Manage Social Media Icons | Enter Content in EDWIN CMS

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Unfortunately, without more specific information about the "EDWIN CMS," I cannot provide a precise, step-by-step guide. "EDWIN CMS" is not a widely known or standardized content management system like WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla. It's likely a custom or proprietary system used by a specific organization.

However, based on how most content management systems are structured, I can give you a general guide and some common methods for managing social media icons. You will need to adapt these steps to the specific interface and options available in your version of EDWIN CMS.

Common Methods to Manage Social Media Icons in a CMS
Most CMS platforms offer a few common ways to handle social media icons and links:

1. Using a Dedicated "Social Media" Section in the CMS Settings
This is the most user-friendly and common method.

How it generally works:

Log in to your CMS dashboard.

Look for a section related to "Settings," "Global Settings," "Theme Options," or a similarly named area.

Within this section, you'll often find a tab or a menu item specifically for "Social Media," "Social Links," or "Social Profiles."

You will see a list of social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).

Enter the full URL for each of your social media profiles into the corresponding field. For example, for your Facebook page, you would enter https://www.facebook.com/yourpagename.

The CMS is pre-programmed to automatically display the correct icon when you enter a valid URL.

Save your changes and refresh your website to see the new icons.

2. Using a "Snippet" or "Component" in the Content Editor
This method is common for adding social media icons to specific pages or parts of a page (like a contact us page or in the body of a blog post).

How it generally works:

Navigate to the specific page you want to edit.

Find the rich text editor or content block where you want the icons to appear.

Look for an option to "Insert Snippet," "Add Component," or a similar feature. This might be an icon in the editor toolbar, often resembling a puzzle piece or an atom symbol.

A pop-up or a new panel will appear with a list of available snippets/components.

Find the "Social Media Icons" snippet.

Select the social media platforms you want to display and enter the URLs for each.

You may be able to choose the size, color, or alignment of the icons.

Insert the snippet into the page and then save your changes.

3. Using a "Widgets" or "Modules" Area
This method is common for placing social media icons in areas like the footer or a sidebar, which are consistent across the entire website.

How it generally works:

In your CMS dashboard, look for a section called "Appearance," "Widgets," "Layout," or "Modules."

Find an available widget or module named "Social Media Follow" or similar.

Drag and drop this widget into the desired widget area (e.g., "Footer," "Sidebar," etc.).

Once the widget is in place, click on it to configure its settings.

Add your social media URLs into the fields provided.

Save the widget and check your website to see the icons in the new location.

How to Find the Right Method for Your EDWIN CMS
If the above methods don't seem to apply, here is how you can find the correct process for your system:

Check the Documentation: The first and best resource is the official documentation for your specific EDWIN CMS. Look for a help section, user manual, or knowledge base. Search for terms like "social media," "social icons," "widgets," "snippets," or "links."

Contact Your Web Developer or Administrator: If you have an in-house team or a freelance developer who built the site, they will know exactly how the system is configured.

Look for Clues in the CMS Interface:

Settings: Is there a "Social" or "Social Media" tab in your main settings menu?

Page Editor: Does the editor toolbar have a button for inserting custom elements?

Layout: Is there a "Widgets" or "Modules" area where you can drag and drop content?

By following these general principles and carefully exploring your specific EDWIN CMS interface, you should be able to locate the correct method for adding and managing your social media icons.

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