To dynamically display the block name as the block type for each social link, rather than using icons or standard social types (like Facebook, Twitter, etc.), follow these steps:
1. Access the Social Link Block Data
Each social link should be stored as a block or object, typically with attributes like name (the custom label for the social link) and type (the standard social media type, like 'Facebook' or 'Twitter').
2. Replace the Icon or Social Type with the Block Name
Instead of displaying the icon or the default social type, use the block’s name attribute to replace the type. In code, you can dynamically inject the block name into the HTML or template.
Example in Javascript:
If you're handling social links with JavaScript, here’s an example of how you might swap the social type for the block name:
javascript
const socialLinks = [ {
name:
'My Business Page',
type:
'Facebook',
url:
'https://facebook.com/mybusiness' }, {
name:
'Follow Me on Twitter',
type:
'Twitter',
url:
'https://twitter.com/myprofile' } ]; socialLinks.
forEach(
link => {
const socialBlock =
document.
createElement(
'div'); socialBlock.
innerHTML =
`<a href="${link.url}">${link.name}</a>`;
document.
getElementById(
'social-section').
appendChild(socialBlock); });
In this example, the name (e.g., "My Business Page") replaces the icon or social media type in the rendered section.
3. Update the Frontend Layout
If you're using a templating engine (like Handlebars, Django templates, or others), replace the block where you usually show the icon with the dynamic block name.
Example in Handlebars:
html
{{#each socialLinks}} <a href="{{url}}">{{name}}</a> {{/each}}
Here, {{name}} dynamically displays the block name for each social link.
4. Ensure Proper Styling
Since you're not using icons, ensure that your custom block names are styled appropriately. Use CSS to make the names visually appealing in your section.
Example:
css
.social-link a { font-size: 16px; color: #333; text-decoration: none; }
5. Test Responsiveness
Ensure the section still looks good across different devices and screen sizes. Since you're displaying text instead of icons, adjust font sizes or layout as needed.
Conclusion
By accessing the block name and dynamically replacing the default social type or icon, you can create a personalized section for social links. This method allows you to display custom names or labels for each link, giving you more flexibility in how you present social connections.
