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How to configure a social links menu on WordPress

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Social media icons can appear on your website in various ways. Some small social media buttons can link with services, including Facebook or Twitter, which allows your visitors to access quickly your social profiles. In fact, WordPress’s themes can provide users with a custom menu to add their social media icons. In this article, we will guide them how to configure a social links menu on WordPress.

To configure a social links menu

  • Step 1: You need to check whether the current theme supports a social links menu. If yes, then move the step 2.

  • Step 2: Click on My Sites -> Menu and choose the menu location.

  • Step 3: Then, select Add a Menu and provide it with a name.

  • Step 4: You can add your social profile item as a custom link.

  • Step 5: Let’s add Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

  • Step 6: In case you do not know your social media username, you are able to retrieve the URL on your profile in the browser bar. Then, copy and paste it into the custom link menu.

  • Step 7: Next, set the location of that menu to the social menu and don’t forget to save.

  • Step 8: It is time to look again your brand new links.

Which icons are supported?

Take note that those following icons are bundled in a theme for using in the social links menu, including Apple/ITunes, Amazon, Facebook, Bandcamp, Google Play, Instagram, Linkedln, Pinterest, ReverbNation, Spotify, Twitter, VK, Youtube, Mixcloud, Tumblr or Twitter.

Conclusion

We hope that with our article on how to configure a social links menu, you can easily add social media icons to your site successfully without having any difficulties. If you have any problems or need help, don’t hesitate to contact us or leave us a comment so that we can assist you whenever you need.

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