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5 posts categorized “Social Media Friends”

January 28, 2013

Social Media Friends: Instagram

It's Social Media Friends Monday! This weekly event features a social media platform and gives bloggers and blog readers the chance to find new, interesting people to follow while gaining new followers! Today we're talking about Instagram!

What is Instagram?

Instagram is a photo sharing app for smartphones and tablets. I'm sad to say it isn't available to people who have neither of those. It is owned by facebook so I think we can assume it will be available to everyone one day.

Why instagram?

I think it is my favorite social media platform. It's fun to share photos of my day and get to know other people through their photos as well. I've met so many people through Instagram! 


Each Monday we'll be featuring three (or more) bloggers so you can get to know and follow them! But that's not all! You can link up your own profile. Here's the catch, in order to link up you need to follow the three featured bloggers AND five others. It's quick, easy and a great way to meet people who share your interests. Plus it will help you increase your following. Interested in being a featured blogger?? Follow at least 20 people and leave me a comment to get on our list!

 

First thing is first. Log onto Instagram HERE. Now when you click the instagram profiles you can click the follow button and you'll instantly follow! Follow me too, please! Easy!

Meet our featured bloggers!

A Jennuine Life (blog)    Follow @jennuinelife

see kate sew (blog)    follow @seekatesew

Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy Crafts (blog)    follow @boyohboyohboycrafts


Last week's link up was such a success because you all spread the word. If you'd like, please tweet & post about SMF so others can come follow along! Grab a button if you'd like!

Up next week: Ravelry (I still need a couple people for our opening feature, let me know if you want to be featured!)

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January 21, 2013

Social Media Friends: Pinterest

It's Monday! Weeks one and two of Social Media Friends were so successful. THANK You! I love that so many of you are enjoying this link up! This week we are talking about Pinterest. 

Why do you want to follow more people on Pinterest?

  • The more people you follow, the greater chance you have of finding the BEST content!

Why do you want more people to follow you?

  • Because you pin great projects, recipes and designs!
  • Because when you occassionally pin your own tutorials more people will have a chance to repin.


Each Monday we'll be featuring three (or more) bloggers so you can get to know and follow them! But that's not all! You can link up your own profile. Here's the catch, in order to link up you need to follow the three featured bloggers AND five others. It's quick, easy and a great way to meet people who share your interests. Plus it will help you increase your following. Interested in being a featured blogger?? Follow at least 20 people and leave me a comment to get on our list!

Meet our featured bloggers!

Sumo's Sweet Stuff    Follow Summer on Pinterest

Heartland Happy    Follow Amanda on Pinterest

Sew Country Chick    Follow Justine on Pinterest

Last week's link up was such a success because you all spread the word. If you'd like, please tweet & post about SMF so others can come follow along! Grab a button if you'd like!

Up next week: Instagram

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January 14, 2013

Social Media Friends: Facebook

If you blog you've probably wondered if you should have a facebook page. The answer really isn't simple but if you do have a facebook page this is the place to be. Today on Social Media Friends we'll be linking up our facebook fan pages so everyone else can follow along.

Considering starting a fan page? Here are a few reasons to have one:

  • Having a bunch of facebook fans makes your blog look popular. Readers are drawn to popular blogs.
  • Sponsors and brands will inquire about how many facebook fans you have. If you would like to make your blog a business it's a good idea to have a fan page.
  • It is an easy way to speak directly to your readers. While the facebook algorithm limits how many you'll reach, you are guaranteed to have the ear of at least some.

Each Monday we'll be featuring three (or more) bloggers so you can get to know and follow them! But that's not all! You can link up your own profile. Here's the catch, in order to link up you need to follow the three featured bloggers AND five others. It's quick, easy and a great way to meet people who share your interests. Plus it will help you increase your following. Interested in being a featured blogger?? Follow at least 20 people and leave me a comment to get on our list!

Meet our featured bloggers!

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January 07, 2013

Social Media Friends: Twitter

Welcome to our first edition of Social Media Friends, the link party to increase your fan base! Meet new people to follow and get new followers! This week we’re talking about twitter! Want to know more about twitter? Start here.

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Each Monday we’ll be featuring three bloggers so you can get to know and follow them! But that’s not all! You can link up your own profile. Here’s the catch, in order to link up you need to follow the three featured bloggers AND five others. It’s quick, easy and a great way to meet people who share your interests. Plus it will help you increase your following. Interested in being a featured blogger?? Follow at least 15 people and leave me a comment to get on our list!

Meet our featured bloggers!

 

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Me Sew Crazy    Sew Set    Girl’s Night Out    Follow Jess on Twitter (mandatory)    Follow Sew Set on Twitter

 

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If Only They Would Nap     Follow Jess on Twitter (required)


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kojodesigns    follow Kirstin & Jordon on twitter (required)


Up next week: facebook

Are you ready to meet new people?? Let’s get started! This is an easy way to get new followers and find new friends! Don’t forget to go say hi to your new twitter followers and the new people you follow!

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January 02, 2013

How can I make my blog grow?

I get this question a lot! I've been blogging for 5 years and I can tell you it isn't easy! Increasing blog traffic and followers can take years and feel like you're spinning your wheels. There are good ways to speed up the process though and this year I want to help! Here's my answer!

EDITED: Thanks to Jess for pointing out that it is 2013! HA!

how to increase blog traffic with link parties

Do you want to be featured on Social Media Friends? I need volunteers! I'll be publishing a short bio and links to your profile so people can follow along! There will also be a link party so people can link up their own Pinterest/Twitter/Facebook profiles. Care to join in? Leave a comment letting me know which social media is your favorite! We'll be starting next Monday!

I'm excited to help you this year! With Make It Wear It, Featuring You and Social Media Friends we'll be sure to increase your following!

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