Haiilo Advocacy engages with each supported social network through an API, allowing functions like sharing and analytics to operate effectively. However, certain capabilities may be limited due to specific API restrictions imposed by each social network. Unfortunately, Haiilo has no control over this.
This article outlines the functions that are not available because of these limitations.
You can also view what actions you can take and what data is collected for each social network in Haiilo Advocacy in Supported social networks.
LinkedIn
API Limitation
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Custom thumbnail in video shares
While you can use a custom thumbnail for your post on Haiilo Advocacy, it might not transfer to LinkedIn.
@mention a LinkedIn profile
While it isn't possible to @mention another user's profile when sharing via Haiilo Advocacy, you can mention Pages.
Disable commenting on shares
Target share
Shares are always targeted to "Anyone on LinkedIn".
Report on video metrics
Video views or watch time cannot be recorded in Haiilo's analytics. Reactions and comments are counted.
Bluesky
API Limitation
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Custom thumbnail in video shares
While you can use a custom thumbnail for your post on Haiilo Advocacy, it might not transfer to Bluesky.
@mention a Bluesky account
It's not possible to mention other Bluesky accounts. An added @ sign in a sharing message won't link to an account when shared to Bluesky.
Edit interaction settings for shares
"Anyone" can reply to and interact with shares from Haiilo. You can adjust the interaction settings for individual shares within Bluesky.
Report on impressions
X
API Limitation
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Share image and video posts
Report on reactions
Report on impressions
Report on reach
Instagram
API Limitation
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Share from a web browser
Instagram is primarily a mobile app, so its usage on desktop is limited.
Share multiple images in one post
You can only include 1 image per share.
Custom thumbnail in video shares
While you can use a custom thumbnail for your post on Haiilo Advocacy, it might not transfer to Instagram.
Report on reactions
Report on impressions
Report on video metrics
Video views or watch time cannot be recorded in Haiilo's analytics.
Facebook
API Limitation
Additional details
Share image and video posts from a web browser
Custom thumbnail in video shares
While you can use a custom thumbnail for your post on Haiilo Advocacy, it might not transfer to Facebook.
Report on reactions
Report on impressions
Report on reach
Report on video metrics
Video views or watch time cannot be recorded in Haiilo's analytics.