Hi.
We’re all told regularly about the importance of networking. The once popular saying ‘write it and they will come‘ has been thrown out the window to make room for the era of self-promotion and social networks.
With so many happy bloggers out there trying to share their message and views on the world, it’s not as easy to get noticed through the power of content and organic search alone.
You need to network.
There’s so many social media networks out there, I always think that it’s much better to put your time and focus into one or two, than to try and take on too many.
I’ve already wrote a handful of posts about networking, so here are some of them:
7 ways to leave great blog comments.
15 ways to use Twitter to increase blog traffic.
How to get more engagement on Facebook.
Now on to the chat.
Networking with Bloggers and Brands
Q1 : What are your favourite ways to network with bloggers + brands? Share your foolproof tips
@Noor_Unnahar on twitter! And it’s worked really well as I recently did a swap with a blogger. I blogged about it today. 🙂 #socialbloggers
— Apoorva (@tea_and_music) January 17, 2015
@AlleyHope @Noor_Unnahar Ah yes. FB groups. I completely forgot about them. I find them better for sharing my posts. #socialbloggers — Somdyuti Datta Ray (@hellodyuti) January 17, 2015
@Noor_Unnahar I’ve only just started blogging 2weeks today I love these sorts of chats it helps me network with others #socialbloggers
— A Bloke’s Eyeview (@ablokeseyeview) January 17, 2015
@Noor_Unnahar on twitter! And it’s worked really well as I recently did a swap with a blogger. I blogged about it today. 🙂 #socialbloggers — Apoorva (@tea_and_music) January 17, 2015
@fromthedeskofj @hellodyuti @AlleyHope @Noor_Unnahar I wanted to delete my facebook. Not a fan of it, but I still have it. #socialbloggers
— Jade (@JaseyJade) January 17, 2015
@Noor_Unnahar Just be yourself!! I use Twitter A LOT for this, more than anything I think #socialbloggers — Married to a Geek (@MarriedtoaGeek1) January 17, 2015
@Noor_Unnahar A1: I always link the brands I’m wearing in #ootd s, show how I style their pieces 🙂 #socialbloggers
— lily kate (@JoliHouseBlog) January 17, 2015
@Noor_Unnahar A1. Bloggers; I like to network through Twitter chats, blog comments and events #socialbloggers — A South Wales Blog (@AWelshBlog) January 17, 2015
@Noor_Unnahar Whenever a brand sends info through I post about them even if they’ve not asked me to. Shows I’m passionate about the subject.
— The Daisy Jaynes (@TheDaisyJaynes) January 17, 2015
@Noor_Unnahar A1. Brands; at the moment I’m just letting brands contact me and applying for little opportunities #socialbloggers — A South Wales Blog (@AWelshBlog) January 17, 2015
Q2: Have you ever encountered any misbehave/bullying while networking? Share your experience
@Noor_Unnahar Never bullying. Some criticism and unkindness is to be expected though #SocialBloggers — Becky Bedbug (@BeckyBedbug) January 17, 2015
@Noor_Unnahar not on the internet no, but in my latest post I talked about my blog being called useless #socialbloggers
— lily kate (@JoliHouseBlog) January 17, 2015
@Noor_Unnahar not yet, & I hope I never do, the blogging community should be somewhere to go to escape nasty things in life #socialbloggers — KAYLEIGH (@veryberrycosmo) January 17, 2015
@Noor_Unnahar Q2 there were a few but I tend to forget them after awhile since it just makes life annoying #socialbloggers
— Amina (@aminae14) January 17, 2015
@Noor_Unnahar No, no not really. I don’t remember. But I vaguely remember someone calling me a fathead once. Yeah! #socialbloggers — Somdyuti Datta Ray (@hellodyuti) January 17, 2015
@KellyFlatEleven @Noor_Unnahar I don’t even understand why people would get nasty, most bloggers seem so nice to me so far #socialbloggers — Hannah Webster (@hannahwebs) January 17, 2015
Q3: Which social media hasn’t been the most successful for you to do networking?
A3- @Noor_Unnahar probably facebook. #socialbloggers — Jade (@JaseyJade) January 17, 2015
@Noor_Unnahar A3: Pinterest. I just can’t make it work. Also Facebook & G+ & Instagram. Okay that cover all but Twitter. #socialbloggers
— Somdyuti Datta Ray (@hellodyuti) January 17, 2015
@frazzledbeauty @Noor_Unnahar instagram is basically your day in pictures. Or a place to showcase your photography. #socialbloggers — Apoorva (@tea_and_music) January 17, 2015
@KellyFlatEleven @Noor_Unnahar neither do I puts u off then trying doesn’t it .. I wouldn’t of thought google + would be that popular?
— Rebecca Clarke (@rebeccaa_clarke) January 17, 2015
@hellodyuti haha seriously though! Twitter is the only thing that works well, consistently for me #socialbloggers — Jenny (@fromthedeskofj) January 17, 2015
@Noor_Unnahar Facebook. There probably is a way that it’s incredibly helpful, but for me, not so much! #socialbloggers
— Faye (@FayeOlivia_) January 17, 2015
@Noor_Unnahar Facebook for sure and Pinterest for me #socialbloggers — Married to a Geek (@MarriedtoaGeek1) January 17, 2015
@FayeOlivia_ @Noor_Unnahar If you join in facebook blogging groups you can connect with bloggers that way 🙂 #socialbloggers
— The Daisy Jaynes (@TheDaisyJaynes) January 17, 2015
@Noor_Unnahar definitely Twitter, I love socialising with other bloggers and brands on here #socialbloggers — Albertine (@DippyWritesBlog) January 17, 2015
Q4: If you could create a social media site by yourself, what will be the main features of that site?
@Noor_Unnahar a cross between twitter and linked in. A way to communicate with brands and chat with fellow bloggers. #socialbloggers — Apoorva (@tea_and_music) January 17, 2015
@Noor_Unnahar Q4: world peace? #socialbloggers
— DIFTI (@doitfortheirony) January 17, 2015
@Noor_Unnahar Something clean and simple to use with a profile that makes you want to see more on their websites and blogs. #socialbloggers — The Daisy Jaynes (@TheDaisyJaynes) January 17, 2015
@BeckyBedbug I love sites where they have forums related to different topics. #socialbloggers
— Noor Unnahar (@Noor_Unnahar) January 17, 2015
@Noor_Unnahar Please, no more social media channels! I couldn’t attempt to keep up with one more. Even if I created it! #socialbloggers — Kelly FlatEleven (@KellyFlatEleven) January 17, 2015
@Noor_Unnahar Community. It’s why I love the bloggers. You learn, you make friends, you get better and have fun! #socialbloggers
— Dee (@PromptsByDee) January 17, 2015
@Noor_Unnahar something with a search bar that finds EXACTLY what you’re looking for! #socialbloggers — Zoe (@ZoesSecretStyle) January 17, 2015
@Noor_Unnahar I think there’s enough social media out there, I’m not really sure I’d want to create a new one #socialbloggers
— Beauty and Tee (@beautyandtee) January 17, 2015
What are your networking tips?
I always share my latest posts on all social media platforms I find that twitter is more engaging for some reason.
Candice | Beauty Candy Loves
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I share my posts on all my networks, but I do have ones that I enjoy more than others, like Instagram or Tumblr. Twitter used to be a favourite, but I’ve gotten a bit bored of it lately. xx
This was such a fun chat. Talking to other blggers and social networking are two of my favourite things! 🙂 x
Really enjoyed being part of this weeks chat. Instagram is by far my favourite as I find it easy to manage but I really want to get into using Twitter more.
Victoria xx
thedaisyjaynes.com
We just recently got twitter and we love it! It is great to talk to bloggers outside of blogging.
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twitter.com/floralandsmiles
I try to share my post if I have the time since I’m at work is pretty hard. Happy Monday.
It’s so crazy how everyone is responding differently about the social media sharing, not everything works for everyone 😉 xo
Networking is tough for me. I don’t have many followers on Twitter or Instagram. I honestly don’t know how to get more followers. Oh, well.. but I do somehow share my post on FB, Insta and Twitter
This post is really helpful for me – I don’t use Twitter at all really and I really should start! I have the account but just don’t bother with it! Interesting to see how many people use it and find it so helpful to them x
You should start! The phone app makes it really easy 🙂
really interesting post 🙂
http://www.fashi0n-m0de.blogspot.it
Networking it’s very interesting.
I’ve definitely realized how important networking is to having a successful blog! Takes lots of time and effort, but definitely worth it!
xo Southern Style
Great post!
Melanie @ meandmr.com
I recently joined Twitter so I’m still not so active on that social platform. I like Google + and Instagram
http://ninasstyleblog.blogspot.com
This was an interesting chat! Trying to be better about networking on social media is one of my goals for this year.
Networking is essential for us to be noticed by brands and bloggers and for us to get more readers!
Keep in touch
xx
http://www.JuneWantsItAll.com
Networking is indeed important. On that note: you can follow me through Bloglovin’, Pinterest, Instagram and on Facebook. 😉 lol. Thanks for your comment on my blog 🙂
xoxo Sarah
I really like these posts you do 🙂
Facebook has worked the best for me , Twitter hasn’t done anything for me and Pintrest I can not understand lol. ox
Oh really? What are your Facebook tips? Most people can’t seem to get along with it!
As always a great chat. Knowing what social network to be on and what to use it for is a little overwhelming. It takes up lots of time. I now have limited it down to just a few that I use regularly. Would love to know how to use google +Lucy x
I do not use Twitter, Instagram or Facebook for my blog : have more and more readers is not my goal !! 🙂
great chat.. informative as usual.
You do realise how much of a star you are for these posts?! Just off to make a cup tea and sit and this thoroughly!
Annabel ♥
Mascara & Maltesers
Aw, thank you!
It’s always so interesting to read about the ways people network!
Thanks for this it was very helpful! I need to get involved in these twitter chats!
Rachel xx
http://www.thedailyluxe.net
I’ve just started Instagram.
Lizzie Dripping
Very nice tips! I wonder if you have an fb group because I want to widen my network especially to other bloggers in a different country.
Great post, as always! What Facebook groups are you all part of? I’d love to join some 🙂
Great post 🙂 I’d say commenting on posts really helps! People usually comment back etc and you build up relationships that way 🙂 xx
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I thought I was the only one that didn’t have much success with facebook. I just don’t care for it at all. Loving this post
Facebook and twitter does well for me. G+ doesn’t help that much but Idk maybe cos I’m not usually in there
Love this post! I’m quite new to the whole blogging thing so I find posts like this really helpful 🙂
Thank you!
Sx