How to create social media posts and share link, text, image or video posts

Blog2Social includes features that allow you to share relevant content from any source. This helps keep your social media profiles active and engaging while providing value to your audience through diverse content.

The multitude of social media platforms and ever-changing trends, selecting the right type of post for your content can be challenging. We'll take a dive into the various types of social media posts and how you can use them optimally for your content.

Link Posts

Link posts allow you to share valuable information, articles, news or resources with your audience. This can help educate them on topics of interest, keeping them engaged and informed. They can drive traffic to your website, blog or other online platforms. By sharing links to your content, you can attract visitors who are interested in what you have to offer, potentially leading to conversions, such as sales or sign-ups.

Text Posts

Text posts represent the most basic form of social media content, typically consisting solely of text without accompanying visuals. They work well for conveying short messages, sharing quotes, posing questions to your audience. Text posts are ideal for grabbing attention and sparking discussions.

Image Posts

They say a picture is worth a thousand words and that rings true for social media posts as well. Image posts are highly effective in capturing your followers' attention and prompting them to pause while scrolling through their feeds. They are perfect for showcasing products, sharing inspirational images or visualizing statistics and quotes. Ensure your images are of high quality and align with your brand's aesthetic.

Video Posts

Videos are the cornerstone of many social media strategies, allowing you to present complex content in an entertaining and easily digestible format. From short clips to longer formats, there are numerous ways to leverage video posts. Use them for tutorials, product demonstrations, behind-the-scenes glimpses or simply to express your personality and brand.

Selecting the right type of social media post depends on various factors, including your target audience, brand personality, and the nature of your content. Experiment with different formats to discover what works best, and continually optimize your strategy to achieve your goals. By harnessing the diversity of social media posts, you can present your content in versatile ways and build an engaged community.

How to create social media posts with Blog2Social

Please click on "Share Posts" in your Blog2Social dashboard and select "Create a new custom post".
This area that lets you create and publish links, text, images, and videos all from one place.

Simply enter a link, and Blog2Social will automatically display the featured image and link description. From there, you can add text, emojis, and hashtags to your social media post.

If you prefer to share an image instead, just choose "Image" below and choose an image.

When you're ready, click "Share" to publish your post immediately, or click "Advanced settings" to schedule it for a specific date. You can also select a network collection to choose which connected social media accounts to post to. If you have created multiple network collections, simply choose your preferred one from the list.

To customize your post for each social media account individually, click "Customize" to open the post preview editor. Here, you can tailor your text and check or uncheck the specific networks where you want to share the post.

Additional helpful guides

• Social Media Post Formats - The differences between Image Post and Link Post
• What is the best image size for my social media posts?
• Why is my image not displayed in my social media posts?