How to Enable Social Media Post Nudge in TraceNudges#
The Social Media Post notification allows you to display your recent social media activity or a specific post feed (from platforms like Twitter or Instagram) directly on your website. This helps keep your site content fresh and encourages visitors to follow you.Step 1: Create a New Social Media Post Notification#
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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 Post card and click + Add.
Step 2: Select a Design Template#
Choose a design style that matches your website's 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 post or feed you want. You can typically choose to show:A recent post from your timeline.
A specific promotional post.
A "Follow" button to drive traffic to your social profile.
Step 4: Add Website URL#
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Enter a Nudge Name (e.g., "Latest Instagram Post") 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 feed 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 the post caption or a call to action (e.g., "Check out our latest update!").
Platform Branding: Select the appropriate social media icon (Instagram, Twitter/X, etc.).
Appearance: Adjust background colors, text fonts, and the "Follow" button style.
Click Action Settings#
You can define what happens when a visitor clicks the notification:Redirect: Send them directly to the specific post or your profile page.
Open URL: Open a custom link associated with the post.
Disable: Turn off click actions if you just want to display the content.
Notification Controls#
Additional options include:Enable or disable the Verified label.
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:Timing: Set an initial delay (e.g., wait 10 seconds before showing) to let the user browse first.
Duration: Control how long the post stays visible on the screen.
Frequency: Set how often the notification reappears for the same visitor.
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 "News" section or homepage).
Step 6: Finish Setup#
After completing all of your customizations, click Finish to complete the setup process.
Step 7: Activate Social Media Post Notification#
Click Yes, Turn It ON. Your Social Media Post notification will now start appearing on your website.
Need Help?#
If the notification is not displaying or you need assistance connecting your social feed:
Email us at support@tracenudges.comModified at 2026-02-17 16:51:00
