I loved the buzz, the interaction and the community I had built. Facebook did change in 2015 I think it was, but I found ways to keep my community interactive. Then Instagram changed once Facebook took over, which changed the Algorithm and made it harder to be seen too.
Facebook was my first Social Media love, where I made my first online sale and it's where I have built a wonderful following, but as times have been changing I have also worked hard to increase my community on Instagram. I'm still working on that, and I have recently purchased Hashtag Autentic by Sara Tasker (me and orla) to help with that - however, Facebook have recently announced new changes are afloat, and they don't sound very conducive to the world of small businesses.
I'm a busy mum, working hard to look after my family, sew pretty things, and to promote my business as much as I can. I have learnt so much since I began and I continue to learn, but the changes that regularly develop on Social Media Platforms, are incredibly hard for us 'Small Businsses' to keep up with at times and quite frankly - it's exhausting!
The new changes are said to decrease our posts from being seen even more, unless we create "amazing content" all of the time, which increases reactions, comments and shares. These to be honest have always been important, but it looks like they will be even more significant or we will disappear in a puff of smoke! Ok maybe not, but our posts just won't be seen.
I just want to make pretty things and show them to you lol!!
Also, The Corbin Family decided to move house last year and life has changed. The move was rough, with more than your average ups and downs, so my postings on Facebook and Instagram decreased as did my sewing hours. I'm now trying hard to get back to where I was, but I've been struggling.
I have Social Media Blues!!
Overwhelmed with the work needed in the new house (it's a doer upper which needs lots of tlc), some personal family ups and downs, plus the getting back into the 'posting rhythm', the commenting and 'interacting rhythm' and generally finding the inspiration to post new amazing content every day, I just want to run away and hide instead!
Has something similar happened to you? Will I ever lose these blues? I miss the interaction and buzz it used to bring, but I just can't think what to post or comment anymore. What is this "Amazing Content" and where will I find it? Perhaps I'd best have another coffee and see if I can find it!!
If you have any top tips, to help me get out of my blues, please comment or email me info@michellecorbindesign.co.uk
Off to stitch something pretty now
Michelle xx
First you need a hug! Moving is akin to experiencing a death in the family so be kind to yourself. Facebook is now just awful, they are not the answer. Drive people to your blog/vlog through quick posts with a teaser picture on IG or Twitter. If you miss engaging with a community, collaborate with someone on a post, do giveaways or sponsor someone new to the community (post THEIR work and do a quick write-up on them). Getting back your mojo will be easier if you partner up with people. Have a wonderful week - Deanna Pavay, Dizzy Littke Kingdom on IG
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind words. I always struggled with blogging, but going to give myself a push, and collaboration is a great idea.
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You definitely need a hug. Social media and other challenges get in our way, but we are small businesses, women who can and will collaborate where we are able, to ride the storm and work through this. Keep going, even when you aren’t sure it’s having any effect. We will support you and you will get back your mojo. xx
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