How to Set Up and Use Shortcodes on Your Post

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In This Guide: 

What Are Shortcodes?

Preset Nuelink Shortcodes

Static Shortcodes

Dynamic Shortcodes

Add Shortcodes to Post Caption

Shortcodes on Social Media Post Caption

Shortcodes FAQs & Troubleshooting:

Video Tutorial:

What Are Shortcodes?

Shortcodes are like shortcuts that help quickly replace specific text in a caption, saving time by automatically adding information. For instance, a {{contact}} shortcode can instantly show contact details without manual typing. Nuelink offers pre-made shortcodes or allows you to create your own. Static shortcodes display a fixed value of your choice, while dynamic ones can vary based on values you set.  

System Nuelink Shortcodes

Nuelink provides you with a few ready-to-use short codes that you can directly implement in your captions, the data will be automatically updated by the Nuelink system.

{{day}}: It will be replaced with the current day of the post.

{{month}}: It will be replaced with the current month of the post.

{{year}}: It will be replaced with the current year of the post.

{{platform}}: It will be replaced with the platform on which the post is on.

{{brand}}: It will be replaced with your brand name based on your Nuelink brand name.

{{channel}}: It will be replaced with your social media account name on each platform.

Static Shortcodes

Now, let’s create a unique static shortcode.

1. Go to the “Shortcodes” tab at the bottom-left menu, and click on “Create Shortcode” at the top-right corner: 

2. Select “Static Shortcode”:

3. Insert a name for your shortcode, you can later add it using this format {{shortcode}}: 

4. Add a word or text to replace your short code with:

5. Finish creation by clicking on “Create”:

6. Shortcode is now ready to go! Click here to see how you can add it to your captions.

Dynamic Shortcodes

Next, let’s create a dynamic shortcode.

1. Go to the “Shortcodes” tab at the bottom-left menu, and click on “Create Shortcode” at the top-right corner: 

2. Select “Dynamic Shortcode”:

3. Insert a name for your shortcode: 

4. Add a set of words or phrases to be randomly replaced with your short code, and press “Enter” after each one to separate:

5. Confirm creation by clicking “Create”:

6. Shortcode is now ready to go! Click here  to see how you can add it to your captions.

Add Shortcodes to Post Caption

You can easily add your shortcode to your post’s caption from the Nuelink Post Editor, just follow these simple steps: 

1. Click on the “Create Post” button to go to the Post Editor:

2. Compose your post elements, then click on the “Shortcodes” button:

3. Click “Add” next to the shortcode you would like to add to your post: 

4. Finish off your caption, and set your post to be published accoding to your schedule. Click here  to see how the final post looks on social media with shortcodes in the caption.

Shortcodes on Social Media Post Caption

Here’s how the post with shortcodes in the caption appears on Facebook and Instagram:

Shortcodes FAQs & Troubleshooting: 

Can I add shortcodes to follow-up comments?

Yes, the process is similar to adding the shortcodes to the captions, and you can easily locate the shortcodes button on the follow-up comments composer. 

If you happen to have any additional inquiries, please read through our Frequently Asked Questions section.

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