How to add thumbnails through Bulk Import?

Adding thumbnails to your posts in bulk can save you time and keep your content consistent across multiple platforms. SocialBu makes this easy through the Bulk Import feature.

Follow these simple steps to add thumbnails through Bulk Import:

In This Article We Will Cover:

1. What Bulk Import is and how it works
2. How to prepare your CSV file with thumbnail URLs
3. Step-by-step instructions to upload thumbnails in bulk
4. Tips to ensure thumbnail URLs work correctly
5. FAQs

Log In to Your SocialBu Account

• Log in to your SocialBu account using your username and password.

Navigate to the Bulk Import Section

• After logging in, navigate to the Bulk Import option from the menu under the Publish Feature.

Prepare the CSV File with Thumbnails

Create a CSV file containing all the necessary columns for your posts. To add thumbnails, include a column titled Thumbnail and paste the direct URL of the thumbnail image for each post in this column.

• Make sure your thumbnail URLs are accessible publicly without login or permission restrictions.
• The URLs should point directly to image files such as .jpg or .png .

Upload Your CSV File

• Save your file in CSV format with UTF-8 Unicode Text encoding, then upload it in the Bulk Import section.
• Once uploaded, SocialBu will automatically use the information from your CSV, including thumbnail URLs, to create and schedule your posts accordingly.

Benefits of Using Thumbnails in Bulk Import

• Quickly schedule posts with custom thumbnails without manual editing.
• Ensure all your posts have consistent and attractive visuals.
• Manage up to 200 posts at once in a single upload.

FAQs

• What format should the thumbnail URLs be in?

Use direct image links ending with extensions like .jpg or .png . Ensure these links are publicly accessible.

• Can I add thumbnails for all social platforms using Bulk Import?

Most platforms supported by SocialBu allow thumbnails via Bulk Import, but some platform-specific restrictions may apply.

• What happens if I leave the Thumbnail column empty for some posts?

Those posts will publish without a custom thumbnail, and the platform’s default image may be used.

• How many posts can I upload at once with thumbnails?

You can upload a maximum of 200 posts in one CSV file.

• Can I update thumbnails for already scheduled posts using Bulk Import?

Bulk Import is intended for new posts. To update thumbnails on scheduled posts, edit them directly in the SocialBu dashboard.

• What file encoding should I use for the CSV?

Save your CSV with UTF-8 Unicode Text encoding to avoid upload errors.

Need Further Assistance?

If you have any other concerns or queries, email us at support@socialbu.com 📩