Social Content Sharing: Tips and Rules for Squarespace Users

Social Content Sharing: Tips and Rules for Squarespace Users

By Michael Chen

January 10, 2025 at 04:22 AM

Content sharing on social media platforms requires a properly configured setup and understanding of platform-specific limitations. Here's everything you need to know:

Platform Limitations:

  • Facebook: Only allows sharing to business Pages, not personal profiles
  • LinkedIn: Supports personal profiles only, not company pages
  • Pinterest: Requires featured images for blog posts and products
  • Tumblr: Displays text, image, markdown, quote, and video blocks

Connecting Your Accounts:

  1. Go to Settings > Linked Accounts
  2. Click "Link Account"
  3. Enter platform credentials
  4. Configure push options:
    • For Facebook/Pinterest: Select push target
    • For Tumblr: Choose main blog
    • Enable "Show push option"
  5. Create default post format
  6. Save settings

Default Post Format Variables:

  • %t - Title
  • %a - Author
  • %u - URL

Highlighted formatting options

Highlighted formatting options

Example Format Display:

Night view of urban buildings

Night view of urban buildings

Sharing Content:

  1. Open item editor
  2. Navigate to Share tab
  3. Select desired social platforms
  4. Set item status to Published
  5. Save changes

Troubleshooting Tips:

  • Wrong account connection: Disconnect, log out, and reconnect
  • Facebook display issues: Use Facebook's Sharing Troubleshooter
  • Pinterest problems: Ensure featured images are present
  • Tumblr display issues: Check block compatibility

For additional sharing after initial post, manually share the URL through the platform's native sharing tools.

Additional Features:

  • Pinterest Save buttons for products
  • Social media profile icons
  • Facebook Like button integration
  • Custom sharing options per platform

Remember to regularly verify your connected accounts and check platform-specific requirements for optimal content sharing results.

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