Blogging for the Holidays (Summary) #SocialCafe 2.27
#SocialCafe Chat Topic: Blogging for the Holidays
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Resources Mentioned In Chat/Show
Book recommendation by @KrystalS
What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast (affiliate link)
Hootsuite
Scheduling all of your tweets, shares, Facebook, G+, communities and more (affiliate link)
Buffer
Scheduling those tweets for the opportune time
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- What ways do you keep your audience engaged during a holiday?
Some great responses from our tweeps, inspiring ideas of holiday-related posts while you are on holiday. That is a great way to have a break, have fun, and keep your blogging efforts going, and consistent, all wrapped into one.
@socialwebcafe Participate in holiday themed link ups or blog topics #socialcafe #TBW— Krystal (@KrystalS) July 3, 2013 | A1. Planning is KEY, we make sure we have a few scheduled posts so that there is fresh content. #SocialCafe #TBW— TBW University (@TBWUniversity) July 3, 2013 |
- How do you make sure to keep balance during holidays?
Keeping balance is tricky. That doesn't always mean a complete absence of connection to your blog. Fortunately, there are tools available to help you be more efficient, especially with planning ahead.
The key is to do something that makes it easy for you to be away while you're on vacation, after all, we DO need breaks ;) #SocialCafe #TBW— The Blog Workshop (@TheBlogWorkshop) July 3, 2013 | @TheBlogWorkshop A1: Guest posts and scheduled tweets, Facebook statuses, and blog posts. #TBW #socialcafe— FairyGlammother (@GlitteryGlossy) July 3, 2013 |
- Tips and tricks to blogging on holiday?
Using tools like Buffer and Hootsuite, as well as scheduling the blog posts, help to make our jobs easier. Also, smartphones come in handy, while on the vacation, to answer a quick tweet or status update, as well as email, text, and phone calls. Just remember that you are there to have a vacation/break, as well.
A2 I rest more than I do on non-vacation time. Make it a point to disengage some of the time ;) #SocialCafe #TBW— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) July 3, 2013 | @socialwebcafe Stay consistent with your blog yet have fun! I love seeing more personal holiday posts like photos! #socialcafe #TBW— Krystal (@KrystalS) July 3, 2013 |
- What are your plans for the 4th of July (or your next holiday)?
In the US, there is a holiday coming up on the 4th and Canada just celebrated Canada Day on the 1st. No matter where you are, enjoy your holiday(s) whenever you can get the opportunity.
A4 Hanging out with family and going to the baseball stadium to watch the fireworks! #SocialCafe #TBW— Momma O (@MommaOTheHouseo) July 3, 2013 | Check out #DespicableMe2 for 4th of July: here's @YourLifeAfter25 http://t.co/KpsHnhbjAh … #SocialCafe #TBW— The Blog Workshop (@TheBlogWorkshop) July 3, 2013 |
Final Thoughts and Action Steps
Thanks all, for joining the #SocialCafe #TBW chat and have a good one!
Thanks for a great chat and an entertaining hangout! I'm off to bed. ZzzzzZzzz #socialcafe #TBW— Krystal (@KrystalS) July 3, 2013 | Next week we are talking about G+ and YouTube. Yeah! http://t.co/wPyV4aP2kf #SocialCafe #TBW— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) July 3, 2013 |
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