Network, Network, Network!
This one word is truly a small one, but oh so important and packs a mean punch as far as blogging is concerned.
There are many writing/blogging affiliations on the internet to help those who are just starting out find others to connect with.
When I first started to write on Confessions of A Mommyaholic, I did research and found that joining these types of groups do help bring fresh new readers, as well as fresh, new opportunities to you.
So, read on if you are a newbie writer/blogger or even if you are not new to the writing world, but want to branch out and indeed connect with other writers like yourself.
First and foremost, I am lucky to belong to a few different Facebook groups alone that have afforded me making some wonderful, personal connection with other bloggers and writers, alike, too.
I don’t want to name Facebook group names, but if you do have any interest, please feel free to connect me and will try to share privately these groups (if I can), as these groups (I belong to a few) do contain some truly wonderful bloggers/writers. For the most part, everyone is truly very supportive and helpful in the groups I am a member in (any that haven’t been or just wasn’t the right fit for me, I have left or unjoined). and most in these groups are also up for connecting with other writers, too.
Another group that I belong to is SITS (which has over 75,000 blogging members), is an online group, where a they put it perfectly, “Women Get Social”. I visit this group everyday on Facebook (see Facebook groups are awesome!), as well as on Instagram, Twitter and more. With SITS, I honestly love the aspect that one writer/blogger gets featured per day. I have tried my best in the past to connect with The Blogger of the Day, whether they are a blogger I already know or a potential new connection. You never know, but I truly enjoy getting familiar with more bloggers daily and this is a great way to do that. I was the SITS Blogger of the Day over a year ago here and also just got to do a redux here recently, too.
This affiliation has afforded me an amazing opportunity to become a SITS Girl Community Lead, where I am one of the friendly faces who can help answer questions, chat about blogging and make all just generally feel at home.
I also am able to write at least one post per month for The SITS Girls site on topics that I am passionate about, like blogging, designing and so much more like this article here if you want to start your very own blog with some tips and advice from yours truly.
I have to admit SITS is probably one of my favorite blogging groups that I do indeed belong to, but I do belong to a few others, which have given me other opportunities, as a blogger and writer.
Honestly, I couldn’t be more excited to to be a SITS Girl Community Lead.
And like I said, Network, Network, Network – It totally does pay off and happy to be able to prove with this venture that has afforded me this chance with these wonderful, amazing ladies and cannot tell you how many friends I have indeed made through SITS, as well.
Ginny Marie says
I’m so happy for you, and am very excited to see you as a community leader! You are going to be great at it!
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J9 Designs says
Aww, thank you so much again Christa and seriously appreciate your kind words and friendship always 🙂
Diane Roark says
Janine,
I totally agree with NEWWORKING. It is so important. I try to do it all by myself for 2 years before learning my lesson. I am a slow learner. Their are truly lots of ways to network. I am going to half to get more involved in SITS girls. I need to push it up higher on my list.
Have a great day and thanks for the reminder and tips.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
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J9 Designs says
Aww, so happy to share this and you have also taught me a ton about networking – I seriously value all your support always and cannot thank you enough for always having my back! Have a wonderful Monday and vacation, too!! 🙂
April says
Congratulations! I’m so excited to read your pieces! I need to work on networking. I need HELP!
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J9 Designs says
Thanks April and you know I am here if you need anything 🙂
Mrs.aok says
The SITS Girls Community, is my favorite community! I love connecting with SO many awesome women via SITSSharefest. It’s been quite a few weeks since I’ve been able to attend, but I do enjoy those chats. I’m excited to attend Bloggy Boot Camp this fall 🙂 I know I’ll learn a ton there.
Congrats on your community lead position!
OXOXO
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J9 Designs says
Aww, thank you so much again and hope to be able to attend a Bloggy Boot Camp in the future myself now 🙂
Kathleen says
Congratulations on your SITS ‘job’. That is so awesome for you! I love all of the tips and ideas they give. I agree, Networking is so important. I’m in a few blogging groups on Facebook and some of them are more active than others. I have met some wonderful ladies though.
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J9 Designs says
Thank you so Kathleen and I was so happy to be able to share some of the tips I have learned so far 😉
Brittnei says
SITS Girls Community is truly a great place to get new readers and support for sure. As supportive and knowledgeable as you are I think this is such a perfect fit for you to be a community lead! Networking is super important. That definitely has to be factored into your blogging to-dos. 🙂
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J9 Designs says
Aww, thank you always Brittnei for your kindness and support. Seriously cannot tell you how happy I am that we are friends 🙂
Rabia @TheLiebers says
I blogged for a long time before discovering networking and it is 100 times more fun and fulfilling since I started purposefully interacting with other bloggers. I love it!!
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J9 Designs says
I couldn’t agree more and you know how much I love that we, too, have connected through the wild, wonderful world of blogging 😉
Linda Jones says
Congratulations, Janine! So happy to read about all the exciting things happening for you, and thanks for sharing all of these wonderful blogging tips.
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J9 Designs says
Aww thank you so very Linda 🙂
Stacey C. says
Janine,
I just wanted to share how much I am looking forward to joining this wonderful community of women Bloggers as well as making new connections with others. -WFHWS
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J9 Designs says
Aww, Stacey, this is definitely the place to be to connect and make friends with other bloggers and so very happy you are indeed joining us now!! 🙂