Social Media Icons: Sticky Bar App User Guide for Ecwid

The Social Media Icons Bar app helps you connect with your audience by prominently displaying your social media profiles on your website. This app creates a sticky bar that stays visible as visitors scroll through your site, making it easy for them to follow you or contact you.

Supported Social Media Platforms

The app currently supports the following social media platforms:

• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• TikTok
• X (formerly Twitter)
• Instagram
• Discord
• Telegram
• Messenger
• Line
• YouTube
• Vimeo
• Etsy
• Tumblr
• WeChat
• WhatsApp
• Threads
• Fiverr
• SoundCloud
• UpWork

Adding Social Media Icons

When you open the app, you'll see a split-screen layout:

1. Left-hand column: This area is dedicated to managing your social media icons. 
   It includes the following elements: 
   Names of Social Networks: A list of available social networks. 
   Icons: Visual representations of each social network. 
   Toggle Switch: Activate this switch to add the corresponding icon to your social media bar. 
   Edit Button ( ... ) : Access finer settings for each icon by clicking this button.
2. Right-hand column: This section provides a real-time preview of how your social media bar will appear on your website. As you make changes to the icons on the left, the preview will update accordingly.

To add an icon to the sticky bar, simply toggle the switch next to the desired icon in the left-hand column.

Customize Icon Settings: Click [...] edit button 

• Name: The name of the social media platform.
• Profile URL: Enter the exact URL of your social media profile. This is essential for the icon to appear on the bar.
• Hover Text (optional): Add text that will display when users hover over the icon on the desktop.
• Show on Mobile: Toggle to display or hide the icon on mobile devices.
• Show on Desktop: Toggle to display or hide the icon on desktop devices.

Don't forget to Save Changes: Click the "Save" button to apply your settings.

Tips for Effective Use

• Create Different Icon Sets: Tailor the icons displayed on mobile and desktop devices to optimize for each screen size. For example, prioritize messaging apps on mobile for quick customer support.
• Enhance Customer Support: Include messaging and chat platforms in your social media bar to provide easy access to support.

By following these steps and incorporating strategic tips, you can effectively utilize the “Social Media Icons: Sticky Bar” app to increase your social media following and improve customer engagement on your website.