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How to Add Social Media Icons on Shopify?
Last modified: October 25, 2023
We all know how vital social media is for any business. It doesn’t matter if your store is big or small, brick and mortar or online only, all types of businesses should have and can benefit from social platforms.
If you have already gone and created various social accounts for your Shopify online site then you are off to a good start. However, you may now be wondering “How can people who visit my site find me on social media?”.
You may only have an Instagram account and a Facebook account so if someone looks on Twitter they won’t find you. You want it to be incredibly simple for people to discover you on the social platforms you are on. That’s where this blog comes in, we’ll show you how you can add social media icons to your Shopify eCommerce so that when people go to your site they can easily go to your social accounts to follow and like you.
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How Can I Add Social Media Buttons to My Shopify eCommerce Site?
Social media is beneficial for promoting your business which can turn in to customers and sales so you must have at least a couple of social accounts. There are two ways to add social media icons to your site, the easy and the more complicated way.
Let’s start with the easy way first. All you have to do is go to the Social Media section of the App Store, there are several themes in the Theme Store that already have the social media icons (buttons) included in them. You can check if it has the buttons by going to Customize Theme page and seeing the Header, Sidebar, Homepage, or Footer menus.
Now on to the more advanced way, just follow the steps below:
Follow these steps to add a social media sharing button
- Log in to your Shopify admin
- Go to “Online Store” and then click on “Themes”
- Open the “Asset” folder
- If you scroll down you will see a link, “Add a New Asset“, click on this link
- From the list of file icons choose the icon file you want to upload and click Upload Asset
- The icon button will now be available and will work once you add the code in to it (to add code open the “theme.liquid” file)
- The button will be shown in your theme according to the code you have pasted in the line
- Click Save
If you are interested there are also a few apps in the Shopify App Store that could help you add social icons as well. You can choose from Social Media Icons, Social Share Buttons and more.
Benefits of Social Media Icons
Boosting Brand Awareness
Having a strong online presence on platforms like Facebook or Twitter can be a cost-effective way to communicate directly with potential customers. Every shared post introduces your brand to a new network of people, potentially leading to new customers.
Increasing Sales and ROI
A significant online presence can naturally boost sales. The minimal investment in time and funds for social media can result in higher conversion rates and a substantial return on investment.
Enhancing Customer Engagement
Engaging with a broader audience through social media can elevate brand awareness. Encouraging employees, business partners, and sponsors to engage with your content can further amplify this effect.
Implementing Social Media Icons
Using Shopify Apps
For those who prefer a hassle-free approach, various Shopify apps can automatically handle the addition of social media icons. These apps often come with customization options to fit the theme of your store.
Manual Implementation
For a more hands-on approach, you can integrate social media icons directly into your desired theme. This involves uploading the icon images to your theme and embedding the necessary code to make them functional.
Optimizing Icon Appearance
It’s essential to ensure that your social media icons align with your store’s design. Customizing the size, shape, and animation effects can make the icons more appealing and in line with your brand’s identity.
Conclusion: How to Add Social Media Icons on Shopify?
Now you know how to add all of the social icons you need to your theme so your site’s visitors can easily find you. If you don’t have social accounts set up for your store we highly recommend doing so. You do not have to have accounts on every social platform, just 2-3 that best work for your type of business.
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How do I ensure the social media icons are mobile-responsive?
Ensure you’re using a responsive theme or app. Additionally, test the icons on various devices to ensure they adjust appropriately to different screen sizes.
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Can I link multiple accounts for the same social media platform?
Typically, each icon represents one account. However, you can add multiple icons for the same platform and link them to different accounts.
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Is there a limit to the number of social media icons I can add to my Shopify store?
No, there’s no set limit. However, for a cleaner design and better user experience, it’s advisable to only add icons for platforms relevant to your business.
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