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Post by cookienameddesire on Nov 11, 2014 15:00:39 GMT
So in today's email, we are supposed to focus on community building.... this is something I feel I struggle with. In fact, as I was making my breakfast this morning, I was thinking about how I felt so disconnected with readers and how I wish I knew how to build a stronger bond with them. The past couple of posts, I've started sharing stories from my life and a few of my weird quirks, hoping someone would be able to relate to them and want to comment. I feel like I need to perhaps try to build that community through social media. I do well with instagram, but when it comes to something like twitter - I have no idea what to do with it and just don't understand twitter at all - and my followers numbers shows it. With all the issues with getting posts seen on facebook, I've also kinda started to give up on it as well. I'd love some tips and advice!!! -Amanda A Cookie Named Desire
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Post by candielm on Nov 11, 2014 15:37:15 GMT
I don't feel like I have connected either with my readers. I am in a few blog tribes and at least those I do since we have conversations on facebook, so it translates over into my blog. I guess it will come in time or if you mention little things about yourself in your posts each time or on your fanpage.
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Post by dini on Nov 11, 2014 17:33:59 GMT
I feel the same! I was having this discussion just last week about how I feel completely disconnected with my readers. I am part of blogger groups and networks and they are always supportive and fantastic! However, just would love to build an interaction with my day to day readers (who are not bloggers per say)! I can't help but make my posts personal, and sometimes worry whether I am sharing too much Not sure if thats a good or bad thing either. Would love to build the interaction with my readers on all platforms really! Any tips anyone?
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Post by Charlotte on Nov 11, 2014 17:41:55 GMT
Do you comment on other people's blogs? I've found that where I've taken the time to do this, some have come back and commented on mine and slowly you build up the relationship. A great way to get talking to people on Twitter is to take part in some organised Twitter chats. There are loads about depending on what your interests are (if you let me know I can see if I can recommend any). I'm on Twitter if anyone wants to say hi myrecipebookuk ?
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Post by Charlotte on Nov 11, 2014 17:42:42 GMT
I put a smiley face at the end of my post, not sure what happened!!
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Post by Erin Shebish on Nov 11, 2014 18:14:16 GMT
Good afternoon, ladies! I love today's topic on building community! For myself, I've found responding to comments/tweets/tags is really important. I've built a lot of friendship just by treating readers the way I would anyone else that I know! I guess I've never really applied the "reader" title to anyone that reads my blog... lol, is that a bad thing? Everyone's my friend! Ha! There's nothing wrong with building community with other bloggers. Especially since people in communities support each other through comments and sharing. Sharing is good! Just make sure you're returning the favor
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Post by candielm on Nov 11, 2014 18:50:15 GMT
I would love to find some twitter chats that pertained to recipes or food.
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Post by Charlotte on Nov 11, 2014 19:14:40 GMT
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Post by Tracie on Nov 11, 2014 20:00:39 GMT
Twitter chats are a great way to connect with other people in your niche. For a broader group of bloggers, the SITS Sharefest on Saturday mornings (#SITSBlogging 10am est) is a great way to meet people, and the hashtag is great to use during the week as well. Keep your eye on the SITS facebook page, because we try to offer a chance for people to link up their twitter accounts, and that is a great way to find new people. Another good idea is to find someone on twitter in your niche, and follow people off of their follower list. Make sure to interact with these new people you are following, either by responding to a recent tweet, or by tweeting at them directly (a comment on their bio is a great way to open up a conversation). What Erin Shebish said about responding to comments is so true. Also, try adding a question at the end of your post. People will often comment if they feel like you are giving them direction.
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Post by dini on Nov 11, 2014 22:04:57 GMT
I love the SITS twitter chats and sharefests! I also join in on #Foodiechats on twitter as well which is great!! I have met a few bloggers that don't really return the favour as well, but I was never really sure of what the etiquette is. Thanks you link up parties and twitter chats I have met some amazing bloggers of my same niche which is great!! I also add question at the end of posts as well, but love reading stories of bloggers too! Do you think making the post personal is a good idea as a whole? or keeping it related to food is a better way to keep people engaged?
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Post by dini on Nov 11, 2014 22:10:45 GMT
Good afternoon, ladies! I love today's topic on building community! For myself, I've found responding to comments/tweets/tags is really important. I've built a lot of friendship just by treating readers the way I would anyone else that I know! I guess I've never really applied the "reader" title to anyone that reads my blog... lol, is that a bad thing? Everyone's my friend! Ha! There's nothing wrong with building community with other bloggers. Especially since people in communities support each other through comments and sharing. Sharing is good! Just make sure you're returning the favor Not at all!! I think it's awesome! Most of my friends are those who do understand more of what goes into blogging as well, and I love sharing and finding out their content and sharing their content too! I respond to all comments, tweets and tags as well and it's easier at this stage because my blog is still new. How long does it usually take to build a tribe of your own usually? to see a change in traffic numbers?
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Post by cookienameddesire on Nov 12, 2014 14:19:00 GMT
Good afternoon, ladies! I love today's topic on building community! For myself, I've found responding to comments/tweets/tags is really important. I've built a lot of friendship just by treating readers the way I would anyone else that I know! I guess I've never really applied the "reader" title to anyone that reads my blog... lol, is that a bad thing? Everyone's my friend! Ha! There's nothing wrong with building community with other bloggers. Especially since people in communities support each other through comments and sharing. Sharing is good! Just make sure you're returning the favor Not at all!! I think it's awesome! Most of my friends are those who do understand more of what goes into blogging as well, and I love sharing and finding out their content and sharing their content too! I respond to all comments, tweets and tags as well and it's easier at this stage because my blog is still new. How long does it usually take to build a tribe of your own usually? to see a change in traffic numbers? That's a great question as I've been running this blog for 11 months now and still don't see a whoel ton of traffic or interaction from others, so I am always able to respond almost immediately when someone reaches out. I do hope that things will change for me soon!
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Post by candielm on Nov 12, 2014 17:33:41 GMT
I joined the Sits chat a few times, Its just a bad time for me. 7:00am. I might try again. I like ones in the early evening. I just didn't know if I had to be invited to a chat or if you could just join in? Are there ones that brands might be in that would be good to get to know some of the brands for sponsored posts?
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Post by Crystal@ Tidbits of Experience on Nov 12, 2014 19:51:34 GMT
I have the same mentality as Erin does in that all of my readers are my potential friends. I have two blogging tribes that I'm a part of. I also make sure to join as many Twitter parties as I can that relate to things I'm interested in. My favorite resources to find Twitter parties are: www.facebook.com/tweeparties and www.sofabchats.com/. I also do hashtag searches based off what I'm in the mood to talk about. Blog commenting is essential because in MOST cases bloggers will return the love. (In my case, lately it seems to take me about two days to respond and share the love, but I do make a point to do it a few times a week at least.) Also, find some fellow bloggers that you write about similar topics and form a close knit tribe (no more than 6 members.) That will make a HUGE difference in you all making a community too.
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Post by Erin Shebish on Nov 13, 2014 15:48:47 GMT
I absolutely LOVE blogging tribes! Long ago, I was a part of a great tribe and it was just awesome!
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