To enhance your website’s exposure, tap into the power of social networks. Easy integration of social platforms with your WordPress site is possible through social media widgets. These widgets not only display social content on your site but also encourage visitors to share it on their profiles.
Out-of-the-box, WordPress doesn’t come with built-in social widgets. Third-party plugins can bridge this gap, offering a range of functionalities to add various social elements to your site. 🎬
This guide will outline 12 different social widgets 📢 and their appropriate use cases, along with plugin suggestions for adding them to your WordPress site. Let’s dive in!
Commonly found on many sites, share buttons let visitors spread your content across their networks with ease:
These buttons simplify sharing, allowing content to carry over titles automatically, saving time for your website’s visitors.
They’re especially effective on blogs or ecommerce platforms, where users are inclined to share interesting finds with their networks.
🔌 Plugin suggestion: Otter Blocks.
2. Follow buttons (Follow Buttons for WordPress)
Pairing nicely with share buttons, follow buttons link directly to your various social media pages, prompting site visitors to connect with you:
Follow buttons are most effective when they’re conspicuous and appear consistently across your website. Often utilizing recognizable platform logos, these buttons make it easy for users to identify and follow your social profiles.
🔌 Plugin suggestion: Follow Buttons for WordPress.
To boost your Instagram presence, start by placing follow buttons on your website, leading visitors to your profile.
Beyond simple buttons, consider embedding your complete Instagram feed, customizable through plugins for appearance and content volume:
Though Instagram feed plugins generally don’t allow for posting comments, they do let users interact by liking and opening individual posts to view comments.
If your Instagram activities are closely related to your website content, this widget enhances that synergy. Otherwise, choose a different widget.
🔌 Plugin suggestion: Social Media Feed.
4. Like buttons (Feed Them Social)
The quintessential social media feature, the ‘like’ button, is a simple but effective way for visitors to endorse content. These can be found within your content, allowing users to express their appreciation without needing to comment:
A higher count of likes often correlates with increased engagement and visibility.
🔌 Plugin suggestion: Feed Them Social.
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