It’s Mums’ List time with the amaze-balls Hannah over at Mums’ Days. Mums’ List allows us to share the highlights (personal and blogging) of our week and also the things that still need to be ticked off our Mums’ Lists!
REAL LIFE
- I had a crappy meeting this week, which looks like it will result in some changes for us. I have got to focus on positive things and not let it get me down.
- Baby continues to be amazing when we go swimming #TheChannelNext?
- Baby and I are off again to Wales after Britmum’s Live, so our new floor can go down in our living room.
BLOG & SOCIAL MEDIA
- My most popular new blog post this week has been this one. However, the one with the most views, was written last week and was Homemade Father’s Day presents. Not surprising really!
- I read this post by our host Hannah, discussing Facebook adverts. So I thought I would give it a go, just to test the water. I set the budget at £3 a day and committed to 7 days. The advert started at 9.30pm on 9th, when I had 358 likes. Up to 9.30pm on Friday night (4 days) I gained 213 new likes, of which 184 where from the advert (which according the the insight was a 2,080% increase on last week!). The post reach goes up incredibly to 6.2k which is a 439% increase on last week. 3,764 people saw my ad page. Total page likes 61.8% up on last week. The cost for that so far has been £11,87. Money well spent in my eyes, to make sure your page is actually seen! Thanks for the tip Hannah.
- We have had a fair few lovely things to review arrive this week, ranging from a towel to a large wooden toadstool complete with Fairy door! #ToadstoolLove
- Six days to go until BritMums Live. I am so excited and I do really need some ‘me’ time. I am also apprehensive, as I will be leaving Baby overnight for the first time and a little scared… just because!
- I need ideas to grow my blog #AnswersOnAPostcard?…
- I am still pondering ideas for Vlogging, I would like to give it a go, but no idea what people want to watch.
INSPIRATION
- I found this collection of posts about Google+, which I must try to read and get my head around. Britmums also have all these helpful guides. It is going to be increasingly important to use Google+ fully and effectively.
- I have been pinning a few lovely bloggy tips to my Pinterest board. I just need to find time to read them all!
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Sounds like it’s been a mixed and busy week. I hope things work out well for you in the end.
If you’re thinking about vlogging, why not start with some video reviews? Or you could ask for ideas from your followers on Twitter/Facebook/G+ to get you started. I mostly make family fun videos because they’re something nice to look back on.
Oh, and see you at BritMums Live next week!
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Thank you so much. I will do that Yes I hope to see you there x
sounds like you’ve had a great, busy week
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It has been lovely x
I have seen lots of people try vlogging recently but I have to say it turns me off. I’ve included short video clips, but only via G+ embedded in as they kind of loop without clicking. I think most people are reluctant to play videos? Love that picture, such a good saying!
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Thanks for the advice. I have posted a few ittle videos of Baby which I enjoy doing, just not 100% sure of doing it myself. Does vlogging add value to your blog? x
The Facebook thing sounds really good. I have barely any likes on my page (although my blog is virtually brand new) but it might be a good option for getting it out there x
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It is really good. I think with FB it is just ensuring your ad get seen as when you post things, it only goes to such a small % of your likes x
What a good list. I love lists. And I think I need to do a facebook advert too–good tip.
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Thanks. My likes keep going up, so well worth a look x
That first quote is one that I say to myself all the time. It is really interesting about facebook as I am on a mission to increase my visibility on there
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You should definitely have a look at the FB adverts as I think my likes have almost doubled and I have a day to go yet x
I’ve always wondered if advertising on Facebook makes any difference, perhaps I will have to give it a try :).
Enjoy BritMums and then your time in Wales. x
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Thank you hun. You should look into it x
Looks like you have had a great week. I have never really thought about the Facebook tip so thank you for sharing. Always looking at ways I can improve x
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It is really good hun x
What a very busy week , time to relax now .x
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It wasn’t too bad really, actually a bit quieter than normal for us x
The Facebook advert is really interesting, off to have a ponder about it.
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I think it is great I have gone up so much already in number of likes x
Ythe Facebook thing does sound good, be interesting to find out if blog views increase because of it x
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It seems good so far and even if views don’t to start with hopefully they will in the future and it is increasing your numbers for PRs etc. x
It sounds like it’s growing really well even with a small investment and I love your inspirational quote, I needed to hear that today!
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I can’t believe how many more likes you get! The quote was just what I needed. x
This is a great Mum’s List. The facebook tip is great, and I’ll be coming back to find out how you got on with G+ as I really don’t get it!
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Thank you, oh G+… don’t hold your breathe for any earth shattering insights, but I will try x
Sounds like a busy but good week for you. I have often thought of spending some money on FB to boost my Posts but not tried it. Looks like it worked for you.
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The FB advertising seems definitely worth it, for me anyway. x
Britmums…waaa!!! This time next week and it’ll all be over! CAn’t wait to meet you!!
Sorry to hear about your bad news. Shitter 🙁 I hope it gets sorter and is good rather than bad.
Some great tips this week and good news re your Facebook ad – it’s actually quite good really!! I just want to make some more money now so I can put it back in to that…once i’ve paid for our luxury hotel of course 😉 Stop procrastinating with the Vlog and get on with it.
I want a toadstool xxx
See you soooooooon! xx
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I know, can you believe it! Can’t wait to meet you either hun. Yes the bad news is shit, will tell you about it when I see you. The FB thing is fab I think I have almost doubled my likes. The toadstool is amazing! xxx
Oh No – hope things get better at work. Looking forward to Britmums here too – we are staying the whole weekend in london so doing some tourist sightseeing stuff…..enjoy Wales!
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Oh that sounds great. Thank you x
It is always good to expand your blog.
your blog is great.
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Yes I am always looking for ways to do that. Thank you so much that is really kind x