Rather than recap the 2017 challenge post which covered online hangouts, the official 2018 topic is "Favorite Social Media Hangouts." So, rather than rehash last year's post, I thought I'd look at how things have changed.
Facebook is changing their algorithms yet again. Long gone are the days when every friend or follower received your post in their timeline so I tend to focus more on groups.
My sharing on Twitter has increased through participation in MFRW programs especially the monthly Retweet Party.
Goodreads is still where I connect with readers both through the cross-posting of my blog and through groups. However, even that contact has changed now that the costs to do a giveaway can exceed the lifetime earnings of a book.
Although some wouldn't consider a blog as social media, I would say my favorite social media site is my blog. It allows me to share craft and life. I share news of my writing, notes on writing life, and bits too long for Facebook and Twitter. A really good day is when a review is posted or a reader leaves a note.
Now that I've shared some insights, to find me at the hangout of your choice, click on the icons on the sidebar or the links below. Hope to hang out soon. And be sure to visit the other authors in the challenge.
~till next time, find me at the hangouts below. Helen
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Facebook is going the way of monetizing so much. At times it feels like you are screaming into a void, though the same could be said for much of social media.
ReplyDeleteFacebook is my favorite and then Twitter. However, I'm not happy with Facebook for the reasons you mentioned. Now, I mainly post updates to my author page for those readers who may follow the link in my books. I no longer expect the majority of my followers and those who have Liked my page to see my posts. I spend more time on my profile page. I've yet to boost a page or try to get an ad. Like you, I like my blog but lately haven't used it enough.
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