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  1. preethisutton
    Member

    Why do people have to sign onto WordPress to like a post? How can I put a Like button that links with Facebook?

    Thanks
    Blog url: http://youmeandcomplementaryhealth.wordpress.com/

  2. timethief
    Member

    Yes indeed they do. You can click a Facebook like button unless you have a Facebook account. You can't click a WordPress.com like button unless you have a WordPress.com account.

    You can have both Facebook like and share buttons on your posts.
    http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/its-possible-facebook-share-and-like-buttons-at-the-same-time-update?replies=5
    See here for Facebook integration > http://en.support.wordpress.com/facebook-integration/

  3. timethief
    Member

    edit: You can't click a Facebook like button ...

  4. timethief
    Member

    Also note that likes and shares numbers are misleading when you consider page view stats. Your followers and anyone with a WordPress.com blog who is logged into WordPress.com can "like" and "share" your posts in several locations such as the Reader without ever clicking into your blog and creating a page view stat. Those who have username accounts only but no blog can become followers and click the "like" and/or "share" buttons. http://onecoolsitebloggingtips.com/2012/07/09/wordpress-followers-likes-and-stats/

  5. preethisutton
    Member

    Thank you very much for your feedback. I'm completely new to this and finding it all a bit mind boggling!

  6. timethief
    Member

    You're welcome. Just avoid developing any sense of urgency, use the work step by step learn WordPress.com tutorial Staff have provided and you will do fine. :)

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