33. Comments
Understanding your audience and creating a space for dialogue and discussion can significantly enhance your website's engagement. This is easily achievable by integrating a Comments element. This article will guide you on how to do just that using either Facebook or Discuss platforms.
To start with, navigate to the block where you want to add the Comments element. Click 'Add Elements' and scroll down to 'Social Elements.' Drag and drop the Comments element into your desired location. By default, it will load Facebook comments, displaying the profile image of the logged-in visitor.
Once you have added the Comments element, save the page and preview it on the front end to see how it appears to visitors. At the bottom of the page, a Facebook-rendered comment section will be visible, where logged-in visitors can leave a comment. This straightforward process allows you to populate specific pages with relevant user-generated comments.
Diving into the settings, you'll find two options under Comments - Facebook or Discuss. For Facebook, you can control the number of displayed comments, with the default set to 10. You can also link it to the current page or a custom page by adding the URL in the provided field. Discuss offers a similar setup but also allows you to input a short name.
Additionally, by navigating to the top right corner of the Comments element, you'll discover settings related to styling and effects. Here, you can modify aspects such as color, alignment, and width of the element. Duplication and deletion options are also available.
Lastly, regarding responsive design, the Comments element provides control over width, ensuring that your design is adaptive and user-friendly across different devices. However, note that you won't have control over the content of the comments.
By implementing the Comments element on your site, you not only foster a sense of community but also gain valuable insights from your visitors. Start utilizing it today to improve your website's interaction and user engagement!