Yes! Please share it here when you have time! Have a great weekend! Thanks, again! #FreelanceFriends

Such good ideas and conversation! Thank you for sharing your time and expertise with us today! #FreelanceFriends

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Haha! This Iowa farm girl is happy to be a GOAT! #FreelanceFriends

I'm of the same mindset. Each platform has its benefits and circle of people.

And glad you're here!! #FreelanceFriends

Thanks for this feedback! Love it!! #FreelanceFriends

There's also a gluten-free food brand named Kinnikinnick! (Sp?) #FreelanceFriends

Thank YOU for adding to the conversation! Always a pleasure! Happy writing today!

Chat soon, #FreelanceFriends!

Thanks so much for joining us again, @jennmattern.com! I've added a few things to my admin to-do list from this conversation. I appreciate the help and ideas! #FreelanceFriends

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Thank you for attending #FreelanceFriends! Extra gratitude goes to @jennmattern.com for sharing her take on social media usage!

This chat is coordinated by many freelancers.TY!!

The chat will be back next Thursday at 11am CST here on Bluesky. Stay tuned for updates and happy freelancing, friends!

Yes! Planting seeds and taking action! #FreelanceFriends

Sometimes I post to social media off the cuff—no planning, no keywords, no links—just a simple photo or thought, and they do really well as far as engagement and comments to help me stay in someone's feed/top of mind. #FreelanceFriends

Friends Helping Friends: As we wrap up, feel free to offer a tip, inspirational quote or something you learned recently that every freelancer in your circle should know or hear! #FreelanceFriends

Thanks for all of this! I definitely need to get back to looking at the numbers and defining my goals. It's easy to get into the "social" part and just have fun conversing, but really, I need to keep business goals in mind a bit better! #FreelanceFriends

Thanks for this Thread, ladies! I've been giving myself so much stress over getting back to the fancy tool I used to have (but tripled in price, so I left) to stay ahead of things. I just need a good spreadsheet and a daily time slot to post. #FreelanceFriends

Nice! How cool to have such an active chamber that supports small businesses so directly! #FreelanceFriends

A: I guess I feel my social media posts are successful when they gain comments, likes, shares, etc. Of course, if one triggers a DM or email that leads to a freelance project, it's even better! #FreelanceFriends

Open Mic Q: What are some signs of "success" when using social media for your freelance business? #FreelanceFriends

Open Mic: #FreelanceFriends, it's your chance to ask the group a question.

What questions do you have about using social media professionally?

Or, ask your question about any other small business topic. Comment below and let your fellow freelancers offer insight.
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A3: My biggest challenge when using social media scheduling apps is staying on top of content planning/creation. I feel like the scheduler has to always be "full". I'm not currently using a scheduler, but would like to get back to Buffer to post consistently, and during time off. #FreelanceFriends

I've wondered about the WHY and now I know. Thank you! Less conversation, more clicking. Just what we need sometimes! #FreelanceFriends

Right! Me too! And it's great to hear others are experiencing this too. A nudge we need to do more there! #FreelanceFriends

Thanks! And I found you on there, too! YAY! #FreelanceFriends

Q3: What's the biggest challenge you face when using social media tools professionally? #FreelanceFriends

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I'm at www.pinterest.com/angelatague! I need to use it more too! I used to love it to plan house projects/recipes and such! #FreelanceFriends

I pin all of my blog/article content there, and it's been driving tons of traffic back to my lifestyle blog. Weird. I don't hang out there at all. Just pin and go. #FreelanceFriends

For some reason, Pinterest brings the most traffic to my lifestyle blog. I've never understood why, but I need to poke around and learn more. #FreelanceFriends

I also get a TON of traffic from Pinterest. I'm on there the least, but it drives a ton of traffic to my lifestyle blog/website. I need to spend more time understanding that movement and getting it for my writing website!! #FreelanceFriends

A2: I am on many platforms, and feel they all generate something different. Some get more comments (LinkedIn, Facebook), some get more clicks (Pinterest!!), while other get more shares (X). I feel having many messages out there helps me to reach more potential clients and readers. #FreelanceFriends

I wish we lived closer! I'd share some with you! As you can see, my grass underneath is dead. My yard is a random wonderland of flowers and veggies/fruits. HAHA. Pumpkins were in that spot last year before I put in the rhubarb and they killed the grass. OOPS!
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Q2: What have been your most effective social media tools (platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, X, etc. and social media scheduling apps) for reaching professional goals?
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