Using FS Poster to Post Your Announcements on Your Social Media

Using FS Poster to Post Your Announcements on Your Social Media

Context

This video walkthrough demonstrates how to create, customize, and schedule social media posts using the FS Poster plugin.


Video Overview 



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Step by Step 

Creating a New Post

  1. Click "Add New Post."

  2. Add the title.

  3. Add the content.

  4. Add an image.

  5. Add an excerpt (optional).

  6. Ensure the social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) are connected.

  7. To publish the post:

    • Select the categories for the post.

    • Click "Publish."

    • The post will be published to the specified website pages and connected social media accounts.

Managing Connected Social Media Accounts

  1. To modify which accounts the post goes to:

    • Turn off the accounts you don't want the post to go to.

    • If multiple accounts are connected, delete the ones you don't want the post to go to.

Customizing Social Media Messages

  1. Click on the "Settings" tab.

  2. Select "Facebook Settings" (or the relevant social media settings).

  3. Customize the message that will show up on the social media post:

    • Change the content to full content, short link, or excerpt.

    • Adjust the image settings:

      • The featured image will be the default image for social media.

      • Optionally, set a specific image for social media different from the website.

    • Adjust the post content settings:

      • Full content will be the post caption on social media.

      • Short link will allow users to click and visit the website for more details.

Scheduling Posts

  1. If set to "Publish Immediately":

    • The post will be published to all connected social media accounts immediately.

  2. If scheduled for a future date:

    • The post will be published to the connected social media accounts on the scheduled date.

Direct Sharing

  1. Navigate to the "FS Poster" plugin.

  2. Select "Direct Share."

  3. Add the post title.

  4. Add an image.

  5. Add the post link.

  6. Add a custom message.

  7. Choose to share immediately or schedule the post.

  8. Select which social media accounts the post should go to.

Support

  • If you have any questions, email the support team for assistance.


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