Twitter's explosive growth has made it essential for bloggers to leverage its sharing power. If you haven't spotted sleek Retweet buttons on leading blogs, you're overlooking a prime engagement booster.
As WordPress experts, we'll guide you through adding a Retweet button to all your posts, letting readers share your content instantly with one click.
Choose from two straightforward, time-tested methods.
Method 1: Tweetmeme WordPress Plugin
Upload the plugin to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
Activate it, then access the settings page.
Swap the default 'RT @tweetmeme' for 'RT @yourusername' – ours is RT @wpbeginner.
Select your preferred button position: top right corner, top left corner, and more.
Method 2: Custom Code in Your Theme
Insert the code into your chosen template file at the desired spot.
For the big button:
For the compact button:
Replace 'wpbeginner' with your Twitter username. Your Retweet button is now live, driving more exposure. Follow us on Twitter for expert tips.
