How do I publish to Bluesky in Sprout?
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Drive consistent engagement on Bluesky with Sprout's publishing tools. With this integration you can streamline your content workflow and build a strong brand presence by scheduling posts and connecting with new communities on Bluesky.
Before getting started with Bluesky, ensure you have the following permissions:
- Manage Profile Permissions to connect a Bluesky profile
- Publishing permissions to the Bluesky profile
Connect your Bluesky profile
Connect your Bluesky profile through Accounts & settings or + Connect a profile. You can learn more in this help article.
How do I publish posts to my Bluesky profile?
To publish to your Bluesky profile:
- Click Compose
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- Select your Bluesky profile from the Profile Picker.
- Craft your post with images or video and any other additional details you want to include like emojis, links, and text. Add alt text to images by clicking Add Alt Text.
- (Optional) Select any Approval Workflows if necessary.
- (Optional) Add the appropriate Tags and Campaign tags to the post.
- Select a date and time to publish.
- Click Schedule, Submit or Send depending on when you’re publishing the post.
What are the general post specifications for Bluesky?
Character Limit: 300
You can add an attached link (link preview) to your post, similarly to Facebook or LinkedIn.
Valid tags start with a hash sign (#)
Hashtags end at spaces
Hashtags are clickable and searchable within the app
What are the image specifications for Bluesky?
- Max 4 images per post
- Max file size: 1 MB (larger images can be compressed)/100 MB for GIFs
- Supported types: JPG, PNG and GIF
- Max resolution: 2000 x 2000 pixels (larger images are downsized to fit specifications)
What are the video specifications for Bluesky?
- Max 1 video per post
- Daily Upload Limits: 25 videos/10 GB per day
- Max file size: 100 MB
- Max length: 3 minutes
- Supported formats: MP4, MPEG, and WebM
- Recommended resolution: 720 pixels
- Aspect ratio: 0.01:1 to 10:1 (9:16 recommended)
FAQs
Is the Bluesky integration available for EU Data Center customers?
No, it isn't available for EU DC at this time.
How can I view my Bluesky posts?
You can view and manage scheduled and sent Bluesky posts on the Sprout calendar.
How can I track and measure my Bluesky posts' performance?
You can track, measure, and report Bluesky post performance in Sprout's Post Performance report.
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