Writer’s Workshop- Xtra’s I would have Done

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Blogging and Social Media has been evolving rapidly these past few years. Digital media is all the rage these days as more traditional sources take a back seat to platform of promotion. Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram accounts are a must have if you want to actively promote yourself across the most highly traffic sites. Besides having accounts at these sites you still need to make sure that you connect with others via Google + and Linked In and be active forum and groups.

It really is a tall order with a lot to be done to ensure that you reach out to all your potential readers out there. It can be quite cumbersome and time consuming however if you have set up your “system” right with all the latest automated posting and pings if can be a breeze.

If I only knew how to syndicate my content earlier on it would certainly help me progress faster in developing my brand awareness in the blog sphere. I could have save all the hours I spent learning the ropes from scratch. I would have set up my social media accounts together with this blog to maximize the growth of Dominique’s Desk.

I would have been more aggressive in cross promotions and building up my subscriber/ reader base. It would have certainly allowed me to build up my community faster and give me a better edge then I presently have.

April 30, 2013

Goals for May and April Review

Dominique Thoughts goals and resolutions

I haven’t been posting this for the past few months as there has been lots of action here at Dominique’s Desk. The kids are having their mid year exams soon and I have to prepare them for the upcomming exams.

Achievements for April

Dominique’s Desk Fan Page has already broken the 10,000 fans mark and is slowly edging upwards to the 11K mark.
Alexa ranking is down further and I hope that it remains the same or reduces further. Last glance it was 61,317
I’ve secured a few new corporate sponsors and am continuing new campaigns with existing sponsors. Look out for my posts on items from Philips, Drypers, Lifebuoy and Comfort.
I’ve completed 4 book reviews, 8 giveaways and 5 product reviews on top of the normal daily posting on the blog. I still have quite a few book reviews to be completed but will finish them up months to come.
I did my first media coverage event this month and had fun covering the #mozziewipeout campaign launch by NEA.
I’ve attended my first baking class for the year and learned how to bake Hokkaido Chiffon Cake.
I’ve completed 1/2 of the photo books which I have planned to do this year. MIL’s mother’s day present has been given to her.
I’ve manage to have more couple lunches with R when he is in town 🙂 Love it!!

Major Fail area

Weight has remained at 64-65kg. I have tried adjusting the portion size of my food and cutting out all the unwanted calories from junk foods. I need to step up on the exercise routine
The year end 2012/2013 photobook has yet to be done and I schedule it to be done before June.
I have yet to read all the DSLR camera magazines which I bought back in 2012. However I have been reading the photography books which I borrowed from the library.

Resolutions for 2013

For Myself

Focus on more healthy eating and exercising. Target weight is getting back to 60kg first.
Reading up and learning more about how to use my DSLR
Test out the recipes in the cook books that I have acquired in 2012.
To brush up on my French and Japanese.

For the blog

To increase readership even further and break the 15K FB Fan mark.
Get more sponsors and campaigns.
To double blog income.

For the kids

Engage them in more family based activities and teach them more life skills.
Read scripture together with the kids bi-weekly with follow up activities weekly.
Pray together before meals and before bed.
Focus on both academic and physical development for each child.

For the family