When it comes to blogging, platforms such as Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest play such an important part in bringing readers to your site. Social media can really do wonders for your blog however maintaining several accounts at once is no easy feat. If you struggle with managing and being active on multiple platforms here are some tips to hopefully point you in the right direction!
Keep on Top of Notifications
When notifications are left unattended, they can really begin to clog up your device. The trouble with this build up is that you're more likely to find yourself out of the loop. When you have an overwhelming amount of notifications to go through, it's understandable to want to skim through them quickly. However this means you're more likely to dismiss something you actually have a strong interest in. Make sure to keep an eye on the comments, messages and follows as you receive them. If they're easy to check off then don't hesitate to do so. When you constantly have notifications coming through, it definitely helps to get as many out of the way when you can.
Have Daily Goals
At the start of each day, tell yourself what you hope to achieve on each platform. It could be joining a blogger chat on Twitter, starting a new board on Pinterest or commenting on five people's photos on Instagram. If you find you're putting certain platforms over others, give yourself reasons to tend to those accounts you're less loyal to. It's all about finding that balance and having a task for each social media site will really help motivate you to evenly spread your time across all accounts.
Track When You Post
It's a good idea to make note of when you post online. Use a planner or diary to mark when you've shared on a certain platform. That way, you'll be able to see which sites you need to engage with more. It's easy to forget when you last posted on an account so it definitely pays to have some kind of record to refer to when this happens. A big part of engaging on social media is having a consistent posting schedule. Regular tweets, pins and shares are essential in order to connect and interact with your followers. Use your planner/diary to establish a good posting schedule. It'll really benefit you in the long run.
Thanks for reading! What's your favourite platform for promoting your blog? Let me know in the comment section below!
I really struggle when it comes to managing multiple social media platforms. Either my twitter is doing well or my instagram is... never both! Thanks for the tips!
ReplyDeleteAleeha xXx
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I know what you mean. It's always one or the other. It can definitely get frustrating at times. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts Aleeha! :-) AnnieChanie
DeleteGreat tips! I'm very laid back with my use of social media, where I mostly rely on Twitter (given up on Instagram, haha) but one thing I definitely need to do more is scheduling tweets..it saves so much time in the long-run and ensures that you're consistently active.
ReplyDelete- Maira
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You're so right! I've been meaning to get the scheduling app for Twitter but I keep forgetting! I'm going to get it as soon as I finish this reply! Thanks so much Maira! AnnieChanie
DeleteI mainly promote my blog on instagram and twitter, sometimes facebook and pinterest. But twitter and ig are the most work! i don't really keep on top of notification though ahah xx corinne
ReplyDeleteHaha, thanks so much for commenting Corinne! I've never actually tried Facebook for promoting my blog! I might look into it to though! :-) AnnieChanie
DeleteI find managing so many social media accounts a little overwhelming even though I enjoy using them! The notifications tip is such a useful one. I often scroll through really quick and miss important comments and messages which is far from ideal. I need to just slow down and take the time to properly connect! X
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I'm not the only one who does that! Thanks so much for your comment! :-) AnnieChanie
DeleteI'm so bad at this it's unbelievable. Especially if I've had a busy day and I come home and open 100+ notifications. It takes so much effort to keep up. It's something I'm constantly trying to get better at x
ReplyDeleteSophie
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Thanks for commenting Sophie! I can definitely relate to that scenario! I hope you found this post somewhat useful! :-) AnnieChanie
DeleteThank you for sharing these tips! I'm an absolute trainwreck when it comes to attending to all the different social media platforms I 'own'. I think for me the main issue is not regularly posting on ANYTHING. So there's definitely work to be done... ;)
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Dominique
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Haha, you're welcome! Thanks so much for reading Dominique! :-) AnnieChanie
DeleteGreat tips! I use insta, Twitter and trying out Pinterest for my blog and it's so hard to manage them all! Twitter is my go to but need to put more effort in with the others. Daily goals is a good idea!
ReplyDeleteSame here! Twitter is always the first place I go to when I want to promote my blog! Thank you so much Tasha! AnnieChanie
DeleteA very helpful post. I use Twitter a lot but I've just started to use Instagram too and I'm still learning how it works. Your tips will come in handy ��
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! That makes me so happy to hear! AnnieChanie
DeleteYou’re so right, my notifications especially for Instagram and twitter are so crazy - I try to stay on top of them but I feel like I’m dismissing vital time with my boyfriend! But if i leave them - they spiral out of control! I really ought to track when I post!
ReplyDeleteI know right! It can be a real challenge sometimes! Thanks for commenting Lauren! :-) AnnieChanie
DeleteI love social media. I'm such a nosy noo, I love seeing what everyone else is up to, as well as interactions with my own content! There's just not enough hours in the day to go to work for 9 hours, travel for 2 hours, sleep for 8 hours, gym, be clean, and spend 16 hours on social media!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't of said it better myself! There are only so many hours in a day! Thank you for your comment Holly! :-) AnnieChanie
DeleteThese are things I do too to keep track of my scoial media. think dedicationg like 10 min per account every day also helps like (obv. you can up the time as much as you want).
ReplyDeleteLea, xx
I think having a time limit is a good idea. That way you know each account is getting a fair amount of attention. Thanks Lea! AnnieChanie
DeleteThese are really nice tips! I only have a Twitter because that’s all I can handle, but I’m thinking maybe I’ll get an Instagram. I’ll keep this post in mind if I do!!
ReplyDeleteI only recently got an Instagram and while it can be a bit stressful at times, is still a great way to bring readers to your blog. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! AnnieChanie
DeleteAs a blogger, it is very normal to be in too many sites and yes, I am. Keeping track is so easy especially when you have set goals since you'll even be sure to read out notifications. At least , I do that on a daily basis and it's now a part of me.
ReplyDeleteXoxo!
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That's great that you've made it a part of your daily routine! It really helps when you're able to do that! Thanks for commenting Dalene! AnnieChanie
DeleteI really do struggle to balance all of my social media alongside my job, so these tips are helpful. I think I'll definitely start setting myself some weekly goals and then hopefully move onto daily goals. Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteHeather Xx
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Thank you Heather! I'm so glad you were able to take something away from this post! :-) AnnieChanie
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