This article shows you how to connect your business social media accounts to your WordPress website.
Finding Your Social Media Widget
- Log into your WordPress admin dashboard
- Click "Appearance" in the left menu
- Click "Widgets" from the dropdown menu
- Look for a widget called "Social Media", "Social Links", or "Social Icons"
- If you can't find one, click "Add New Widget" and search for "social"
Adding Social Media Links
- Click on your social media widget to open its settings
- You'll see empty fields for different social platforms:
- Facebook: Enter your full Facebook page URL (like facebook.com/yourbusinessname)
- Instagram: Enter your Instagram profile URL (like instagram.com/yourbusinessname)
- Twitter: Enter your Twitter profile URL (like twitter.com/yourbusinessname)
- LinkedIn: Enter your LinkedIn company page URL
- Copy and paste the full web address from your browser's address bar when you visit each social media page
- Don't worry about the "http://" or "https://" part - WordPress adds this automatically
- Click "Save" or "Update" when you're done
Choosing Where to Show Your Social Media Links
- In the widget settings, look for "Display Location" or "Widget Area"
- Common locations include:
- Header: Shows at the top of every page
- Footer: Shows at the bottom of every page
- Sidebar: Shows on the right side of your pages
- Contact Page: Shows only on your contact page
- Choose the location that makes sense for your business
- You can show the same social media links in multiple locations
Customising How Your Links Look
- Most widgets let you choose between:
- Icons only: Small pictures representing each social platform
- Text only: Words like "Facebook" and "Instagram"
- Icons and text: Both pictures and words
- You can usually choose the size (small, medium, large)
- Some widgets let you pick colours to match your website
- Always click "Preview" to see how changes look before saving
Adding Social Media Feeds
If you want to show your actual Facebook or Instagram posts on your website (not just links), you'll need to add social media feeds instead.
Testing Your Social Media Links
- Visit your website in a new browser tab
- Look for your social media icons or links
- Click each one to make sure it opens the correct social media page
- Check that links open in a new tab (so visitors don't leave your website)
- Test on your phone to make sure the links work on mobile devices
If you're still stuck connecting your social media accounts, contact Web60 support and we'll walk you through the process for your specific website theme.
FAQ
Q: Why don't I see a social media widget in WordPress?
A: Some WordPress themes include social media options in the theme customiser instead. Go to Appearance → Customise and look for "Social Media" or "Social Links" sections.
Q: Do I need business accounts on social media?
A: No, you can link to personal social media accounts. However, business accounts on Facebook and Instagram give you more professional features and analytics.
Q: Can I add TikTok and YouTube links?
A: Most social media widgets support TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, and other platforms. Look for these options in your widget settings or choose "Custom" to add any social media platform.
Q: My social media icons aren't showing up on mobile
A: Some themes hide social media icons on mobile to save space. Check your theme's mobile settings in Appearance → Customise → Mobile Options.
Q: Should social media links open in the same tab or new tab?
A: New tab is better because visitors stay on your website. Most social media widgets open links in new tabs by default.
Q: Can I change the order of my social media icons?
A: Yes, most widgets let you drag and drop to reorder icons, or they show platforms in the order you add them.
Q: My Facebook link shows an error when people click it
A: Double-check you're using your Facebook page URL, not your personal profile URL. Business pages have URLs like facebook.com/yourbusinessname.
Last updated: 1 March 2026