It's starting to pay off, but I need to do more. In Flickr, as an example, I've started to see an uptick in the number of hits every day. My blog is also seeing an increase of readership, though more gradually. I've therefore decided to spend the next two days discussing my 2011 goals for each. Today, I'll start with Flickr.
Prior to 2011, I did the following:
1) Embedded my Flickr page link into my personal email signature file
2) Linked Flickr to Facebook, so that my Facebook friends can see my work
3) Joined several photography groups on LinkedIn, and added my Flickr page link to my LinkedIn profile
4) Went beyond tagging and organizing my photos to posting them on various Flickr groups for more exposure. Some of these groups require that contributors comment on others' photos, some don't.
Which one do you think led to the most traffic? Believe it or not, item 4). Connecting with fellow Flickr users and showing them my work was by far the most productive use of my time. Therefore, in 2011, I plan to submit at least three photos to different groups every day. I'll spare you the daily details of this, but today, I did submitted the following:
The first one was submitted to four groups - two for reflections, and two for the metro area (one for DC, one for MD). I thought it was interesting enough, and I wanted to see what others thought.
The second and third ones were submitted to two groups each, too - DC-related sites. Frankly, I'm not sure if these pictures are even "good enough". I have plenty of confidence in my macro photos, but this (DC buildings) may or may not be my genre. I could certainly use some feedback. I'd like to do better.
One note: I make sure to comment on others' photos every time I post something, even if it isn't required. I'd want the same for me, so I make sure to extend that courtesy.
What about my blog? I have plans for it, too. Till tomorrow (when I'll tell you more)!
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