Our society now is very social-media centered. From what I've learned on my blogging journey so far, social media is a big part of blogging. It's what helps get your name and content out to the masses. I have a Twitter, a neglected Tumblr (I seriously can't figure that thing out), a neglected Tsu (I forget about it), a Pinterest page, a Goodreads page, and a Bloglovin' profile. I feel like I'm "out there" but I still feel like I'm missing something. And thus, the question, to Facebook or not to Facebook?
I have a personal Facebook profile and in the last few months I've noticed that I hardly use it unless it's to share news articles, funny stories, or inappropriate pictures that I'm sure my grandmother frowns at. So I'm wondering how effective having a Facebook page for my blog would be? I feel a little burned out on my personal page and get somewhat exhausted reading the newsfeed. And I also know that not every page I "like" even shows up on my newsfeed which makes me wonder how many people would actually see my page if I were to make one?
Is Facebook a valuable tool for you? Has it helped you gain exposure and/or followers? To Facebook or Not To Facebook?
I just saw this post on Google+ and clicked through because I too have thought off and on about linking Facebook and my blog, but I haven't. I feel they're two separate "audiences" and my Facebook friends list is varied enough already that I can't always feel comfortable posting everything I might post to a certain circle of friends, but don't want to take the trouble to change the list of who can see a post on FB! I'm also tiring of FB, and I expect others are too. It's hard to maintain a stream of interesting status updates! Every now and then I do use the WordPress publicize feature to share a new blog post on FB, but I can't see bringing blog readers to my Facebook. I don't think they'd care about most of what I post there, but i's definitely something to wrestle with!
I decided to try it out. I'm willing to give it a shot but I'm not going to get my hopes up about it. I'm just so on the fence about Facebook right now that I'm just kind of 'meh' about the whole thing. Of course, it may end up going the way of my Tumblr and Tsu and just be there, sitting there waiting on me to love it. I have mixed emotions about social media anyway, which I guess sounds funny considering I'm a blogger.
FB is the main focus for my blog. I pretty much live on there and it gets the most jumps from social media to blog posts from any of the ones I'm on. You have to really do FB right though. Can't just post links and not say anything with them. Those get ignored. But if you are social on there and post all kinds of things people see you and join in and it can really be a blast and help the blog out.
Well, I guess the bright side is that it's another thing that will force me out of my shell and get me in the habit of being more social and vocal with people. We shall see how well it works out :P
I share a lot of my posts on my personal Facebook profile, but I don't have one dedicated to my blog. I'm so bad with graphics, that's been the biggest deterrent. If I could think of anything to do for the graphics, I might actually open one just to see if it does anything for me or not.
I'm good at finding silly gifs for my posts but as far as making my own graphics, not so much. I understand you on that one. I've tried sharing on my personal account before but most of the people on personal account either don't read that much or are family who don't pay me much attention so I figured an actual page is worth a shot.
I have a Facebook for my blog and I have discovered that it is really a double-edged sword. On one hand, it does attract readers, commenters, and subscribers to my blog. The down side is that you have to navigate the ruthless Facebook algorithm. Facebook will not cut you any slack. Your posts need pictures and text to make them reliable. Also, your posts may or may not be seen by the people who liked your page if it does not have enough interaction. It is true that people are migrating to Twitter and other sites, but I believe that Facebook is still a worthy social media site if you put in the effort. Good Luck with your journey into Facebook.
II don't get Tumblr either -- I feel so uncool. Goodreads is by far my favorite. I pop onto Twitter once a day or so. I'm trying to Instagram more, but I'm not a huge photographer. I have a blog Facebook and just feed my blog post automatically to that. It takes no effort and there are a few people whe read my posts that way. Email me if you want more details! Thanks so much for stopping by! Jen @ YA Romantics
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It is true that people are migrating to Twitter and other sites, but I believe that Facebook is still a worthy social media site if you put in the effort.
Good Luck with your journey into Facebook.
Jen @ YA Romantics · 525 weeks ago
Thanks so much for stopping by! Jen @ YA Romantics