Virginia Bloggers June Newsletter
Happy Friday, blogging friends! It's been a busy month already and we have more fun stuff coming up!
Hey friends! This email may look a bit different than our usual newsletters because I’m testing out Substack. I’ve been wanting to explore some of its features and functionality, and I figured the best way to learn it was to give it a try! So here we go. (If you have thoughts or feedback on Substack, let me know!)
What’s Going On in the Blogging World
There have been lots of changes in the creator world over the past 6 months. The Google algorithm updates have changed the game for a lot of niche sites and some of the strategies that used to work are now falling flat. There are also new ways to promote your content (I’m looking at your Flipboard) and even opportunities to monetize on other platforms. Here are a few things to check out:
If you’re not on Flipboard yet, sign up to be a creator or publisher! This platform is similar to Pinterest and lots of bloggers are seeing a nice boost of traffic by using the platform!
Did you know that MSN has a creator program and you can earn ad revenue by creating content for their site? This can be another great way to drive traffic to your own blog, too.
If you create a lot of news/time sensitive content, consider becoming a Newsbreak contributor. This can be another great revenue stream, simply by repurposing your content.
Our Next Meet Up
Our next blogger meet up event will be on Tuesday 6/25 from 7:15-9:45p with Sea Suite Cruises! We’ll get a chance to check out their new Retro Boats and then we’ll “set sail” on their Tiki Boat Cruise! This will be a great time to socialize and connect with other local content creators. Space is limited so be sure to snag a free ticket!
I would LOVE to do more blogger meet ups around the state so if you’re interested in hosting one in your city, let me know!
We had such a fun time at the meet up at Common House last week. It was a great turn out and I loved seeing so many new faces!
What to Expect at a Blogger Meet Up
If you’ve ever considered coming to a meet up but you’re not sure what to expect, here’s what you should know:
We welcome creators of all kinds! You might meet a podcaster, a YouTuber, a TikToker, or a blogger!
Just getting started? Come join us! There’s no better place to be! We strive to be an encouraging and welcoming community, no matter where you are on your content creation journey.
This next event will be mostly a social event so it’s a great way to get to know other creators in the area. (We’re hoping to do some educational focused events later this year!)
Got a question? Shoot me an email at virginiabloggers@gmail.com or leave a comment below!
Sorry I missed the Tiki Boat meetup :-) There will always be next time.