Social Media Buttons
I recently moved my blog from one blogging platform to another, along with setting up my domain. I wasn’t going to just throw up a post call it “my blog” and not know some of the in’s and out’s this time. I did a bit of researching on different things but, one of the things that I really wanted to understand more about was “How did the social media networks help/hinder a blog/website”
There are so many to join, linking you with other people in many ways demographic place, similar likes, age, and so forth. Naming a few of the popular ones Facebook, MySpace, Google Profiles + etc., Twitter, LinkedIn, StumbleUpon, and many more.
My first thought was “alright add the Facebook like button, it will help connect your blog with Facebook” so I added it. Then the twitter, StumbleUpon and all the others. Now I have joined all these networks, but it seemed like a lot just to link them all to my blog. Again remember at first I was thinking that it was a great way to “link them all to my blog” little did I know that I was actually setting up connections.
How does it work, well you get a “like” and the person that liked you, tweeted, or stumbled you now showed your blog on his/her profile. Then someone who follows them see’s your blog and decides to visit and if that person likes what they read, then they too will do the same. It’s a circle I create you like (share) then another sees and comes to visit liking it he/she shares etc. etc. In a matter of minutes you’ve just made connections, some may turn out to be a new reader, while others might be just an extra hit page for the hour either way it’s definitely good.
Now that I had a better understanding of how these media networks helped I wanted to know which were the best, am I helping them more than myself, and does it matter where I put these on my blog/website?
The new hype Google + I’ve noticed we are all starting to join, create our circles and share. Still being new to it I wanted to know more on how it worked, pros and cons etc. While researching I came across an answer to an earlier question. “Does it matter where you put the media buttons on your site?” Let me explain my theory I tried not to put them all together, my reasoning was that it seemed like I was trying to confuse my readers. I mean they have 50 buttons in front of them which do they share with and if there are to many will it discourage them from sharing? 50 is an exaggeration but you get my point. The article said to display icons linking to your primary social accounts in the top-right corner of your website for optimal visibility. Well if this is where they say is the best place I am completely wrong, I didn’t want all those buttons on the top of my page messes with the “design” the “prettiness”
Remember this is just one finding and I am sure there are plenty of other views on this and eventually I will do some more reading and do my testing to see which works best for my blog.
I still have more to learn about building a great blog but its something that can’t be discovered over night it will take some time to research and of course do my trial and error. The best way to finding out what works and what doesn’t is seeing for yourself so I will continue testing and keep everyone posted.
In closing remember when you comment, tweet, like, share, and stumble you are creating a circle of connections. In most cases if you are a tweeter, stumbler, sharer, commenter and liker your “regular” visitors will return the share, tweet, stumble, like and comment.
How are your media buttons displayed on your blog/site? What made you choose the ones you are using?
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I love the transformation of your blog. The Social Media side of blogging is so important if you want to build your traffic and get to know others who follow your passions in blogging. I have recently installed Smart Sharing button that appears to the right of my blog posts, and the sexy share plugin at the end of all posts, and both have proven really good assets to my blog.
My recent post Take Charge Of Your Problems, And Therefore Your Life
Larry, thank you so much! I agree the social media linking is very important. I think I will have to go check out this sexy share button thing, I've seen it a lot these days.
Shall I tell u something,until last week I didn't know what stumble is..I am so ignorant about gadgets…but your blog is looking fab..
Alpana, thank you for coming by and the for the compliment
The right gadgets can help bring in so much more traffic and readers. Stumble is one of the ones that I suggest using.
Thanks again
I have no idea how the hell all these buttons work anyway – so I am so happy to rest my gun on your shoulder and find out. Next post please …. All I have in my blog are the ones that came naturally with creating a blog and most of my followers came from FB networks – God bless them! I would love to know whether these buttons actually increase traffic to a blog too. Thanks a ton!
Kriti, thanks for coming by and yes they help in many ways.. So far the good ones are facebook, stumbleupon, twitter and I am seeing good results from google+ as well.
Shall I tell u something,until last week I didn't know what stumble is..I am so ignorant about gadgets…but your blog is looking fab..
Alpana, thank you for coming by and the for the compliment
The right gadgets can help bring in so much more traffic and readers. Stumble is one of the ones that I suggest using.
Thanks again
I love the transformation of your blog. The Social Media side of blogging is so important if you want to build your traffic and get to know others who follow your passions in blogging. I have recently installed Smart Sharing button that appears to the right of my blog posts, and the sexy share plugin at the end of all posts, and both have proven really good assets to my blog.
My recent post Take Charge Of Your Problems, And Therefore Your Life
Larry, thank you so much! I agree the social media linking is very important. I think I will have to go check out this sexy share button thing, I've seen it a lot these days.
I have no idea how the hell all these buttons work anyway – so I am so happy to rest my gun on your shoulder and find out. Next post please …. All I have in my blog are the ones that came naturally with creating a blog and most of my followers came from FB networks – God bless them! I would love to know whether these buttons actually increase traffic to a blog too. Thanks a ton!
Kriti, thanks for coming by and yes they help in many ways.. So far the good ones are facebook, stumbleupon, twitter and I am seeing good results from google+ as well.
I am a button and widget hoarder LOLOLOL…i addd get bored delete add get bored delete..you get the picture..but there definitely certain buttons r certain sites that I have watched to see them bring in amazing hits and followers…..I think I'm bored lemme go delete and few and hunt for the new…LOLOLO..As always…XOXOXOXO
HAHA! you have a way with making me laugh …. You're comments are always so much fun and brighten my page !!
oxoxo
I am a button and widget hoarder LOLOLOL…i addd get bored delete add get bored delete..you get the picture..but there definitely certain buttons r certain sites that I have watched to see them bring in amazing hits and followers…..I think I'm bored lemme go delete and few and hunt for the new…LOLOLO..As always…XOXOXOXO
HAHA! you have a way with making me laugh …. You're comments are always so much fun and brighten my page !!
oxoxo
Jessica, I don't have much more than yourself with the whole “oh no,don't mess up my design” thought I am hesitate about adding more than I have. Thanks for the compliment on the design.
I love the new look! I look forward to more posts in the future. Yeah, there's certainly a lot of “buttons” to keep up with! I think I have a twitter, fb and stumble one on my blog, I guess I have a little catching up to do!
My recent post The Sin of Prideful Parenting
Social Media Buttons http://t.co/6X3pIj1 via @scatteredmusing
Social Media Buttons http://t.co/6X3pIj1 via @scatteredmusing
Jessica, I don't have much more than yourself with the whole "oh no,don't mess up my design" thought I am hesitate about adding more than I have. Thanks for the compliment on the design.
Blogger has a gadget that I use for 5 including Facebook twitter, stumble ( you can add more if you choose to) I have it on my top rifer side of the blog. I realize this is not a blogger site( Very nice by the way) But it is one way of doing it. Check it out
http://jpweddingphotograpy.blogspot.com/2011/07/p…
jim, I remember that gadget for blogger it was handy I think that WP has “some” too.
I am still in the process of going through the list of them. Thank you for coming.
Going to head over to your blog and see what kind of awesome pictures you got for us today..
I use the sexy share buttons, I thought they were 'pretty' and there was a lot to choose from so they appear at the bottom under the posts but the new Google + one sits right at the top of each post. The icon didn't go with the other ones so it looked messy and not at all pretty. He He I like how we both thought more of the design than anything
My recent post I Have a Cupboard Monster
SJ, I saw the sexy share button 'app/plugin' probably from your site. I had been meaning to check it out but haven't yet.
hehe I know that there are other factors to think about, but if it looks a mess who will want to keep coming back right?
Thanks for coming by off to see your Cupboard Monster
I love the new look! I look forward to more posts in the future. Yeah, there's certainly a lot of "buttons" to keep up with! I think I have a twitter, fb and stumble one on my blog, I guess I have a little catching up to do!
My recent post The Sin of Prideful Parenting
Social Media Buttons http://t.co/6X3pIj1 via @scatteredmusing
Blogger has a gadget that I use for 5 including Facebook twitter, stumble ( you can add more if you choose to) I have it on my top rifer side of the blog. I realize this is not a blogger site( Very nice by the way) But it is one way of doing it. Check it out
http://jpweddingphotograpy.blogspot.com/2011/07/p…
jim, I remember that gadget for blogger it was handy I think that WP has "some" too.
I am still in the process of going through the list of them. Thank you for coming.
Going to head over to your blog and see what kind of awesome pictures you got for us today..
I use the sexy share buttons, I thought they were 'pretty' and there was a lot to choose from so they appear at the bottom under the posts but the new Google + one sits right at the top of each post. The icon didn't go with the other ones so it looked messy and not at all pretty. He He I like how we both thought more of the design than anything
My recent post I Have a Cupboard Monster
SJ, I saw the sexy share button 'app/plugin' probably from your site. I had been meaning to check it out but haven't yet.
hehe I know that there are other factors to think about, but if it looks a mess who will want to keep coming back right?
Thanks for coming by off to see your Cupboard Monster
Social Media Buttons http://t.co/6X3pIj1 via @scatteredmusing