Custom Feed Integration
Social Marketing's custom feed integration allows you to automatically pull content from external sources and share it on your social media platforms.
Setting Up Custom Feed Integration
- Access Settings: Go to Social Marketing > Settings > Integrations
- Select Custom Feed: Choose the custom feed integration option
- Configure Feed Source: Enter the RSS feed URL or API endpoint
- Set Filtering Rules: Define what content to include or exclude
- Configure Sharing: Set up how content should be shared
- Test Integration: Verify the feed is working correctly
Custom Feed Features
- RSS Feed Support: Connect to any RSS feed
- API Integration: Connect to custom APIs for content
- Content Filtering: Filter content based on keywords, categories, or other criteria
- Automatic Sharing: Automatically share new content from feeds
- Content Customization: Modify content before sharing
Configuration Options
Feed Source Settings
- Feed URL: Enter the RSS feed URL or API endpoint
- Update Frequency: Set how often to check for new content
- Authentication: Configure API keys or authentication if required
Content Filtering
- Keyword Filters: Include or exclude content based on keywords
- Category Filters: Filter by content categories
- Date Filters: Only share content within specific date ranges
- Quality Filters: Filter based on content quality metrics
Sharing Configuration
- Auto-share: Automatically share new content
- Manual Review: Review content before sharing
- Custom Messages: Add custom messages to shared content
- Platform Selection: Choose which social networks to share to
Benefits of Custom Feed Integration
- Content Automation: Automatically share relevant content
- Time Savings: Reduce manual content curation time
- Consistent Posting: Maintain regular posting schedule
- Content Discovery: Find and share relevant industry content
- Engagement Boost: Share diverse content to increase engagement
Best Practices
- Quality Control: Review feed content quality before connecting
- Relevance: Ensure feed content is relevant to your audience
- Frequency: Don't overwhelm your audience with too much content
- Customization: Always customize shared content to match your brand
- Monitoring: Regularly monitor feed performance and adjust settings
Note: Custom feed integration can help you maintain an active social media presence while saving time on content creation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the RSS feed stops working?
If the source feed goes down or changes its format, Social Marketing will stop pulling new content. You may need to update the feed URL in settings to restore functionality.