A bigger audience

I started blogging a few months ago, partially out of boredom and partially because I have a lot of opinions to share. :-D

I've picked up quite a few followers since then and I was recently contacted by a company who offered to send me their product and I would review it on my blog (previously I've just been reviewing products on my own).

I decided I'd like to actually do this more. I already have the link to my blog on several social media sites but I'm kind of unsure how else to expand my audience.

Does anyone have any advice for me? (without spamming places ofc lol).

 

Agreed - try to come up with a catchy but unusual name for the blog/FB page (if you haven't already done so). Good luck - sounds like fun!

 

Ok thanks guys I created a FB page like suggested, although I'm not entirely sure how to get people to like it? :-D

Here's a link to my blog. Let me know if there's anything I should change?

 

Unless you are independently wealthy, DO NOT promote your Facebook page! The way FB has pages set up, only about 10% of the people who "like" a page will see any given post. They will charge you a minimum of $5.00 per post, per day, to ensure up to 1/4 of the people who like your page will see it. It's crap.

Go through your friend list and send invites to follow your page. If you belong to any FB groups, mention you just started one. It takes a while, but eventually people will come.

First thing I noticed about the blog is the colours. It's really hard on my eyes to read white on black, and leaves after-images for a minute once I look away. I did just start following you, though, because that is EXACTLY my interest niche! Also found you on Facebook, and will promote you among friends. :-D

 

Cool! Bookmarked it. Off the wall suggestion, low sodium spices and marinades/rubs. :cool

 

Thanks! What colors do you suggest would be easier on the eyes?

 

Hmm.. that's a good idea. I'll think about that.

 

Of course, all people have different opinions, but in general a dark colour text on a light colour background is better for me, with a fairly sharp contrast between them.

 

This is really cool, Dy Don't have any suggestions as of yet, but I like the looks of your blog page. Nicely done!

 

Love the title - good job! :highfive

 

Sub boxes are boxes (whether it be food or something else, they seriously have boxes for everything) that get mailed to you monthly. Usually they are a surprise, but sometimes (depending on the box) it can be customized. They aren't free as you do have to pay monthly for them (some are as low as $10).

However, you can find deals like first month free (pay shipping), or something similar. This is how I usually test out my boxes. I think they are great idea because it's like Christmas every month (lol) getting a box of surprises!!! Sub boxes are also nice to send to someone as a gift who's a hard to shop for, is far away, or as a surprise.

I liked your idea, so I stole it. Let me know what you think of the update.

I heard the snacks graze boxes in the UK were better than the ones they have in the US, so I'm a little bit jealous.

Do you need a friendcode to sign up for graze in the UK?

 

It's looking really good! I like the changes you've made, and of course I still like the content a lot. Looking forward to your next post! :-D

 

Thanks! I just got 2 more bzzkits (from BzzAgent) in the mail today, so I will be posting on them soon!

 

Thank you I love it! I was eventually going to get around to changing mine but hadn't had the time yet. You don't think the color is too light do you?

 

Looks to light to me, with a white background. A black outline would set it off well.

 

I really do love the yellow but I think it's just too light with the white background now. I was thinking maybe a red, to match the color of the apples in the background.. What do you think?

 

I ain't David but I think the red would look nice. I tried both red and your brown link color - red (or any red (apple) variation) looks better to me.

 

My first thought was pink but I thought it would be too light like the yellow. Then I thought red, I don't know what shade red though.

 

I like them both! thanks

 

Those both look good DavidGP. Easy to read.

 

I've been really super busy and I've haven't a chance to really check on it or post as much as I like. So it's probably growing at a much smaller space than if I had a lot more time to dedicate to it.

I don't want to pay for hosting until I'm booming, I don't really see the point in it right now but it's a good idea!

 

I'm not near that at all but I am getting there slowly. It's something I want to stick with as I really enjoy do it.

Oh yea, I've been busy enough to forget to announce I've landed a job! The hours are kind of kicking my tail at the moment but it should ease up soon (hopefully).