How to Share WordPress Posts on Social Media? – SocialPilot

Introduction

SocialPilot integrates with various apps and platforms to simplify social media management for users in one convenient space. The WordPress plugin provided by SocialPilot enables seamless promotion of all types of published content on social media.

What is SocialPilot’s WordPress Plugin?

SocialPilot’s WordPress Plugin is a piece of software that links your WordPress to your SocialPilot account. This connection allows you to share your WordPress content directly to all social media channels. It supports a range of content types, facilitating efficient multi-platform publishing.

Whether you’re managing a blog, an online store, or a business website, this plugin helps you keep your audience engaged with consistent updates across social networks.

The SocialPilot WordPress Plugin allows users to schedule and auto-publish content from WordPress seamlessly without having to leave the dashboard.

How to Install the WordPress Plugin?

Follow these steps to successfully install the plugin into your SocialPilot account:

Add SocialPilot Plugin to WordPress

Go to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Plugins → Add New Plugin.
Search "SocialPilot - Social Media Management & Scheduling" in the search bar.
Click Install Now and then Activate to enable the plugin.

Set Up the Plugin on WordPress

After activation, go to the Settings menu on the left menu bar on your WordPress dashboard.
Locate SocialPilot in the Settings menu and click to open the plugin settings.

Get Your API Key

Log in to your SocialPilot account.
Go to the Profile menu at the top right of the dashboard and select Security.
Navigate to the API Key section at the bottom of the Security page.
Click on the Generate API key and click on the “Copy” icon beside the newly generated API key.

Connect SocialPilot to WordPress

Go back to your WordPress dashboard.
Paste your API key into the designated field in the SocialPilot plugin settings in WordPress, then save your changes.

You're all set! Create content in WordPress and use SocialPilot to seamlessly share and schedule it across your connected social media accounts.

Once you have completed the setup of the SocialPilot WordPress plugin, you can start sharing your content. Follow these steps to schedule:

Log into your WordPress dashboard
Open the piece of content you want to share. It can be published or one still in draft.
Scroll down to the end of the post to the SocialPilot section.
Select the type of post you want to publish among the given options: Text Post/ Image Post/ Article Post.
Now, fill in the requisites for the type of post you have selected.

Text Post: Only a post caption is required.
Image Post: You can add a caption as well as images.
Article Post: For this type of post, you need to add a caption. Additional information like the Article title, Short Description, and Feature Image are required but are fetched from the content. But you can edit them if you want.

Click Generate Caption to instantly get an AI-generated caption that matches your WordPress content.
Go to the Social Media Accounts list beside the caption field and select the accounts you want to share the post on.
Now click on the calendar icon below the Schedule Time field to select the date and time to share the post.
Lastly, click on Schedule Post.

How can SocialPilot’s WordPress Plugin be Used?

SocialPilot’s WordPress Plugin is designed to simplify your social media sharing process directly from your website. Here’s how you can use it:

Automate Publishing: Automatically send posts to your social media whenever you publish new content.
Schedule Posts: Choose the best times for posting directly from your WordPress dashboard.
Manage Content Types: Works with posts, pages, and custom post types.
Utilize AI Features: Generate AI-crafted captions that resonate with your audience across different platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there really no cost to install the plugin?
Absolutely! The plugin is 100% free to install for all SocialPilot users.

Do I need a SocialPilot account to use this plugin?
Yes, you’ll need an active SocialPilot account to get your API key and connect your social media accounts.

Which social networks are supported?
SocialPilot supports Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube, Tiktok, Google Business Profile, Threads. Bluesky and Tumbler.

How quickly can I start posting?
Within 5 minutes! Install the plugin, copy the API key from your SocialPilot account, and you're ready to start sharing.

Can I schedule posts directly from WordPress?
Absolutely! You can schedule posts for optimal times directly from your WordPress dashboard.