diff --git a/exampleSite/config.yaml b/exampleSite/config.yaml
index abfb0e0f..62338bfb 100644
--- a/exampleSite/config.yaml
+++ b/exampleSite/config.yaml
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ params:
   # This requires your images to be uploaded + hosted on Cloudinary
   # Uncomment and change YOUR_CLOUD_NAME to the Cloud Name in your Cloudinary console
   # cloudinary_cloud_name: "YOUR_CLOUD_NAME"
-  
+
   # Whether to add mathjax support on all pages. Alternatively, you can opt-in per page by adding `mathjax: true` in the frontmatter.
   mathjax: false
 
@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@ params:
     title: "About Me"
     image: "/images/me.png"
     content: |-
-      I am a software developer with a passion for web development. I have a background in computer science and mathematics, and I have a strong interest in the intersection of technology and art. I am currently working as a software developer at [example org.](https://example.com) in San Francisco, CA. 
+      I am a software developer with a passion for web development. I have a background in computer science and mathematics, and I have a strong interest in the intersection of technology and art. I am currently working as a software developer at [example org.](https://example.com) in San Francisco, CA.
 
       I am currently working on a project that will be used to help people find the best way to get around the city.
     skills:
@@ -246,7 +246,7 @@ params:
         GPA: "3.8 out of 5.0"
         content: |-
           Extracurricular Activities
-            - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit. 
+            - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit.
             - Tempora esse, eaque delectus nulla quo doloribus itaque expedita alias natus optio totam maxime nihil excepturi velit a animi laborum hic similique.
       - title: "Bachelor of Science in Computer Science"
         school:
@@ -260,7 +260,7 @@ params:
           - Face mask detection using a single convolutional neural network.
 
           Extracurricular Activities
-            - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit. 
+            - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit.
             - Tempora esse, eaque delectus nulla quo doloribus itaque expedita alias natus optio totam maxime nihil excepturi velit a animi laborum hic similique.
         featuredLink:
           enable: true
@@ -385,6 +385,7 @@ params:
       content: "min read"
     scrollprogress:
       enable: true
+    socialShare: true
 
   # For translations
   terms:
diff --git a/layouts/_default/single.html b/layouts/_default/single.html
index dc97cf9a..430c1cb0 100644
--- a/layouts/_default/single.html
+++ b/layouts/_default/single.html
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ <h5>{{ .Site.Params.terms.tags | default "Tags" }}</h5>
           </aside>
           {{end}}
 
-          {{ if .Params.socialShare | default true }}
+          {{ if .Params.socialShare | default .Site.Params.singlePages.socialShare | default true }}
           <aside class="social">
             <h5>{{ .Site.Params.terms.social | default "Social" }}</h5>
             <div class="social-content">