Pinterest:
- Featured images required for blog posts and products
- URL pushes automatically
Tumblr:
- Supports: Text, Image, Markdown, Quote, and Video blocks
- Image/video blocks show as placeholders in dashboard view
- Multiple images require separate image blocks
Setting Up Social Sharing
- Connect Your Accounts:
- Open Connected Accounts panel
- Select platform and authorize access
- Enable "Show Push Option"
- Select primary blog (Tumblr)
- Choose push target (Facebook/Pinterest)
- Create default post format
- Save settings
- Customize Default Post Format: Use these variables:
- %t (Title)
- %u (URL)
- %a (Author)

Question mark dropdown icon
Example Format Display:

Tree-lined city street with foot traffic
Sharing Content
- Access item editor
- Click Share tab
- Enable desired platforms
- Set status to Published
- Save changes
Troubleshooting Tips:
- Wrong account: Disconnect, logout, reconnect
- Facebook issues: Check for updated information
- Pinterest problems: Verify featured images
- Tumblr display: Review block compatibility
Remember: You cannot push the same content multiple times - use manual URL sharing for resharing content.
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