Ten Places to Share Your Blog and Grow Your Business

Hi there! I thought today would be a great day to discuss how to get your blog out there to the readers you want to reach! I also wanted to talk about how networking and working with a community can really grow your business. So let's hop right in and see the ten places we can share our blogs with others. 

1. Social media. There are so many different forms of social media that you can use for your advantage. Make sure you set aside a specific time of week for each media you decide to reach. Find out where your potential readers or clients are posting. Is it Facebook, Instagram? 

2. Newsletters

Create a monthly newsletter to subscribers to highlight your favorite posts from last month or to remind clients to take a look at your blog to see any posts they may have missed. 

3. Email

Email those who have been mentioned in your blog. Is there a person, product or a website you can feature? Write to them to and be sure to share the link with them if they would like to share on their social media.

4. Contact bloggers with similar content

Invite other bloggers to take a look at your content. They could potentially share it with their readers as well.

5. Facebook Groups

Most Facebook groups have rules on self-promotion. Be sure to link your blog or work ONLY when they invite you to do so.

6. Link Roundups

Many blogs have monthly or weekly roundup that allows others to take part and share their content on another blog. These are usually on a specific topic.

7. Pinterest Group Boards

Finding group boards on Pinterest to share your blog posts is another great way to expose your post to new readers and to join the groups that relate to you. To find group boards for Pinterest type: 

Top Pin Boards or Pingroupie 

8. Q & A Sites

Take a look at these sites that have the same topics and you could post a reply with the link to that post if they are looking for answers to their questions. 

9. Blog comments

Self-promotion does NOT go a long way. Be considerate of other people's blogs and only write a post with a link if the blogger asks a question that you can answer. You can also share your thoughts about it and if they are interested they will click on your profile to view your blog. You could also consider writing to the blogger to discuss a hot topic. There is potential that they could invite you to write a piece on their blog or share your opinion some way with their audience. Be sure not to just self promote yourself and you should be interested in building a relationship with them if you do contact them.

10. Relatable posts on your blog

You can link back to old content on your blog on new posts! This is great for SEO and credibility on google. This also promotes old content to new readers. 

I hope this helps you figure out how valuable social media and networking with others as a community can help you move forward in your business! Are you doing any of the ten mentioned above? What could you do to implement some of these ideas into your workflow for SEO? I know I need to work more on Pinterest and linking back or reaching out to more fellow photographers to collaborate!
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