In the vast and creative world of crafting blogs, getting noticed can be a daunting task for small-time bloggers. However, there’s a hidden gem within the blogging community that holds the potential to elevate your crafting blog to new heights – the “Blog Hop.” In this post, we’ll explore what a blog hop is and delve into how it can significantly benefit small-time crafting bloggers.
What is a Blog Hop?
A blog hop is a collaborative event where a group of bloggers come together to share their content, usually centered around a common theme or topic. Each participating blogger creates a post related to the chosen theme and includes links to other bloggers’ posts in the hop. Readers can then navigate from one blog to another seamlessly, discovering a variety of perspectives, ideas, and crafts within the niche.
Benefits for Small-Time Crafting Bloggers:
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Increased Exposure: One of the most significant advantages of participating in a blog hop is the exposure your crafting blog receives. By joining forces with other bloggers in your niche, you tap into their audience, exposing your content to a wider and potentially more engaged audience.
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Networking Opportunities: Blog hops provide an excellent opportunity for small-time crafting bloggers to connect with more established bloggers and influencers in the community. Building relationships within your niche can open doors to collaboration, guest posting, and valuable mentorship.
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Boosted SEO: Search engines love fresh and relevant content, and blog hops provide just that. When multiple bloggers link to each other within a blog hop, it creates a network of interconnected content. This can positively impact your blog’s search engine rankings, making it more discoverable to people searching for crafting-related topics.
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Inspiration and Diverse Content: A blog hop exposes your readers to a diverse range of crafts and ideas. This not only keeps your content fresh and interesting but also provides inspiration for your audience. By presenting a variety of perspectives within the blog hop, you keep your readers engaged and eager to see what creative wonders await them.
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Community Building: Crafting is all about community, and blog hops foster a sense of community among bloggers and readers alike. Comments, likes, and shares during the hop create a supportive environment where everyone involved feels a sense of belonging. This community spirit can extend beyond the blog hop, creating a lasting network of like-minded individuals.
In the competitive world of crafting blogs, leveraging the power of blog hops can be a game-changer for small-time bloggers. The increased exposure, networking opportunities, improved SEO, diverse content, and community building make blog hops a valuable strategy for those looking to elevate their crafting blogs to new heights.
Bonus Benefit: Amplifying Your Reach Through Stamp It Demonstrator Group Blog Hop
For those looking for an extra boost, joining a specialized blog hop like the Stamp It Demonstrator Group Blog Hop can offer an unparalleled advantage. I have dedicated over 20 years to growing and cultivating a substantial following and web traffic. By participating in this blog hop, you not only gain exposure from your fellow bloggers but also tap into my established audience.
My commitment to pushing traffic towards participants’ blogs serves as a catalyst for increased visibility. This redirection of well-established traffic can introduce your crafting blog to a wider and potentially more engaged audience. It’s like having a seasoned guide opening the door to your blog for those who are already actively seeking creative content.
So, if you’re a small-time crafting blogger looking to make a mark in the crafting community, don’t just consider the benefits of a blog hop – consider the amplified reach and exposure offered by being part of the Stamp It Demonstrator Group Blog Hop. It’s an opportunity to not only showcase your creativity but also to ride the wave of an existing, enthusiastic audience.
- March 21 7pm Easter / Spring Theme Blog Hop
- April 18 7pm Mother’s Day Blog Hop
- May 23 7pm Father’s Day Blog Hop
- June 20 7pm Summer Theme Blog Hop
- July 25 7pm Christmas in July Theme Blog hop
- August 22 7pm Fall Theme Blog Hop
- September 26 Halloween / Fall Blog Hop
- October 24 Thanksgiving Theme Blog Hop
- November 21 Christmas Theme Blog hop
- December 12 New Years / Winter Blog Hop
Visit our Stamp It Facebook Group Events section for each month’s specific hop info.
HOP GUIDELINES
By joining the Facebook event and adding your link below, you are agreeing to the Blog Hop Guidelines, and the Blop Hop Giveaway.
- Hop projects should contain current Stampin Up products.
- Your blog post URL should be added to the Blog Carousel site.
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POST FORMAT (top to bottom):
- Blog hop Banner: There are blog hop banners for your blog post on the event page
- Post your project, write up details , etc. below banner
- Hop Giveaway graphic
- List of Blogs in the Hop (Blog Carousel code below)
- Thumbnail supply list (optional but recommended)
- Please keep the playing field even. do not run personal “blog hop” sales, or specials. It’s ok to have your normal promotions at the bottom of your post.
- Make sure your comments approval is turned off so people can comment easily
- Please pin everyone’s projects to Pinterest
- We ask that you be available at the launch time of the hop in case there is an issue. If you can’t be available, be sure to let us know.
Linda created these “Blog Hop Cheat Sheets” to help you get started
You must click the “PUBLISH” or “SCHEDULE” button. Only changing the date does not schedule your post.
Linda created this super helpful video to show you how to link up to the blog hop using Blog Carousel.
MONTH: MARCH 2024
You will find all of the specific details for the current month under this tab.
GIVEAWAY GRAPHIC
BANNER:
- Thursday, March 21 Blog Hop 7pm EST
- Monday, March 18 Previous Hop Comments Due to Tami
- Tuesday, March 19 Tami will post winner
Email list to tami@stampwithtami.com
TAMI'S STAMPIN UP SPECIALS
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- FREE PDF GIFTS WITH ORDERS ➡
- COMPLETE GUIDE TO GETTING STARTED CARD MAKING ➡