Why not a Facebook like button? It is essential!
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I don’t quite get it: wordpress.com offers all kind of sharing options, on all social media channels, but when it comes to the like button, it is only available for wordpress users. Why? What is the logic behind it?
Much more people would be willing to push the like button (meaning the Facebook like button) than the share button. It’s not much of a difference for you, but for us, as wordpress users, it really a lot in terms of spreading the word about our posts.
Looking forward for a logical explanation why you guys decided not to include a facebook like button. I am sure thousands, probably millions of users, would be grateful if you could solve this issue soon.
Thank you.
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The sharing buttons at the bottom of WordPress.com posts are intended to allow users to share posts to their social media accounts, in line with that we use Facebook’s official buttons in line with other services in that area and in line with the Facebook action for custom button styles. In other words, context and a choice to make a more intentional focus on sharing are the reasons.
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Thank you for the prompt reply, truly appreciate it.
But your words, basically, say nothing concrete. I get that the sharing options are spreading the word right on the point (no need to further explain that), but I am also sure you understand that there are sooo many Fb users that do not want to share the WP post on their profiles, they would rather push the like button (which also brings a lot of traffic, we all agree it is a very useful tool). Basically, WP is denying its users one important mean of reaching their audience.
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Really? What about the reverse which is a wordpress.COM like button on Facebook sites? Would be essential to Facebook users who do not even use wordpress software?
What is the true value of a like button that any monkey even a link button spammer ( oh yes, they exist) can click? I don’t place much value on likes. I prefer meaningful comments that add to the knowledge base on the subject matter being blogged about.
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P.S. Settings aside PPC which we cannot run on our blogs, exactly what value does traffic that creates a high bounce rate by mindlessly clicking like buttons and promoting mediocre content have to any site?
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I agree with Joanampasc. My readers are frustrated that they have to have a wp account and be logged in before they can like my post. Most simply will not do this. It’s just one more password to remember. Honestly, this rule is counterintuitive to a hospitable blog. And I disagree with timethief that liking is meaningless. Not every reader wants to comment, although I understand the need for a login to do so. But for liking, it would seem that WP is putting up unnecessary obstacles for a reader to simply say, “I appreciate what you wrote.” The result? I get limited likes on WP where I want them, and WP does not gain many new users. Please consider changing this pointless regulation.
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Yes I have the same problem.
I did my blog yesterday. And I’m furious to be without solution and without help about it.
I don’t know if I will stay in WordPress…
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