Share Content on Social Media: Platform Tips and Methods

Share Content on Social Media: Platform Tips and Methods

By Michael Turner

January 10, 2025 at 01:51 AM

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)
  • Pinterest
  • 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

  1. 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
  1. Customize Default Post Format: Use these variables:
  • %t (Title)
  • %u (URL)
  • %a (Author)

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Example Format Display:

Tree-lined city street with foot traffic

Tree-lined city street with foot traffic

Sharing Content

  1. Access item editor
  2. Click Share tab
  3. Enable desired platforms
  4. Set status to Published
  5. 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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