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  • Facebook social network
  • Twitter social network
  • LinkedIn social network
  • Tumblr social network
  • Pinterest social network
  • Instagram social network
  • TikTok social network
  • WhatsApp social network
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Social network: Available targets
Overview
Facebook social network
Several types are available in a Facebook Social Network control. Each type can be associated with a specific target.
The table below presents the information used for each type and target.
TypeTargetEffect
I like or RecommendThe domainCreates on the Facebook wall of connected Web user a link to the domain of current site.
Caution: A default index page must exist on the hosting server.
The siteCreates on the Facebook wall of connected Web user a link to the current site.
Caution: A default index page must exist on the hosting server.
The pageCreates on the Facebook wall of connected Web user a link to the page of current site.
Custom target
The URL must be typed in the "Target URL" control.
Case 1: URL of a Facebook page:
  • Increments the counter of Facebook page that was liked.
  • Creates a favorite on the Facebook wall of connected Web user.
Case 2: URL of any page or site:
Creates on the Facebook wall of connected Web user a link to the specified page or site.
SendThe domainUsed to send a link on the domain to another Facebook user. The message sent is a private message.
The siteUsed to send a link on the site to another Facebook user. The message sent is a private message.
The pageUsed to send a link on the page to another Facebook user. The message sent is a private message.
Custom targetUsed to send a link to another Facebook user. This link corresponds to a link to any page or site. The message sent is a private message.
The URL of the link to be sent must be entered in the "Target URL" control.
SubscribeCustom target
In "Target account", you can enter:
  • the URL of Facebook page to which the Web user wants to subscribe. For example: "www.facebook.com/01net" or "http://www.facebook.com/pages/PC-SOFT/247782873866"
  • the identifier of Facebook account to which the Web user wants to subscribe. For example: "01net" or "247782873866".
Show profileCustom targetIn "Target account", you can enter the identifier of the desired Facebook account. For example: "01net" or "247782873866".
Remark: To allow the publication on the wall of Web user, the page containing the Social Network control must comply with the following conditions:
  • the page must include a title.
  • the page must include at least one Image control.
Caution: During the site test (GO in localhost mode), only the tooltips are correct. You cannot publish on a wall.
Twitter social network
Several types are available in a Twitter Social Network control. Each type can be associated with a specific target.
The table below summarizes the information used for each target.
TypeTargetEffect
TweeterThe domainCreates on the Twitter wall of connected Web user a message containing a link to the domain of current site.
The siteCreates on the Twitter wall of connected Web user a message containing a link to the current site.
The pageCreates on the Twitter wall of connected Web user a message containing a link to the page of current site.
Custom target
The URL must be typed in the "Target URL" control.
Creates on the Twitter wall of connected Web user a message containing a link to the specified URL.
FollowCustom target
In the "Target URL" control, you have the ability to type:
  • the URL of Twitter page to which the Web user wants to subscribe. For example: "https://twitter.com/PCSOFT_FR"
  • the identifier of Twitter account to which the Web user wants to subscribe. For example: "PCSOFT_FR".
Show profileCustom targetIn "Target account", you can enter the identifier of the desired Twitter account. For example: "PCSOFT_FR".

Remarks:
  • The Twitter messages are limited to 140 characters.
  • The Twitter Social Network controls operate in test mode (but the URL is not filled in the messages).
LinkedIn social network
You can share the current content in a LinkedIn Social Network control.
The table below presents the information used for each type and target.
TypeTargetEffect
ShareThe domainCreates a post on the news of connected LinkedIn profile with a link on the domain.
Caution: A default index page must exist on the hosting server.
The siteCreates a post on the news of connected LinkedIn profile with a link on the site.
Caution: A default index page must exist on the hosting server.
The pageCreates a post on the news of connected LinkedIn profile with a link on the page.
Custom targetCreates a post on the news of connected LinkedIn profile with a custom link.
The URL of the link to be sent must be entered in the "Target URL" control.
Show profileCustom targetDisplays the page corresponding to the LinkedIn profile.
In "Target account", you can enter the identifier of the desired LinkedIn account.

Caution: During the site test (GO in localhost mode), no test can be run for this type of control.
Remark: To specify the thumbnail to be displayed in the news, provide the image via an OpenGraph description. A specific tag must be included in the page header. This tag must contain the image to display.
For example:
<meta property="og:image" content="http://mydomain.com/myimage.jpg"/>
Tumblr social network
Several types are available in a Tumblr Social Network control. Each type can be associated with a specific target.
The table below summarizes the information used for each target.
TypeTargetEffect
ShareThe domainCreates on the Tumblr wall of connected Web user a message containing a link to the domain of current site.
The siteCreates on the Tumblr wall of connected Web user a message containing a link to the current site.
The pageCreates on the Tumblr wall of connected Web user a message containing a link to the page of current site.
Custom targetThe URL must be typed in the "Target URL" control.
Creates on the Tumblr wall of connected Web user a message containing a link to the specified URL.
FollowCustom targetIn "Target account", you can enter:
  • the URL of Tumblr page to which the Web user wants to subscribe. For example: "https://PCSOFT_FR.Tumblr.com/"
  • the identifier of Tumblr account to which the Web user wants to subscribe. For example: "PCSOFT_FR".
Show profileCustom targetDisplays the page corresponding to the Tumblr profile.
In "Target account", you can enter the identifier of the desired Tumblr account.

Remark: The Tumblr Social Network controls operate in test mode (but the URL is not filled in the messages).
Pinterest social network
You can subscribe to an account and display profiles in a Pinterest Social Network control.
The table below presents the information used for each type and target.
TypeTargetEffect
SubscribeCustom targetUsed to subscribe to the account publications.
In "Target account", you can enter:
  • the URL of the Pinterest page to which the user wants to subscribe.
  • the identifier of the Pinterest account to which the user wants to subscribe. For example: "PCSOFT_FR".
Show profileCustom targetUsed to display the profile of the desired account.
In "Target account", you can enter the identifier of the desired Pinterest account.

Caution: During the site test (GO in localhost mode), no test can be run for this type of control.
Instagram social network
You can display profiles in an Instagram Social Network control.
The table below presents the information used for each type and target.
TypeTargetEffect
Show profileCustom targetUsed to display the profile of the desired account.
In "Target account", you can enter the identifier of the desired Instagram account.

Caution: During the site test (GO in localhost mode), no test can be run for this type of control.
TikTok social network
You can display profiles in a TikTok Social Network control.
The table below presents the information used for each type and target.
TypeTargetEffect
Show profileCustom targetUsed to display the profile of the desired account.
In "Target account", you can enter the identifier of the desired TikTok account.

Caution: During the site test (GO in localhost mode), no test can be run for this type of control.
WhatsApp social network
You can share addresses in a WhatsApp Social Network control.
The table below presents the information used for each type and target.
TypeTargetEffect
ShareCustom targetOpens the version of WhatsApp installed on the computer. This application must be configured on the user's computer.
Creates a WhatsApp message with a custom link (content of "Target account").

Caution: During the site test (GO in localhost mode), no test can be run for this type of control.
Minimum version required
  • Version 18
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Last update: 03/15/2023

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