I've tried to build relationships but alas, cannot generate followings wherever I go. It's been a frustrating experience as a writer. I post on IG, Twitter, FB, Blogspot, etc. Been so for a while now. No one follows. It's kind of like I have a hit-and-run relationship style with people on social media.
I've tried to build relationships but alas, cannot generate followings wherever I go. It's been a frustrating experience as a writer. I post on IG, Twitter, FB, Blogspot, etc. Been so for a while now. No one follows. It's kind of like I have a hit-and-run relationship style with people on social media.
Remember that only a small percentage of your followers on any social media outlet even SEE your posts, so don't get too down about it. The algorithms keep you from reaching your entire audience. It's frustrating, I know!
Daniel....I wrote about the Astros for 5 years (thru 3/20) on The Runner Sports all-sports blog site, WITHOUT EVER BEING ON ANY SOCIAL MEDIA! And, with 85 writers on staff, I routinely led the site in monthly page views, including every month for over a year! MY social media? Creating biz cards which allowed me to "hit the streets," and meeting new people usually wearing Astro caps and/or shirts, and easy entree to begin discussion.
Having begun my Substack in August, I only THEN joined Twitter and FB, and share my new article links there (and others). I've also made new biz cards (using the photo seen in my Substack ID photo, touting my new subject matter (behind the scenes and rockers met in '70s-era rock'n'punk after spending that decade in radio and the record biz). I enjoy meeting new people, and hand the cards out (and pin to Starbucks and Panera bulletin boards) after meeting new people!
I've tried to build relationships but alas, cannot generate followings wherever I go. It's been a frustrating experience as a writer. I post on IG, Twitter, FB, Blogspot, etc. Been so for a while now. No one follows. It's kind of like I have a hit-and-run relationship style with people on social media.
Remember that only a small percentage of your followers on any social media outlet even SEE your posts, so don't get too down about it. The algorithms keep you from reaching your entire audience. It's frustrating, I know!
Daniel....I wrote about the Astros for 5 years (thru 3/20) on The Runner Sports all-sports blog site, WITHOUT EVER BEING ON ANY SOCIAL MEDIA! And, with 85 writers on staff, I routinely led the site in monthly page views, including every month for over a year! MY social media? Creating biz cards which allowed me to "hit the streets," and meeting new people usually wearing Astro caps and/or shirts, and easy entree to begin discussion.
Having begun my Substack in August, I only THEN joined Twitter and FB, and share my new article links there (and others). I've also made new biz cards (using the photo seen in my Substack ID photo, touting my new subject matter (behind the scenes and rockers met in '70s-era rock'n'punk after spending that decade in radio and the record biz). I enjoy meeting new people, and hand the cards out (and pin to Starbucks and Panera bulletin boards) after meeting new people!
Hope this helps, and good luck!
Grassroots! Love to see it, Brad.
I have heard a number of writers who cover local topics like sports teams finding success by promoting IRL or via locals-only outlets.