The Social Media Count notification allows you to display your follower counts or social media engagement (like recent interactions) from platforms such as Instagram or Twitter. This social proof encourages website visitors to join your community and follow your brand.1.
Log in to your TraceNudges Dashboard.
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Go to the Social Media & Video tab under the Nudges Library.
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Locate the Social Media Count card (top left) and click + Add.
Step 2: Select a Design Template#
Choose a design style that fits your branding. You can customize the colors and layout in the next steps.
Click Continue when you are ready.
Step 3: Customize the Notification Layout#
Edit the content to display the specific social proof you want. You can typically choose to show:Total follower counts for a specific platform.
Recent engagement messages (e.g., "Alex M. engaged with our new collection").
Platform-specific branding (Instagram, Twitter/X, etc.).
Step 4: Add Website URL#
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Enter a Nudge Name (e.g., "Instagram Followers") for your internal reference.
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Enter the Target Websites URL where you want the notification to appear. You can add:
Multiple website URLs to display your social counts across all your sites.
Step 5: Save and Customize#
Click Create & Configure to save your notification. This opens the advanced customization settings.
Design & Content Customization#
You can modify the notification text and format anytime by navigating to: Configuration → Design → Text Editor.
Here, you can:Edit Content: Change the text to reflect your actual follower count (e.g., "Join 10k+ followers on Instagram") or recent activity.
Icons: Select the appropriate social media icon (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.).
Appearance: Adjust background colors, text fonts, and border radius to match your site.
Click Action Settings#
You can define what happens when a visitor clicks the notification:Redirect: Send them directly to your social media profile page so they can follow you immediately.
Open URL: Open a specific link (like a contest or bio link).
Disable: Turn off click actions if you just want to display the information.
Notification Controls#
Additional options include:Enable or disable the Verified label to add authenticity.
Show or hide the Close (X) icon so users can dismiss the popup.
Control the clickable behavior of the notification.
Data & Timing Settings#
TraceNudges allows you to fine-tune when these notifications appear:Minimum Threshold: Hide the notification if your follower count is below a certain number.
Looping: Cycle through different messages or counts.
Timing: Set an initial delay (e.g., wait 5 seconds before showing) and control how long the notification stays visible on the screen.
Display Rules#
Use the Display tab to control exactly where the notifications appear. You can choose to show them globally across your site, or restrict them to specific pages (like your "About Us" or "Contact" pages).
Step 6: Finish Setup#
After completing all of your customizations, click Finish to complete the setup process.
Click Yes, Turn It ON. Your Social Media Count notification will now start appearing on your website to build your social community.
Need Help?#
If the notification is not displaying or you need assistance connecting your social accounts:
Email us at support@tracenudges.com Modified at 2026-02-17 16:46:45
