Do you want your posts shared by big bloggers?
Getting a share on Facebook from the page of a big blog, can be HUGE for traffic!
But how do you get the bigger pages to share your content? Some pages allow you to post your content to their walls every day! Some pages and bloggers consider this spamming, but others welcome it and even ask bloggers to share on their walls. I don’t share unless I’m sure the page owner has put their wall open for sharing! I’ve compiled a list of pages that allow sharing, each of the pages on my list have over 7,000 followers!
But let’s get to work on how to make your posts stand out to the big pages!
- Images – You need a solid, crisp image! Text-only posts don’t do nearly as well on Facebook, so you might notice that a lot of the bigger pages RARELY if ever post a link with no image. Make sure yours are stellar.
- Square photos – This isn’t a deal breaker, but square photos do best on Facebook, so sharing something square is definitely a step in the right direction.
- Niche – Make sure you are sharing posts that fall within the niche of the blog where you are sharing. They are looking for content that is relevant to their readers, so keep that in mind when considering what post to share where.
- Study up! – Take some time and scroll through the page’s feed, get a feel for the type of posts and images they share, and leave similar links from your own blog. If you are familiar with what they like, you are more likely to be able to share something that they will deem share-worthy.
- Share from your page – log in to facebook from your page when you are leaving images and links on other pages. This way what you post will be shown to more people. Even if the big page doesn’t re-share from you, lots of people will see what you posted and you can still get some good clicks out of it!
Remember not to get discouraged if pages don’t share from you…just use it as a chance to improve, as you look at what is working for others. Maybe your images need some sprucing up, or you need to work on creating more engaging content. If you use it as an example to figure out what does well and what doesn’t, it can be a great growing opportunity, even when you don’t get shared!
I’ve been blogging for awhile, but just started using Facebook last month and I feel so lost! Thanks for your tips! I would love to see more on here. Have a great day!
Blessings,
Missy
Thanks Missy! We will keep the Facebook content coming! 🙂
How do you know which ones allow it and actually share them or not? I’ve always thought that practice seemed INCREDIBLY spammy. (Though I understand that not all do.)
Personally, I love it when people I recognize share random funny pictures or articles that aren’t their own that my readers would love. But when someone I’ve never noticed around the page before shares their own article… I usually just delete it right away. Thoughts?
Not every one allows shares, so I don’t do it unless I know for sure. I compiled a list of pages with over 7k followers that allow daily sharing from bloggers here — http://bloggingontheside.com/facebook-pages-daily-shares/
I’ll be updating it with more as I find out about more pages! 🙂
I have recently had quite a few NCT facebook sites share this post as it was very relevant to their readers. (http://myboysandme.co.uk/uncategorized/10-pieces-of-advice-i-wish-i-could-have-given-myself-when-i-first-became-a-mum/ )
I always find it depends on the person managing the page though. Some are lovely and receptive and others are just plain rude as they feel you are spamming them. It is hard not to be put off when someone makes you feel like a pest but well worth it when someone re-posts for you.
It can definitely be perceived as spam if the page owner has not expressed that they like it for people to share on their pages. I compiled a list of bigger pages that welcome sharing, so that can help you get started 🙂
http://bloggingontheside.com/facebook-pages-daily-shares/
Excellent tips! Images are a big deal these days, especially with the advent of visual discovery tools like Pinterest and Instagram. Those Facebook pictures need to be great. 🙂
Thanks! I’ll try this.
Wow I always thought it as spammy, just starting to promote my joint blog. Me and my fiancee write parenting/lifestyle blog together (only 2 weeks old) so have found your site really useful, thank you for all the great tips.
This has come just at the right time for me. Just what I wanted to read. Thank you for your tips!
I agree it can be difficult, but certainly worth it, to cultivate and nurture relationships with moderators… maybe even offer to help. I have had great success this way. Thanks for the tips, keep up the great work!
Thanks for these tips! I see an significant increase in my traffic on the days I post a link to my personal Facebook page but I worry about posting too often and creating burn out among viewers. Your reccomendations will help me diversify a bit. Thanks!
Thank for these amazing tips! What I don’t understand is how do I share from my page onto the walls you provided to us.