STARTING A FACEBOOK PAGE FOR MY BLOG


WHY A BUSINESS PAGE?

As the next step in my blogging journey, I thought I would start a Facebook page for my blog. It seems like everyone else has one and I only have my personal page that is for my family and friends' updates. I really don't like the overlap of my personal life with my blogging life - they are really two separate worlds.

 I've had a few blogger friends visit my personal page and that's great, but I thought it might be a good idea to set up something that is more about me and my Midlife thoughts. I come across quotes on an occasional basis that I think pertain to celebrating life after 50 and there are links that I'd like to put up as well. I didn't want to bombard family and friends with these, so  a separate page seemed to be the best way to go. My personal Facebook friends are not particularly interested in my new fascination with blogging and they would wonder why I'm putting stuff up about Midlife rather than all their "exciting" updates about what they had for breakfast or what their dog is doing!

MY NEW PAGE

I'm a bit of a fan of facebook and all the incredible women I have met through various facebook groups, so it seems like a good idea to be part of all of this by having a page of my own. So, my "Cresting the Hill" page is now up and running and if you're feeling generous I would love you to pop over to my new page HERE and hit the Like button. I promise not to bombard you with more than one update a day!

 I don't have a subscribe feature on my blog, so if you want to be updated on what my latest blog post is, this might be a low key way of keeping in contact - and any comments etc are welcome too. I'll be giving it my best shot over the months ahead and maybe I'll even crack the big 500 likes one day and I'll feel that is was all been worthwhile. 

SOCIAL MEDIA

This blogging and social media gig is very challenging to my limited self esteem - putting myself out there is quite confronting but so rewarding at the same time! I think it's a case of balance - getting my post out into the world, but not being swamped with a multitude of social media platforms. You won't find me on Twitter or Instagram - I have to draw a line in the sand and not be on my phone and laptop 24/7!

 Facebook feels like a good fit for me - it's a platform that I use daily, I love the interaction and the ability to filter my feed to the things I want to read and see. Hopefully my page will allow others to connect into my blogging without imposing on my other friends who aren't remotely interested in what I write online!


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  1. Cathy23 June 2015 at 21:15

    Good luck with it, Leanne. I've had a fan page all along. For reasons that others with more social media savvy will explain, it's important to keep this page if you want to work with brands or when applying to write for some online sites. Anyway, good luck and welcome to the club!

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    1. Leanne23 June 2015 at 21:53

      thanks Cathy - I didn't think it would be needed but I really don't want to bombard my fb friends with my blog so this is a good compromise :)

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  2. Unknown23 June 2015 at 21:16

    Jump on in: there's nothing silly about it.
    The very best silly is intentional silliness, which I am all about.

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    1. Leanne23 June 2015 at 21:54

      I like "intentional silly" Susan - it gives you a bit of leeway with what you choose to do :)

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  3. Jennifer23 June 2015 at 23:06

    Go for it!

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  4. Rena24 June 2015 at 00:37

    It's an easy way to connect with people on Facebook and keep your private life just that if you want. I have one as well. I stopped by and liked yours!

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    1. Leanne24 June 2015 at 09:10

      Thanks Rena - I'll have to make sure I've liked yours too :)

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  5. :DISTherapy24 June 2015 at 01:05

    I "Like!" Best of luck!! (The Women of Midlife)

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  6. Diane Stringam Tolley24 June 2015 at 02:14

    If it's silly, then we're all silly together! Liked your page!

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  7. Janine Huldie24 June 2015 at 19:04

    Not silly at all and just followed your new Facebook page. Very happy to follow and good luck!! :)

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    1. Leanne24 June 2015 at 21:16

      Thanks Janine for the follow and the encouragement :)

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  8. Ritu Sharma24 June 2015 at 20:38

    It's good to keep both personal and blogging things seperate.
    I am also a newbie in blogging and have made a seperate page for my blog :-)

    https://www.facebook.com/rocketlooks?ref=aymt_homepage_panel

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    1. Leanne24 June 2015 at 21:18

      Thanks for stopping by Ritu - I definitely agree that it's a good idea to keep them separate.

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  9. Unknown24 June 2015 at 23:11

    Already liked your wonderful new page, Leanne. :) I have a fan page for Blogitudes for all the same reasons you listed. I think it works best that way for most bloggers and I wish you great success with yours. I'll be looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful posts. :)

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    1. Leanne25 June 2015 at 07:43

      thanks Marcia - I've liked your page too :)

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  10. Anonymous24 June 2015 at 23:32

    Great page! I love my blog page. It does help to keep some things separate!

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    1. Leanne25 June 2015 at 07:43

      Thanks Terri - I've liked your fan page too :)

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  11. The Plagued Parent25 June 2015 at 08:33

    Not silly at all, it is almost a necessity!

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    1. Leanne27 June 2015 at 09:01

      I'm starting to think that way too - I was just a bit slow on the uptake!

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  12. Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond25 June 2015 at 19:06

    I love my facebook page and actually started that before my blog. It does take work to make it worthwhile but when people start commenting and liking you really start to build relationships. Thanks for sharing at #WednesdaysWisdom and I'm already a fan of your page.

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    1. Leanne27 June 2015 at 09:02

      Hi Sue - I've liked your page too and it is a really good way to engage with people and to keep it separate from all the family stuff on my other page.

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  13. Anonymous26 June 2015 at 08:13

    I also just started a facebook page and feel the same way as you. Good luck with it!

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    1. Leanne27 June 2015 at 09:02

      thanks so much - I'm hoping it will go well :)

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  14. Unknown26 June 2015 at 08:19

    Leanne, that's great that you are starting a Facebook page! They are a great way of building your audience! Good luck!

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    1. Leanne27 June 2015 at 09:03

      Thanks Daniela - I'm really enjoying the blog challenge too!

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  15. Unknown27 June 2015 at 01:14

    I don't think you're being silly at all! I starting blogging a few years ago when I owned a baked goods company and when I transitioned earlier this year to working with my husband I decided to reinvent my blog and make it more "real". My definition though of real is probably different than most bloggers, but I enjoy the process of writing and sharing my "keeping it real" approach to life. It's a lot of work to do all of the social media, linky parties, etc but only you can decide what makes the most sense for you. Good luck and thanks for sharing via Blogging On Your Own Terms #ShareFest .

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    1. Leanne27 June 2015 at 09:04

      Thanks for the encouragement Beth - I'll have to pop over to your blog and check it out - I like people who seek to keep it real!

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  16. Unknown29 June 2015 at 16:54

    I'm coming up for two years and I had the same feelings when I started. Good luck. Following you

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  17. Leanne29 June 2015 at 19:47

    Thanks so much Suzi!

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  18. Sandy Sandmeyer30 June 2015 at 00:36

    I love that I can separate my personal page from my blog page on Facebook. I think you'll find you like it too. Thanks for sharing your post at the #AnythingGoes Link Party.

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    1. Leanne1 July 2015 at 11:55

      That's exactly my sentiments Sandy - thanks for hosting the linky - I've loved being part of it.

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  19. Susan 1 July 2015 at 00:28

    After a busy week, I am spending this morning getting caught up with blogs I love. Just found this post - and gave your Facebook page a like! Looking forward to your posts showing up in my feed :)

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    1. Leanne1 July 2015 at 11:56

      So glad you stopped by and read all my ramblings Susan and now we can share the facebook love too :)

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