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This Chat hour we will chat about Diving Into The World Of Instagramming Hello there ;) RT : Greetings from Delaware Whooo hooo only 3 More days till our Conference!!! Who's Excited? Hey! How's it going hun :) Thanks for joining us tonight! meme meme e e so excited! Hi everyone! Thank you for inviting me . Excited to talk about one of my fave topics, ! I am :) RT : RT : Whooo hooo only 3 More days till our Conference!!! Whos Excited? Hi Joanne, thanks for joining tonight! Thank you for joining us for our chat tonight! :) Q1 Are you using Instagram? Why or why not? Madalyn! Welcome! Hey peeps, this lady is exceptional & she is a maven on . Thnx for joining us what is the best way to do this chat?
RT : Q1 Are you using Instagram? Why or why not? yes-ablake48 Q1 Are you using Instagram? Why or why not? RT : Q1 Are you using Instagram? Why or why not? . Yes, 4 more social media exposure Q1: No I am not bc not sure if it is benefical Hi there :) Thanks for sharing your webstagram link. Have you seen an increase in traffic, as a result? I was using it a lot but not so much after the Twitter/Instagram incident. It makes tweeting pics unnecessarily difficult following her now Thanx much
Love your Twitter background. Now I'm hungry! LOL. A1 I do, but not as much as I’d like. During her interview, got me excited about using more I believe so I did cancel it when facebook purchased as not a fan of FB but it is a fun site as well Instagram is a GREAT way to reach out to a younger demographic and visual Online Socialites, Bloggers, etc Q1. I am using instagram--I LOVE it---another way to reach my audience
Thank you very much! Cannoli is the best!! RT : Madalyn! Welcome! Hey peeps, this lady is exceptional & she is a maven on . < following> Aww you're so sweet. Well I can't help being an Instagram geek. I love taking pics. Oh goodness. I was just going to tweet that! MT : Love ur Twitter background. Now Im hungry Ah, yes I've heard a lot of people have that as an issue. I'm thrilled to be here. Thanks! what type of photos should be on ? I rather use Instagram --instead of Pinterest Hola! So glad to see you on tonight :) yes and many companies are using it as well
big name brands RT : Q1 Are you using Instagram? Why or why not? RT : I rather use Instagram --instead of Pinterest <ditto> of course--I wouldn't miss it Hi Eileen :) I'm seriously not tweeting fast enough. I was composing that question to you. :) High Volume of tweets coming from my @TheBlogWorshop Familia ;) More of a headache than anything, just annoying Can you tell us why you favor Instagram? RT : Hola! So glad to see you on tonight :) A1. I do! Great way to quickly share a photo! Hey Todd. Good to see you. I love to be able share the photo side of me ;) quotes, etc and it develops a conversation I see many people like it ;) and respond Instagram has a lot more of a personal feel for most. What you share depends on your niche though Didn't want to miss it! RT : Hey Todd. Good to see you. familiar question RT : Q1: No I am not bc not sure if it is beneficial I use both, but for me IG is quicker than choosing a Pinterest Board to feature the pic/post I show many different photos that may not be on my blog With all the nifty apps to make images appealing the sky is really the limit. Events, food, quotes, etc for example taking photos of my projects that I am working on I would like to do that but too many things going on to keep up with it to be honest RT : for example taking photos of my projects that I am working on Good point, I do find that Instagram is a lot more personal... So it allows people to feel more connected also it's easier for me to share to IG when you are out and about using a camera phone. I'm good at making people hungry on Twitter chats and Instagram. LOL. RT : also its easier for me to share to IG when you are out and about using a camera phone. Ah! That's true, those extra steps when you're on the fly at an event live blogging, etc can be the difference love the quotes especially if u are in need of uplifting RT : love the quotes especially if u are in need of uplifting cool !! Do u have an instagram? awww thank you--I will do the same once I am done here ;) Instagram is very easy to use, even for novice users RT : Im good at making people hungry on Twitter chats and Instagram. LOL. stated on our hangout last week that she hasn't seen any1 who luvs & Thoughts? Your social spaces should be an extension of your blog/site, so using them in dynamic ways with fresh content is great Q2 What are some challenges you have had using instagram? Feel free to share your links anytime. We are sharing during Q4, but I'm copying them all down for summary ;) Q2 What are some challenges you have had using Instagram? Q2 none bc I have not started an account on yet A2 Personally, I prefer more online access. Tho, instantly using it via phone is cool. RT : Q2 What are some challenges you have had using instagram? A2 <spammers> A2 I hate with my samsung galaxy phone when I have to crop the photos & they don't look right I agree w/Todd. Instagram is so easy to use. When I'm coaching social media w/someone, by the end of the call I have them hooked ... and, if I miss any1's instagram link in the summary, come find me, k? A2. Linking it to all my other social media for cross sharing A2. Linking it to all my other social media for cross sharing RT : RT : Q2 What are some challenges you have had using instagram? A2 <spammers> RT : RT : Q2 What are some challenges you have had using instagram? A2 <spammers> A2 Integration still seems to be somewhat of an issue with other applications RT : Q2 What are some challenges you have had using Instagram? Yep, you can share images from your projects on there & use tags for others with your interests to follow Yes, u r! RT : Im good at making people hungry on Twitter chats and Instagram. LOL. Q2. YES- Spammers are very ANNOYING!!!! I didn't realize it until the other day-- Q2. A lot of pornographic stuff That's HUGE! What methods have you tried so far? picking the most used hash tags for optimal exposure is tricky! "none" is a good place to be when listing challenges :) OMG yes Spammers are the Worst I always look at who follows me Q2: My challenge is coming up with good hashtags that make you stand out. The teens like to clog up the tags w/irrelevant images Interesting, it seems to be a less structured network still so I wonder if they're still trying to combat it RT : picking the most used hash tags for optimal exposure is tricky! very true indeed Some people have so many of them...almost too many I look at who follows me and always feel bad NOT to follow but who wants to look at porno--lol Hi Bella! Thanks for joining tonight, that's one a lot of people seem to have trouble with, less is more! well I hope they get rid of it FAST!!!!! Spammers are rampant on Instagram. But you can report them. I do that every time. It seems to be getting better. A2: Well I've heard of ppl sometimes having difficulties w/ uploading their pics to Instagram... I'm thrilled that at least still has hashtags (vs new ) yes! And using a # like apple but most people are using apples which can be lost exposure as well I think I'm missing a setting connection to share of FB do u find a good response from on spam reports? In other words, does it help? I think I'm missing a setting connection to share of FB RT : I think Im missing a setting connection to share of FB Agreed! RT : Im thrilled that at least still has hashtags (vs new ) With Instagram; choose Attractive images, use hashtags (not too many) and ADD a call to action to your post/contact info A2 Integration still seems to be somewhat of an issue with other applications Yes, I think it does help to report spammers. I don't get bothered by them as much. Yes, I think it does help to report spammers. I don't get bothered by them as much. RT : Yes, I think it does help to report spammers. I dont get bothered by them as much. Actually the more hashtags, the better response you'll get. You cast a wide net and it attracts more ppl to you I report every single one Not sure how much it helps but have to MT : W/ Instagram; choose Attractive images, use hashtags & ADD a call to action to ur post/contact info RT : wonder why did that? RT : I report every single one Not sure how much it helps but have to Yeah, so many people share awesome images of food they made, etc but no text on where to find the recipe, etc RT : yes! And using a # like apple but most people are using apples which can be lost exposure as well If you want to use a lot of hashtags you first put up your image w/regular text then post a comment of just hashtags. What are some of your favorite apps you're using for Instagram? Awesome tip on how to do it best! RT : What are some of your favorite apps youre using for Instagram? Q3 What are some ways Instagram has helped you enhance your blogging? RT : What are some of your favorite apps youre using for Instagram? RT : Q3 What are some ways Instagram has helped you enhance your blogging? RT : Q3 What are some ways Instagram has helped you enhance your blogging? Q3 What are some ways Instagram has helped you enhance your blogging? RT : Q3, not so much enhanced but provided more followers Q3, not so much enhanced but provided more followers I do a lot of trial and error to see what works. I have found that route to be best. ;) It's good to see what people are interested in, you can use that knowledge creating blog posts to target certain demographics RT : I do a lot of trial and error to see what works. I have found that route to be best. ;) Hashtag example: My son likes to post photos of cars. He figured out he can get more likes/exposure if he tags similar cars. Have you been converting Instagram followers to blog readers easily? RT : Have you been converting Instagram followers to blog readers easily? Hashtags: So if you are posting a Mercedes, tag that as well as other sports cars. You'll be amazed at the extra exposure. A3 has been more helpful in the social media community areana. RT ?@MadalynSklar2m I do a lot of trial and error to see what works. I have found that route to be best. ;) RT : Q3 What are some ways Instagram has helped you enhance your blogging? no, but there are peaks and valleys Ooooo I like your pic on ! I sometimes use PicFrame too. Great photo app for the iPhone! Sounds good, as long as it's working for you it's good to put the time in and have fun with it :) Apps: PicFrame, InstaQuote, Overgram. If you want to repost someone's instagram image, use Repost. It's a great app! App: just integrated with Instagram. So excited about that. It's a cool music app. Sorry missed this, Twitter is the big one but there are several others. “: Other phone apps? ” I just realized that I can't type LOL! it helps to engage folks across all Social Media platforms, sometimes they'll follow you to your Blog. RT : Ooooo I like your pic on ! can u use it in android or just for iphone? A3. Quickly sharing pics that entice adders to check out posts MT : If u want to use a lot of hashtags u first put up ur image w/regular text then a comment of just hashtags PicFrame, InstaQuote, Overgram. Want to repost someone's instagram image? use Repost. It's a great app! via PicFrame, InstaQuote, Overgram. Want to repost someone's instagram image? use Repost. It's a great app! via RT : A3. Quickly sharing pics that entice adders to check out posts RT : A3. Quickly sharing pics that entice adders to check out posts Good question. I don't know. You would need to check their sites to see phones they support. RT : RT : A3. Quickly sharing pics that entice adders to check out posts Yep, Social Media is supposed to be about being SOCIAL and interacting, lol...it should extend the blog conversation A3: Well it could be useful in helping your photos more exposure, & potentially increasing amount of ppl who visit ur blog Networking is the "IN" thing these days Q4 Please share some of your favorite Instagram “must have” plugins or tips and tricks. Q3: I find it works both ways. I get more people to my blog from Instagram and I get people on my blog over to Instagram. RT : Q4 Please share some of your favorite Instagram “must have” plugins or tips and tricks. RT : Q4 Please share some of your favorite Instagram “must have” plugins or tips and tricks. Excellent! RT : A3. Quickly sharing pics that entice adders to check out posts Q4 Please share some of your favorite Instagram “must have” plugins or tips and tricks. RT : Q4 Please share some of your favorite Instagram “must have” plugins or tips and tricks. RT : Q4 Please share some of your favorite Instagram “must have” plugins or tips and tricks. It's all about building a community and really engaging with people :) MT : Q3: both ways > I get more people to my blog from Instagram and I get people on my blog over to Instagram RT : Q4 Please share some of your favorite Instagram “must have” plugins or tips and tricks. RT : Q4 Please share some of your favorite Instagram “must have” plugins or tips and tricks. I've had that, even in a Twitter Chat. lol RT : I just realized that I cant type LOL! RT : Its all about building a community and really engaging with people :) RT : Q4 Please share some of your favorite Instagram “must have” plugins or tips and tricks. Don't forget to share your instagrams. I will link them up in the summary :) LOL! It happens to the best of us... :) RT : Dont forget to share your instagrams. I will link them up in the summary :) Exactly! RT : Its all about building a community and really engaging with people :) I usually feature 1 pic with hash tags and include statement "Details posted @dedivhadeals" Don't forget to share your instagrams. I will link them up in the summary :) I'll do my homework ahead of time & search for brands, then post pic, tag them. Sometimes they respond. So cool when they do! What is and when does it take place? RT : Dont forget to share your instagrams. I will link them up in the summary :) RT : Dont forget to share your instagrams. I will link them up in the summary :) A4. Looking for some good ones...I don't use anything special at the moment this has been a very nice chat Glad I decided to come by I don't have an acct still new to the blogging world Q3 I use as another way to connect w/ people I know & follow on other social media networks. I don't have an acct still new to the blogging world A4: I heard of Instapress. I sounds like a pretty cool plug-in. Hi there. Every Tues 9p EST w/ RT : What is and when does it take place? RT : A4: I heard of Instapress. I sounds like a pretty cool plug-in. Excellent, great way to keep them pulled in Good to not add them all at once and start with 1, then another, then another. Good job! thanks Deborah! What is about? We are too! Thank you so much for joining us :) TY :) Same here, but u will see it after the chat ;) RT : following u Q2 For a while my tags were not sticking on . The newer versions have fixed those bugs, though. RT : We are too! Thank you so much for joining us :) RT : Q4 Please share some of your favorite Instagram “must have” plugins <I use Instatext for my daily affirmations> Hi Shannon. If u haven't already, feel free to share ur instagram with us in the chat @ and I just started with twitter a few weeks ago...LOL! Q2 I too sometimes feel guilty not following back but I'm more into & documenting than goofy pix. RT : A4. Looking for some good ones...I dont use anything special at the moment We have a wkly chat & monthly hangout talking abt social media, blogging, business. Meet RT : I just started with twitter a few weeks ago...LOL! <let the fun begin!> RT : Youre doing excellent! RT : RT : I just started with twitter a few weeks ago...LOL! <let the fun begin!> LOL! Can't feel too guilty, it's an open space and you have a right to follow what interests you :) Q1 Obviously! I'm addicted to . It's great to learn more about people & a great way to kill time. a lot of great information here ;) Hey Rolla, FYI this isn't a GoGirls chat. It's a blogger chat, talking about Instagram. You should post on FB. RT : RT I just started with twitter a few weeks ago...LOL! <let the fun begin!> @ShannonLeeGilstad is my handle. Love your podcast page. You rock! Mad is excellent, too, as founder of MT : all abt building a community & engaging w/people LOL! Are you finding it effective for engaging new blog readers? RT : Love your podcast page. You rock! RT : LOL! Are you finding it effective for engaging new blog readers? Hey switched up on me! LOL I've found so many great articles & resources through . Thanks Deb! You are excellent yourself. I'm so excited about our new GoGirls podcast we're doing together. yeah---had an outfit change ;) Twitterjail always gets me Sure thing, Ashley ;) Glad u joined us & feel free to shoot over any questions (or tips!) you may have :) I know that people who follow me on look for me on and it drives traffic overall. I know. Me, too! MT : Thanks Deb! U r excellent yourself. I love twitter, but be careful, it can consume you esp during special events or happenings How do you protect some photos from being posted all over the net? I am always hearing horrible stories I can turn it on/off. I have a page that feeds onto as well. RT : I love twitter, but be careful, it can consume you esp during special events or happenings Missed the ? Stay tuned for Tweets letting your know the archive/summary is ready. Your Instagram photos are making me hungry. I'm in need of chocolate now. LOL. RT : Missed the ? Stay tuned for Tweets letting your know the archive/summary is ready. RT : Missed the ? Stay tuned for Tweets letting your know the archive/summary is ready. RT : Missed the ? Stay tuned for Tweets letting your know the archive/summary is ready. RT : RT : Missed the ? Stay tuned for Tweets letting your know the archive/summary is ready. sorry There is some non-food stuff there as well Thank u for joining us for Twitter Chat. Feel free to keep chatting, just wanted to let you know we appreciate u! RT : Your Instagram photos are making me hungry. Im in need of chocolate now. LOL. That is a really good question. I'm thinking a whole chat on that topic and related topics? I recommend adding a watermark there are apps for your phone and for too I just made my blog so they cannot right click and save my photos but yes good topic LOL!!! Lots of it with a glass of wine ;) It's okay to have non-food stuff on your page. Nothing wrong w/being diverse. RT : LOL!!! Lots of it with a glass of wine ;) thanks for answering so many questions & sharing tips for us. Appreciate it. I am already watermarking my photos on my blog. Definitely appreciate you being here tonight, I look forward to connecting with you more :) Excellent, now you just have to do the same on Instagram and other places you choose to share :) RT : thanks for answering so many questions & sharing tips for us. Appreciate it. It was my pleasure. Thank you for inviting me. This was great! it was a code I added to my site You can probably google it as I think that is how I found it RT : Definitely appreciate you being here tonight, I look forward to connecting with you more :) Me too! This was a great chat tonight. Appreciate the invite. I love sharing my knowledge. I allow pinning on my blog, will that prevent it? Had a great time chatting w/ everyone. I'm looking forwards to nxt week's chat Had a great time chatting w/ everyone. I'm looking forwards to nxt week's chat RT : Had a great time chatting w/ everyone. Im looking forwards to nxt weeks chat you have some serious followers! You go girl! Thanks! I'm a geek. RT : you have some serious followers! You go girl! Another wonderful chat tonight all! Thanks for joining us :) Thank you all for having me tonight. I really enjoyed this chat! Have a great rest of the week. You as well RT:Thank you all for having me tonight. I really enjoyed this chat! Have a great rest of the week. RT : Another wonderful chat tonight all! Thanks for joining us :) Definitely & we appreciate u RT : Another wonderful chat tonight all! Thanks for joining us :) U2 ;) RT : Thank you all for having me tonight. I really enjoyed this chat! Have a great rest of the week. Looking forward to the online conference this weekend! I've found many inspirational manicures and for my mani Mondays and I ?instalove :) RT : Ive found many inspirational manicures and for my mani Mondays and I ?instalove Sorry I missed the end of the chat, had to put kids in bed. Have a great night everyone!
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