The Social media follow component directs users to the official social media channels of an EU institution or body, helping support audience growth and engagement across platforms. It gives users a clear, consistent way to access content that may be updated more frequently, extending the organisation's communication beyond the web presence.
Do's
- follow the relevant social media branding guidelines for each platform
- present social media channels in a consistent order across all pages where the component appears
- place the component at the bottom of the section or page
- use the 'Other social networks' link to surface additional accounts
Don'ts
- avoid displaying more than six networks inline
- exclude channels that are not officially endorsed or that the organisation does not actively maintain
When to use
- use when the organisation has active, maintained accounts on the platforms listed
- use when the goal is to increase visibility for a campaign or initiative with an active social media presence
When not to use
- do not use if the organisation is not subscribed to or actively publishing on the social media network
- do not use as a substitute for the Social media share component, which allows users to share a specific page