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How to Choose the Best Social Media Platform for Your Brand
Unlocking your brand’s full potential starts with choosing the right social media platform!
Updated on November 25, 2024
5 min to read
Head of Marketing @ Vista Social
Published November 20, 2024
Social media is undergoing a seismic shift. Bluesky Social in particular is rapidly gaining traction, offering users greater control, transparency, and a break from the walled gardens of traditional social networks. With its mission to create “an open foundation for the social internet so that we can all shape its future,” has seen explosive growth in its user base,
…and the numbers tell the story.
With over 18 million sign-ups in record time and growing daily, Bluesky is no longer just a promising experiment — it’s a burgeoning hub of innovation!
Which is why (🥁🥁🥁…) we’re thrilled to share that:
Vista Social now supports Bluesky, becoming one of the first social media management platforms to fully integrate with this decentralized powerhouse!
This isn’t just a minor feature update for us — it’s a monumental leap forward for our customers, especially brands and agencies that want to grow their digital footprint on the platforms of tomorrow.
Bluesky represents more than just a new social platform. It’s part of a movement towards decentralization, where users have more power over their feeds and where radical transparency is the standard. In an era where the call for ethical social media practices is louder than ever, platforms like Bluesky are answering with a model that prioritizes user control, innovation, and openness. It’s so refreshing you just can’t ignore it!
For brands, this shift offers a unique opportunity: be where your audience is going, not just where they’ve been. By getting in on the ground floor with Bluesky, businesses can establish themselves early, build trust within growing communities, and gain a significant advantage over competitors who are late to adapt.
With our new Bluesky integration, Vista Social offers the most advanced Bluesky support available. Here’s how we’re empowering brands and agencies to make the most of this rapidly growing platform:
This isn’t just scheduling — it’s the ability to shape meaningful conversations while staying consistent and efficient.
Engagement IS the currency of social media. With Vista Social’s Unified Inbox, you can:
Decentralized platforms like Bluesky thrive on authentic engagement, and our Unified Inbox ensures you’re always part of the dialogue.
Data is power, and our integration delivers analytics at both the post and profile level:
With Vista Social’s deep analytics, you can identify what’s working and scale it — fast.
Bluesky is growing exponentially, and its community is both engaged and open to new ideas. Early adopters have the unique opportunity to:
By leveraging Vista Social’s advanced Bluesky capabilities, brands can position themselves as pioneers in this emerging space.
1. Log in to your Vista Social account and go to Quick Add → Add Social Profile.
2. Choose a profile group to add the profile to. You may create a new one if the profile group is not on the list yet. Click Continue.
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4. You will now see a field to enter your Bluesky handle and App Password.
5. Keep your Vista Social tab open, and switch to your Bluesky tab. Click the profile icon on the left-hand side to access your profile page.
At the top of the page, just below your name, you’ll see your Bluesky handle. If you haven’t customized your domain, it will look something like this: @yourname.bksy.social.
6. Still in your Bluesky tab, select the gear icon on the left to open Settings. Then, scroll down to the Advanced section to locate the App Passwords option.
7. Click + Add App Password, follow the prompts and go back to Vista Social to paste this in the designated field.
Note: If you’d like to see Bluesky engagements in your Vista Social inbox, tick the box for ‘Allow access to your direct messages’. |
Keep in mind that this is not your password yet, but rather a name for your app password.
Your password will appear in the next window.
8. Once the profile is successfully connected you will get a notification and the profile will appear under Profile Management.
Vista Social has always been about setting the standard, not just meeting it.
Our Bluesky integration is yet another example of how we deliver cutting-edge solutions months — sometimes years — ahead of the competition. While others are just beginning to explore decentralized social media, Vista Social is empowering brands to dominate it.
This commitment to innovation is why marketers and agencies trust us to grow their digital footprint in scalable, impactful ways. From bulk scheduling to smart analytics, we provide the tools you need to thrive on every platform, from the established giants to the rising stars.
The numbers behind Bluesky are impossible to ignore. With its rapid user growth and dedicated community, the platform is poised to become a major player in the social media landscape. As brands and agencies look for alternatives to traditional platforms, Bluesky offers a compelling space to reach engaged audiences and test new strategies.
At its core, Bluesky is about empowering users and creating an open, collaborative internet. Vista Social is proud to align with this mission by providing brands and agencies with the tools they need to engage authentically and effectively. Together, we’re shaping the future of social media — one that’s transparent, decentralized, and user-focused.
Decentralized social media isn’t the future — it’s happening now.
By integrating Bluesky into your social strategy with the help of Vista Social, you can be part of a movement that prioritizes transparency, innovation, and authentic connection.
Explore the possibilities today and see why Vista Social supports Bluesky like no other platform can.
Ready to flap your wings? See you on the decentralized side — follow us on Bluesky!
Create your Vista Social account now to see what all the buzz is about!
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P.S. If you’re new around here, Vista Social is a feature-packed all-in-one social media management platform built to deliver unparalleled value to marketing agencies, freelancers and social media managers. We are the most advanced, user-first platform that sets a new benchmark for collaboration, efficiency, and effectiveness in social media marketing.
About the Author
Head of Marketing @ Vista Social
Sabreen Haziq is a creative marketing leader with a demand generation bent of mind, and loves finding electric and unapologetic ways to connect brands with audiences though education that entertains. With 6 solid years in social media marketing, and with a specialized masters in Social Media Culture and Society from the University of Westminster, London; Sabreen has helped double unicorns scale their social into the millions! Outside of her current role as Head of Marketing at Vista Social, Sabreen is a podcast host of the premier self-improvement podcast called, The Lavender Fix.
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