How to share a link on social media, follow these steps for each platform

To share a link on social media, follow these steps for each platform:

1. Facebook:

• Desktop:
  1. Go to your Facebook homepage or profile.
  2. In the “What’s on your mind?” section, paste the link you want to share.
  3. Facebook will automatically generate a preview of the link (title, image, and description).
  4. You can add a comment or caption to the post.
  5. Click Post to share.
• Mobile:
  1. Open the Facebook app.
  2. Tap on the “What’s on your mind?” box.
  3. Paste the link.
  4. Add a comment or caption.
  5. Tap Post.

2. Twitter:

• Desktop & Mobile:
  1. Open Twitter and click on the “Tweet” button.
  2. Paste the link into the text box.
  3. Twitter will automatically generate a preview.
  4. Add a caption or hashtags.
  5. Click Tweet to share.

3. Instagram:

Instagram doesn’t allow clickable links in captions (except for the bio or Stories for users with 10k+ followers), but you can:

• Post Link in Bio:
  1. Go to your Instagram profile and tap Edit Profile.
  2. Paste the link into the “Website” field.
  3. Save changes.
  4. Share a post, directing users to click the link in your bio.
• Instagram Stories (with 10k+ followers):
  1. Create a story.
  2. Tap the link icon (or swipe-up option if eligible).
  3. Paste the link and publish your story.

4. LinkedIn:

• Desktop & Mobile:
  1. Go to your LinkedIn homepage or profile.
  2. In the “Start a post” section, paste the link.
  3. LinkedIn will show a preview of the link.
  4. Add a comment or caption.
  5. Click Post.

5. WhatsApp:

• Desktop & Mobile:
  1. Open WhatsApp and choose the contact or group you want to share with.
  2. Paste the link in the text box.
  3. Add a message if desired.
  4. Press Send.

6. Pinterest:

• Desktop & Mobile:
  1. Open Pinterest and click the “+” to create a new Pin.
  2. Paste the link in the “Website” section.
  3. Upload an image related to the link.
  4. Add a description and click Save.

7. TikTok:

• Mobile:
  1. Open the TikTok app.
  2. Tap the “+” to create a new video.
  3. You can share the link in the video description or add it as text in the video itself.
  4. Publish the video.

For all platforms, make sure the link is properly formatted and accessible to users. You can also consider creating a shortened version of the link using services like Bitly for a cleaner appearance!