Check out the Introduction to Dashboards article to understand the basics of working with widgets.
Plan Availability | All plan types |
Permissions | Administrators, Solution Creator/Manager, General Access |
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The Facebook Widget lets you embed Facebook pages, profiles, or feeds directly into your dashboard. This ensures you can monitor and interact with your organization's social media presence effortlessly.
Why Use the Facebook Widget?
The Facebook Widget helps you stay updated on your company’s social media activity, enabling you to:
View posts and updates directly on your dashboard.
Click on specific posts to open in a new tab for commenting or sharing.
Streamline monitoring of your brand's Facebook.
Settings
How to Configure the Facebook Widget
Follow these steps to set up the Facebook Widget for your dashboard:
Prepare Your Embed Code:
Use this Facebook tool to create a custom embed for your page, profile, or feed.
Once you design your embed, click Get Code.
Go to the IFrame tab and copy the provided code.
Add the Widget to Your Dashboard:
Navigate to your dashboard and click Add Widget.
Select Facebook Widget from the available options.
Paste the IFrame code into the Embed HTML field.
Practical Scenarios and Use Cases
Marketing Oversight
Scenario: The social media manager needs real-time insights into Facebook activity for campaigns.
Solution: Embed the company’s Facebook feed into a shared marketing dashboard for quick access and tracking.
Executive Updates
Scenario: Executives want to stay informed about public interactions without accessing Facebook directly.
Solution: Add a widget to the executive dashboard to provide a clean and focused view of the brand’s online presence.