Do you get invitations to join these popular
Facebook events? Do you accept them? I never have until I was forced to be
involved. You see – I was one of the authors in a box collection presenting the
party. We were all given hour spots that we were expected to host.
Facebook events? Do you accept them? I never have until I was forced to be
involved. You see – I was one of the authors in a box collection presenting the
party. We were all given hour spots that we were expected to host.
I dreaded it but, as you know, majority
rules in these situations. The other girls knew what I hadn’t understood.
rules in these situations. The other girls knew what I hadn’t understood.
That these crazy events are a heck of a
lot of fun!
lot of fun!
Unfortunately, my first experience was a
nerve-wracking nightmare. I had no idea how to organize myself, how to pin a
post or how to refresh a page. These are three very important steps you must
understand if you want to have a successful party that you can enjoy.
nerve-wracking nightmare. I had no idea how to organize myself, how to pin a
post or how to refresh a page. These are three very important steps you must
understand if you want to have a successful party that you can enjoy.
Organizing is
easy:
easy:
In a word document, compose the blurb
you want to pin, so when it’s your turn to take the reins, all you need to do
is copy and paste. In this write-up, make sure to welcome everyone. Tell them
about the collection you’re advertising and then explain what it is you want
them to do in order to win your prize. I usually ask for newsletter sign-ups but
others want likes on their Facebook page or follows on Twitter, etc. Then ask
them a question. For those who leave a comment, let them know what you’re
giving away – a photo of the prize or book cover is needed here to catch the
eye.
you want to pin, so when it’s your turn to take the reins, all you need to do
is copy and paste. In this write-up, make sure to welcome everyone. Tell them
about the collection you’re advertising and then explain what it is you want
them to do in order to win your prize. I usually ask for newsletter sign-ups but
others want likes on their Facebook page or follows on Twitter, etc. Then ask
them a question. For those who leave a comment, let them know what you’re
giving away – a photo of the prize or book cover is needed here to catch the
eye.
Pin the post:
See the photo above where the little
arrow is clicked to open this box? It says “Pin to top” right? You click there.
If it asks you to unpin the earlier post, say yes. Easy-shmeasy!
arrow is clicked to open this box? It says “Pin to top” right? You click there.
If it asks you to unpin the earlier post, say yes. Easy-shmeasy!
Refresh the
page:
page:
Again, this is simple if you know what
it means. All I do is copy the url at the top of the page and then paste it in
the same place or even just highlight it and hit enter. That will bring up the
same page, which is what you want. You will have to scroll to where your slot
is and most likely, you’ll have find where it says comments under the blurb and
click on that or where see where it says other comments and that should open up
all of the stream once again.
it means. All I do is copy the url at the top of the page and then paste it in
the same place or even just highlight it and hit enter. That will bring up the
same page, which is what you want. You will have to scroll to where your slot
is and most likely, you’ll have find where it says comments under the blurb and
click on that or where see where it says other comments and that should open up
all of the stream once again.
Hint: When I reply to
comments, I always use # with the person’s name I’m answering. So they know I’m
talking to them and I can see who I’ve answered and who I might have missed.
comments, I always use # with the person’s name I’m answering. So they know I’m
talking to them and I can see who I’ve answered and who I might have missed.
It’s true that this can get really
hectic but golly is it fun! You’ll get to meet a lot of new Facebook friends
who will then go to “like” your page and many will want to friend you also.
Then there’s the ones who go to sign up on your newsletter, which a nice little
bonus.
hectic but golly is it fun! You’ll get to meet a lot of new Facebook friends
who will then go to “like” your page and many will want to friend you also.
Then there’s the ones who go to sign up on your newsletter, which a nice little
bonus.
All in all, it’s a great way to spend an
hour.
hour.
Mimi Barbour’s
contacts:
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Great information. I refresh the page by using the refresh function on my browser. Just one click.
Okay – what browser do you use cause I want one of them there buttons LOL!!
Great post Mimi. As usual you're leading the way.
Thanks Jo-Ann 🙂 You'll be coming right up behind me very soon 🙂 I have no doubt!!
You make these sound fun and doable. I have to admit I liked the first couple I was invited but then it began to see more like a chore than fun. I've noticed a few other comments along the same way so I wonder if this hasn't been a bit overdone lately?
Hi Pat – I know there are some folks already burnt out over these affairs. I guess I'm late to the party and still finding them a hoot! Hopefully, there are a lot of readers like me LOL!!