How To Auto Share WordPress Existing Posts To Social Media With Free Plugin

Summary

This video tutorial demonstrates how to automatically share existing WordPress blog posts on social media platforms using the Be Social plugin. The process includes installing the plugin, linking social media accounts (LinkedIn and Facebook for free users), creating custom post templates, and scheduling posts to be shared at specific intervals. The video also covers customization options such as post categories, sleep settings, and post filters. With both free and premium versions available, this plugin helps automate social media sharing for WordPress users, saving time and boosting content reach.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Beat Social plugin allows automatic sharing of WordPress blog posts on social media platforms.
• 😀 The plugin supports Facebook and LinkedIn for free, while premium users can access additional platforms like Twitter, Discord, and Pinterest.
• 😀 You can easily link your social media accounts to your WordPress site through the plugin dashboard.
• 😀 The plugin lets you create templates for how posts will appear on social media, including using link cards with post images and titles.
• 😀 Smart tags, such as post titles and categories, can be used to customize the content shared on social media.
• 😀 The Beat Social plugin offers scheduling options to automatically share posts at set intervals, avoiding spammy posting behaviors.
• 😀 Users can define the time intervals between posts, such as every 1 hour, and avoid posting during certain hours (e.g., night time).
• 😀 Sleep time functionality allows you to pause post sharing during specific days or hours, like weekends or nighttime.
• 😀 The plugin allows for filtering which posts are shared, based on categories, tags, or specific time frames (e.g., posts from the last 90 days).
• 😀 The plugin offers an easy-to-use scheduling system, letting users create schedules and track the status of their posts.
• 😀 The premium version of the plugin costs $149 for lifetime use, providing access to advanced features and additional social media platforms.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the Bit Social plugin in WordPress?

The Bit Social plugin is designed to automatically share WordPress blog posts on various social media platforms, allowing for easy scheduling and social media integration.

How does the Bit Social plugin help with sharing existing blog posts?

The plugin allows users to automatically share already published blog posts on their WordPress website to multiple social media platforms based on predefined schedules.

What is the pricing model for the Bit Social plugin?

The Bit Social plugin is available for a one-time payment of $149, which provides lifetime support and the ability to use it on unlimited websites. The regular price is $399.

What social media platforms are supported in the free version of Bit Social?

In the free version, Bit Social supports Facebook and LinkedIn for automatic sharing of blog posts.

What additional social media platforms are available in the premium version of Bit Social?

The premium version of Bit Social supports platforms like Discord, Google Business Profile, Pinterest, Tumblr, and Twitter in addition to the free options.

How do you connect a social media account to the Bit Social plugin?

To connect a social media account, go to the 'Accounts' section in the Bit Social plugin dashboard, select the platform (e.g., LinkedIn), and follow the prompts to log in and authorize the connection.

Can you schedule posts to be shared at specific times using Bit Social?

Yes, Bit Social allows users to create a schedule for sharing posts, specifying start dates, times, and intervals between posts. It also offers options for advanced scheduling and sleep times.

How can you avoid spamming by sharing posts too quickly?

Bit Social provides the option to set time intervals between posts. This prevents sharing all posts at once, reducing the risk of being flagged as spam by social media platforms.

Is there a way to exclude certain times or days for sharing posts on social media?

Yes, Bit Social allows users to set 'sleep time' for specific hours (e.g., not sharing posts at night) and even exclude specific days like weekends from the sharing schedule.

What types of posts can be shared using Bit Social?

Bit Social can share WordPress posts, pages, and media, though the free version limits sharing to posts. You can also filter posts by category or tags for more targeted sharing.