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Why You Should Still Use Twitter To Promote Your Blog Posts

Twitter is one of the more established social media platforms out there. It is a valuable tool in expanding the reach of your blog to new readers and in driving more traffic to your blog. It is also one of the easiest social media platforms to integrate with Typepad.

Free Promotion

With over 330 million users, that is a large pool of readers you can tap into at no cost! 

Connect With Your Readers

Being active on Twitter is an additional way to connect with your readers outside of your blog.  When a new visitor checks out your blog for the first time and wants to stay updated, they are likely to look for a social media account to follow such as Twitter.

Don't Forget Search Engines

Did you know that tweets show up in Google search results? It's true! As long as your tweet includes relevant keywords and hashtags along with your post URL, they will appear in Google search results.  Now that Twitter allows more characters per tweet, this gives you more room to play around and get creative with how you word your tweets.

Check The Numbers

Each tweet shared collects statistics which you can review by clicking the bar graph icon included in that tweet.  It shows the number of impressions, total engagement, and clicks per link.  This gives you a better idea of what kind of tweets gets more attention.

Easy To Share Through Typepad

It is very easy to connect your Twitter account with your blog.  First, connect your Twitter to your Typepad account by going to Account > Other Accounts, and select the Twitter option.   Next, under your blog settings, click on the "Settings" tab and go to "Sharing."  You can set up your Twitter Card information which includes sharing the first image uploaded to your blog post. 

Do you use Twitter to promote your blog? Let us know in the comments! Share your Twitter handle with us! Our Twitter handle is @typepad, follow us today.

Tips For Creating An About Me Page - Share More Than A Bio; Tell Your Story!

Does your blog include an "About Me" page? Each Typepad account comes with one About Me Page which automatically pulls information from the account owner's Profile settings.  Depending on which theme you are using, your About page will display the same theme.  You can access this page by going to Account > About Me Page. 

You have the option to use the Default Template or write in your own HTML.  For the "Default" option, there is a "Biography" box you can you fill in with more information about yourself. 

Not Sure What To Say About Yourself?

Sometimes it's hard to talk about ourselves. Instead of listing off your hobbies and interests (not that there's anything wrong with that!), why not take a different approach? Talk about what inspired you to create your blog and when you started your blog. What is your blog about?  What kind of things will visitors find when they visit your blog?  And what kind of value will visitors get from your reading your blog and make them want to come back?

What Else Can You Include In Your "About Me" Page?

• A photo of yourself
• Ways to contact you directly
• Call to action! Add links to your Social Media accounts to encourage new followers
• Indicate important milestones in your life
• Interesting facts about your blog

"About Me" Page for Nimble

If you are using the Nimble theme, you will find that you cannot apply your design to the default About Me page. As an alternative to the About Me Page, you can use the Pages feature to create additional pages with similar information. These Pages could include information about specific authors or you could create a different "about" page for each blog in your account.

A new page can be created by opening the Compose button drop-down menu and selecting New Page. Pages are managed at Posts > Pages. Read more  information about creating additional pages in our Knowledge Base.

More Tips On Improving Your "About Me" Page

• Proofread! Print your About page and read it out loud to yourself. How does it sound? 
• Have someone else read it your About page, a fresh pair of eyes can bring a new perspective.

Typepad Blogger Weekly Roundup

Every week we share Typepad blogs that have caught our eye and been shared over social media.  Check them out!

Just Expressing Myself is written by Frances D. She blogs about her life, love, and anything of interest. Frances is now exploring Cape Cod, MA and making new friends.

Tamie Ackerson is a Stampin' Up Demonstrator and Stamping With Tamie is her blog. She loves stamping and has been sharing her passion with people for the last 15 years!

Glamping With Grampy is the life after work adventure as told by "Grampy."  Follow this blog and enjoy the life we all would love.

Wise Woman Weblog is a place for women to share their articles, poems, thoughts, art, music, inspirations, and much more. Read the wisdom and share your own!

Gluten Free Travel Blog is inspired by one mom and her son with Celiac Disease. Vacation can still be fun! This community shares grocery stores, restaurants, and more that accommodate gluten-free travelers.

The General Situation is a blog about the life of Erik Torkells. Not centered around a specific theme but a letter from him to you about what is going on in his life. Open it up today.

High School is full of amazing teachers. Everything Counts in Large Amounts is a blog about high school life from one teacher's point of view. Join Teri as she teaches her classes in a middle America high school.

Typepad Blogger Weekly Roundup

Every week we share Typepad blogs that have caught our eye and been shared over social media.  Check them out!

Join Diane at DDStamps as she shares her love of Stampin' Up! Get inspired and create beautiful cards for your friends and family. Nothing says love like handmade.

Nature Speaks is a nature blog written to help everyone appreciate nature and all that there is on earth.

Don't Get Me Started is a blog for everyone who loves satire, humor, politics and just plain ranting on what's going on in the world today. Read and enjoy the soapbox!

Thought Changer is about provoking change in your life, one thought at a time. Written by Cindy Yantis, an essayist, novelist, and screenwriter.  Join the conversation today.

French Word-A-Day is a great blog from Kristi. She writes weekly from her home in France. Created for maximum French learning, she share stories and books that are sprinkled with useful vocabulary and provide insights into real French life.

The Hundred Little Dramas is starting to blog again! If you are a fan or new to their blog, check them out. The blog is full of thoughts, stories and adventures from a thoughtful hunter/gatherer.

And did you notice that French Word-A-Day, DD Stamps, and Nature Speaks use custom domains for their URLs? Learn more about how you can get a Custom Domain Name for your blog here! 

Typepad Blogger Weekly Roundup

Every week we share Typepad blogs that have caught our eye and been shared over social media.  Check them out!

Suzy's Doodles is a creative stamping blog by Suzy Plantamura. She loves designing products and making cards to share with others!

Meet Carol from Tall Tales from Kansas. She lives in Kansas and loves to write tall tales. Everything she writes about has happened to her. Can you tell what is true and what is a tale?

Kellie Winnell is an Austrailian blogger that brings her way with words to the world.  She designs unique and modern cards for everyone to use. Check her out today!

Words & Pictures is an artist blog by Aurelio Saiz. Enjoy the many paintings and words behind them.

Myth & Moor is an informal journal of readings, reflections, and rambles through the forests of myth and legend. Follow and get lost in myth, folklore, fantasy, mythic arts & mythic life.

Barb Stamps is written by Barb, a Stampin' Up demonstrator with over 16 years of creative knowledge. Be influenced by her posts and get creative today!

And did you notice that Myth & Moor and Barb Stamps use custom domains for their URLs? Learn more about how you can get a Custom Domain Name for your blog here!