How to Connect Your Social Media Accounts to Your Website

Introduction

Connecting your social media accounts to your church website enables automatic sharing and scheduling of announcements, making it easier to reach your community. This guide will walk you through the steps to integrate Facebook, Instagram, and Google Business accounts for seamless communication.

Step 1: Access Social Media Settings

1. Log in to the backend of your website.

2. Navigate to Social Media.

3. Click on the Channels tab.

Step 2: Connect Your Facebook Account

1. Click on Add Channel and select Sign in with Facebook.

2. Log in to your Facebook account.

3. If you manage multiple pages, select the desired page and click Add.

4. Configure your settings:

   • Enable Auto-Share for all posts.

   • Customize content by adding:

     • Post Title

     • Post Content

     • Post URL

   • Adjust permissions to include Administrator, Editor, or Church Staff.

5. Optional: Add a label if this is for a specific group, such as a youth group page.

6. Click Save.

Step 3: Connect Your Instagram Account

1. Click on Add Channel and select Sign in with Instagram Business.

2. Log in to your Instagram account.

3. Choose whether to enable posting for:

   • Standard posts

   • Story posts (optional)

4. Configure your settings:

   • Enable Auto-Share.

   • Customize content:

     • Include Post Title and Post Content.

     • Add "Link in bio to learn more" for Instagram posts.

   • Set permissions for Administrator, Editor, and Church Staff.

5. Click Save.

Step 4: Connect Your Google Business Account

1. Navigate to Google Business in the Social Media settings.

2. Click on Add Channel and log in to your Google Business account.

3. Enable posting of church announcements to your Google Business profile. This ensures your announcements appear when people search for your church.

Managing Announcements

Automatic Sharing

• Once connected, announcements will be shared automatically to the selected platforms.

• You can disable auto-share for specific posts if needed.

Customizing Content

1. Click on Customize for a specific platform.

2. Adjust the text and format to fit the platform’s style.

3. Add a first comment (e.g., "Join us this Sunday!") for enhanced engagement.

Scheduling Posts

1. After creating an announcement, click Schedule.

2. Select the platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram).

3. Choose the date and time for the post.

4. Customize the content if desired.

5. Click Schedule to finalize.

Viewing Post Status

• Check the status of your posts in the Social Media section:

  • See posts that have already been published.

  • View scheduled posts and their details.

Conclusion

By connecting your social media accounts to your church website, you’ll save time and streamline your communication. For additional support, feel free to reach out to our team. Happy sharing!