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#CRAFTERMINDS HashTracking.com Report

3/26/2012

Topic: Features & Roundups in Blogging

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Top 10 by number of impressions

1. crafterminds: 266,772

2. modpodgerocks: 194,310

3. brassyapple: 176,3104. ilovetocreate: 44,387

5. thezenofmaking: 38,558

6. cyngagen: 37,0267. momendeavors: 31,184

8. debbieauma: 26,2009. shaunaoberg: 22,28710.condoblues: 21,600

Top 10 by number of tweets

1. crafterminds: 86

2. hilemanholdings: 513. whbsblog: 45

4. brassyapple: 45

5. cyngagen: 346. modpodgerocks: 34

7. thezenofmaking: 26

8. craftmoore: 25

9. debbieauma: 2510.roadhomequiltn: 23

Top 10 by number of followers

1. ilovetocreate: 6,341

2. dollarcraft: 6,0823. jenjentrixie: 5,864

4. modpodgerocks: 5,715

5. glittershim: 4,4786. brassyapple: 3,918

7. lish: 3,2448. crafterminds: 3,1029. condoblues: 2,700

10.hchybinski: 2,593

about 1 minute ago RT @thezenofmaking: You also bring your blog to the attention of

other crafters by sending them traffic. It's win-win. #crafterminds


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about 19 minutes ago Quick "?" for my #crafterminds girls: Anyone interested in

starting email chain to send quick ?s/ask eachother for feedback on nonchat days?

about 41 minutes ago Good idea! RT @crafterminds@thezenofmaking: a roundup of

your posts, ex Easter, is a great way to refresh older content #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago@hilemanholdings I know but it's not the same! I hate having to

work. lol #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago Thank you!! xoxoxRT @ShaunaOberg: Good example of roundups I've seen is @jenjentrixiehttp://t.co/HU0Xi1Di#crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago Sorry I missed you guys today - I've been swamped! Hope to

catch you next week! #CrafterMinds

about 49 minutes ago@madiganmade@serenitynowgirl every series she does- sheknocks 'em out of the park! #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago Thanks for chatting and hosting! #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago Next week we're talking about "Putting Your Best Picture

Forward" #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago@CraftingToDo You can catch the transcript though!

#crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago Thanks all. Cant wait for next week! #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago UGH I hate that I missed #crafterminds this afternoon.

about 52 minutes ago off to spray paint a lamp, thanks for the chat and free pony!

#crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago lol - I just remembered - i'll read the recap #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago Thanks, as always, ladies! #crafterminds


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about 52 minutes ago It just started, I think. RT @HilemanHoldings: @madiganmade

Do you have @serenitynowgirl s links for that? #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago RT @HilemanHoldings: TinEye is another good way to find your

photos online. #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago Thanks for the chat! Hope to see you next week, ladies.

#crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks:Yes - but I would rather not get asked,personally. I dont want any more e-mail :D #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago@HilemanHoldings she announced it, but I don't believe it's

started yet. #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago Oooh, whatcha learnin?RT @CynGagen: thanks for a greatchat...have to run...Im learning a new craft tonight...SO EXCITED #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago RT @whbsblog: RT @serenitynowgirl is doing a whole series on

linky parties worth following that if you want tips, too. #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago Okie dokie, that's about it! Look for a recap later on

crafterminds .com #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago will check it out. Thanks! RT @HilemanHoldings: TinEye is

another good way to find your photos online. #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago Yah there's that too! RT @modpodgerocks:Yes - but I would rathernot get asked, personally. I don't want any more e-mail :D #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago@BrassyApple thanks so much for the chat! #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago Fun!! RT @CynGagen: thanks for a great chat...have to run...Im

actually learning a new craft tonight...SO EXCITED #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago@CynGagen What are you learning?! #crafterminds


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about 53 minutes ago or a google image search RT @HilemanHoldings: TinEye is

another good way to find your photos online. #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago Thanks for all the great info, see ya next week! #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago@madiganmade Do you have @serenitynowgirl 's links for that?#crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago thanks for a great chat...have to run...I'm actually learning a new

craft tonight...SO EXCITED #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago RT @madiganmade: @serenitynowgirl is doing a whole series onlinky parties... worth following that if you want tips, too. #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago@SewCatSew Yes - but I would rather not get asked, personally. I

don't want any more e-mail :D #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago You are welcome! I leave comments for the posters, either way.

@KayTeeinVA thank u! I did not know that #crafterminds@la_anjel

about 54 minutes ago Thanks all! Have a happy crafty week! #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: past @crafterminds linky party transcript:http://t.co/cdHYWunR#crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago Awww... I inspired someone! :D RT @madincrafts: My post

(inspired by Caras) about hosting a linky party: http://t.co/lHj0jGQO#crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago Great info, thanks! #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago@serenitynowgirl is doing a whole series on linky parties... worth

following that if you want tips, too. #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago Great chat! Thanks a bunch. I learn so much here. #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago@crafterminds weird....just weird....lol #crafterminds


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about 55 minutes ago RT @madincrafts: My linky party post (inspired by Caras) about

hosting a linky party: http://t.co/J1xaSrbs#crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago TinEye is another good way to find your photos online.

#crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago past @crafterminds linky party transcript: http://t.co/tOanSygI

#crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago@modpodgerocks Can't imagine!My 1st feature came from@SerenityNowGirl whom I adore,i let out a yelp when I saw it. #grateful#crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago RT @SewCatSew: Seems the easiest/best solution is to just ask -

then there's no assumptions or guessing #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago Thanks for the great chat! See ya next week#crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago RT @madincrafts: My linky party post (inspired by Caras) about

hosting a linky party: http://t.co/WYlvuRoR#crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago@CynGagen Exactly... I was like -- huh?? I observed the terms

you set out for using the image. #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago@lilredshopgirl@la_anjel@crafterminds thank u! I did not know

that #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago@lilredshopgirl thanks! #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: Here is some info on linky parties on the@crafterminds site: http://t.co/V5O2kBlo#crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago Seems the easiest/best solution is to just ask - then there's no

assumptions or guessing #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago@lilredshopgirl Thanks! #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago@whbsblog Thanks girl! I would love to set it up and have all of


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my #crafterminds girls participate. (anyone who wants to) :-)

about 57 minutes ago Thanks..RT @craftmoore: Here is some info on linky parties on

the @crafterminds site: http://t.co/idtA9iUl#crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago Go to http://t.co/sHSyBQrJ ~ Google Images ~ Upload your pix &search. @la_anjel@crafterminds how do search your own images #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @thezenofmaking: It could also be

exclusive content, so a feature could be negating that exclusivity. #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago@crafterminds well yeah, that's what i meant...it's CC so never

would have expected that #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago@crafterminds Do you have a link to the Linky Party transcript?

#crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: Here is some info on linky parties on the

@crafterminds site: http://t.co/fEr4HrJE#crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago@BrassyApple@crafterminds that always creeps me out!

#crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago@lovinourchaos I like the idea! #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: Here is some info on linky parties on the

@crafterminds site: http://t.co/7YU4f2zf#crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago RT @thezenofmaking: It could also be exclusive content, so afeature could be negating that exclusivity. #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago@lovinourchaos You want people to submit their favorite pins, or..#crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago We chatted about Linky Parties awhile back, but we can put it onthe list of future topics. #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago@crafterminds@lilredshopgirl how do search your own images


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#crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago Here is some info on linky parties on the @crafterminds site:

http://t.co/BzAuBfXN#crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago I agree! RT @HilemanHoldings: I think linky parties should be awhole chat topic one week! #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago@CynGagen I told him my perceived connection & that we

weren't profiting on the blog or his image (and it's CC, c'mon!) #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago@madiganmade@madincrafts@crafterminds I'm just catching

the end of the par-taaay! #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago I have been doing a weekly Favorite Pinterest Pins each Sunday. I

would love to make it a link up. Is that too generic? #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago RT @thezenofmaking: set your analytics to the day of the spike,

then check the traffic sources to find the feature ASAP. :) #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago RT @HilemanHoldings: I think linky parties should be a whole

chat topic one week! #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago RT @lilredshopgirl: Hi Yall. You can find where youve been

featured w/ & w/o credit by google searching your own images #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago I think linky parties should be a whole chat topic one week!

#crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago I'd love linky advice also! Doing my first party now and not doing

great. #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago@crafterminds@momendeavors I forgot & didn't ask @ an art

show. They let me know big time NO PICTURES #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago@crafterminds@modpodgerocks It could also be exclusive

content, so a feature could be negating that exclusivity. #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago Gotta run--enjoyed it!! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds does there have to be a connection? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Guess I haven't see any 'controversial' craft blog topics? Siding with

polyester in a fabric debate maybe? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @lilredshopgirl: Hi Yall. You can find where youve been featured

w/ & w/o credit by google searching your own images. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago YES! RT @condoblues: Always ask at craft shows too. Some dont

want their work photographed. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @lilredshopgirl: Hi Yall. You can find where youve been featured

w/ & w/o credit by google searching your own images. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Great chat ladies! I've got my alarm set for next week! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@lovinourchaos we're still here :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago yes, pls do linkys next RT @lovinourchaos: I have some questionsabout a weekly link up party. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: set your analytics to the day of the spike, thencheck the traffic sources to find the feature ASAP. :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds Always ask at craft shows too. Some don't want their

work photographed. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Hi Y'all. You can find where you've been featured w/ & w/o credit by

google searching your own images. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@lovinourchaos Go ahead and ask! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I used a CC photo from Flickr a couple wks ago on CM, and the owner

was like "I don't see the connection" #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago Or values? RT@craftyveggirl@MsKristiina@SewCatSew

@modpodgerocks Maybe if its on a blog that doesnt agree with their message #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: @momendeavors I would ask in any kind of artist

situation before you use their images. Non CC Flickr, etc. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@diymaria yum,


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use their images. Non CC Flickr, etc. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I really wanted to take part today, since I have some questions about a

weekly link up party. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@glittershim hmmm... Not wanting to be featured with beautifulscrapbook pages? Crazy! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago like a celeb not wanting their pic in a mag RT @glittershim:

@crafterminds@modpodgerocks so didnt want to associated with it. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Well, I guess that's the only reason I could imaging say no, too. RT

@glittershim...she didn't like the topic... #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Have to leave early. Got a nap refuser, bribing with cheddar bunnies

didn't work. Thanks for chatting!!! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@lovinourchaos You missed the free ponies too #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@MsKristiina@SewCatSew@modpodgerocks Maybe if it's on a blog

that doesn't agree with their message? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@lovinourchaos and a free pony too LOL #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds what about photog blogs? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Yes, me too RT @crafterminds: I ALWAYS ask if it is a non-blog

situation: an etsy shop, an artist, etc. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@thezenofmaking@crafterminds this is really the reason I blog-community! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Oh bummer...I missed the #crafterminds chat today. ;-(

about 1 hour ago yes, that's not cool. RT @madiganmade: No credit back? or regurgit

the whole tut? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Oh yea, that'd be not good RT @madiganmade: No credit back? or


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regurgit the whole tut? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@glittershim@crafterminds I can see why your blog would be

offensive ;p #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago a lil annoying - I see the traffic spike from a site, and try to dig throughthe archives to find the feature #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I ALWAYS ask if it is a non-blog situation: an etsy shop, an artist, etc.

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@Jenna_Burger Mind forwarding me an example of those emails?

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago No credit back? or regurgit the whole tut? RT @modpodgerocks: Is

there a reason why someone would NOT want to be featured? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds@modpodgerocks I asked someone once: she didn't

like the topic of my blog so didn't want to associated with it. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @whbsblog: great post on promoting your blog, via @crafterminds

http://t.co/q41sqjkm#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds When I feature bloggers on DDIY, I send an email &

ask them to share with their readers instead of "suggesting" #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @craftmoore: I just created a submission link form on Moore Craft

Time http://t.co/ljYshENR (right column, near the top) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Cant think of any. RT @SewCatSew: Or thanked?!RT

@modpodgerocks: Is there a reason why someone would NOT want to be featured?

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @Mom4RealKY: I have learned to put myself out there bysubmitting projects to @modpodgerocks and others. It works! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks maybe if they're a photog blog? #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago good q RT @SewCatSew: Or thanked?! RT @modpodgerocks: Is there

a reason why someone would NOT want to be featured? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Great! RT @glittershim: @crafterminds after a few eh features I

moved to featuring my own readers. And that I love. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @whbsblog: @HilemanHoldings great post on promoting your

blog, via @craftermindshttp://t.co/JkvTZFfJ#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks Good point. Maybe they don't want exposure, andthey are in the totally wrong field of business! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @SewCatSew: Or thanked?! RT @modpodgerocks: Is there a

reason why someone would NOT want to be featured? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Because they hate free traffic?? RT @modpodgerocks: Is there areason why someone would NOT want to be featured? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @glittershim: after a few eh features I moved to featuring my own

readers. And that I love. Ex: http://t.co/19ERATMh#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@craftmoore nice! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks they are anti-social? haha idk. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: Is there a reason why someone would NOT

want to be featured? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I have also learned to put myself out there a little more by submittingprojects to @modpodgerocks and others. It works! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago For promotion, it can be a good idea to send someone a "I've been

featured" blog button with & your web site to link to! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Or thanked?! RT @modpodgerocks: Is there a reason why someonewould NOT want to be featured? #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago@crafterminds after a few eh features I moved to featuring my own

readers. And that I love. Ex: http://t.co/CiUJSHJf#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: A thoughtful feature makes my day, end of

story. Traffic is fleeting, but community is priceless. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @whbsblog: @HilemanHoldings great post on promoting your

blog, via @craftermindshttp://t.co/IqYIHN9g#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Is there a reason why someone would NOT want to be featured?#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @BrassyApple: @crafterminds yes. its just like - Im your newest

follower I suggest you follow me back#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@whitney_holley love this idea!! And desperately need to do it, haha#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I just created a submission link form on Moore Craft Time

http://t.co/ljYshENR (right column, near the top) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@whbsblog Thanks! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago takes 1 sec to say thx RT @modpodgerocks: I do in the comments RT

@crafterminds: I try to thank any blogger who links to me. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I love Twitter for this too! RT @crafterminds: I try to thank any

blogger I find who links to me. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: A thoughtful feature makes my day, end of

story. Traffic is fleeting, but community is priceless. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@whitney_holley yes :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: RT @iLoveToCreate: Being featured is a BIGDEAL to a blogger! It validates your time and efforts! #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago@DIYOntheCheap Thanks, I'm off to check it out! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@whbsblog@roadhomequiltn make new post with a roundup of

related posts for new readers? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@craftmoore#crafterminds ditto.

about 1 hour ago Awwww! I took a nap this afternoon and missed #blogblitz AND

#crafterminds! :(

about 1 hour ago@HilemanHoldings great post on promoting your blog, via

@craftermindshttp://t.co/IqYIHN9g#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@whbsblog sos it's one of the thank you jobs, got it. Thanks!

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds yes. it's just like - I'm your newest follower I suggestyou follow me back#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @madincrafts: @HilemanHoldings Link parties, some sites have

submission forms. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: A thoughtful feature makes my day, end ofstory. Traffic is fleeting, but community is priceless. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I do the same, in the comments RT @crafterminds: I try to thank any

blogger I find who links to me. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago hahaha!RT @madincrafts: RT @crafterminds: Being featured is like acomment on steroids! :) #positivefeedback#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HilemanHoldings Link parties, some sites have submission forms.

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: RT @iLoveToCreate: Being featured is a BIGDEAL to a blogger! It validates your time and efforts! #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago Well said! RT @crafterminds: Being featured is like a comment on

steroids! :) #positivefeedback#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Link Parties & great photos work well. RT @HilemanHoldings: How

do we get our name out there so we will be?! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@bloombakecreate Here you go! http://t.co/K5tn5SmV#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Being featured is like a comment on steroids! :)

#positivefeedback#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds A thoughtful feature makes my day, end of story.Traffic is fleeting, but community is priceless. #crafterminds



about 1 hour ago Absolutely RT @crafterminds: RT @iLoveToCreate: Being featured is

a BIG DEAL to a blogger! It validates your time and efforts! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago LOL! RT @crafterminds: Being featured is like a comment on

steroids! :) #positivefeedback#crafterminds





about 1 hour ago Ah so size DOESN'T matter? ;-) RT @crafterminds: Trust me when I

say ANY SIZE blogger appreciates being featured #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago p.s. I DON'T like when someone features me and then "suggests" that I

share the feature with my fans. Let me be the judge #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago :) RT @crafterminds: Being featured is like a comment on steroids! :)



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about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: RT @iLoveToCreate: Being featured is a BIG

DEAL to a blogger! It validates your time and efforts! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago YesRT @whbsblog: RT @craftmoore: When a blog lets me know Ive

been featured, I like 2 give them some social media love back. #crafterminds



about 1 hour ago


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about 1 hour ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Being featured is a BIG DEAL to a blogger! It

validates your time and efforts! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I always make sure to post a featured button on my blog, and thank the

blogger for featuring me with a tag on fb. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I try to thank any blogger I find who links to me. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Trust me when I say ANY SIZE blogger

appreciates being featured, whether on your blog, Tw, FB, or pinterest #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @whbsblog: RT @craftmoore: When a blog lets me know Ive beenfeatured, I like to give them some social media love back... #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@BrassyApple thanks for RT, Meg :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @madiganmade: When I feature others I always give the name ofthe blog... but link back using keyword descr. #goodseokarma#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago OK, for those of us that haven't been featured, how do we get our name

out there so we will be?! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Being featured is a BIG DEAL to a blogger! It validates your time andefforts! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @craftmoore: When a blog lets me know I've been featured, I like

to give them some social media love back... #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Trust me when I say ANY SIZE bloggerappreciates being featured, whether on your blog, Tw, FB, or pinterest #crafterminds



about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking Me too. RT @craftmoore When a blog lets meknow Ive been featured, I lgive them some social media love back#crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago@whbsblog how do you get time to go back and add "featured at" and

"linked up at" to your posts? is it a priority? #crafterminds



about 1 hour ago RT @madiganmade: When I feature others I always give the name ofthe blog... but link back using keyword descr. #goodseokarma#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@thezenofmaking exactly! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds Trust me when I say ANY SIZE blogger appreciates

being featured, whether on your blog, Tw, FB, or pinterest #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @RoadHomeQuiltn: I want featured on buttons #crafterminds



about 1 hour ago YES! RT @madiganmade: When I feature others... I always give thename of the blog... but link back using keyword description #crafterminds



about 1 hour ago Yup! RT @crafterminds: Trust me when I say ANY SIZE bloggerappreciates being featured, on your blog, Tw, FB, or pinterest #crafterminds



about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Trust me when I say ANY SIZE bloggerappreciates being featured, whether on your blog, Tw, FB, or pinterest #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago yes RT @MsKristiina: RT @whbsblog: @madincrafts I think a good

idea is tagging them on facebook or twitter, nice and simple. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @TheSewingLoft: True RT @condoblues: @madincrafts

Appreciate when blogs tell me. Alerts doesnt always find them . #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Me too. RT @craftmoore: When a blog lets me know Ive beenfeatured, I like to give them some social media love back... #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago When I feature others... I always give the name of the blog... but 'link

back' using keyword description #goodseokarma#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @craftmoore: When a blog lets me know Ive been featured, I liketo give them some social media love back... #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Trust me when I say ANY SIZE blogger appreciates being featured,

whether on your blog, Tw, FB, or pinterest #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I want featured on buttons #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@ShaunaOberg Thank you! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@craftmoore I try to add a link at the bottom of the post "this post

featured at ___" #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@madincrafts I have a 3yo. (teenager in training) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HilemanHoldings hi. glad to see you too. I prefer this time to the

previous one so its more of my gain! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago What is this Google Alert business? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @diymaria: @DIYOntheCheap The idea of jumping into hostinglink parties strikes a huge fear of blogger rejection in me :/#crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago RT @whbsblog: @madincrafts I think a good idea is tagging them on

facebook or twitter, nice and simple. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago When a blog lets me know I've been featured, I like to give them some

social media love back... #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@condoblues Me too, but with Decor Hacks it would be super hard!

#crafterminds

about 1 hour agohttp://t.co/XUMiZXmo Don't miss your chance to link up your#CRAFT#photography#blog. Linky Party here! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @diymaria: @DIYOntheCheap The idea of jumping into hosting

link parties strikes a huge fear of blogger rejection in me :/#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Yup, me too. RT @lish: @madincrafts I try to leave a comment or givea shout-out on Twitter. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@craftmoore If I am ever featured, I will grab that darn button with

pride! *hint hint* #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@DIYOntheCheap Going to check out your link party! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @Mom4RealKY: For us smaller blogs, features really help drive

new traffic. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Very True! RT @condoblues: @madincrafts Appreciate it when blogs

tell me they featured me. Alerts doesnt always find them . #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @condoblues: @madincrafts Appreciate it when blogs tell me they

featured me. Alerts doesnt always find them . #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Thanks! RT @thezenofmaking: @madincrafts Rule of thumb: A link to

the original + one photo is standard, no need to ask. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I say no, don't need to. But look on the sidebar for any info about it. RT

@crafterminds: RT @madincrafts#crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago@craftmoore And I don't have any teenagers to feed them. (rim shot)

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@madincrafts I think a good idea is tagging them on facebook or

twitter, nice and simple. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@DIYOntheCheap The idea of jumping into hosting link parties

strikes a huge fear of blogger rejection in me :/#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @Mom4RealKY: For us smaller blogs, features really help drivenew traffic. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@madincrafts I try to leave a comment or give a shout-out on Twitter.

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago LOL RT @condoblues: @madiganmade@madincrafts You could do afeature about a pony on your blogs... #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@madincrafts Appreciate it when blogs tell me they featured me.

Alerts doesn't always find them . #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@craftmoore I didn't know it was possible for anything to eat more

than a teenager! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@DIYOntheCheap I'd love to see your link to that. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@madincrafts I think for a feature, you should follow the same 1 pic, 1

link rule before contacting/do if it's a long post. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago When you have been featured, what is the likelihood that you'll grab

the blog's "I've been featured @" button? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@madincrafts Rule of thumb: A link to the original + one photo is

standard, no need to ask. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago No, you don't need to let a blogger know you featured them, but it is

nice when it happens! #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago For my blog, I'll pull together a few blog posts I fell in love with from

time to time. Beyond that, I save it for the Twitta. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @madincrafts: Axing again: Do you need to let the blogger know

you featured them? Is it wrong not to? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@madiganmade@madincrafts You could do a feature about a pony on

your blogs... #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@debbieauma Glad you could make it on time this week. Sorry aboutDaylight Saving's time! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @momendeavors: Good/decent pictures!! RT @craftmoore

Anything specific you look for in a project to feature? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Rule of thumb for features/roundups: treat othersas youd like to be treated. Give credit, etc. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago easy to follow directions RT @craftmoore: Anything specific you look

for in a project to feature? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago For us smaller blogs, features really help drive new traffic.

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago You don't want a pony... they eat more than a teenager! RT

@madiganmade: Um... I want a pony, too! :( #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Great chat, but I have to run. Thanks ladies. I'll be back! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@diymaria Hosting my first one right now. Not doing so well. Love

the idea but maybe it's not for me? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Rule of thumb for features/roundups: treat others

as youd like to be treated. Give credit, etc. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Axing again: Do you need to let the blogger know you featured them?

Is it wrong not to? #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago That's what my readers would expect.RT @bloombakecreate: Yes! RT

@VA_Grown: Prefer something I would consider trying or using. #crafterminds


as you'd like to be treated. Give credit, etc. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: For a roundup example: http://t.co/h30rLt4N

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @iLoveToCreate: I always look for innovative material use inprojects or a twist on tradition for roundup posts! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Um... I want a pony, too! :( RT @madincrafts: @madiganmade And

apparently everyone got ponies before I got here. @Condoblues#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@madincrafts yeah....the ponies are adorable! sorry you missed out!#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Hi #crafterminds friends - better late than never!



about 1 hour ago A must! RT @momendeavors: Good/decent pictures!! RT @craftmoore


about 1 hour ago@whbsblog Can you send me a list of "big ones"?! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago roundups and feature posts RT @madiganmade: Hi there crafty kids!Hoping to join in the talk today! Whats the topic? #crafterminds


as you'd like to be treated. Give credit, etc. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago For a roundup example: http://t.co/oTDLqtH4#crafterminds



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about 1 hour ago Yes! RT @VA_Grown: Prefer something I would consider trying or

using. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@madincrafts Heh heh - they do send good traffic! And SEO#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @iLoveToCreate: I always look for innovative material use in

projects or a twist on tradition for roundup posts! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago agreed. Would rather feature a shop than an item@thezenofmaking:

@iLoveToCreate I agree. Etsy items aren't fair game #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @iLoveToCreate: I always look for innovative material use in

projects or a twist on tradition for roundup posts! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Joining in on the #crafterminds chat!

about 1 hour ago Rule of thumb for features/roundups: treat others as you'd like to be

treated. Give credit, etc. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Don't really like these- never know what you're going to get or read.

RT @diymaria: about hosting link parties #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HilemanHoldings I stick to the big ones, or search my google

analytics traffic to see where I got traffic from. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Heres an example of a feature post, if you areconfused: http://t.co/jPFvso1n#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: I agree. Etsy items arent fair game unless theroundup is a gift suggestion list. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I always look for innovative material use in projects or a twist ontradition for roundup posts! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Agree - there are SO many linky parties @whbsblog@diymaria


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#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago If I do a round up, it's usually of something I've already found myself

pinning a lot of. I just notice the pattern #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Prefer something I would consider trying or using. RT @craftmoore:Anything specific you look for in a project to feature? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: A well curated RSS feed and a good

bookmarking system is key for good feature posts. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @madincrafts: Also, each week I feature 3 tutorials that have been

linked to my party in my newsletter. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@madiganmade Hi Shannon! :) Feature and round up posts.

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@madiganmade Roundups and features #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@whbsblog It's hard to know which ones are worth your time

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago same here RT @whbsblog: @diymaria I feel like there are so many

parties out there that I dont need to throw my hat into it. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago AMY! You stinker! I hadn't seen that Babble round-up. Thanks, hon!

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @diymaria: How do you feel about hosting link parties to findbloggers/projects to feature? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Here's an example of a feature post, if you areconfused: http://t.co/0oLE9SFR#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@iLoveToCreate I agree. Etsy items aren't fair game unless theroundup is a gift suggestion list. #crafterminds



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about 1 hour ago Hi there crafty kids! Hoping to join in the talk today! What's the topic?

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Here's an example of a feature post, if you are confused:http://t.co/0oLE9SFR#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago My link parties hv alwys failed RT @diymaria: How do you feel about

hosting link parties to find bloggers/projects to feature? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@diymaria I feel like there are so many parties out there that I don't

need to throw my hat into it. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @TheSewingLoft: Feature artists that work in a medium you

would like to try. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Great photos/tutorial, something original RT @craftmoore: Anything

specific you look for in a project to feature? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@diymaria Hosting my first link party in May with that idea in mind.

#crafterminds



about 1 hour ago Good/decent pictures!! RT @craftmoore Anything specific you look

for in a project to feature? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Also, each week I feature 3 tutorials that have been linked to my party

in my newsletter. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago ooh good idea hadn't thought of that@modpodgerocks: Google alerts

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Great idea! RT @TheSewingLoft: Feature artists that work in a

medium you would like to try. #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago@iLoveToCreate I like to use Etsy for other Indie Pattern Makers..

This gives them more exposure. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@iLoveToCreate true. unless it's a shopping blog or a shopping post or

something that like. not to promote a knock off#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @madincrafts: Sometimes I search Pinterest, other times I pin ideas

when I see them. Pinterest is usually involved. :P #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@iLoveToCreate If I use an Etsy item for a round-up, I link to theirEtsy shop. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago This is me too, now..RT @diyonthecheap: @craftmoore I find a lot of

mine on Pinterest and then search for the original source. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Me too RT @iLoveToCreate: I dont like to pull Etsy items for roundupposts cause I want to respect them selling their wares. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@iLoveToCreate Plus you'll never know when they sell out of that

item! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: gotten a lot of kind e-mails on features - big

traffic jumps. So I know that features dont benefit just me. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: Don't use Pinterest as your source for a project

in a feature. Pinterest has no content on its own. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Agree! RT @KayTeeinVA: RT @crafterminds: Featuring is one of thebest community-building things you can do on your blog. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago How do you feel about hosting link parties to find bloggers/projects tofeature? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @momendeavors: Pinterest/fav blogs/google searches/link parties!#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Sometimes I search Pinterest, other times I pin ideas when I see them.


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Pinterest is usually involved. :P #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Anything specific you look for in a project to feature? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @RoadHomeQuiltn: so, roundup is like a treasury of your blog, or

your faves of other's blogs #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@RoadHomeQuiltn Here's one for Mad Men http://t.co/vz1g8aW6 and

Etsy has some great ones as well http://t.co/NmUnlgEf#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Feature artists that work in a medium you would like to try.#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I don't like to pull Etsy items for roundup posts cause I want to respect

them selling their wares. How about you guys? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Featuring is one of the best community-buildingthings you can do on your blog. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @whbsblog: @craftmoore Pinterest, link parties, links on other

blogs social media pages #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Featuring is one of the best community-building

things you can do on your blog. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT@whbsblog:its good to write a short synopsis,dont go into tutorial

mode.You want the reader to have reason to click through. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@craftmoore A well curated RSS feed and a good bookmarking systemis key for good feature posts. #crafterminds


about 1 hour ago Google alerts RT @craftmoore: So, how do yall FIND the posts youregoing to feature? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago share the love & creativity when a great project is already out there RT


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@crafterminds: REASONS u might want to do a feature #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Sometimes from Pinterest, mostly from linky party RT @craftmoore:

So, how do yall FIND the posts youre going to feature? #crafterminds


about 1 hour ago@craftmoore Pinterest, link parties, links on other blogs' social media

pages #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Pinterest/fav blogs/google searches/link parties! RT @craftmoore So,

how do y'all FIND the posts you're going to feature? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Very true! RT @thegirlcreative: a blogger will remember you for

giving them a shout out and you can gain a friend from it #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @bloombakecreate: To promote others (send the love) :-)RT

@crafterminds: REASONS why you might want to do a feature #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thegirlcreative: @modpodgerocks a blogger will remember you

for giving them a shout out and you can gain a friend from it #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I collect all year & save for nxt bec mine are seasonal RT

@craftmoore: So, how do yall FIND the posts youre going to feature? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago so, roundup is like a treasury of your blog, or your faves of other's

blogs #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@craftmoore I find a lot of mine on Pinterest and then search for the

original source. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Great question! And nothing your own? RT @craftmoore: So, how do

yall FIND the posts youre going to feature? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago For good blogging karma! Pay it forward by featuring someone else

RT @crafterminds: REASONS why you might want to do a feature #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago RT @BrassyApple: give your readers some fun options on a trendy

topic! RT @crafterminds: REASONS why #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Featuring is one of the best community-building things you can do on

your blog. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Pinterest. {grin} RT @craftmoore: So, how do y'all FIND the posts

you're going to feature? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@craftmoore Google, Pinterest, other blogs, Facebook! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thegirlcreative: a blogger will remember you for giving them ashout out and you can gain a friend from it #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @madincrafts: Featuring is good for SEO too, especially if the

other blogger links back to you too. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @BrassyApple: give your readers some fun options on a trendy

topic! RT @crafterminds: REASONS why #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @whbsblog: same reason we all like Pinterest, to share good ideas!

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago =reciprocation RT @modpodgerocks a blogger will remember you for

giving them a shout out and you can gain a friend from it #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago So, how do y'all FIND the posts you're going to feature? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Yes! RT @shaunaoberg: Good way to introduce blogs you follow toyour readers and build relationships. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: RT @madincrafts: Featuring is good for SEO

too, especially if the other blogger links back to you too. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: RT @madincrafts: Featuring is good for SEOtoo, especially if the other blogger links back to you too. #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: RT @madincrafts: Featuring is good for SEO

too, especially if the other blogger links back to you too. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago give your readers some fun options on a trendy topic! RT


about 1 hour ago same reason we all like Pinterest, to share good ideas! RT


about 1 hour ago makes sense RT @BrassyApple: was drop n traffic out of google friendconnect? they werent available for non bloggers blogs? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago To give shout-outs to other bloggers! :) RT @crafterminds: REASONS

why you might want to do a feature #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @madincrafts: Featuring is good for SEO too, especially if theother blogger links back to you too. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @momendeavors: To put a lot of fabulous ideas in one place! RT


about 1 hour ago RT @HilemanHoldings: A2: Bring readers over from other blogs?

Bring in bloggers you like to share w/your readers too. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @madincrafts: Featuring is good for SEO too, especially if the

other blogger links back to you too. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Great reason! RT @ShaunaOberg: Good way to introduce blogs youfollow to your readers and build relationships. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: gotten a lot of kind e-mails on features - bigtraffic jumps. So I know that features dont benefit just me. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @whbsblog: RT @condoblues: @madincrafts Everyone on the chatgot a pony. Sorry you missed it. Yay free ponies! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks a blogger will remember you for giving them a


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shout out and you can gain a friend from it #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I agree RT @ShaunaOberg: Good way to introduce blogs you follow to

your readers and build relationships. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago To promote others (send the love) :-)RT @crafterminds: REASONSwhy you might want to do a feature #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Share a project you're going to try before you do it...RT@crafterminds:

So, REASONS why you might want to do a feature? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@lish La la la la Liiiish! Ahem. Also, I agree. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT@whbsblog:its good to write a short synapsis,dont go into tutorial

mode.You want the reader to have reason to click through. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Exactly RT @gloriafox: @crafterminds Featuring others buildscommunity. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds@mvemother Prepared to get called out on it. I have

removed it for aesthetic reasons & blogger was angry. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@iLoveToCreate Yes! Lately I love creating some sort of collage for

the roundup! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Featuring is good for SEO too, especially if the other blogger links

back to you too. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago was the drop in traffic the change out of google friend connect? theyweren't going to be available for non bloggers blogs? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @ShaunaOberg: Good way to introduce blogs you follow to yourreaders and build relationships. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@mvemother "Feature post" = one that showcases someone else(another blog project, etc.) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds For the same reason I like getting featured...it's like


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spreading the word about a good thing! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I have gotten a lot of kind e-mails on features - big traffic jumps. So I

know that features don't benefit just me. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Good way to introduce blogs you follow to your readers and buildrelationships. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago A2: Bring readers over from other blogs? Bring in bloggers you like to

share w/your readers too. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@condoblues@madincrafts darn! i missed the free ponies, too :( haha

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago To show other examples of the same type of project RT


about 1 hour ago Hello, folks! Yep, I'm of the "leave the watermark on" camp. Someone

works hard on that idea, make sure they get the credit! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@thezenofmaking yes, with the rise of Pinterest, I think watermarks

are important, where they weren't as much before. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago yup! RT @thezenofmaking: @crafterminds watermarks ensure that

images can be traced back, no matter where theyre pinned/shared. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Create dynamic/pretty graphic intro w/ the roundup title on it & mosaic

of projects featured in post. Great 4 pinning! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @condoblues: @madincrafts Everyone on the chat got a pony.

Sorry you missed it. Yay free ponies! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I think we have all been afraid that it was just us...glad to know that it's

not really an issue, still getting good comments #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds Featuring others builds community. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@condoblues Noooooooooo!!!!! #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago@crafterminds What do you mean by feature posts? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @whbsblog: its good to write a short synapsis, dont go into tutorial

mode. Want the reader to click through. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks@gloriafox - yes, this does make me feel a lotbetter! I had been building, and then SMACK. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Did we already address whether you need to notify them before

featuring? Sorry for just jumping in. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago True RT @crafterminds:Chatters,remember we have all types ofbloggers here --some do only features.Just a reminder to be kind. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago So, REASONS why you might want to do a feature (if you never do

them) -- anyone? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds For me, watermarks ensure that images can be traced

back to my site, no matter where they're pinned/shared. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago AMEN! thought it was just me RT @modpodgerocks: @gloriafox feel

good to know its all of us I mean, you know, its not just me #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds Gotcha :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@madincrafts Everyone on the chat got a pony. Sorry you missed it.

Yay free ponies! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HilemanHoldings Thanks!!! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @RoadHomeQuiltn: @Mom4RealKY I bet google changes stats

recording formula #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@RoadHomeQuiltn That's what they are saying. I wonder if it has

something to do with Pinterest tracking? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago too much time? RT @mvemother: It seems so odd to me that anyone


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would remove a watermark? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @craftmoore: yes! Leave the watermark! RT @iLoveToCreate:

never remove a watermark from photos you roundup #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@madincrafts chatting about round ups and feature posts. Welcome!#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@gloriafox I feel good to know it's all of us (I mean, you know, it's not

just me :D) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @CynGagen: @diymaria, always check the bloggers sidebar/footer

for terms of use. They will TELL YOU if they mind. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@madincrafts We're talking about roundups! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago while it's good to write a short synapsis, don't go into tutorial mode.You want the reader to have a reason to click through. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@mvemother I think removing watermarks has more to do with

aesthetics, and less with trying to steal credit #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I agree RT @mvemother: It seems so odd to me that anyone would

remove a watermark? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Sounds essential @craftmoore: yes! Leave the watermark! RT

@iLoveToCreate: never remove a watermark from photos you roundup #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@Mom4RealKY I bet google changes stats recording formula#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@BrassyApple You shouldn't - I think it's "that time of year" - at least Ihope! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Why am I always late?!?! What'd I miss? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Chatters, remember we have all types of bloggers here -- some do only

features. Just a reminder to be kind. #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago@BrassyApple Think blog & social media traffic down due to Spring

Break & unseasonably warm weather. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: roundups... its nice to write a short description

while giving credit. Makes for a better read. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago It seems so odd to me that anyone would remove a watermark?

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds@Mom4RealKY Finally got our stinkin analytics backup! But we lost info so who knows?! #pityparty LOL #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Watermarks are very prevalent these days. I used to

edit them out about 2 yrs ago, but not anymore. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Usually... there are some that do it well though... RT @RUaDSarah: Ifind those annoying personally #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks Glad its not just me. #numberswaydown

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@Mom4RealKY mine dropped 10k since last month, and I've been

posting more regularly! :-/#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: @Mom4RealKY My numbers dropped an insane

amount almost out of no where. Forgot about spring break. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds not too much but, its only the beginning of spring breakours starts later #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@RoadHomeQuiltn since then, numbers jumped down by about 70%.I've talked to some other bloggers and they have seen the same #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks whew!!! ok - was starting to take it personally!LOL..... #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Watermarks are very prevalent these days. I used to edit them out about


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2 yrs ago, but not anymore. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @craftmoore: yes! Leave the watermark! RT @iLoveToCreate:

never remove a watermark from photos you roundup #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: Don't use Pinterest as your source for a projectin a feature. Pinterest has no content on its own. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@BrassyApple Not sure - a lot of us have really dropped in traffic.

Spring break? :D #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Mine have taken a total nosedive over the last few months. RT

@modpodgerocks: @Mom4RealKYYou mean down the toilet? Yes. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@Mom4RealKY -yes, Amazing weather might be to blame

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds Mine have been about 30% of usual. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: roundups... its nice to write a short description

while giving credit. Makes for a better read. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I find those annoying personally RT @Mom4RealKY: What about

blogs that only feature others projects? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Exactly! RT @thesewingloft: I like to use the round up feature as a

way to share the crafting love #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks@mom4realky I saw a change...what happened?#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks Yes! Like depressingly ridiculous! But, seemseverybody is. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@CynGagen@craftmoore I'm lurking - good convo and info :)#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@craftmoore@whbsblog@diymaria mine have a bottle, mum mums


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and sesame street! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks what happened???? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Absolutely! There is no need to. RT @iLoveToCreate: From

experience, never remove a watermark from photos you roundup #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@Mom4RealKY what happened last Thursday? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago It could be the weather! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @iLoveToCreate: From experience, never remove a watermark

from photos you roundup. Youll potentially get called out on it! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago yes! Leave the watermark! RT @iLoveToCreate: never remove a

watermark from photos you roundup #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago When roundups aren't your crafts, it's nice to write a short descriptionwhile giving credit. Makes for a better read. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @amy_e_ellis: as long as youre citing the real source of the project

& not just Pinterest alone as source its fine. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@Mom4RealKY like up or down? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@Mom4RealKY Have your numbers been down this week? I think

many ppl are experiencing a lull -- spring break, maybe? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @CynGagen: Interesting RT @thezenofmaking: RT

@modpodgerocks: Standard etiquette is one photo and a link without asking. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@Mom4RealKYYou mean down the toilet? Yes. #crafterminds



about 1 hour ago RT @VA_Grown Good point! RT @modpodgerocks Dont usePinterest as your source in a feature.Pinterest has no content on its own. #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago@MsKristiina Please do! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@diymaria thanks! #crafterminds



about 1 hour ago Can I jump off subject and ask if any other blogger peeps are noticing

a crazy change in numbers since last Thursday? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HilemanHoldings the Mad Men theme roudnup that

@CremeDeLaCraft was talking about #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@momendeavors I think as long as you're citing the real source of the

project & not just Pinterest alone as source its fine. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@iLoveToCreate Yep. . . . ;D #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I like to use the round up feature as a way to share the crafting love#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Good point! RT @modpodgerocks: Don't use Pinterest as your

source...in a feature. Pinterest has no content on its own. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Good point! RT @modpodgerocks: Don't use Pinterest as your

source...in a feature. Pinterest has no content on its own. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds good point @diymaria,always check the bloggers

sidebar/footer for terms of use.They will TELL U if they mind. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Sometimes I will create a board just for the roundup too. So they can

re-pin from there. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks and I think it was Heather @dollarcraft who said

that Pinterest doesn't need our link juice! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks that is 1 of my BIGGEST pet peeves--like when my


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hs students would cite google/google images as their source! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@mindboggld It's a text widget on my sidebar and it's on every single

page. With a huge banner above with terms of use. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: Dont use Pinterest as your source for a projectin a feature. Pinterest has no content on its own. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago gotta go, but I'll read the chat when I get back. Baby just woke up :)

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: Dont use Pinterest as your source for a project




about 1 hour ago Some blogs are primarily feature blogs - nothing wrong with that

@MsKristiina@mom4realKY#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: Don't use Pinterest as your source for a project


about 1 hour ago@TheSewingLoft I agree with @diymaria too as long as there is credit

I am fine with it #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Please! RT @modpodgerocks Don't use Pinterest as your source for a

project in a feature. Pinterest has no content on its own. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago From experience, never remove a watermark from photos you

roundup. You'll potentially get called out on it! #crafterminds






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about 1 hour ago@HilemanHoldings But it sounds like pinning on a post a bunch of

interesting stuff. #crafterminds



about 1 hour ago@DIYOntheCheap Yeah, I don't get it. I love being featured (traffic?!)

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Teach readers to pin from original site. RT @craftmoore:problem...people are pinning from your roundup instead of the source #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@diymaria, always check the bloggers sidebar/footer for terms of use.

They will TELL YOU if they mind. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@craftmoore literally laughing out loud. :) So this is what I'll have todo when they grow out of naps... #crafterminds



about 1 hour ago If I'm featuring someone, I have started making a point to note "if you

want to pin, please go to the linked post first" #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @diymaria: I have a very clear disclosure that states other bloggers

can use ONE photo and a linkback without asking. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: I look at featuring others(w/ credit/link)as a newsitem.reporting about their awesome idea.=not a violation #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@craftmoore True, but sometimes I like pinning roundup postsbecause there are so many ideas in one place! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Yes, good point @diymaria, always check the bloggers sidebar/footerfor terms of use. They will TELL YOU if they mind. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: I look at featuring others (with credit/link) as a


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news item. I am reporting about their awesome idea. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@craftmoore yes - good idea to have a "pin from the original source"

graphic under each photo. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@diymaria I love that idea. Mind if I copy? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago me too! RT @diymaria: I love that people want to share my posts, but I

also like to get the credit. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I find it interesting that someone wouldn't want a project in a round-up.It's great exposure. I'd love it & be flattered. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@whbsblog wifi & a slide... can't beat it! :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I'm wondering, @diymaria do you have it on every post or on a page in

your blog? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @diymaria: I have a very clear disclosure that states other bloggers

can use ONE photo and a linkback without asking. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@bloombakecreate It's making a list of other posts about a theme.

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @RoadHomeQuiltn: @CremeDeLaCraft where do you find those

cool trendy roundups? yours? links please #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Yes! I did a big one for Potter! RT @CremeDeLaCraft: I love roundups

themed to the latest trends, such as ...The Hunger Games #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @HilemanHoldings: But giving their link/photo credit is essential!

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago me too RT @Mom4RealKY: What about blogs that only feature others

projects? I have seen tons of those lately. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I look at featuring others (with credit/link) as a news item. I am

reporting about their awesome idea. = not a violation #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago I love that people want to share my posts, but I also like to get the

credit. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: etiquette is one photo and a link without asking.

Ive only run into 2 people in 4 years who didnt want it. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago the problem with pinterest and roundups is that sometimes people are

pinning from your roundup/feature instead of the source #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@RoadHomeQuiltn What kind are you talking about? Linky parties?#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Good example of round ups I've seen is @jenjentrixie

http://t.co/fXLWuouo#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago If ppl don't want to be featured, I've found that it's usually on the frontpage, spelled out. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I have a very clear disclosure that states other bloggers can use ONE

photo and a linkback if they want without asking. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @bloombakecreate: Its like pinning on our blog? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@BrassyApple But giving their link/photo credit is essential!

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@craftmoore BRILLIANT! It's not just part of blogging, we have to

get creative in real life too... #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Hello just popping in late, how is everyone? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@CremeDeLaCraft where do you find those cool trendy roundups?

yours? links please #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @HilemanHoldings: include a sentence or two about each link tooso people know what to expect when they click on it. #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago What about blogs that only feature other's projects? I have seen tons of

those lately. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @CremeDeLaCraft: I love roundups themed to the latest trends,

such as Mad Men or The Hunger Games inspired projects #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago It's like pinning on our blog? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: You also bring your blog to the attention of

other crafters by sending them traffic. Its win-win. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I think with Pinterest now people are more "used to" having theirimages out there....so "permission" isn't always necessary. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Ha ha... I'm at McDonald's to keep mine entertained! RT @whbsblog:

@diymaria naptime later today so that I could hop on #crafterminds



about 1 hour ago@bloombakecreate Actually, I completely agree with you. :)

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@whbsblog Not at all! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@Mom4RealKY Talking about roundups! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I love roundups themed to the latest trends, such as Mad Men or The

Hunger Games inspired projects #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Good to know! RT @modpodgerocks: Standard etiquette is one photo

and a link without asking. #crafterminds



about 1 hour ago Running late...miss anything? #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago Interesting RT @thezenofmaking: RT @modpodgerocks: Standard

etiquette is one photo and a link without asking. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Aww! :) RT @whbsblog: haha is it bad that I planned for naptime to be

later today so that I could hop on? Poor cranky kids! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: etiquette is one photo and a link without asking.

Ive only run into 2 people in 4 years who didnt want it. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Great idea! RT @whbsblog: maybe a quick way to let them knowwould be to tag them when posting it to facebook? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: Standard etiquette-1 photo, a link without

asking. Ive only run into 2 people in 4 years who didnt want it. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @amy_e_ellis: some crafters use Round Ups to showcase contenttheyve posted on other blogs as well. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds really? all this time i wasn't doing it unless i could get

prior permission bec i thought it violated copyright #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: Standard etiquette is 1 photo & a link without

asking.only run into 2 people in 4 years who didnt want it. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@thegirlcreative thanks! :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: Standard etiquette is one photo and a link

without asking. #crafterminds



about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: Standard etiquette is one photo and a link


about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks Standard etiquette is one photo and a link



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about 1 hour ago@diymaria haha is it bad that I planned for naptime to be later today so

that I could hop on? Poor cranky kids! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @bloombakecreate: I dont particularly like to read those on blogs I

follow. RT @thezenofmaking: recapping the week#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @HilemanHoldings: include a sentence or two about each link too

so people know what to expect when they click on it. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I like that idea. RT @whbsblog: maybe a quick way to let them knowwould be to tag them when posting it to facebook? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Standard etiquette is one photo and a link without asking. I've only run

into 2 people in 4 years who didn't want it. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@CynGagen I think it's ok as long as you cite your source and link tothem. #crafterminds



about 1 hour ago RT @CynGagen: wait...so its ok to use one of their photos without

asking? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@CynGagen It is generally regarded as "fair use" if you are featuring

someone & use one photo, give credit & a link#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Love to be tagged! RT @whbsblog: maybe a quick way to let themknow would be to tag them when posting it to facebook? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago like this idea, quick. RT @VA_Grown: If its just a sentence an a link, Iusually drop them a message on twitter. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: Roundups are also great for recapping whatyouve done each week, in case someone missed a post. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@CynGagen I think it is to use 1 photo. Then give them credit. More


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than that, and I'd contact them. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: RT @DIYOntheCheap: I often send them a

message after and let them know I featured them and include a link. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @HilemanHoldings: try to include a sentence or two about eachlink too so people know what to expect when they click on it. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @HilemanHoldings: include a sentence or two about each link too

so people know what to expect when they click on it. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@diymaria welcome :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@diymaria welcome :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@whbsblog me too! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago maybe a quick way to let them know would be to tag them whenposting it to facebook? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Good idea! RT @thezenofmaking: Roundups are also great for

recapping what youve done each week, in case someone missed a post. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Finally got the munchkin down to a nap. Chat time. Holla!#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago wait...so it's ok to use one of their photos without asking?

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago If it's just a sentence an a link, I usually drop them a message ontwitter. More than that, I tend to ask via email. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago You also bring your blog to the attention of other crafters by sending

them traffic. It's win-win. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds By featuring others or doing roundups, you signalthat you are a friendly member of the craft blog community. #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks Thanks. I always include a photo and a link. Then I

email them directly with an email #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks got it, thank you! Taking the time to reach out is

what's stopped me before. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @DIYOntheCheap: I often send them a message after and let them

know I featured them and include a link. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I always try to include a sentence or two about each link too so peopleknow what to expect when they click on it. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I don't particularly like to read those on blogs I follow. RT

@thezenofmaking: Roundups are also great for recapping #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks That's great to know! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@craftmoore hi again Carolina! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Me too. RT @DIYOntheCheap: @mvemother I often send them a

message after and let them know I featured them and include a link. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: its pretty standard to go ahead and do it if youare just posting 1 photo and a link. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Like! RT @thezenofmaking: Roundups are also great for recapping

what youve done each week, in case someone missed a post. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Depends on where I found the content & how much I'm using. RT@thesewingloft: ?=do you reach out before you include someone? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: Roundups are also great for recapping what

youve done each week, in case someone missed a post. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago By featuring others or doing roundups, you signal that you are afriendly member of the craft blog community. #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago@mvemother I often send them a message after and let them know I

featured them and include a link. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Sorry I'm late! Carolina from Always Expect Moore

http://t.co/IyK9DgBE#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@whbslog@TheSewingLoft it's pretty standard to go ahead and do it

if you are just posting 1 photo and a link. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @DIYOntheCheap: I enjoy featuring other bloggers and theirprojects, and I think its a great way to cross-promote too. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Roundups are also great for recapping what you've done each week, in

case someone missed a post. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Me either! RT @ShaunaOberg: Never thought of rounding up my ownposts! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @TheSewingLoft: question- do you always reach out before you

include someone in a round up? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago When I round up bloggers, I use one of their images and then a link.

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@TheSewingLoft I don't have time with the size of my roundups!

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago When you do a round-up are you contacting the bloggers you'refeaturing? If so, how? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Sometimes we do "reader roundups" with projects that have beensubmitted to us. nice way to encourage participation. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@TheSewingLoft haha, jinx! ;) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@VA_Grown that's a really good idea. #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago@crafterminds question - let everyone know you're featuring them in a

roundup, or can you just link to them? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @TheSewingLoft: question- do you always reach out before you

include someone in a round up? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Never thought of rounding up my own posts! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Loving all the ideas for roundups! I'll have to give them a try!

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @VA_Grown: I pre-draft a few time-neutral roundups and savethem for when Im short on time or fresh content. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago question- do you always reach out before you include someone in a

round up? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds I enjoy featuring other bloggers and their projects, and

I think it's a great way to cross-promote too. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @VA_Grown: I pre-draft a few time-neutral roundups and save

them for when Im short on time or fresh content. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@VA_grown great idea! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: Me too! RT @whbsblog: @modpodgerocks I

really like the idea of rounding up my own posts. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @VA_Grown: @crafterminds I pre-draft a few time-neutralroundups and save them for when Im short on time or fresh content. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @whbsblog: I really like the idea of rounding up my own posts.

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Me too! RT @whbsblog: @modpodgerocks I really like the idea ofrounding up my own posts. #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago Good call! RT @brassyapple I usually only round up my own when I

done a series or have guest posters. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds I pre-draft a few time-neutral roundups and save them

for when I'm short on time or fresh content. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Agreed. RT @crafterminds: Roundups that do best for me are on a

single (or very related) topic. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: A roundup of your own posts--say, Easter postsfrom years past--is a great way to refresh older content. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Roundups that do best for me are on a single (or

very related) topic. #crafterminds

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