The View From Here: Social Media

This week we’re discussing social media, and today’s question is: Do You Promote Your Blog on Social Media?  Why or Why Not?

Since I’ve been pretty open about this in the past, you probably already know that my answer is both Yes and No.  Besides my blog, you can also find me on Google+ and Twitter (both icons are over there on the right), and my blog actually has its own Google+ page, where I post a link to posts on a daily basis.  I also mention some posts on Twitter, like this collaboration, but I don’t do it every single day.  I tried it for a while and didn’t find that it drove much more traffic my way, and I didn’t want to become that blogger, so now I just sort of go with the flow and allow my Twitter interactions to be more fun and personable.

I’m not on Facebook or Pinterest, though I did seriously consider Facebook when I started this blog.  That’s shocking, I know!  But I thought twice about it, and since I’ve never used it, I guess I have no idea what I’m missing.  Even though I don’t have a Pinterest account, I do visit the site from time to time, and I happen to know that some of my blog’s photos have been pinned by other users.  That’s totally fine with me, but it’s just not a platform I’ve chosen to adopt.  Maybe one day, but honestly, I am so busy with my boys, and then blogging, that I’m afraid I’d just get too sucked in.  I also like finding inspiration the old-fashioned way, and I have pretty magazine layouts taped to the wall above my computer that inspire me on a regular basis.

I should probably promote my blog more, but I’m thrilled with the way things are now, and it seems to work for me.  I’m getting better about mentioning my blog in person, and I always carry my cute little calling cards with me, so I can hand them out whenever I meet someone new.

If you’re a blogger, how do you use social media to promote your blog?  I’d love to hear your thoughts.  And please check out Shayla’s response at her blog, Northern Exposure.  She’s much more “social” than I am!