Setting Up Social Media Icons
A guide to setting up social media icons on your blog to direct visitors to your social media accounts.
How to Create & Install
Step 1: Generate Icon Code
- Open Social Media Icon Generator Tool
- Select the desired platforms
- Enter the profile URL for each platform
- Click Generate to create the code
Step 2: Install to Blog
- Copy the generated code
- Open Layout in Blogger dashboard
- Find the "Social Media Icons" widget → click Edit
- Paste the code in the Content section
- Click Save
Supported Platforms
| Platform | URL Format |
|---|---|
https://facebook.com/username | |
| Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/username |
https://instagram.com/username | |
| YouTube | https://youtube.com/@channel |
| TikTok | https://tiktok.com/@username |
https://linkedin.com/in/username | |
https://pinterest.com/username | |
| Telegram | https://t.me/username |
https://wa.me/628123456789 | |
mailto:email@domain.com |
Usage Tips
Choose Relevant Platforms
| ✅ Good Practice | ❌ Bad Practice |
|---|---|
| 3-5 active platforms | All platforms (>8) |
| Frequently updated platforms | Rarely used platforms |
| Platforms matching your niche | Irrelevant platforms |
Recommended Order
Place platforms with highest engagement first:
Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Twitter | FacebookWhatsApp URL Format
WhatsApp uses a special format:
| Format | Example |
|---|---|
| Without message | https://wa.me/628123456789 |
| With message | https://wa.me/628123456789?text=Hello |
WhatsApp Number
- Use country code without
+sign (Indonesia:62) - Remove the leading
0 - Example:
08123456789→628123456789
FAQ
Icons not showing?
- Make sure the "Social Media Icons" widget exists in Layout
- Make sure the "Visible" option is checked
- Make sure the code is pasted correctly
Can I add other platforms?
It depends on the template. Some templates only support certain platforms. Check the template documentation for the complete list.
Link not clickable?
Make sure the URL starts with https:// or the appropriate format (like mailto: for email).