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I've wondered this for a while: does actually ever actually use those share buttons at the end? I don't think I've ever seen anyone using em. The way I see it.
by TheAceOfHearts 10y ago
I've wondered this for a while: does actually ever actually use those share buttons at the end? I don't think I've ever seen anyone using em.
The way I see it... You can just share the URL. And if you're the type of person that frequently shares content, presumably you'd use a browser plugin of some sort, just so you can get a consistent experience across sites.
- exolymph 10y agoI literally just used one of the share buttons, and I frequently use them on news sites, blogs, etc. But I might be in the minority. It never even occurred to me to use such a plugin, but that's a good idea!
- mjrbrennan 10y agoI think there's no harm in adding them, some people may use them even if they are just a reminder to share. I think they should be kept fairly simple though, no JS etc.
- GrinningFool 10y agoI'd agree - except for the tracking behaviors that come with the most common solutions - copy paste a line of js, or enable a plugin that has the same js, etc. Simple self hosted share links that were just links would be reasonable, but it seems not many take that route.
- soared 10y agoFrom a single user's perspective its very easy to see how no one would use them. But yes, plenty of people do. Go to a random buzzfeed article and you'd be amazed at the numbers.