As part of my New Years’ resolution and goals, I want to help my readers learn how they can improve their blog’s engagement and reach. Not only do these monthly check-ins help you understand what I am doing each month, but they will also help me keep track of my efforts.
Blog
Originally I wanted to get in at least two blog posts this week, but only one happened…which was my Pink on the Cheek goals post. As for next week, I would like at least two blog posts published. Coming up I have a blog post highlighting Bluetooth Samsung Headphones and how I am getting my finances ready for the new year with Mint.
Stats
- Facebook 1,238
- Instagram 6,337
- Twitter 8,837
- Pinterest 4,860
- Newsletter Subscribers 245
- Google Analytics (January 1-8) 9,500 page views
This first half of the month I focused my efforts on Instagram. Each time I posted, I made sure to go back to the hashtags I was using and engage with the people who were also using the hashtags.
#photosinbetween #thatsdarling #thehappynow #pursuepretty #finditliveit #prettylittlethings #howyouglow #colorventures #myunicornlife #sfbbloggers #goodvibesonly #bbloggers #thebeautycouncil #ilovemakeup #makeupoftheday #makeuplover #wakeupandmakeup #instabeauty #makeupaddict #makeupobsessed #makeupofinstagram #beautyjunkiez #igmakeup #slave2beauty #makeuplook #makeupblogger #beautyblog #beautyflatlay #flatlay
Then after posting the photo, I went to each of the hashtags and liked and commented on the photos I liked.
TIP: when going to the tags page on Instagram, I go straight to the “most recent” section and not the “top posts” section. That way I am directly engaging with the people who just posted.
Instagram Pods
The next strategy I am trying this month is using Instagram pods. I have created one group and we have already reached the max of 15 bloggers. Which means, I need to make a second group! If you are interested in this, please let me know!!
What is an Instagram pod? Each time one of the bloggers post to Instagram, we share the photo with the group. (The group lives on the Instagram messenger area.) Then each of the members in the pod goes to the photo to like it and/or comment. It really works if everyone is active in the group and participates.
For the rest of the month, I will be focusing on Instagram participation and engagement. I am thinking this will either be a bi-weekly report or a monthly report. I will have to see next month how I feel about these reports! I want to be in-depth and maybe every two weeks is not enough time to see how my strategies will reflect.
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Great tips. I’ll have to try engaging with the posts on the hashtags. I mostly go to the place I checked in and engage with other users who checked in there. Also, love the new layout.
Hey Ngoc! I found that engagement is key. It takes up so much work, but it’s worth it to stay active. I hope these tips help you! Thank you so much for the kind words 🙂
I’ll have to try out some of these beauty hashtags. I make it a point to interact with at least 10 photos for each tag I use and it’s helped me get more likes, but I rarely hit the 200 mark. How much time do you spend commenting and liking?
I comment and like on Instagram for about 30 minutes a day. I do 10 min in the morning, afternoon, and night. I will admit that it does take a lot of work!
I do the same. Probably bc I don’t have as many followers. This is super helpful, thanks! Also, I forgot to mention, I’m interested in the pod group 🙂
I added you to the group! Also, I go on a following spree every few days and follow the bloggers in my niche 🙂
Thanks so much!!