Remove any 'via' tagging from status updates to Facebook

Allow posts to Facebook from HootSuite to look like they were made directly on Facebook.com, with no 'via' tag.

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diamantis shared this idea · Mar 29, 2010 · Flag idea as inappropriate… · Admin →

Anonymous shared a merged idea: XY Shared a link. like you share a link directly in Facebook instead of: XY shared a link via HootSuite. · Mar 6, 2013 ·

Anonymous shared a merged idea: Remove "via Hootsuite" Tagging on Facebook Posts · Dec 27, 2012 ·

Anonymous shared a merged idea: Remove via Hootsuite from posts · Dec 13, 2012 ·

Anonymous shared a merged idea: can v hide via hootsuite tag from status update? it appears everytime that makes the user very irritable · Sep 30, 2012 ·

D Bruce shared a merged idea: Hootsuite tag in Facebook messaging · Sep 21, 2012 ·

Andrew Birkett shared a merged idea: Via Hootsuite · Sep 6, 2012 ·

Chris shared a merged idea: Can you remove · Aug 21, 2012 ·

Anonymous shared a merged idea: make Hootsuite white label · Aug 20, 2012 ·

Mariano shared a merged idea: i think that you have to eliminate the sentence in facebook "through HootSuite" every time that you send a post · May 31, 2012 ·

Neriah Lothamer shared a merged idea: Remove: "via HootSuite" which shows up at the bottom of my tweets on my Facebook page, that makes it look like all the tweets are from you · Apr 15, 2012 ·

Melissa Fassetta shared a merged idea: Add a white-label service. · Feb 10, 2012 ·

Ila shared a merged idea: To give an option of - to remove "via HootSuite" link and logo from updates on FB and Twitter · Jan 23, 2012 ·

ferris shared a merged idea: Take off the hootsuite icon and "via hootsuite" advertising on every post if you upgrade to "pro". · Jan 10, 2012 ·

Sandy Greenwood shared a merged idea: Removal of "via Hootsuite" from Facebook posts. · Dec 13, 2011 ·

Bryan Kramer shared a merged idea: the ability to remove "via HootSuite" link and logo from updates (facebook and twitter) · Nov 9, 2011 ·

Anna Medeiros shared a merged idea: Would it be possible to have the "hootsuite" tag removed from posts? · Oct 12, 2011 ·

thefrog shared a merged idea: REMOVE YOUR LOGO FROM UPDATES! · Sep 30, 2011 ·

thefrog shared a merged idea: Remove your logo in facebook updates for pro · Sep 30, 2011 ·

Lluci shared a merged idea: Please include the ability to remove "via HootSuite" link and logo from updates · Sep 27, 2011 ·

Josef shared a merged idea: publishing · Sep 22, 2011 ·

Kenny Jean Baptiste shared a merged idea: New FEATURE!!!! · Sep 2, 2011 ·

ray shared a merged idea: Revenue Stream: Charge $3 per month to remove the "via hootsuite" tag from Facebook. Co.'s will pay · Aug 2, 2011 ·

BollyDuffer shared a merged idea: allow removal of "sent via HootSuite" · Jul 17, 2011 ·

n/a shared a merged idea: have the ability to remove "via Hootsuite" tagline from scheduled tweets. · May 26, 2011 ·

M1K3 H@11 shared a merged idea: Allow enterprise users to post without it being tagged via Hootsuite, this would be great. · Mar 23, 2011 ·

Corinne shared a merged idea: remove hootsuite logo from posts on facebook, I would pay double what I pay now monthy for that! · Mar 1, 2011 ·

Rem shared a merged idea: have the option of removing the "via hootsuite" tag on Facebook Updates for paid subscribers. · Feb 28, 2011 ·

bh854 shared a merged idea: Posts on Facebok · Jan 26, 2011 ·

Jérôme de Beauvoir shared a merged idea: white label publications · Jan 13, 2011 ·

Eva shared a merged idea: via hootsuite · Dec 13, 2010 ·

Briana shared a merged idea: Hootsuite Advertising on Facebook Page · Dec 6, 2010 ·

Shelley shared a merged idea: Give us the option to get rid of the sent via hootsuite when we are sending out messages. · Dec 2, 2010 ·

eventidigitali srl shared a merged idea: Add the ability to remove "via hootsuite" from facebook messages · Nov 29, 2010 ·

ChrisMuething shared a merged idea: In hootsuite i miss a branding-option like in marketmesuite, will you programm that ? · Oct 22, 2010 ·

Anonymous shared a merged idea: as · Oct 13, 2010 ·

Neil Roberts shared a merged idea: Allow a user to enter custom OAuth key/secret for an account so they can use a custom "via" · Sep 17, 2010 ·

elecray7k shared a merged idea: have a way to turn off the owl icon on facebook posts -- it's cute, but unprofessional! · Mar 17, 2010 ·

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AdminSarah (Admin, HootSuite) responded · Apr 8, 2013

We’re happy to update this feedback request with new information from Facebook. Facebook has recently removed the 3rd party ‘via’ tags from status updates to Facebook Pages. Status updates, links and posts from HootSuite will now appear as they do through Facebook natively.

Thank you for your continued feedback and support!

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AdminSarah (Admin, HootSuite) responded · Jan 10, 2013

We’re happy to update this feedback request with new information from Facebook. Facebook has recently removed the 3rd party ‘via’ tags from status updates to Facebook Pages. Status updates will now appear as they do through Facebook natively.

Links and photos will still show as shared via HootSuite as Facebook recognizes this as an application action.

HootSuite has developed a branded via publisher solution for HootSuite Enterprise users for Facebook photo and link posts. If you’d like more information on HootSuite Enterprise, please email sales@hootsuite.com.

Thank you for your continued feedback and support!

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AdminSarah (Admin, HootSuite) responded · Oct 19, 2012

It is against Facebook current terms of service to make or attempt to make posts look as if they came from Facebook.com: Facebook’s Terms of Service state that applications cannot brand messages as being sent via Facebook.
REFERENCE: https://www.facebook.com/brandpermissions/logos.php

HootSuite is in the process of developing a branded via publisher solutions in the future for HootSuite Enterprise users for Facebook only. We have created a new request for this feature and we encourage you to vote it up here: http://feedback.hootsuite.com/forums/40182-hootsuite-com-web-dashboard/suggestions/2625284-custom-via-solutions-for-posts-to-facebook

Thank you for your continued feedback!

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AdminSarah (Admin, HootSuite) responded · Sep 13, 2012

This feature request initially encompassed two different requests. What we are doing here is stating what is not possible at this time under this request, and creating a new feedback item which potentially could be possible in the future in regards to custom via for Facebook.

This is against Facebook current terms of service: Facebook’s Terms of Service state that applications cannot brand messages as being sent via Facebook.
REFERENCE: https://www.facebook.com/brandpermissions/logos.php

HootSuite will, however, be exploring the option of branded via publisher solutions in the future for Facebook only. We have created a new request for this feature and we encourage you to vote it up here: http://feedback.hootsuite.com/forums/40182-hootsuite-com-web-dashboard/suggestions/2625284-custom-via-solutions-for-posts-to-facebook

Twitter has recently removed all 3rd party ‘via’ tags, and this will be reflected in future versions of the API as well.

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Chris from HootSuite responded · Feb 24, 2012

What’s is being declined here are two things that are against the terms of service of the networks under discussion.

1. ‘Tweet-branding’ on Twitter – Twitter’s Terms of Service states in section II.3.C: "You[Developers] should not solicit another developer’s consumer keys or consumer secrets especially if they will be stored or used for actions outside of that developer’s control. Keys and secrets that are compromised will be reset by Twitter. For example, online services that ask for these values in order to provide a “tweet-branding” service are not allowed." For this reason and after discussions with Twitter.com HootSuite will not be supporting a branded ‘via’ solution for Twitter as it is currently in contravention to Twitter’s TOS.
REFERENCE: https://dev.twitter.com/terms/api-terms/diff

2. Facebook messages appearing as if sent via Facebook – Facebook’s Terms of Service state that applications cannot brand messages as being sent via Facebook.
REFERENCE: https://www.facebook.com/brandpermissions/logos.php

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Chris from HootSuite responded · Feb 23, 2012

After review, we must decline this feature request. As a Facebook Preferred Developer, HootSuite must take special care to not violate Facebook’s Platform’s Policies, specifically Article II-4 (http://developers.facebook.com/policy/); as well as Facebook’s Usage Guidelines, specifically Articles 1 and 7 (https://www.facebook.com/brandpermissions/logos.php)

Please note that while some apps have this feature, none are Facebook Preferred Developers. Obviously, Facebook can deny API access for TOS violations at any time.

Because we are committed to our users, we must take especial care to ensure Facebook API access to everyone who uses our service.

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Danielle responded · Dec 8, 2010

This is an interesting suggestion.

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Kate Reuvers commented · August 9, 2011 5:17 p.m. · Flag as inappropriate · Delete

I want to use Hootsuite for various Fortune 500 Facebook pages that I manage, however the clients won't allow posting from Hootsuite due to the "via HootSuite" link and logo. If I could remove the option, I'd be using Hootsuite across the board.
Miguel Raigon commented · August 4, 2011 8:57 a.m. · Flag as inappropriate · Delete

It has taken me ages to convince my boss to pay for the tool thinking that it will be unbranded... shame, he just called me telling me to stop using as it feeds a not recognised logo into a fanpage for Spanish house wifes... non sense.
Sarah commented · August 1, 2011 9:14 a.m. · Flag as inappropriate · Delete

I've noticed that the large companies that use Hootsuite like Martha Stewart and TED do not carry the logo on their tweets and facebook posts. Is that a feature of the premium package or only available to big deal companies?
Umilu commented · July 28, 2011 5:23 p.m. · Flag as inappropriate · Delete

I will stop using this service as well if there is no option to upgrade to a 'brandless' post
Fatir Siddiqui commented · July 26, 2011 5:04 a.m. · Flag as inappropriate · Delete

Please remove this feature, I will surely signup for this service!
Jessica commented · July 24, 2011 12:44 p.m. · Flag as inappropriate · Delete

The "via HootSuite" takes out the personalization of posts. It's like -peeking under the covers- I'd like for posts to be seemless and manage many posts without my audience feeling like it's robotic and not genuine. This really needs to be fixed. I won't be able to use this platform with this tag fixed to my posts.
Justin VanBogart commented · July 18, 2011 4:55 p.m. · Flag as inappropriate · Delete

If you want a scheduling tool with private branding check out www.mediafeedia.com

Not only are the posts privately branded but they act as a click-through to your website. Check out their example page at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/GeneralMotorsXample/166637713393754
David commented · July 12, 2011 7:47 a.m. · Flag as inappropriate · Delete

Will probably cancel if this is not resolved
kc commented · July 8, 2011 10:59 a.m. · Flag as inappropriate · Delete

A paid "pro upgrade" should be incentive enough to REMOVE the HootSuite branding. Automation (while convenient) is not received as well by our clients wanting to use social media, ESPECIALLY when it includes somebody else's brand. HootSuite should respond to this as they're losing customers to MarketMeSuite.com & others...c'mon HootSuite--get this done! :)
Ricardo Reis commented · July 8, 2011 12:28 a.m. · Flag as inappropriate · Delete

I cannot start using Hootsuite in my company until it has the ability to remove "via Hootsuite" link and logo". I would like to though...
chris commented · July 5, 2011 11:53 p.m. · Flag as inappropriate · Delete

we have signed up and HS all looked great until we let a scheduled post go out. Now I think we will have to cancel our pro subscription as I cannot have via HS on my business posts. Damn Shame!
laurenj commented · July 2, 2011 1:44 p.m. · Flag as inappropriate · Delete

I was considering purchasing until I visited this page.Clearly there should be an option to post (for the paid version)without a branded link
TV2 commented · July 2, 2011 5:16 a.m. · Flag as inappropriate · Delete

I subscribed to the Pro version last night, but noticed the "via Hootsuite" link this morning on my first scheduled post. I'm switching to the free version and will look for an alternative to schedule posts. I don't want people to know that I automate my Facebook posts. I can understand this for the free version, but it should not exist for the Pro version.
NQ commented · June 23, 2011 11:18 a.m. · Flag as inappropriate · Delete

Please get this done soon, at least for pro plan members who want to use it in a professional way. Branding the "via Hootsuite" with my own link is mandatory.
Most of my customers ask for this but its a stopper for them to get familiar with hootsuite as pro plan members.
same here commented · June 15, 2011 5:50 p.m. · Flag as inappropriate · Delete

Just checked out market me suite and they have the right idea. No offense hootsuite, but we are supposed to be marketing ourselves on facebook, not marketing you. We will market you when we tell other people, who what we do, just how great you are (because you removed your logo from the pro package, of course.)
same here commented · June 15, 2011 5:49 p.m. · Flag as inappropriate · Delete

I don't want everyone one to know that I automate my facebook posts. That's the point of a system. no one should see it or hear it!
Josh Chiles commented · June 15, 2011 4:38 a.m. · Flag as inappropriate · Delete

I never publish to Facebook via Hootsuite because of this and am about to use Argyle Social because they allow branding and white labeling. Hootsuite, why not listen to your consumers? This is important for agencies.
Casey Capshaw commented · May 24, 2011 12:49 p.m. · Flag as inappropriate · Delete

I am gonna go to marketmesuite.com if this is not addressed.
Casey Capshaw commented · May 24, 2011 9:55 a.m. · Flag as inappropriate · Delete

http://feedback.hootsuite.com/forums/40182-hootsuite-com-web-dashboard/suggestions/607089-the-ability-to-remove-via-hootsuite-link-and-log?ref=title
Derek commented · May 23, 2011 11:27 a.m. · Flag as inappropriate · Delete

Just use MarketMeSuite. They don't have this restriction.