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Monday, February 18, 2013

Bloggers Need to Know!

 Hello all my friends out in Blogland! I hope your day has started out great!

I recently came across two different tools that I have found very useful and thought I would share them with y'all.

First, have you ever wondered what is being pinned on your blog to Pinterest if anything? Well here is the link to find out!

Just type in http://pinterest.com/source/thenameofyourblog/

For instance mine is http://pinterest.com/source/pjhdesignsoneofakind.blogspot.com

I was so delighted to run across this information on a blog recently. I wish I could remember which one it was as I would give her credit, but I forgot to save it. 

My most pinned blog post is of course my kitchen counter top  tutorial.


You may see that tutorial here.

Now here's my second tip for you today.  I recently made my first video and shared it on Facebook. Yeah!

It was very simple to do and totally free although you cannot post it on your blog unless you buy the upgrade or do the following.


I just clicked on the Facebook link like I wanted to share it and when the window popped up I copied the picture. Then I made the picture a link to the video. You can click on the picture above to see my 30 second video on transferring images to wood.

The website is called Animoto and you just add pictures and text and they add the music.

If you purchase the upgrade you can do much more including longer videos, pick out your own music, etc...

This is a great tool and if you post to Youtube could drive a lot of traffic to your blog.

Here is the link to Animoto.

I hope you found these two tips useful. :-)

Don't forget to join us later tonight for Transformed Tuesday.  We have really been having some wonderful link ups every week.


Have a wonderful day!
Hugs,
 

I'm joining the following fun parties!

Monday

22 comments:

  1. Artsy Craftery Design StudioFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Thanks Peggy. I love Animoto too, and haven't upgraded. They sure do make it easy to create a clip.

    I'm not on Pinterest, but wonder if any of my posts have been pinned?

    Have a fun week.

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  2. Artsy Craftery Design StudioFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    I tried to look, but had to join, or at least sign in with Twitter. Didn't want to do, but thanks.

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  3. UnknownFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Hi Peggy - may have come from me - I did a post on useful tips and that was one of them - but it could have come from anywhere else too lol
    It's a great site regardless!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Great Info. Thanks Peggy!

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  5. CeciliaFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    That is great to know. Was fun to go look at Pinterest and see what others like from my blog!
    Thanks,
    Cecilia

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  6. UnknownFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    The pinterest thing isn't working for me :(

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  7. UnknownFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    OH I figured it out, make sure the http:\\ is not in there when you put in your blog name (I had just copy/pasted didn't pay attention lol)
    This is GREAT, thank you!

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  8. Jeannie and LindaFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Thanks Peggy, Great information!

    Have a great day,

    Linda at The French Hens Nest

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  9. The Honeysuckle Bus StopFebruary 18, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    How interesting! Thanks for sharing.

    I'd love for you to join me for Moonshine Monday at The Honeysuckle Bus Stop!

    Thanks!
    Amber
    http://thehoneysucklebusstop.blogspot.com/

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  10. Linda@Coastal CharmFebruary 18, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Thanks Peggy for sharing these useful tips at my Nifty Thrifty Tuesday party.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Thank you for sharing these, Peggy! My best tip that bloggers need to know is that they're missing out on comments when they don't provide a Name/URL option. Not all of us want to leave our Google Account info strewn all over the internet, and if you have a self-hosted blog you don't always have a Wordpress.com username.

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  12. UnknownFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Awesome tips!! I need to check out the video. Thanks so much for sharing.

    Hugs
    Kathy

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  13. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    Peggy,
    all you have to do is google your blog and your blog's pinterest pins will come up in the search....

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    I knew about the pinterest source, but the video for FB tip, I didn't...thanks for sharing!

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  15. Maureen WyattFebruary 19, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    Thanks for the tips!

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  16. Kay San Nicolas @ Gallery Fifty EightFebruary 19, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    Great information Peggy. I found you at You're Gonna Love It Party.
    Kay
    Gallery Fifty Eight

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  17. UnknownFebruary 19, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Hi Peggy. This is my firt visit to your site and I am so happy to be a visitor. Love the tips for Pinterest and video posts.
    Traci

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  18. Ivy, Phyllis and Me!February 21, 2013 at 3:58 AM

    Good Morning Peggy, Thank you so much for the blogging tips, I did come across one of my cake recipes recently which I did not know had been pinned, so I am going to take a look to see what else has been pinned.
    The blogging community is such a lovely group of people as you share hints and tips so readily. For a relatively new blogger it is tremendously helpful.
    I have enjoyed my visit to your blog and have become a new follower. You would be very welcome to visit Ivy, Phyllis and Me! when you have the time.
    Best Wishes from England.
    Daphne

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  19. Deborah@Green Willow PondFebruary 21, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    I knew about the Pinterest source, but Animoto was new to me. I just tried it out and I am hooked! That is so cool!! Thanks for sharing :) Have a great weekend!

    Deborah

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  20. Kadee WillowFebruary 24, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    I have yet to open a pinterest account... I know! Archaic, right? As I said in my last post I am doing baby steps. However, I really appreciate your tips as some readers have said they have put things on their pinterest board. Yea.. they like it.. they really like it!! LOL I am your newest follower and look forward to keeping up with you! Do drop by mine when you get a chance as I always love making new friends!!

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  21. bjFebruary 24, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Thanks so much for the tips...I need to learn all I can about Pinterest.:)
    I am over from Moonshine Monday (last week...I'm slow) and I also just linked up to follow. Come see me when you have time. :)

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  22. AmyFebruary 26, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    Thanks for the tips

    Thanks for linking up to And Sew We Craft Together!

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I love to read your comments. They make my day. I no longer take anonymous comments. Too much spam. Also, I will not reply on post to comments but via email so please be sure you are a reply blogger. Thanks, Peggy :-)