Linky Parties are
quite popular. You can basically find a linky party for just any
any subject now ranging from art, food and drink, home decor, or technology. Linky parties do increase traffic to your blog or
website.
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I did some
searching, because I was curious when did linky parties start. I
only found linky parties dating back to 2007. Now if they started before
that time someone please correct me and I would definitely like to
visit the site.
1. What is a Linky
Party?
A Linky Party is a
new creative way to link up your blog with other websites. There may
be one host at the sight or as many as 12 or more hosts. Linky sites
are available 7 days a week. Instead of you attempting to fit into
their schedule, you can fit them into your schedule. You just need
to find the right one for you and your niche. I have seen video Linky
Parties and Linky Parties that you will just add your blog to the
link.
2. Pajamas
I love that I can
visit a linky party in my pajamas. There is no need to dress up.
Now the exception to that would be if you are joining a video linky
party. In that scenario, you do want to dress appropriately.
3. Hosting or
Joining
Now you do have the
option of a hosting a linky party site on your blog or website, but
that is something you will need to decide. Hosting is not something
that I thought I wanted to try personally, but I do love posting to
various sites. Even if you do host a site, you still can post to
other linky parties as well. From what I have observed at most
sites, there usually is more than one host to help facilitate it. I
can see as the site grows larger, more work is involved.
4. Guest posting
Guest posting at a
linky party can also bring you more exposure. Many of the sites
welcome guest posting. I have guest posted at other sites as well as linky sites.
5. How Many to
Join
Now I would say you
might want to join at least 4 or more. I originally started with
only one to get the feel of it and slowly increased it. Yes there
may be some you join and discover it is not the right fit for you.
In that case you are always free to stop at that linky party. I have
discovered that. I have also found there are some linky parties that
I like and cater to more. The main thing is finding a party in your
niche or one that you feel comfortable in. If you have a recipe blog,
you may not want to party at a home remodeling blog. You may also
note that each party has it's own specific days and rules that you can post to
it before it closes. For Example one board may say you have 6 days
to post and then it closes while another board may only give you 2 or
3 days and then it closes.
6. Pinterest pin-It
Linky
This Linky party is
different in that you pin a pin from the Linky Party to your
Pinterest site to link as oppose to adding your actual blog link. I
really like this one so far much better, because I am a visual person
and I also love Pinterest.
7. My Favorite
Linky sites
One of my favorite
sites is Live It Up Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Blog Hop#66. I was featured there in May, 2015. I am a bit of a health buff so
for that reason I really like this blog where the owner Deborah
gives great eating and exercise tips. Another linky site that I
really like is WholeHearted Wednesday Linkup. The owner is Judith. This site shares Christ-like love and I love
that. There are many others that I could name, but these are two of
my favorite that come to mind.
8. Constant
Learning
I am constantly
learning at the various linky parties. I am learning from the
experience of others and I am sharing my learning with others as
well. Try some of the linky parties and see for yourself. I am
sure you will find the right fit for you.
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12 comments:
It's great to hear about the benefits. I'm very new to these, but have been having fun trying them out. In the last two weeks, I've made new connections, and discovered some excellent blogs I didn't know existed through these Linky parties.
I'm considering hosing a weekly Linky Party myself in 2016. Thanks for the links to the new parties--I'm looking forward to checking them out--and for the new, party insights :)
Thank You Jed. God is good. I look forward to stopping by your Linky Party when you host it.
Thanks Betty,
I just got my first link-up running this morning today:http://www.coffeeshopconversations.com/my-year-of-teamwork/
It would be awesome to have you join in. And any feedback and ideas are much appreciated. I'm still new to this, buy am quickly learning from others :)
Awesome. Good for you.
THank you for linking up with us on Pin Worthy Wednesday
Your Welcome Amber.
Hi Betty,
I couldn't agree more! I am so delighted that you shared 8 Awesome Benefits of a Linky Party with us at the Healthy Happy Green and Natural Party!.Thank you so much for sharing your gems and for your support! All the best, Deborah
You are most welcome Deborah.
I think linky parties are great, gives us "baby bloggers" a chance to get more readers.
I agree Sandra. Linky Parties are awesome. Thanks for stopping by anointedtoday.blogspot.com
I love linky parties; I have just started to fully embrace them this year and have seen tremendous increases in my page views and comments. I have also made a lot of blog "friends" through revisiting the same parties over and over again. I found so many more pinterest boards to follow, facebook pages to "like", and learned so much about blogging, crafting, homeschooling and all those things that interested me.
Good for you mother of 3. Thanks for stopping by.
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