How to add a social media feed to Sharepoint

Adding a social media feed to SharePoint allows you to integrate content from your social media channels directly into your SharePoint site, providing visitors with real-time updates and engagement opportunities. Here's how you can add a social media feed to SharePoint:

1. Choose a Social Media Aggregator Tool:

   • Select a social media aggregator tool that supports SharePoint integration. Some popular options include Juicer, Tint, Taggbox, and Walls.io. These tools allow you to aggregate content from multiple social media platforms and embed it into your SharePoint site.

2. Create an Account and Connect Your Social Media Accounts:

   • Sign up for an account with your chosen social media aggregator tool and connect the social media accounts you want to display on your SharePoint site. Typically, you'll need to authorize the tool to access your social media accounts.

3. Configure Your Social Media Feed:

   • Customize the settings and appearance of your social media feed. Depending on the tool you're using, you may have options to choose specific hashtags, handles, or keywords to filter content, select the layout and design of the feed, and adjust other display settings.

4. Generate Embed Code:

   • Once you've configured your social media feed, the aggregator tool will provide you with an embed code or widget URL. This code/widget will allow you to display the feed on your SharePoint site.

5. Embed the Social Media Feed in SharePoint:

   • Log in to your SharePoint site and navigate to the page where you want to add the social media feed.
   • Depending on your SharePoint version and configuration, you may need to edit the page and add a web part or embed code element.
   • Paste the embed code or widget URL provided by the social media aggregator tool into the appropriate section of the page.

6. Save and Publish the Page:

   • Save your changes and publish the page to make the social media feed visible to site visitors. Depending on your SharePoint settings, you may need appropriate permissions to publish changes to the site.

7. Test and Customize as Needed:

   • Preview the page to ensure that the social media feed is displaying correctly. Make any necessary adjustments to the feed settings or layout to meet your requirements.
   • Test the functionality of the feed by interacting with it to ensure that it's working as expected.

By following these steps, you can easily add a social media feed to your SharePoint site, providing visitors with dynamic, engaging content from your social media channels.