How to Implement Facebook Social Plugins on My Website?

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To implement Facebook Social Plugins on your website, you can follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your Facebook account and go to the Facebook Developers website.
  2. Click on the "My Apps" option and select "Create App" to create a new Facebook app for your website.
  3. Fill in the required details for your app, including the display name, contact email, and category.
  4. Once your app is created, navigate to the "Settings" tab on the left-hand side and provide a valid App Domains entry for your website.
  5. Next, click on the "+ Add Platform" button and select the appropriate platform depending on your website (e.g., Website).
  6. Enter the website URL under the "Site URL" field and save your changes.
  7. On the left-hand side, click on "Facebook Login" under the "Products" section and enable "Web OAuth Login" to allow users to log in using their Facebook accounts on your website.
  8. Go to the "Settings" tab again and copy the "App ID" for your app.
  9. On your website's HTML code, include the JavaScript SDK by adding the following code:
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<script>
  window.fbAsyncInit = function() {
    FB.init({
      appId      : 'your-app-id',
      xfbml      : true,
      version    : 'v14.0'
    });
  };
  
  (function(d, s, id){
     var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];
     if (d.getElementById(id)) {return;}
     js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;
     js.src = "https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v14.0&appId=your-app-id&autoLogAppEvents=1";
     fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);
   }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));
</script>


Make sure to replace 'your-app-id' with your actual Facebook app ID.

  1. To add a Facebook Like button to your website, you can use the following code:
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<div class="fb-like" data-href="https://your-website-url.com" data-width="" data-layout="standard" data-action="like" data-size="small" data-share="true"></div>


Replace "https://your-website-url.com" with the URL of your website.

  1. To embed other Facebook Social Plugins, such as the Share button or Comments plugin, refer to the Facebook Developers documentation for the specific code examples and customization options.
  2. Save your changes and refresh your website to see the Facebook Social Plugins in action.


By following these steps and customizing the code accordingly, you can easily implement Facebook Social Plugins on your website and enhance its social media integration and interaction capabilities.


How to display Facebook Recommendations Bar on my website?

To display the Facebook Recommendations Bar on your website, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your Facebook account and go to the Developer page at https://developers.facebook.com.
  2. Click on "My Apps" in the top navigation bar, and then click on "Create App" or select an existing app.
  3. In the left sidebar, under "PRODUCTS," click on "Facebook Login" and then click on "Set up" next to "Web."
  4. In the "Valid OAuth Redirect URIs" field, enter the URL of the page where you want to display the recommendations bar.
  5. Go back to the left sidebar and click on "Add Product"
  6. Search for "Recommendations Bar" and click on "Set Up."
  7. Customize the appearance and settings of the Recommendations Bar according to your preference.
  8. Click on "Next" and then click on "Check Mark."
  9. Copy the provided code snippet.
  10. Paste the code snippet just before the closing tag of your website's HTML code.
  11. Save and upload the updated HTML file to your web server.
  12. Visit your website, and the Facebook Recommendations Bar should now be displayed.


Note: The Facebook Recommendations Bar requires an active Facebook page with user interactions to work properly. Make sure your Facebook page has enough likes, comments, and recommendations before using this feature.


How can I enable Facebook Like Box on my website?

To enable the Facebook Like Box on your website, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Facebook Developers website: (https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/page-plugin/).
  2. Enter your Facebook page URL in the "Facebook Page URL" field.
  3. Customize the options for the Like Box, such as width, height, and other settings.
  4. Preview the Like Box to see how it will appear on your website.
  5. Once you are satisfied, click on the "Get Code" button.
  6. Two sets of code will appear - JavaScript SDK and HTML5 element. First, add the JavaScript SDK code to the section of your website or just before the closing tag. Next, place the HTML5 element code where you want the Like Box to appear on your website.
  7. Save the changes to your website and refresh the page to see the Facebook Like Box.


Note: Make sure that your website supports JavaScript, as the Facebook Like Box requires it to function properly.


What is the process to enable Facebook Recommendations Social Context on my website?

To enable Facebook Recommendations Social Context on your website, you need to follow these steps:

  1. Create a Facebook Page for your website if you don't already have one.
  2. Install the Facebook Pixel on your website by adding the provided code to your website's header.
  3. Set up the Facebook Open Graph tags on your website. These tags help Facebook understand the content on your site and display relevant recommendations.
  4. Ensure your website has a high-quality user experience and meets Facebook's guidelines.
  5. Submit your website for review to Facebook. This step is necessary for Facebook to verify your website and enable the recommendations feature.
  6. Once your website is approved, the Facebook Recommendations Social Context will be enabled. Users who visit your website can see recommendations from their friends, providing social proof and enhancing their experience.


Note that the approval process may take some time, so be patient after submitting your website for review.


What is the code for adding Facebook Save button to my website?

To add a Facebook Save button to your website, you need to use the following HTML code:

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<div class="fb-save" data-uri="INSERT_URL"></div>


Make sure to replace "INSERT_URL" with the URL you want the button to save.


Additionally, you need to include the Facebook JavaScript SDK and initiate it with your Facebook app ID:

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<script async defer crossorigin="anonymous" src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v11.0&appId=YOUR_APP_ID" nonce="YOUR_NONCE_VALUE"></script>


Replace "YOUR_APP_ID" with your Facebook app ID. Note that you need to have a registered Facebook app to obtain an app ID.


Add these code snippets to the desired location on your website, and the Facebook Save button should be displayed.

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