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Social Media Scheduling for Bloggers: How to Increase Traffic & Grow on Social Media

For me, one of the most intimidating things about starting a blog was figuring out how to set up social media scheduling so that I could get traffic without being annoying. Today, I’m sharing some of the ways I’ve learned to make this process easier as well as the schedules I use to share posts.

Social media scheduling got you stressed? Breaking down how I've streamlined the process! Click To Tweet

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Blogger shares how to make the most of social media scheduling for Facebook and Twitter plus two samples of posts to make in a week. // blogging for beginners, how to automate social media, Facebook marketing for beginners, twitter marketing made easy, how to use tweetdeck

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Why I’m Not Sweating the Instagram Algorithm Anymore

Let’s talk about a hot button issue for bloggers, brands, and influencers: Instagram! Between the unpopular algorithm replacing chronological order, Stories and other new features, Instagram remains one of the most talked about topics for many businesses. Today I’m sharing the frustrations I’ve had and the things I’ve started to do instead of just being annoyed by it.

I’ll admit it, when the algorithm first got introduced I was super frustrated. Over time, I’ve accepted that this is the new way and learned to better prioritize my time when it comes to growing my following and strengthening my online presence.

When the Instagram algorithm was introduced I was frustrated. Click To Tweet

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Behind the Scenes of Blogging: What Goes Into a Blog Post

One of the questions I get a lot about blogging is about what the process looks like. I’ll be honest: it’s more grueling than most non-bloggers realize. So today I’m sharing what goes into a blog post and sharing a breakdown of how the whole process works.

Wondering what goes into a blog post + how the promotion process works for bloggers? Click To Tweet

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Ever wondered what goes into a blog post? Come behind the scenes and learn everything that goes into the process of producing and promoting a blog post. // the best outfits for fall, how to write a blog post for new bloggers, best ways to promote your new blog, how to wear ankle boots for fall, leather tote that you need, best blogger outfits for fall
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Why I Blog: Does Representation Really Matter?

I’ve been writing and creating content here on What Nicole Wore for two and a half years {WHOA}, but today I wanted to get a little personal and share my why. Friends, family, other bloggers, brands, etc. ask this question a lot and the answer is admittedly a bit long-winded. Today, I’m digging into a hot topic, that shouldn’t be hot, why representation matters, how it helped me decide to launch my blog, and how blogging’s made me more comfortable in my own skin.   Plus I’m sharing an easy to recreate fall outfit featuring some seriously cute embroidered mules!

Why Representation Matters and How to Include It in Your Blog: Click To Tweet

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Multiracial blogger, @whatnicolewore, examines the lack of diversity in fashion blogging and explains why representation is so important for brand campaigns. // brooks brothers button down shirt, how to wear a button up shirt with jeans, casual fall outfit, fossil leather boyfriend watch, easy jeans outfit, kylie cosmetics gorge lipstick
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How to Boost Your Pinterest Game & Up Site Traffic

As social media continues to grow, bloggers and small business owners have more and more ways to promote.  One that commonly gets overlooked by new bloggers is Pinterest!  I’ve had several newer bloggers comment that they don’t know how to keep up with this platform; today I’m sharing a tool I began using a few months ago that has made utilizing Pinterest to boost blog traffic a breeze.

Boosting your blog traffic is a breeze with THIS Pinterest tool! Click To Tweet

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I’ve had my Pinterest since before I had a blog. When I first started blogging I rarely pinned my blog posts – mostly because I still was hiding my blog from any and everyone that knew me in real life. Last year, I made the switch to regularly pinning my blog content and earlier this year I decided to pay for an automatic scheduler.

Blogger or small business overwhelmed by Pinterest? Learn how to use Tailwind, a Pinterest scheduler, to save time and gain followers + more site traffic. // tailwind app, pinterest scheduler, blogging tools, growing pinterest, increase blog traffic with pinterest, how to use tailwind, pinterest marketing

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