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    Crafterminds.com

    3/5/2012 Twitter Chat

    Topic: How to Generate Traffic

    #CRAFTERMINDS HashTracking.com Report

    737 tweets generated 1,269,971 impressions, reaching an audience of55,990 followers within the past

    24 hoursCalculated from up to about 1500 tweets | Generated Mon Mar 05 2012 14:26:11 GMT-0800 (Pacific

    Standard Time)

    Top 10 by number of impressions

    1. crafterminds: 335,104

    2. graphicsfairy: 209,1153. jenjentrixie: 148,434

    4. muralmaker1: 114,401

    5. countrychiccott: 54,5306. ilovetocreate: 49,872

    7. cyngagen: 46,4648. thesickchick: 43,0029. aunt_nette: 35,734

    10.momendeavors: 33,930

    Top 10 by number of tweets

    1. crafterminds: 1122. muralmaker1: 59

    3. graphicsfairy: 45

    4. cyngagen: 445. gloriafox: 41

    6. craftmoore: 40

    7. thesewingloft: 39

    8. countrychiccott: 359. craftyveggirl: 28

    10.jenjentrixie: 26

    Top 10 by number of followers

    1. ilovetocreate: 6,2342. jenjentrixie: 5,709

    3. graphicsfairy: 4,647

    4. crafterminds: 2,9925. thesickchick: 2,389

    6. shabbycreek: 2,2037. taunitweets: 2,1548. aunt_nette: 2,102

    9. muralmaker1: 1,939

    10.momendeavors: 1,885

    less than a minute ago@craftyveggirl If you have 20+ posts you should go ahead &promote your blog! #crafterminds

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    about 8 minutes ago I have a lot of recipes, but not very many crafts, which is more the

    direction I'm headed in. #crafterminds

    about 10 minutes ago Q: Do you think I need to wait until I have more content on my

    blog before guest posting or advertising on other blogs? #crafterminds

    about 11 minutes ago@crafterminds@mvemother Well, that answers my question. :)

    #crafterminds

    about 12 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Thanks for joining us, everyone. We'll have arecap up on http://t.co/sY7T6ovI later today. #crafterminds

    about 12 minutes ago Oh no, I totally forgot about the #crafterminds chat today!

    about 12 minutes ago@mvemother Unfortunately we have discontinued the evening

    chats! Hope you can make it next monday at 4pm E! #crafterminds

    about 13 minutes ago@mvemother There's another one tonight? Or do you mean the

    recap? Sorry, newbie here! #crafterminds

    about 13 minutes ago@CynGagen That's pretty much what I did. I consider it a constant

    work in progress haha. #crafterminds

    about 13 minutes ago @taunitweets: I don't think you can overlook the importance of

    great blog design. #firstimpressionscount #crafterminds agreed!

    about 14 minutes ago@craftyveggirl I feel the exact same way! Mine always seems

    lacking to me. #crafterminds

    about 14 minutes ago@craftyveggirl YES! I get mine written, then read someone else's

    & think that mine sucks! lol #crafterminds

    about 14 minutes ago@craftmoore thanks! #crafterminds

    about 14 minutes ago@southerndollie I think at some point I need to just put up theAbout page & live with it for a while #crafterminds

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    about 15 minutes ago@CynGagen EXACTLY! But then I read everyone else's and they

    are so witty & charming & I feel like I'm so boring. LOL #crafterminds

    about 15 minutes ago So disappointed I missed the majority of#crafterminds chat this

    afternoon, but there's always tonight!

    about 16 minutes ago@crafterminds Thanks crafterminds! Keep on craftin'!

    #crafterminds

    about 16 minutes ago@CynGagen I've been working on that dreaded page for a week,and still can't get it right :( #crafterminds

    about 16 minutes ago@craftyveggirl I want it to be clever, not boring, not just like

    everyone else's..& I'm a perfectionist! #crafterminds

    about 16 minutes ago@crafterminds Thank you....don't know how often I can attend,but I will when I can. :) #crafterminds

    about 16 minutes ago Every monday, same time (1pm PST) checkhttp://t.co/GNIgqmIA

    for details RT @craftyveggirl: How often does chat happen? #crafterminds

    about 17 minutes ago@craftmoore ha! I feel like you and I have our homework for the

    week. The dreaded "About" page! #crafterminds

    about 17 minutes ago@CynGagen@crafterminds@craftmoore I know what you mean!

    It never feels "right". #crafterminds

    about 18 minutes ago missed today's chat due to sick kids, but looking forward to therecap. thanks @crafterminds! #crafterminds

    about 18 minutes ago@craftyveggirl#crafterminds is every Monday at 4pm Eastern.#crafterminds

    about 18 minutes ago A horrible and out of date one... : ( RT @crafterminds:@craftmoore You have an About page, right? :) #crafterminds

    about 18 minutes ago@MsKristiina Here's a list... hasn't been updated in awhile tho!

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    https://t.co/KInzUEFV#crafterminds

    about 19 minutes ago@craftyveggirl@crafterminds Woops...that was supposed to be

    #crafterminds. lol

    about 19 minutes ago Sorry I was sorta MIA today, guys - I was trying to do things andfollow via my phone (not recommended!). See you next week! #CrafterMinds

    about 19 minutes ago RT @thezenofmaking: Doing demos at events and craft shows can

    be a good way to raise name recognition for your blog/brand. #crafterminds

    about 19 minutes ago I keep rewriting mine & never settle on one! RT @crafterminds:

    @craftmoore You have an About page, right? :) #crafterminds

    about 19 minutes ago Thanks for a great chat! Now, back to the craft mills I go. ;)

    #crafterminds

    about 19 minutes ago How often does #crafterminds happen?

    about 20 minutes ago Great to have you! RT @aunt_nette: This was a great

    #crafterminds chat. So glad my phone reminded me to attend! #crafterminds

    about 20 minutes ago@craftmoore You have an About page, right? :) #crafterminds

    about 21 minutes ago@ShabbyCreekWhoa. That is SO awesome! How did they find

    out about you? Do you have a big blog? #crafterminds

    about 21 minutes ago Love i-spys! made one for my son... still need to bind it! RT

    @LisaGCreates: Back to my Eye-Spy quilt charm squares now :) #crafterminds

    about 21 minutes ago@LadyWriterly@crafterminds yeah I just mean a list of the

    #crafterminds chat. So glad my phone reminded

    me to attend!

    about 21 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Thanks for joining us, everyone. We'll have a

    recap up on http://t.co/MWemmH9b later today. #crafterminds

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    about 22 minutes ago Thanks for the chat everyone! #crafterminds

    about 22 minutes ago Hey @crafterminds... no "homework" this time? Tee hee... good

    thing, though... I've got "make-up homework" from last time! #crafterminds

    about 22 minutes ago@crafterminds Thank you for a great chat! So many awesomeideas. :) #crafterminds

    about 22 minutes ago Back to my Eye-Spy quilt charm squares now :) #crafterminds

    about 22 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Thanks for joining us, everyone. Well have a

    recap up on http://t.co/SOk4QBs0 later today. #crafterminds

    about 22 minutes ago Ooh, look what just came in http://t.co/Z4zm5JD3 (timely!)

    #crafterminds

    about 22 minutes ago@craftyveggirl they contacted me #crafterminds

    about 22 minutes ago Thanks for the chat, all! :) #crafterminds

    about 22 minutes ago Yes! RT @craftmoore: Agreed! :) RT @TheSickChick: Thanks somuch to @crafterminds for another fantastic chat! #crafterminds

    about 23 minutes ago@graphicsfairy Thanks Karen! :) #crafterminds

    about 23 minutes ago I'm usually a silent audience. I'll view but hardly ever comment. Iam assuming there are more out there like me. #crafterminds

    about 23 minutes ago Thanks for joining us, everyone. We'll have a recap up on

    http://t.co/MWemmH9b later today. #crafterminds

    about 23 minutes ago RT @TheSewingLoft: great chat today filled with jam packed bitsof great info!! thanks everyone. #crafterminds

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    about 23 minutes ago@NikiKnows Come back again next week! #crafterminds

    about 23 minutes [email protected] in the world were you able to give

    collaboration is the key. Find a seller you LOVE and ask them. #crafterminds

    about 23 minutes ago great looking in on #crafterminds. now i'm taking a nap.

    about 23 minutes ago@countrychiccott Have fun Angie! #crafterminds

    about 23 minutes ago Agreed! :) RT @TheSickChick: Thanks so much to @craftermindsfor another fantastic chat! #crafterminds

    about 23 minutes ago RT @thezenofmaking: Doing demos at events and craft shows can

    be a good way to raise name recognition for your blog/brand. #crafterminds

    about 24 minutes ago great chat today filled with jam packed bits of great info!! thankseveryone. You make my Monday's fun! #crafterminds

    about 24 minutes ago Nice tweeting you all! Great advice. Lunch is over so I'm back to

    work :) #crafterminds

    about 24 minutes ago LOL!! RT @ShabbyCreek: but giveaway a Silhouette and theyll

    come out of the woodwork! #crafterminds

    about 24 minutes ago Just getting here: can't believe I missed it. Hi all! #crafterminds

    #crafterminds

    about 24 minutes ago@aunt_nette I need to read that love languages book, it's on my

    list! #crafterminds

    about 24 minutes ago Thanks for the chat ladies...off to the softball game! #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago but giveaway a Silhouette and they'll come out of the woodwork!#crafterminds

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    about 25 minutes ago@aunt_nette that is a great reason to do a giveaway. :) Nobody

    here thinks they are bad, just not for traffic building #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago@CynGagen haha I think my big girl pants would fall off,still

    trying to overcome the whole I have no idea what i'm doing thing #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago RT @ShabbyCreek: I like to use giveaways more like a way to

    reward my current readers, not find new ones #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago RT @CynGagen: @southerndollie Honestly, a friend just told meto put on my big girl pants & just do it. So I have been. :) #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago didn't video my wedding! But, heard video is good for bloggin RT

    @craftyveggirl dont think Id be comfortable doing a video #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago Love! RT @ShabbyCreek: I like to use giveaways more like a wayto reward my current readers, not find new ones #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago Thanks so much to @crafterminds for another fantastic chat!

    #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago RT @ShabbyCreek: I like to use giveaways more like a way to

    reward my current readers, not find new ones #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago RT @ShabbyCreek: I like to use giveaways more like a way to

    giveaways just because, not to generate traffice. Doing one now on my blog

    about 26 minutes ago RT @thezenofmaking: I dont find that the benefits match the workinvolved in giveaways. Attracts quantity, but not quality. #crafterminds

    about 26 minutes ago RT @ShabbyCreek: I like to use giveaways more like a way toreward my current readers, not find new ones #crafterminds

    about 26 minutes ago I like to use giveaways more like a way to reward my current

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    readers, not find new ones #crafterminds

    about 26 minutes ago@southerndollie Honestly, a friend just told me to put on my big

    girl pants & just do it. So I have been. :) #crafterminds

    about 26 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: They were new once too! : ) RT@southerndollie: I always feel very awkward emailing established bloggers. #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago Awesome chat today. Gotta run! #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago Start with a blogger who is just a *teeny* bit bigger than you ifyou are new to guest posting. Less intimidating. #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago@TheSickChickYeah, I just have had a blog first and now am

    @crafterminds: Who is a huge fan ofgiveaways as a method of building traffic? #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago@crafterminds I don't find that the benefits match the work

    involved in giveaways. Attracts quantity, but not quality. #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago Drop me an email if you want to guest post or blog swap!

    [email protected] a round up of posts is fine. #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago@CynGagen Let me know if you figure out a way how to do

    that :) #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago Me either. RT @graphicsfairy: Not me! RT @crafterminds: Whois a huge fan of giveaways as a method of building traffic? #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago@southerndollie Don't!!! They are so nice 99.9% of the time!#crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago Not me! RT @crafterminds: Who is a huge fan of giveaways as amethod of building traffic? #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago@craftyveggirl but do a crafty business if that is what you really

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    want to do! blog can augment your business. #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago@aunt_nette did we do a blog swap before?? Seems like it rings a

    bell..... #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago They were new once too! : ) RT @southerndollie: I always feelvery awkward emailing established bloggers. #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago@crafterminds: I think you should have a presence on YouTube...

    You reach a whole different audience. #crafterminds thats how I found you.

    about 28 minutes ago@countrychiccott@craftmoore You know, I don't think I would

    ever be comfortable with doing a video. It's just not me. #crafterminds

    about 28 minutes ago@crafterminds Not I. #crafterminds

    about 28 minutes ago Me too but I'm trying to get over that. RT @southerndollie: Ialways feel very awkward emailing established bloggers. #crafterminds

    about 28 minutes ago probably won't increase traffic much RT @craftyveggirl: How

    about starting a craft business and tying it back into your blog? #crafterminds

    about 28 minutes ago Tee hee... it has been on my list for 6mo+! RT @countrychiccott:

    need to get comfortable with video...on the list... #crafterminds

    about 28 minutes ago Who is a huge fan of giveaways as a method of building traffic?

    #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago@craftyveggirl Don't most people do it the other way around, blogto support their biz? :) #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: I think you should have a presence onYouTube if you can! You will reach a whole different audience. #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago I always feel very awkward emailing established bloggers.#crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago@craftyveggirl either way works. :) #crafterminds

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    about 29 minutes ago Either way, and can also suggest a blog swap RT @craftyveggirl:

    So, who contacts who on the guest blogging thing? lol #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago RT @aunt_nette: #crafterminds If youd like to guest post, have a

    guest, swap guesting - DM me! #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago I wouldn't call my videos 'successful' but they're a good reference

    for my readers. #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago@craftyveggirl I think it can go either way. #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago@craftyveggirl It can go either way with guest-posting.#crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago How about starting a craft business and tying it back into your

    blog? #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago Me too. Scares me. RT @countrychiccott: @craftmoore i need to

    : @craftmoore i need to get

    comfortable with video...on the list... #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago "Giveaway followers" aren't likely to = a true # of folks interested

    in your blog, they just want free stuff. @countrychiccott#crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago@craftmoore i need to get comfortable with video...on the list...

    #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago Not sure if it was mentioned, but related posts widgets definitely

    keep people on your site longer and up pageviews. #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago yes, pls this is on my list! RT @craftmoore: Oh... havent talked

    about video ... anyone had success with YouTube, etc? #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago@aunt_nette Maybe someone can start a thread in the FB group

    where people can say what guests they re look for? #crafterminds

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    about 29 minutes ago I think you should have a presence on YouTube if you can! You

    will reach a whole different audience. #crafterminds

    about 30 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: Oh... havent talked about video as a way to get

    traffic... anyone had success with YouTube, etc? #crafterminds

    about 30 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: Oh... havent talked about video as a way to get

    traffic... anyone had success with YouTube, etc? #crafterminds

    about 30 minutes ago So, who contacts who on the guest blogging thing? lol

    #crafterminds If you'd like to guest post, have a guest, swap

    guesting - DM me!

    about 30 minutes ago Guest Posts- talk to me- Being new in the blog-o-sphere, I loveconnecting with others! #crafterminds

    about 30 minutes ago RT @thezenofmaking: Doing demos at events and craft shows can

    be a good way to raise name recognition for your blog/brand. #crafterminds

    about 30 minutes ago RT @CynGagen: What about doing online webcast craft shows? If

    anyone is interested in being a guest on mine, send me a mssage! #crafterminds

    about 30 minutes ago Oh... haven't talked about video as a way to get traffic... anyone

    had success with YouTube, etc? #crafterminds

    about 30 minutes ago RT @countrychiccott: [reuse] your posts for increased pageviews?posts from LAST spring and submit to places you have not #crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago Doing demos at events and craft shows can be a good way to raisename recognition for your blog/brand. #crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago Same! RT @graphicsfairy: @countrychiccott I get extrapageviews, but I think just from the readers I already have. #crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago Encouraging repeat visits: related posts widget, sidebar list of top

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    posts, ask them to subscribe/follow at end of post #crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago Nice! RT @aunt_nette: I love to guest blog too, and I love even

    too! #crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago@aunt_nette That's a good idea, maybe folks who are looking for

    guest bloggers should let us know! #crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago@countrychiccott Depends on the giveaway for me. I've had a few

    bigger ones that have really increased them. #crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago RT @CraftedBlog: one way to get ahead is to make friends. email

    your fav bloggers. Most are happy to give advice to newbies. #crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago I'm open for guest blogging & guest bloggers too! #crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago What about doing online webcast craft shows? If anyone is

    interested in being a guest on mine, send me a message! #crafterminds

    about 32 minutes ago RT @CraftedBlog: new bloggers: make friends. email your fav

    bloggers. Most are happy to give advice to newbies. #crafterminds

    about 32 minutes ago@countrychiccott I get extra pageviews, but I think just from the

    readers I already have. #crafterminds

    about 32 minutes ago What about re-using your posts for increased pageviews? Takeyour posts from LAST spring and submit to places you have not #crafterminds

    about 32 minutes ago@countrychiccott: I have had good response. I think you to give

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    love sharing the love #crafterminds

    about 33 minutes ago@countrychiccott depends on what I'm giving away #crafterminds

    about 33 minutes ago RT @hiCraftmonkey: @crafterminds Um...what about craft shows

    for reaching new folks? #crafterminds

    about 33 minutes ago RT @muralmaker1: use a CTA (call to action) often at bottom of

    posts. Encourage readers to interact #crafterminds

    about 33 minutes ago RT @muralmaker1: use a CTA (call to action) often at bottom ofposts. Encourage readers to interact #crafterminds

    about 33 minutes ago RT @graphicsfairy: Giveaways? RT @crafterminds: Okay, what

    have we not talked about yet? #crafterminds

    about 33 minutes ago RT @la_anjel: @crafterminds: Okay, what have we not talkedabout yet? key words that are most searched for on search engines #crafterminds

    about 34 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: Encouraging return visits & increasing

    pageviews per visit @crafterminds: what have we not talked about yet? #crafterminds

    about 34 minutes ago RT @countrychiccott: love to guest post and GET guest posts on

    my blog. ...want in?? Email me! :) #crafterminds

    about 34 minutes ago Do giveaways really increase your pageviews -- mine -- not so

    much. :( #crafterminds

    about 34 minutes ago RT @muralmaker1: use a CTA (call to action) often at bottom ofposts. Encourage readers to interact #crafterminds

    about 34 minutes ago RT @graphicsfairy: Giveaways? RT @crafterminds: Okay, whathave we not talked about yet? #crafterminds

    about 34 minutes ago@crafterminds Um...what about craft shows for reaching newfolks? #crafterminds

    about 34 minutes ago RT @muralmaker1: use a CTA (call to action) often at bottom of

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    posts. Encourage readers to interact #crafterminds

    about 34 minutes ago@madincrafts I agree...be passionate and genuine and I think your

    blog will succeed. I'm working on that. :) #crafterminds

    about 34 minutes ago use a CTA (call to action) often at bottom of posts. Encouragereaders to interact #crafterminds

    about 35 minutes ago Giveaways? RT @crafterminds: Okay, what have we not talked

    about yet? #crafterminds

    about 35 minutes ago love to guest post and GET guest posts on my blog. I have NO

    ONE on my blog schedule right now...want in?? Email me! :) #crafterminds

    about 35 minutes ago@crafterminds: Okay, what have we not talked about yet?

    #crafterminds key words that are most searched for on search engines

    about 35 minutes ago@crafterminds Ohhh...ok! #crafterminds

    about 35 minutes ago Encouraging return visits & increasing pageviews per visit RT

    @crafterminds: what have we not talked about yet? #crafterminds

    about 36 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @momendeavors: @craftyveggirl Use

    keywords that people would search for in your titles & posts. #crafterminds

    about 36 minutes ago@countrychiccott Gotcha, good idea. #crafterminds

    about 36 minutes ago Guest post on other blogs. #crafterminds

    about 36 minutes ago true! :) RT @lilredshopgirl: Its all in how you word them. : )@craftmoore I love a witty headline, but not good for SEO #crafterminds

    about 36 minutes ago@MsKristiina get a group of bloggers together that are similar to

    you and that you like and ask them to pin with you. #crafterminds

    about 37 minutes ago Okay, what have we not talked about yet? #crafterminds

    about 37 minutes ago@thezenofmaking@crafterminds it can be a big job

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    #crafterminds

    about 37 minutes ago RT @momendeavors: @craftyveggirl Use keywords that people

    would search for in your titles & posts. #crafterminds

    about 37 minutes ago@momendeavors Thanks....that helps. :) #crafterminds

    about 37 minutes ago@MsKristiina I think that is where your "tribe" comes in.

    Although some brands are launching group pinboards. #crafterminds

    about 38 minutes ago@southerndollie@crafterminds Me too. :) #crafterminds

    about 38 minutes ago@craftmoore thnks- that is what I thought but wanted to be sure#crafterminds

    about 38 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: @craftyveggirl What would you put in google

    if you were searching for this blog post? that is the headline #crafterminds

    about 38 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Also if youre a new blogger, make sure to

    build your site for a month or two before you reveal it. #crafterminds

    about 38 minutes ago@aunt_nette Heh, just popping in before going back to packing :)

    #crafterminds

    about 38 minutes ago It's all in how you word them. : ) @craftmoore I love a witty

    headline, but not good for SEO #crafterminds

    about 38 minutes ago RT @madincrafts: @craftyveggirl Good content is always the

    most important thing! #crafterminds

    about 38 minutes ago@hiCraftmonkey@seomoz Thanks for the link...checkin it out!

    #crafterminds

    about 38 minutes ago @iLoveToCreate: Also if you're a new blogger, make sure to

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    about 39 minutes ago@craftyveggirl Good content is always the most important thing!

    #crafterminds

    about 39 minutes ago@craftyveggirl What would you put in google if you were

    searching for this blog post? that is the headline #crafterminds

    about 39 minutes ago@craftyveggirl Use keywords that people would search for in

    your titles & posts. #crafterminds

    about 39 minutes ago@crafterminds Chiming in late: My biggest rush of hits was fromnon-blog exposure but it didn't last. #crafterminds

    about 39 minutes ago RT @craftmoore:not really double promote, more like double use.

    Google frowns on duplicate content, so need to re-write #crafterminds

    about 39 minutes ago Also if you're a new blogger, make sure to build your site for amonth or two before you reveal it. #crafterminds

    about 39 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: New to bloggin? most important thing is blog

    regularly & establish yourself so readers know youll b around #crafterminds

    about 39 minutes ago@countrychiccott how do you find people to share with?

    #crafterminds

    about 39 minutes ago RT @madincrafts: @aunt_nette Basically your pins are going all

    the collaborators followers. Ups your audience. #crafterminds

    about 39 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Most important thing is blog regularly &establish yourself so readers know youll be around for awhile. #crafterminds

    about 39 minutes ago@crafterminds I think this is what I have the hardest time doing,I'm thinking of making a schedule to try and help with that. #crafterminds

    about 40 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: New to bloggin? most important thing is blogregularly & establish yourself so readers know youll be around #crafterminds

    about 40 minutes ago@crafterminds I think that is the only explanation that makes

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    sense to me. I just don't know how to use it to my advantage? #crafterminds

    about 40 minutes ago@gloriafox collaborative pinterest boards are amazing!! :) You

    can add people to pin to a board #crafterminds

    about 40 minutes ago@aunt_nette Basically your pins are going all the collaborators'followers. Ups your audience. #crafterminds

    about 40 minutes ago@craftyveggirl@seomoz has great webinars on SEO stuff.

    Plus...a robot! http://t.co/DLGiHYrFAnd they are in Seattle

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    @wordpress, really easy to get started and add plugins as you go. #crafterminds

    about 41 minutes ago@craftyveggirl SEO is, simply, what people are searching for.

    Format your posts to best match applicable searches. #crafterminds

    about 41 minutes ago@gloriafox here is what I followed from @madiganmadehttp://t.co/D8o2ne4z and http://t.co/Js6bpcgQ#crafterminds

    about 42 minutes ago@crafterminds Collaborative Pinterest boards? #crafterminds

    about 42 minutes ago@MsKristiina I've been super happy with @wordpress, really easyto get started and add plugins as you go. #crafterminds

    about 42 minutes ago@craftyveggirl Me neither, and I have been doing this a while. :)

    #crafterminds

    about 42 minutes ago RT @madincrafts: This might sound opportunistic, but getting oncollaborative Pinterest boards helps gain traffic too. #crafterminds

    about 42 minutes ago RT @madincrafts: This might sound opportunistic, but getting on

    collaborative Pinterest boards helps gain traffic too. #crafterminds

    about 42 minutes ago@MsKristiina depends what your needs are re: a blogging

    platform. How techy are you? How comfortable are you with code. #crafterminds

    about 42 minutes ago RT @crafterminds I write what I think of as "boring PLUS"

    headlines. Boring PLUS one eye-catching adjective #crafterminds

    about 42 minutes ago Ditto. RT @countrychiccott: @gloriafox YES you can do a sliderin blogger! I am a blogger blog http://t.co/twv8rDCA#crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago@craftmoore: u create for one place & would like 2 also create afeatured on post on ur blog. Guess I want to dble promote. #crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago@CynGagen I still don't get the whole SEO thing. :( #crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago@thezenofmaking@crafterminds what are you using?

    #crafterminds

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    about 43 minutes ago@muralmaker1 Tutorial??? #crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago This might sound opportunistic, but getting on collaborative

    Pinterest boards helps gain traffic too. #crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago@gloriafox YES you can do a slider in blogger! I am a bloggerblog http://t.co/kpCSRfID#crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago@gloriafox DM me and I'll send you a link :) #crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago@crafterminds I just heard about it the other day. @altsummit

    uses it so that's a good sign. #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago@crafterminds@MSKristiina I agree. I'm definitely kicking

    myself for not starting out on Wordpress. #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago I write what I think of as "boring PLUS" headlines. Boring PLUSone eye-catching adjective #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago@ShabbyCreekHiya! :) #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago It's not just for SEO - I find that the witty headlines are the posts I

    skip right past in Google Reader when pressed for time #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago Yep. RT @gloriafox: Can you do sliders in Blogger?

    #crafterminds#ireallyshouldswitchtoWP#crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago@jenjentrixie great point! 'add noninternet exposure to media

    page' #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago Can you do sliders in Blogger? #crafterminds

    #ireallyshouldswitchtoWP

    about 45 minutes ago@crafterminds Yes - but don't let that dominate your page. I've

    seen good content get ruined by too many "testimonials" stuff. #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago RT @lilredshopgirl: I pretty much only read blog posts with witty

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    headlines. : ) #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago RT @craftyveggirl: @crafterminds Likewise...staying quiet for

    now, soaking up all the good advice! #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago@MsKristiina I have no experience with Square Space, but I vote

    @crafterminds: Having trouble writing headline tips

    that are only 140 characters! #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago I love a witty headline, but not good for SEO RT @lilredshopgirl:

    I pretty much only read blog posts with witty headlines. : ) #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago @crafterminds: Non-internet exposure is also a good thing to

    promote on your "press" page. "As seen on Channel 12" #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago @gloriafox: @CynGagen Me either. Slider? #crafterminds I'm

    on the same boat

    about 45 minutes ago@crafterminds Likewise...staying quiet for now, soaking up all the

    good advice! #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago NICE! hiCraftmonkey re: titles This is why the colon is your

    friend! "Cockadoodledoo: Chicken soup recipe cures what ails ya" #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Non-internet exposure is also a good thing to

    promote on your "press" page. "As seen on Channel 12" #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago yes!! RT @crafterminds: Non-internet exposure is also a good

    thing to promote on your "press" page. "As seen on Channel 12" #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago@CynGagen photo 'slideshow' at top of your blog under header

    w/title on each pic #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago RT @hiCraftmonkey re: titles This is why colon is yr friend!

    "Cockadoodledoo: Chicken soup recipe cures what ails ya" #crafterminds

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    about 46 minutes ago Non-internet exposure is also a good thing to promote on your

    "press" page. "As seen on Channel 12" #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago@TheSewingLoft what do you mean by double share?

    #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago@MsKristiina maybe we should connect and compare notes. drop

    me a line [email protected] #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago@gloriafox Top of my blog has one: http://t.co/tDsraYRm#crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago I pretty much only read blog posts with witty headlines. : )

    #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago RT @jenjentrixie: @crafterminds@madincrafts non-internetexposure might not bring tons of traffic but can bring sponsorships. #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago@TheSewingLoft What do you mean by double-share?

    #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago@TheSewingLoft double share? What do you mean?

    #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago@crafterminds - cutesyTitleFail, ha ha #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago@CynGagen Me either. Slider? #crafterminds

    about 47 minutes ago RT @jenjentrixie:@madincrafts non-internet exposure might notbring tons of traffic but can bring sponsorship opportunities. #crafterminds

    about 47 minutes ago I don't even know what a slider is RT @countrychiccott:

    @creativegoddess why would it double without a slider?? confused.... #crafterminds

    about 47 minutes ago@TheSewingLoft I'm debating between wordpress dot org andsquare space. #crafterminds

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    about 47 minutes ago remember, I'm new to blogging- what's the etiquette for content?

    meaning where,when can you double share? #crafterminds

    about 47 minutes ago@crafterminds re: titles This is why the colon is your friend!

    "Cockadoodledoo: Chicken soup recipe cures what ails ya" #crafterminds

    about 47 minutes ago Great idea! Thx! RT @iLoveToCreate: Its also great if you do

    roundup of posts on a particular topic #crafterminds

    about 47 minutes ago RT @ShabbyCreek: Using the google key words tool helps findthe best key words for titles, tags & posts #crafterminds

    about 47 minutes ago@crafterminds@madincrafts non-internet exposure might not

    bring tons of traffic but can bring sponsorship opportunities. #Crafterminds

    about 47 minutes ago@muralmaker1 I use cutesy titles if i don't care if people find itagain. Or on craftfail. #crafterminds

    about 48 minutes ago@craftyveggirl Nice to meet you! #crafterminds

    about 48 minutes ago I'm confused too! RT @countrychiccott: @creativegoddess why

    would it double without a slider?? confused.... #crafterminds

    about 48 minutes ago RT @muralmaker1: I still use a cutesy title now and then. Just for

    me :p I hear you...can't resist sometimes #crafterminds

    about 48 minutes ago same :) RT @muralmaker1: I still use a cutesy title now and then.

    Just for me :p #crafterminds

    about 48 minutes ago@MsKristiina I am in the same boat. thinking of self hosting and

    exploring now. #crafterminds

    about 48 minutes ago Great blog design? Depends :) Easy to read, navigate, search, but

    has some style w/o being overdone, imo #crafterminds

    about 48 minutes ago maybe a little RT @madincrafts: Does non-internet exposure

    (mags, TV, etc.) translate to more traffic on the blog? #crafterminds

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    about 49 minutes ago@creativegoddess why would it double without a slider??

    confused.... #crafterminds

    about 49 minutes ago I still use a cutesy title now and then. Just for me :p #crafterminds

    about 49 minutes ago Wow! 3rd Twitter blogging conference in 3 days! STOKED.#crafterminds

    about 49 minutes ago Yes! Perfect around holidays!! RT @LoveToCreate It's also great

    if you do roundup of posts on a particular topic #crafterminds

    about 49 minutes ago RT @heyhildie: @taunitweets How to decide what a great blogdesign is? #crafterminds

    about 49 minutes ago I think so, but hard to measure! RT @madincrafts: Does non-

    internet exposure (mags, TV) translate to more traffic on the blog? #crafterminds

    about 50 minutes ago@countrychiccott Uh. I just took my slider down. And web traffic

    doubled. #crafterminds

    about 50 minutes ago#crafterminds late but made it

    about 50 minutes ago@madincrafts I would say yes -- IF your blog is mentioned.#crafterminds

    about 50 minutes ago@TheSewingLoft I need to move mine. SO annoying.

    #crafterminds

    about 50 minutes ago It's also great if you do roundup of posts on a particular topic thatyou've created! So easy and good filler too! #crafterminds

    about 50 minutes ago RT @countrychiccott: add a slider to your homepage to get the

    old/relevant content up in front of your audience #crafterminds

    about 51 minutes ago@crafterminds I'm glad I'm doing right with boring titles. haha#crafterminds

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    about 51 minutes ago Does non-internet exposure (mags, TV, etc.) translate to more

    traffic on the blog? #crafterminds

    about 51 minutes ago@CynGagen I think most of us used to use cutesy titles once upon

    a time! #crafterminds

    about 51 minutes ago@taunitweets How to decide what a great blog design is?

    #crafterminds

    about 51 minutes ago no joy on that one..RT @crafterminds: @MsKristiina I dont thinkyou can use plugins with wordpress-hosted WP blogs #crafterminds

    about 52 minutes ago Yes! Especially around pertinent things (holidays, etc.) RT

    @countrychiccott: Tweet/facebook posts from your archives... #crafterminds

    about 52 minutes ago that brings up a point -- add a slider to your homepage to get theold/relevant content up in front of your audience #crafterminds

    about 52 minutes ago Tweet Old Post RT @jenjentrixie: There is a plugin on WordPress

    that goes through your old content & randomly tweets it. #crafterminds

    about 52 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Do roundup posts of your content from your

    past month so that old posts get fresh eyes on them #crafterminds

    about 52 minutes ago that brings up a point -- add a slider to your homepage to get the

    old/relevant content up in front of your audience #crafterminds

    about 52 minutes ago Tweet Old Post RT @jenjentrixie: There is a plugin on WordPressthat goes through your old content & randomly tweets it. #crafterminds

    about 52 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Do roundup posts of your content from yourpast month so that old posts get fresh eyes on them #crafterminds

    about 52 minutes ago still have to remind myself... RT @madincrafts: Bloggingheadlines arent the place to be witty. Sad lesson I learned early on. #crafterminds

    about 52 minutes ago Used to do "cutesy" titles like "cockadoodledoo" bec of teaching

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    creative writing - but as blog reader i found frustrating #crafterminds

    about 52 minutes ago@MsKristiina I don't think you can use plugins with wordpress-

    hosted WP blogs #crafterminds

    about 53 minutes ago@TheSewingLoft please! Drop me an [email protected] #crafterminds

    about 53 minutes ago didn't think of that! RT @countrychiccott: Tweet/facebook posts

    from your archives once a .... You have a new audience now. #crafterminds

    about 53 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Do roundup posts of your content from your

    past month so that old posts get fresh eyes on them #crafterminds

    about 53 minutes ago@MsKristiina@crafterminds I'm not positive, but check out

    Jetpack - there are a ton of useful bits in there. #crafterminds

    about 53 minutes ago RT @jenjentrixie: @graphicsfairy@iLoveToCreate That is a great

    idea. A monthly wrap up of your posts. I love that. #Crafterminds

    about 53 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Do roundup posts of your content from your

    past month so that old posts get fresh eyes on them #crafterminds

    about 53 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: to the point, use keywords & words people

    would google. RT @crafterminds: headline tips #crafterminds

    about 53 minutes ago RT @gloriafox: RT @countrychiccott: Tweet/facebook posts from

    your archives once a week or so. You have a new audience now. #crafterminds

    about 53 minutes ago@muralmaker1 Brilliant! Thanks!! :) #crafterminds

    about 53 minutes ago My above the fold slider has a "One Year Ago" slide on it. Tomake sure an old post gets viewed. #crafterminds

    about 53 minutes ago RT @countrychiccott: Tweet/facebook posts from your archivesonce a week or so. You have a new audience now. #crafterminds

    about 53 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Do roundup posts of your content from your

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    past month so that old posts get fresh eyes on them #crafterminds

    about 54 minutes ago RT @madincrafts: Blogging headlines arent the place to be witty.

    Sad lesson I learned early on. #crafterminds

    about 54 minutes ago Tweet/facebook posts from your archives once a week or so. You

    @iLoveToCreate: Do roundup

    posts of your content from your past month #crafterminds

    about 54 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Do roundup posts of your content from your

    past month so that old posts get fresh eyes on them #crafterminds

    about 54 minutes ago There is a plugin on WordPress that goes through your old content

    & randomly tweets it. I think Heather @DollarCrafts uses it. #Crafterminds

    about 54 minutes ago@countrychiccott let's connect off chat #crafterminds

    about 54 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Add a related posts plugin, such as my favorite

    @nrelate: http://t.co/7XurEXTo#crafterminds Like that! #crafterminds

    about 54 minutes ago@crafterminds do you know of one for wordpress dot com?

    #crafterminds

    about 54 minutes ago Good idea! RT @iLoveToCreate: Do roundup posts of your

    content from your past month so that old posts get fresh eyes on them #crafterminds

    about 54 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Add a related posts plugin, such as my favorite@nrelate: http://t.co/tt7LQPKG#crafterminds

    about 54 minutes ago Do roundup posts of your content from your past month so thatold posts get fresh eyes on them #crafterminds

    about 54 minutes ago RT @crafterminds Headlines: make pertinent to yr topic, insteadof random headline. "Chicken Soup recipe" vs. "Cockadoodledoo" #crafterminds

    about 54 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: Increase pageviews - link to other posts within

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    your site to encourage readers to stick around and read more #crafterminds

    about 55 minutes ago Blogging headlines aren't the place to be witty. Sad lesson I

    learned early on. #crafterminds

    about 55 minutes ago RT @muralmaker1: @countrychiccott I will :) Start by following

    @nrelate: http://t.co/qIQw173s#crafterminds Like that!

    about 55 minutes ago@countrychiccott I will :) Start by following news anchors on

    Twitter/FB ;) #crafterminds

    about 55 minutes ago Yes! RT @muralmaker1: It can all be overwhelming. Focus on 1thing at a time and build on that. You'll learn as you grow :) #crafterminds

    about 55 minutes ago to the point, use keywords & words people would google. RT

    @crafterminds: headline tips that are less than 140 characters #crafterminds

    about 55 minutes ago Add a related posts plugin, such as my favorite @nrelate:

    http://t.co/uh41eo3D#crafterminds

    about 55 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: Increase pageviews - link to other posts within

    your site to encourage readers to stick around and read more #crafterminds

    about 55 minutes ago Good ? RT @crafterminds: RT @TheSewingLoft: @crafterminds:Choose a good headline.

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    about 56 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: Increase pageviews - link to other posts within

    your site to encourage readers to stick around and read more #crafterminds

    about 56 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: Increase pageviews - link to other posts within

    your site to encourage readers to stick around and read more #crafterminds

    about 56 minutes ago@countrychiccott yes, it was even accepted but at the last minute

    the format changed. that is actually how I got started! #crafterminds

    about 56 minutes ago@CynGagen good 'boring' fonts make it easy to read too! The eyecan't distinguish all the cutesy stuff. #crafterminds

    about 56 minutes ago@aunt_nette :) #crafterminds

    about 56 minutes ago@hiCraftmonkey Cool. #crafterminds

    about 56 minutes ago Having trouble writing headline tips that are only 140 characters!#crafterminds

    about 56 minutes ago@gloriafox Connects reporters w/expert sources. Can sign up on

    website, great for free press! http://t.co/Of9QFpeZ#crafterminds

    about 57 minutes ago@MsKristiina Welcome! #crafterminds

    about 57 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: Increase pageviews - link to other posts within

    your site to encourage readers to stick around and read more #crafterminds

    about 57 minutes ago Yep! Good local source! RT @countrychiccott: Has anyone ever

    pitched a local TV/news show? #crafterminds

    about 57 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: Increase pageviews - link to other posts within

    your site to encourage readers to stick around and read more #crafterminds

    about 57 minutes ago@crafterminds Yes! But make sure you credit whatever you use if

    : You're

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    welcome to use some of mine. Just sayin! #crafterminds

    about 57 minutes ago Increase pageviews - link to other posts within your site to

    encourage readers to stick around and read more #crafterminds

    about 57 minutes ago It can all be overwhelming. Focus on 1 thing at a time and buildon that. You'll learn as you grow :) #crafterminds

    about 57 minutes ago@crafterminds Yes please use boring fonts. I have old eyes. LOL

    #crafterminds

    about 58 minutes ago@TheSewingLoft Yes--use keywords (things people would search

    for)...better for SEO #crafterminds

    about 58 minutes ago You're welcome to use some of mine. Just sayin! RT

    @crafterminds: If you dont have a photo, add some kind of image. #crafterminds

    about 58 minutes ago RT @TheSewingLoft: @crafterminds: Choose a good headline.

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    about 58 minutes ago RT @hiCraftmonkey: What about using HARO (@helpareporter)?

    Have had great luck there both as a source and as a writer! #crafterminds

    about 58 minutes ago It's best to keep your body text font as plain (and boring) as

    possible! #crafterminds

    about 58 minutes ago@RUaDSarah I do all my project and pics on the weekends. I

    have for 2 years. It is hard. Get into a schedule. #crafterminds

    about 58 minutes ago@hiCraftmonkey What is that? Never heard of it. @helpareporter#crafterminds

    about 58 minutes ago And not one that's cryptic RT @crafterminds: Choose a good

    headline. #crafterminds

    about 58 minutes ago@crafterminds: Choose a good headline.

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    #crafterminds

    about 59 minutes ago RT @jenjentrixie: If you HAVE to take photos when the light isnt

    good, you can use a @lightscoop. Its an amazing tool. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @gloriafox: Please make your fonts easy to read. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Choose a good headline. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago If you don't have a photo, add some kind of image. Creative commons

    photos, text on a colored background, etc #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Please make your fonts easy to read. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: Grammar, spelling, and technical writing are

    also key. If your work looks sloppy, it wont bring results. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@RUaDSarah If you HAVE to take photos when the light isnt good,you can use a @lightscoop. It's an amazing tool. #Crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago SO TRUE! RT @thezenofmaking: Grammar, spelling, & technical

    writing... If your work looks sloppy, it won't bring results. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @TheSewingLoft: @gloriafox- also consider being a contributingeditor. just be sure to zone in on your target audience. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: Grammar, spelling, and technical writing are

    also key. If your work looks sloppy, it wont bring results. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: Grammar, spelling, and technical writing arealso key. If your work looks sloppy, it wont bring results. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago This has been so hard to do lately! Dang job! Gotta do all photos on

    weekends! @jenjentrixie: dont take pictures at night #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds:If your photo isnt stand-alone beautiful or self-explanatory, put your article headline on it to explain #crafterminds

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    about 1 hour ago RT @countrychiccott it helps to make one image in your post "pin-

    able" with text on your post title/topic. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@TheSickChickbest of luck! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @TheSewingLoft: @gloriafox- also consider being a contributingeditor. just be sure to zone in on your target audience. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago @crafterminds: If photo isn't stand-alone beautiful or self-

    explanatory, put your article headline on it to further explain #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @TheSewingLoft: @gloriafox- also consider being a contributingeditor. just be sure to zone in on your target audience. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago @crafterminds: If photo isn't stand-alone beautiful or self-

    explanatory, put your article headline on it to further explain #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@gloriafox- also consider being a contributing editor. just be sure to

    zone in on your target audience. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Grammar, spelling, and technical writing are also key. If your work

    looks sloppy, it won't bring results. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @countrychiccott: YES! RT @AnswerIsChoco: Also share projects

    on FB pages of companies whose products you used. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago generating traffic. RT @madincrafts: Sorry to jump in halfway. Whats

    the topic today? #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@TheSickChickWoo hoo! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @AnswerIsChoco: Also share projects on FB pages of companies

    whose products you used. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago If your photo isn't stand-alone beautiful or self-explanatory, put yourarticle headline on it to further explain #crafterminds

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    about 1 hour ago RT @countrychiccott: On that topic -- it helps to make one image in

    your post "pin-able" with text on your post title/topic. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago On that topic -- it helps to make one image in your post "pin-able" with

    text on your post title/topic. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: @RoadHomeQuiltn Search engines use your tags

    to gauge the relevance of your posts to searches #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@TheSickChickgood luck!! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@madincrafts how to build traffic, ha ha , what else? #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@madincrafts How to Increase Traffic #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago#crafterminds OOps, sorry, gotta go, realtor got back to me and we

    may have found a house, yaaay. Until next week...:)

    about 1 hour ago Also share projects on FB pages of companies whose products youused. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Great idea!! RT @RUaDSarah: Hadn't thought of that one. RT

    @gloriafox: Share your projects on magazine FB pages. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @jenjentrixie: Just remember dont take pictures at night, dont use

    your flash. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Your analytics gives you a good way to gauge what content people

    favor on your blog! Create more content in that style! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Sorry to jump in halfway. What's the topic today? #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @muralmaker1: RT @graphicsfairy: Dont forget to watermark

    your photos, so that you get credit wherever they may end up! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago & no flash!RT @aunt_nette: Hadnt thought of that! THNX RT@gloriafox: Share your projects on magazine FB pages. #crafterminds

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    about 1 hour ago@southerndollie Just keep blogging & your style/focus will emerge!

    #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Picture quality is important. You never know when a magazine will

    want to feature you! Just sayin' #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Hadn't thought of that one. RT @gloriafox: Share your projects on

    magazine FB pages. Many have places to share your pics #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @graphicsfairy: Dont forget to watermark your photos, so that youget credit wherever they may end up! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Just remember don't take pictures at night, don't use your flash.

    Hadn't thought of that! THNX RT @gloriafox: Share your projects onmagazine FB pages. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago If you know nothing about photography, here are 2 hot tips: white

    posterboard background (outside) & make sure to focus! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @muralmaker1: use Keyword Tool for labels & titles. See what's

    popular. http://t.co/oIAZvVZX#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @gloriafox: Share your projects on magazine FB pages. Many

    have places to share your pics. Dont spam them though. :-) #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@crafterminds@southwendollie I check what's been pinned & whatgoogle searches led people to the site for more clues! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago I find that when focused on a technique or theme, traffic spikes#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@crafterminds They tend to comment most on my random posts, I'mstill pretty new to blogging. Thank you for the advice #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Don't forget to watermark your photos, so that you get credit wherever

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    they may end up! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Heyo, ladies! Late again. :( #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@crafterminds Really? On my site, more comments = lower traffic.

    The highest traffic posts often only have a few comments. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Share your projects on magazine FB pages. Many have places to share

    your pics. Don't spam them though. :-) #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Check your analytics & see where most of your traffic is comingfrom... focus on the biggest referrers - more of that #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago pin-able pics are a must. RT @LisaGCreates: RT @crafterminds:

    Spending time getting better photos will help traffic #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@Pinterest is all about the beautiful pictures. It can bring you majortraffic. #Crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Hi gang! I'm able to chat for a little bit... Sorry I'm late! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago my current goal... RT @crafterminds: Spending a bit of time getting

    better photos will only help your traffic #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@southerndollie What do your readers ask for more of? or comment

    the most on? Clue to what you should post more of#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago YES! RT @crafterminds: Spending a bit of time getting better photos

    will only help your traffic - esp. now with Pinterest. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Yes, so true!! RT @muralmaker1: @jenjentrixie I think we need to

    look at our blogs as our 'brand' not our 'self' #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago or any size blog RT @countrychiccott: Collaborate with other blogs for

    larger projects and events can also be a traffic boost #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Yes!! RT @crafterminds Spending a bit of time getting better photos

    will only help your traffic - esp. now with Pinterest #crafterminds

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    about 1 hour ago RT @jenjentrixie: Photos are HUGE if you want to build traffic and be

    featured. #Crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Spending a bit of time getting better photos will

    only help your traffic - esp. now with Pinterest. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Photos are HUGE if you want to build traffic and be featured.

    #Crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Spending a bit of time getting better photos willonly help your traffic - esp. now with Pinterest. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Definitely! RT @countrychiccott: @muralmaker1 but be yourself. :)

    #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Of course, I have to say keeping in touch w/a newsletter is a good partof strategy too. Helps share your content :) #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @countrychiccott: @muralmaker1 but be yourself. :) #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Spending a bit of time getting better photos will

    only help your traffic - esp. now with Pinterest. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@jenjentrixie I think we need to look at our blogs as our 'brand' not

    our 'self' #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @taunitweets: I dont think you can overlook the importance of

    great blog design. #firstimpressionscount#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@TheSewingLoft someone mentioned the "rule of thirds" - 1/3 self

    promotion, 1/3 promoting others, 1/3 engagement #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Spending a bit of time getting better photos will

    only help your traffic - esp. now with Pinterest. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @AnswerIsChoco: Ive also chosen to focus on quality vs quantity.

    Trying to remain authentic and not just go after a number #crafterminds

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    about 1 hour ago Spending a bit of time getting better photos will only help your traffic -

    esp. now with Pinterest. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @muralmaker1: Check out fav large blogs & take notice of their

    content, layout, even their posts on FB, Twitter. Model them #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@muralmaker1 but be yourself. :) #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @countrychiccott: Collaborate with other blogs for larger projects

    and events can also be a traffic boost. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Yes!! RT @countrychiccott Collaborate with other blogs for largerprojects and events can also be a traffic boost #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @jenjentrixie: And find your own "tribe" of people. Build each

    other up. This #Crafterminds community is a great place to start.

    about 1 hour ago RT @jenjentrixie: @crafterminds I think it takes time to build up a

    following. Just concentrate on developing great content #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Good quality projects and tutorials can really help to grow your site.

    #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago This is my first time at a blogging conference! RT @momendeavors:

    @CynGagen I went to BlogHer last year! :) #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago I've been having problems figuring out exactly what to post about.

    #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago And find your own "tribe" of people. Build each other up. This

    #Crafterminds community is a great place to start.

    about 1 hour ago RT @AnswerIsChoco: I've also chosen to focus on quality vs quantity.

    Trying to remain authentic and not just go after a number #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago I don't think you can overlook the importance of great blog design.

    #firstimpressionscount #crafterminds

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    about 1 hour ago RT @muralmaker1: Check out your fav large blogs & take notice of

    their content, layout, even their posts on FB, Twitter. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: RT @thezenofmaking: Ive found that posting

    regularly drives more(more consistent) traffic than anything else #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @countrychiccott: Collaborate with other blogs for larger projects

    and events can also be a traffic boost. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@LisaGCreates I loved it, but I write about a variety of topics!#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago I've also chosen to focus on quality vs quantity. Trying to remain

    authentic and not just go after a number #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @iLoveToCreate: If you have specific projects/topics with niches,email them to sites that specialize in that content. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @countrychiccott: Collaborate with other blogs for larger projects

    and events can also be a traffic boost. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Or lucky... RT @crafterminds: There isn't a sure-fire way to grow

    HUGE traffic quickly unless you are really exceptional #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @iLoveToCreate: If you have specific projects/topics with niches,

    email them to sites that specialize in that content. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Collaborate with other blogs for larger projects and events can also bea traffic boost. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: There isnt a sure-fire way to grow HUGE trafficquickly unless you are really exceptional #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Check out your fav large blogs & take notice of their content, layout,even their posts on FB, Twitter. Model them #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: There isnt a sure-fire way to grow HUGE traffic

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    quickly unless you are really exceptional #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @jenjentrixie: I think it takes time to build up a following. Just

    concentrate on developing great content and be patient. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@jenjentrixie agreed. But sometimes, I worry it is too much.#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @amy_e_ellis: good, orig. & consistent content are most important

    (and more consistent) traffic than anything else. #crafterminds TRUE!

    about 1 hour ago If you have specific projects/topics with niches (cupcakes for ex.),

    email them to sites that specialize in that content. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @momendeavors: @CynGagen I went to BlogHer last year! :)

    #crafterminds

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    about 1 hour ago Yes, don't forget G+ ! : ) RT @muralmaker1: Yes, link blog posts to FB

    & Twitter, and dont forget Google+ #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago There isn't a sure-fire way to grow HUGE traffic quickly unless you

    are really exceptional #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago#crafterminds@TheSewingLoft@countrychiccott I don't love tooting

    my own horn. But it's ok, people want to see what you're doing :)

    about 1 hour ago@CynGagen I went to BlogHer last year! :) #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago true RT @momendeavors: conferences & meeting other bloggers isalso a way to up your traffic! :) Cant wait for @Snapconf! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago def agree that good, orig. & consistent content are most important

    things. Once you've got that down do the seo, social, etc. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: I've found that posting regularly drives more

    (and more consistent) traffic than anything else. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@TheSickChickthank you! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Anyone who wants invite to the FB group, friendCrafterminds on FB & msg for an invite http://t.co/skhfqM2U#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Me too! RT @momendeavors: Going to conferences & meeting

    bloggers is also a way to up your traffic! Cant wait for @Snapconf! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Yes, link blog posts to FB & Twitter, and don't forget Google+#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @momendeavors: Going to conferences & meeting other bloggers

    is also a way to up your traffic! :) Cant wait for @Snapconf! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@momendeavors I'm going to BlogHer12 and I can't wait for it!#crafterminds

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    about 1 hour ago RT @TheSewingLoft: This is hard for some. (me) RT

    @countrychiccott: Sometimes you have to toot your own horn to build traffic. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @momendeavors: Going to conferences & meeting other bloggers

    is also a way to up your traffic! :) Cant wait for @Snapconf! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Anyone who wants an invite to the FB group, friend Crafterminds on

    FB & msg for an invite http://t.co/rAEwIU4h#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@RoadHomeQuiltn Love that!! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @kassarie: RT @jenjentrixie: Link up your blog posts to your FBpage and link your FB page to Twitter. Makes things easier. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago : Link up your blog posts to your FB page and link your FB page to

    Twitter. Makes things easier. #Crafterminds < this i've done, love it!

    about 1 hour ago@thesewingloft@sewcatsew would probably be best to dm

    @crafterminds for the facebook group. :) #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Going to conferences & meeting other bloggers is also a way to up

    your traffic! :) Can't wait for @Snapconf! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @ShabbyCreek: Using the google key words tool helps find the

    best key words for titles, tags & posts #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @jenjentrixie: Link up your blog posts to your FB page and link

    your FB page to Twitter. Makes things easier. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago I have to have a timeline of what I'm going to be doing/posting about

    for the next 3 weeks or so to feel comfortable #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Current drama notwithstanding, bookmarking/sharing sites like

    Pinterest and Stumbleupon always send me consistent traffic. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@southerndollie Welcome! :) #crafterminds

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    about 1 hour ago Kassi here from the Truly Lovely! Got distracted for a minute or two...

    But I'm here now! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago use Keyword Tool for labels & titles. See what's popular.

    http://t.co/oIAZvVZX#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @iLoveToCreate Get google traffic w specific titles. Instead of

    saying "My fab new shoes" try "Glitter shoes DIY tutorial" #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago finally making it to a chat. Dollie from Dollie Creates :) #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Too true! RT @TheSewingLoft: Be true to your passion, the contentwill come naturally and promote! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago My daughter writes are blog, so it's easy for me to shout about, I'm so

    proud :D #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago That's what I want to know! RT @SewCatSew: How does one get into

    this super secret facebook club ;-) #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @ShabbyCreek: Using the google key words tool helps find the

    best key words for titles, tags & posts #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Using the google key words tool helps find the best key words for

    titles, tags & posts #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@iLoveToCreate YES! Good SEO is important for driving traffic!

    #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Link up your blog posts to your FB page and link your FB page to

    Twitter. Makes things easier. #Crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Guest posting is so fun :) RT @tiffsilverberg: I agree!! I love guest

    posting!! @countrychiccott#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Yes, pls share RT @SewCatSew: How does one get into this super

    secret facebook club ;-) #crafterminds

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    about 1 hour ago@TheSewingLoft I know it is hard at first. But self-promo does

    work. :) #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Be true to your passion, the content will come naturally and promote!

    #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@Crafterminds And @CynGagen :) do I just add on FB?

    #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Social media is so important in getting the word out about yourprojects. #Crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Me too RT @TheSewingLoft: This is hard for some. (me) RT

    @countrychiccott: Sometimes you have to toot your own horn #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago I think having a regular posting schedule helps build traffic.#crafterminds

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    about 1 hour ago RT @gloriafox: Facebook group?? #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @craftmoore: Blog things your passionate about - that passion will

    translate, & youll gain followers. #buildtraffic#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago This is hard for some. (me) RT @countrychiccott: Sometimes you haveto toot your own horn to build traffic. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Lets your readers know when to tune in. : ) RT @jenjentrixie: I think

    having a regular posting schedule helps build traffic. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @craftmoore: Blog things youre passionate about - that passionwill translate, and youll gain consistent followers. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@crafterminds would love to invite @gloriafox to CM FB group :)

    #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@crafterminds I'm not in the FB group yet either. :) #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Take up people on guest posting offers -- might introduce you to an

    entirely different audience. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @jenjentrixie: I think having a regular posting schedule helps buildtraffic. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Totally agree RT @jenjentrixie: I think having a regular posting

    schedule helps build traffic. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@craftmoore So true!! You must be passionate about what you do.#Crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @SewCatSew: Wendi from SewCatSew here now #crafterminds

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    about 1 hour ago@RoadHomeQuiltn Search engines use your tags to gauge the

    relevance of your posts to searches #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Wendi from SewCatSew here now #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Sometimes you have to toot your own horn to build traffic.#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @CynGagen: RT @crafterminds: Focus on making your blog

    readable! Format paragraphs, headlines in a pleasing way #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @countrychiccott: Crafterminds has a great article on sites tosubmit to http://t.co/gNXDN5yq#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Blog things you're passionate about - that passion will translate, and

    you'll gain consistent followers. #buildtraffic#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago I think having a regular posting schedule helps build traffic.

    #Crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Even if you don't host a regular link party doing some w/ a theme is

    good. Holiday etc. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Focus on making your blog readable! Format

    paragraphs, headlines in a pleasing way #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Facebook group?? #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @erinmharris:generate traffic: provide the info people are lookingfor. See what people are searching for, and use that. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds Focus on making your blog readable! Format

    paragraphs, headlines in a pleasing way #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @TheSewingLoft: I enjoy featuring others & surprising them withthe YOU HAVE MAIL. Then we are all spreading the love! #crafterminds

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    about 1 hour ago I've found that posting regularly drives more (and more consistent)

    traffic than anything else. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Focus on making your blog readable! Format

    paragraphs, headlines in a pleasing way #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@graphicsfairy ooh! i totally thought you were already in our FB

    group! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@crafterminds how does tagging help? SEO? Are people reallysearching my tags? #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @muralmaker1: @thepinkwoobie use #crafterminds on Tweetchat

    or add a column on Tweetdeck.#crafterminds

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    about 1 hour ago A way to generate traffic is to provide the info people are looking for.

    See what people are searching for, and use that. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago doing this. RT @crafterminds: @thepinkwoobie follow along here:

    http://t.co/Z2WoY11Q in tweetchat #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@thepinkwoobie use #crafterminds on Tweetchat or add a column on

    Tweetdeck. Welcome! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@crafterminds FB group? Sounds interesting! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @ShabbyCreek: tagging your posts well helps a lot, too#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @countrychiccott: Crafterminds has a great article on sites to

    submit to http://t.co/JCfPra7q#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Tagging your pictures is something that can bring you traffic too, as

    well as posts like Gina mentioned. @ShabbyCreek#Crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@thepinkwoobie follow along here: http://t.co/fLHhcTLQ in tweetchat

    #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Interacting with other bloggers is a great way to

    help build traffic #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @momendeavors: post often, join link parties, leave meaningful

    comments on others sites, post on social media sites #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Interacting with other bloggers is a great way to help build traffic

    #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@thepinkwoobie Follow the hashtag if you can or check out

    http://t.co/4IqmCfy8#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Agreed! Bloggy Karma is important. : ) RT @jenjentrixie:

    @TheSickChickSo true!! Help promote other people too. #crafterminds

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    about 1 hour ago Definitely! RT @ShabbyCreek: tagging your posts well helps a lot, too

    #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @iLoveToCreate: To get traffic start spreading social media wings!

    Pin it, FB it, Tweet it, always tag it on those venues! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@crafterminds Exactly - you have to tell people you're making/writing.

    Otherwise, it's the tree falling in the forest. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @jenjentrixie: @TheSickChickSo true!! Help promote otherpeople too. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @momendeavors: post often, join link parties, leave meaningful

    comments on others sites, post on social media sites #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@TheSickChickwhat's the best way to peak in on #crafterminds?

    about 1 hour ago Participating in conversations on social media/blogs helps me make

    friends, which turns into traffic. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@mvemother definitely share!! #Crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago tagging your posts well helps a lot, too #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@taunitweets YES - 'email newsletter' - something I haven't done yet :(

    #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @craftmoore: roundup sites like @oneprettything@craftgawker

    RT @crafterminds: What are ways to generate traffic? #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @craftmoore: Submit to roundup sites like @oneprettything

    #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago totally! RT @countrychiccott: @crafterminds being active,

    commenting on other blogs, putting yourself out there #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@jenjentrixie Absolutely! Be part of the community, not just an

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    : @TheSickChickSo true!! Help promote other

    people too. #Crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @jenjentrixie: @TheSickChickSo true!! Help promote otherpeople too. #Crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@aunt_nette You're participating in our tribe. :) DM me & I can invite

    you to our FB group too #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago THIS crafterminds tribe! :) RT @aunt_nette Finding a "tribe", but has

    anyone really found one #crafterminds#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@TheSickChickSo true!! Help promote other people too.

    #Crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @countrychiccott: being active, commenting on other blogs,

    generally putting yourself out there will generate traffic #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Share your content! Don't wait for someone to 'find' it! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago To get traffic, start by spreading your social media wings! Pin it, FB it,

    Tweet it, & always tag it on those venues! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Good content, great photos, consistent posting, Facebook, Twitter,

    Pinterest, email newsletter. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@crafterminds post often, join link parties, leave meaningfulcomments on others' sites, post on social media sites #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@crafterminds Yes but use Social media to be social too, I won't clicka link if the person only ever posts their links. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @muralmaker1: No, make that GREAT content, to generatetraffic ;) #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Great content, good photos, nice layout, easy to navigate #crafterminds

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    about 1 hour ago Submit to roundup sites like @oneprettything@craftgawker RT

    @crafterminds: What are the most basic ways to generate traffic? #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @craftmoore: Blog regularly - RT @crafterminds: What are the

    most basic ways to generate traffic? #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@crafterminds Join forces with others- divide and conquer, mix with

    good content & you've started something! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@crafterminds being active, commenting on other blogs, generallyputting yourself out there will generate traffic #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Yes. RT @crafterminds: Tell people you have content, via Twitter, FB,

    Pinterest, your newsletter etc. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @aunt_nette: Pinterest has been the best for generating traffice formy blog. 1 recipe got over 30,000 hits from Pinterest #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @craftmoore: Blog regularly - google loves fresh content.

    #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @gloriafox: Join link parties. RT @crafterminds: What are the

    most basic ways to generate traffic? #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @aunt_nette: Pinterest has been best for generating traffice for my

    blog. One recipe got over 30,000 hits from Pinterest #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Tell people you have content, via Twitter, FB, Pinterest, your

    : No, make that GREAT content, to generate

    traffic ;) #crafterminds

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    about 1 hour ago Have great content. RT @crafterminds: What are the most basic ways

    to generate traffic? #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Good content is important! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @gloriafox: Join link parties. RT @crafterminds: What are themost basic ways to generate traffic? #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago For sure! RT @crafterminds: Good content is important! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago No, make that GREAT content, to generate traffic ;) #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago I think linking up to parties, visiting other links, and leavingmeaningful comments is one way #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Blog regularly - google loves fresh content. RT @crafterminds: What

    are the most basic ways to generate traffic? #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @tiffsilverberg: @domesticgoddesq Yes! Great content!#Crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Good content is important! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Good content, for one thing.RT @crafterminds: What are the mostbasic ways to generate traffic? #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@domesticgoddesq Yes! Great content! #Crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: What are the most basic ways to generate traffic?

    #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Ok, I'll stop the individual hello's. Hi to everyone and especially to youwho haven't joined us before! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Hey it's Alexa from @ilovetocreate! #crafterminds

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    about 1 hour ago Pinterest has been the best for generating traffice for my blog. One

    recipe got over 30,000 hits from Pinterest #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @gloriafox: Join link parties. RT @crafterminds: What are the

    most basic ways to generate traffic? #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: What are the most basic ways to generate traffic?

    #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Join link parties. RT @crafterminds: What are the most basic ways to

    : What are the most basic ways to generate traffic?

    #crafterminds

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    about 1 hour ago We've had a lot of people ask how to generate traffic during the past

    #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Okay, so everyone introduce yourself if you haven't and let's get this

    party started! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@muralmaker1 nice to "see" you, too :) #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@amy_e_ellis Yay, so excited to have you with us! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @muralmaker1: Hello fellow #crafterminds! Waving #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Hi peeps! Carolina from Always Expect Moore http://t.co/IyK9DgBE

    @ShabbyCreekHi Gina! So nice to 'see' you here :) #crafterminds

    Hi just peeking in today! #Crafterminds

    Hi everybody. Jeanette here from SweetJeanette's Bags, Tags & Girly

    Things on etsy #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@amy_e_ellis Always learn something here! #crafterminds

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    about 1 hour ago Haven't made it to the chat in weeks! Glad to be here! :) #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Hello fellow #crafterminds! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@graphicsfairy It has, Thank YOU! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@thezenofmaking You remembered about #crafterminds! Good work!!

    about 1 hour ago@AnswerIsChoco you are not alone Carol! Good to see you back

    #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @CynGagen: RT @TheSickChick: my traffic tip for the week:

    Pick a really hot topic people r confused about & explain clearly #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @graphicsfairy: Hey Erin! I featured you on my Craft blog today!

    Hopefully that will generate some traffic! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Hi all! I'm Gina from The Shabby Creek Cottage #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@AnswerIsChoco Glad you're here! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@amy_e_ellis Welcome! :) #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@amy_e_ellis Welcome Amy! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago errrr make that http://t.co/x48GHtOu#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: If youre new, the easiest way to follow along is

    here http://t.co/bgetnjGR#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Today were talking about How to Generate Traffic.

    #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Hi all, Carol here from The Answer Is Chocolate. Haven't been able tomake it in weeks! #crafterminds

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    about 1 hour ago If you're new, the easiest way to follow along is here

    http://t.co/yPYQu4TZ#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@mvemother Hey Erin! I featured you on my Craft blog today!

    Hopefully that will generate some traffic! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @TheSickChick: my traffic tip for the week: Pick a really hot topic

    people r confused about & explain clearly #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago@Mvemother- Hello Erin!! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Hi all. Cyn from Cynchronicity and Creative EdVentures here.http://cynchronicity,http://t.co/E7ajlyMD #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Welcome to everyone who is joining us today! #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Today we're talking about How to Generate Traffic.#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @TheSickChick: my traffic tip for the week: Pick a really hot topic

    people r confused about & explain clearly #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Today we're talking about How to Generate Traffic.#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Today we're talking about How to Generate Traffic. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Join us for todays #crafterminds Twitter chat as we

    talk about How to Generate Traffic. #crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Yay, chat time! Erin from my very educated mother.

    http://t.co/hi18BprY#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago some great bloggy reading on the cm site by @madiganmade while I

    wait for the chat to start... http://t.co/PLOdSfnG#crafterminds

    about 1 hour ago Heather here from you gues