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Creating Social Media Widgets and Subscribe Forms on Your Blog

Creating a social media presence is an essential aspect of blogging. It helps increase your blog's reach, engage with your readers, and grow your audience. In this post, we will discuss how to create social media widgets and subscribe forms for your blog using simple steps.

Social Media Widgets

Social media widgets allow your blog visitors to easily connect with you on various social media platforms. Here's a quick guide on creating social media widgets:

Facebook

  1. Go to Facebook Widget Builder
  2. Enter your Facebook page URL and customize the settings according to your preferences.
  3. Copy the generated code and paste it into your blog's HTML or sidebar widget area.

Twitter

  1. Go to Twitter Widgets
  2. Choose the type of widget you want (Timeline, Follow button, etc.) and customize its settings.
  3. Generate the code and paste it into your blog's HTML or sidebar widget area.

Instagram

  1. Go to your Instagram Profile
  2. Click on three dots at the top right corner of a post and select "Embed."
  3. Customize the settings and copy the generated HTML code.
  4. Paste it into your blog's HTML or sidebar widget area.

Subscribe Form

A subscribe form is an essential tool for growing your email list and keeping in touch with your readers. Here's a simple way to create a subscribe form using Mailchimp:

  1. Sign up for a Mailchimp account if you don't have one already.
  2. Log in and go to the "Lists" tab. Create a new list or select an existing one.
  3. Go to the "Forms" tab, and click on "Signup Form." Choose the form type that best suits your needs (Embedded forms, Pop-up forms, etc.)
  4. Customize the form's design and settings according to your preferences.
  5. Copy the generated code and paste it into your blog's HTML or use a plugin to easily add it to a sidebar widget area.

By following these simple steps, you can easily create social media widgets and subscribe forms for your blog, enhancing user engagement and expanding your reach.

Published May, 2015