Share with Plugins
The first way, automate sharing your WordPress posts on social networks with the following plugins:
- JetPack
- NextScripts
Jetpack
Jetpack is a free publication plugin with a clear and simple interface. The WordPress team developed the plugin. It allows you to automate sharing on different social networks.
How to install the JetPack plugin
Install JetPack on your existing WordPress hosting package. Log in to your WordPress site’s Dashboard. In the left-hand panel, click on “Plugins” and click “Add New”. Search for “Jetpack”. Click on the link “Install Now”. Click on “Activate Plugin”. In the top right corner, click on “Connect to WordPress.com”. Log in with your WordPress.com account. Click “Authorise Jetpack”.
Most features are automatically activated.
How to use the JetPack plugin
In WordPress settings, click "Settings" and "Sharing". Choose from:
- Click the "Add New" button of the social network of your choice.
- Log in to connect to the specific social network. Authorize the connection.
- The procedure is the same for all social networks.
- Click "Learn More" for "specific instructions" or "deactivation".
- Above "Publish" you will see a list of selected Social Profiles.
- Click "Settings" to open "detailed settings".
- Choose to send the post to all linked networks or selected profiles.
- Add a custom comment in the post settings to appear on the social network.
If you leave this blank, it will use the blogtitle.
NextScripts
NextScripts is available in both free and paid plugin versions. The free version includes all important features. {SNAP} does not show the message "Shared through". And you can use many profiles from one network.
How to install the NextScripts plugin
Install NextScripts on your WordPress website. See the instruction video. Log in to your WordPress site’s Dashboard. Go to "Settings" and choose "Social Networks Auto Poster". Automatically share WordPress post on social networks.
The free version includes:
Blogger / Blogspot Evernote Facebook LinkedIn Google+ Reddit Twitter Tumblr vKontakte
See the official website for more information.
Share without plugins
The second way, automate sharing your WordPress post on social network without plugins:
Add the external service "RSS feed". It automatically downloads information about new website articles and content. An example of your feed address: http://google.com/?feed=rss. The part after the last slash leads to the RSS feed. Write your WordPress page without the quotation marks "? Feed=rss". Choose "IFTTT" services responding to individual events. For smart home appliances and automatic sharing.
How to set up automatic sharing via IFTTT
Watch this video below: