Share buttons still earn referrals

Native share buttons earn 5-15% of social referral traffic on most content sites. The cost is essentially zero. The downside is layout clutter — keep the button bar to 4-5 platforms maximum, focused on where your audience actually shares.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a third-party service?
Most third-party share-button services slow down your page (extra JS) and track users. Static intent links beat them on every dimension.