Share Content to Social Media: A Guide to Squarespace's Push Options

Share Content to Social Media: A Guide to Squarespace's Push Options

By Michael Thompson

January 10, 2025 at 01:52 AM

Here's a more concise and valuable version focused on sharing content on social media:

Social media sharing enables you to automatically distribute your content across various platforms as you publish. This guide covers the essential steps and limitations for effective social sharing.

Supported Platforms & Content Types

You can share these items:

  • Blog Posts
  • Events
  • Products
  • Album tracks
  • Gallery pages

To these platforms:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Tumblr

Key Platform Limitations

Facebook:

  • Can only share to Business Pages, not personal profiles
  • Limited to 25 accounts for push targets

LinkedIn:

  • Supports personal profiles only
  • Business pages require manual sharing

Pinterest:

  • Requires featured images for blog posts and products
  • URL pushes automatically

Tumblr:

  • Image and video blocks only show in public view
  • Supports text, image, markdown, quote, and video blocks

Setting Up Social Sharing

  1. Connect Your Accounts:
  • Open Connected Accounts panel
  • Select and authorize each platform
  • Enable "Show Push Option"
  • Choose Primary Blog (Tumblr)
  • Select push target (Facebook/Pinterest)
  1. Create Default Post Format: Use these variables:
  • %t (title)
  • %u (URL)
  • %a (author)

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Example format result:

Tree-lined city street with foot traffic

Tree-lined city street with foot traffic

How to Share Content

  1. Open content editor
  2. Click Share tab
  3. Toggle on desired platforms
  4. Set status to Published
  5. Save changes

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Wrong account: Disconnect, log out, and reconnect
  • Facebook issues: Check for updated information
  • Pinterest not posting: Verify featured images
  • Tumblr display problems: Review block compatibility

For resharing content, use manual URL sharing as multiple automatic pushes aren't supported.

Remember to review your content's appearance on each platform after sharing to ensure proper display and formatting.

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