Boost social presence by setting up a blog

A blog is essential for tying your social activities together

Blogs are seen by some as outdated, but they could not be more wrong. Consider what social networks do and how they work, and you will soon see that they are merely conduits for people to communicate on. A blog is yours alone and can be used in any way you like. From the design to the text to the way you bring all of your social elements together, it is a cost-effective way to build a presence and to truly show what you are capable of. Whether you create podcasts, produce fine art or anything else, a blog can be anything you want it to be and it is exceptionally easy to link to Twitter and Facebook accounts and to even host podcasts and images that you have produced. Many free web hosting options are available, but for a small monthly or yearly cost, you can take advantage of some truly stunning web software and design templates.

Steps to go:- 

1. Choose a provider

Research your blog host. Check online reviews and carefully consider your limitations. If you know you will struggle to design a site, look for hosts who offer professionally-designed templates and don’t choose on price alone.

2. A companion app

Try to choose a host who offers an Android app that is capable of letting you create blog posts that look the same as when created on a desktop. You will want to add images and even videos to offer a rich reading experience.

3. Write posts anywhere

You will now be able to create blog content whenever the mood strikes or when an interesting event occurs. Your Android device will let you dictate text and also capture photos and videos when mobile. It’s perfect for blogging at any time.

4. Make your posts social

The option to automatically add a social link to your latest blog post will either be available within the blogging software or through a freely available add-on. This will help you to quickly gain traffic which is consistent and repeating.

5. Quality in every post

Take time over every single blog post you publish. To gain readers who become loyal, and who are then more likely to follow you on social networks and listen to your podcasts, you will need to always produce quality content.

Become a social media superstar - Masterclass

Top tricks to earn your 15 minutes of internet fame 

 Building a social presence takes patience, some careful planning and a constant eye on everything you say. The initial stages can be full of ups and downs, but this is perfectly normal because the web is a big place and only the strongest will prevail. Remember that you are potentially projecting your personality on social networks, podcasts, the web and all sorts of other places, and to build a loyal following takes a lot more work than you may expect. We will reveal how to use tools to increase awareness of what you have to offer, but we cannot teach you how to behave. You need to nurture your profi le and understand what people think of you. If you are able to put yourself in the shoes of others, you will likely be more successful simply because you can see how what you say has an impact. By the end of this tutorial, you will be ready to become a social superstar.

Five ways to ensure social network success

1. Build your identity 

Use a curated selection of popular online services to get your message over. You may want to concentrate on text (blogging), audio (podcasts) and images (Instagram) and nothing else to ensure that your content is focussed and consistent throughout. Adding content to lots of different services will just dilute your message and make you easy to forget.

2. Use the right equipment

A modern Android device is more than capable of letting you capture superb quality photos and videos plus it will also let you write on the move. For some tasks, though, it may be better to pay for dedicated equipment. Podcasting is an example where professional equipment will greatly improve the experience for your listeners.

3. Nurture your audience 

Be realistic about what you write about and consider the possibility that your interests may not match those of many others. A smaller committed audience is much better than a larger disinterested one.

4. Share the workload

 If you fi nd that you are short of time and have found like-minded people online, consider collaborating with others to build an even better quality blog or podcast.

5. Open discussion 

Don’t expect 100% positive feedback. If you are doing this correctly, you will be making people think about what you have to say, which will naturally cause some dissenting voices.

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Helpful social apps

Streamline and expand your social networking presence with apps

1. Access all your services 
Quick access 

Download Social Media All In One App from Google Play to gain access to countless services from the one place. This will save lots of time if you have accounts with many services

2. Host special 
events Real-time streaming 

Apps like Meerkat let you stream video to your followers. This is a very useful tool for building loyalty once you have followers and can greatly enhance your online presence.

3.Don’t lose an idea
Capture creativity 

Any notes app can be used to ensure that you do not lose a valuable idea. Simply open the app, note it down and use it. You may be surprised at how many ideas come to you once you start.

A perfect Twitter profile

Twitter is the place to start building an online presence

Creating a Twitter profile is not difficult, but building one that is interesting enough to make people follow you is far from easy and so any tips are always useful. You can create everything you need to get started on your Android phone or tablet.

1. Create an account

Download the official Twitter app from Google Play and tap the Create My Account icon. Think about what details you want to use to set it up and try to be consistent no matter what service or account you are creating online.

2. Full contact details

Use your primary email address so that you can be emailed when direct messages and mentions occur on your account. It makes sense to respond when you have time in an efficient manner to increase interaction with your followers.

3. Drag them in

Take time to create a profile that conveys what you are about and which will appeal to the audience you want to connect with. Some humour will be useful, but above all this is your main chance to offer your personality in one sentence.

4. Use the visuals

Your profile photo defines who you are in an instant. Pick one that you intend to keep for a long time as it helps people recognise you. Changing it too often may confuse followers and break down your identity instantly.