Integrating Facebook comments on your WordPress website can be a great way to encourage interaction and increase engagement on your posts. In this quick guide, we'll show you how to install and configure Facebook comments on your WordPress site, step by step.
Why use Facebook comments on your website?
The Facebook comments offer several advantages that can benefit your website:
- Ease of use: Users can comment without creating a new account, using their Facebook profile.
- Social interaction: Comments can be shared on Facebook, which increases the visibility of your content.
- Simplified moderation: You can moderate comments from your Facebook page, which centralizes interaction management.
How to install the Facebook comments plugin
To integrate Facebook comments on your WordPress site, the first step is to install the corresponding plugin. Here's how to do it:
Access the plugins section
Log in to your WordPress admin panel and go to the Plugins. There, click on Add new.
Search for the right plugin
In the search bar, type Facebook Comments. You will find several plugins available. One of the most popular is Facebook Comments Plugin developed by Facebook. Click on Install now and then in Activate.
Configure the Facebook comments plugin
Once you have installed and activated the plugin, it's time to configure it to work properly on your site. Here's how to do it:
Get Facebook App ID
For the plugin to work, you will need a App ID of Facebook.
- Go to the Facebook developer page.
- Click on Create Application.
- Select the type of application you wish to create and complete the form.
- Once created, you will find your App ID in the application configuration page.
Configure the plugin in WordPress
Go back to your WordPress dashboard and go to Configuration > Facebook Comments. Here you can enter your App ID and adjust various settings, such as the number of comments per pagethe language and other customization options.
Customize the appearance of comments
Once you have configured the plugin, you can customize its appearance to better fit your design. Here are some suggestions:
Choose the style of comments
The Facebook plugin allows you to choose between several comment styles. You can opt for a style compact o classic depending on your preferences and the design of your website.
Modify widget width
In the same configuration section, you can adjust the width of the comment widget. Make sure it fits well with the design of your page, avoiding it to be displaced or misaligned.
Test the functionality of comments
Once you have everything set up, it is essential to test to make sure that the comments are working properly.
Publish a test entry
Create a test post and verify that the Facebook comment plugin appears correctly at the bottom of the post. Test it by leaving a comment and make sure it displays correctly.
Check comment moderation
Log in to your Facebook page and check if the comment you left is visible in the comments section of your post. From there, you can moderate the comments as you wish.
