Wednesday, 5 June 2013

7 Strategies to Get More Followers on Tumblr




Tumblr is one of the biggest online phenomena; it effectively combines social networking and blogging. With it, you can share breathtaking photographs and digital art coupled by sensible text posts. While creating an account with Tumbler is fairly easy, getting more followers can prove to be a challenge. For one, it does not work like other social networking sites. But if you do things properly, you can possibly gain hundreds of followers. Below are some suggestions. 

Make an excellent presentation with a logo
A simple photo or an excellently made log can catch a significant amount of attention. And this is what you should aim for. When users see the representation, they will be enticed to know more about you. So, be as eye-catching as possible in your presentation.

Pick a name that has recall
Another strategy that you can apply has to do with name selection. The name you select should be in accordance to what can be expected from your blog or your personality. Creativity can pay off if you manage to come up with a name that captures the interest of other users.

Create a neat profile theme.
Being creative does not mean bombarding your account with confusing details. It is all about creating an experience, one that potential followers would like to stay on and keep revisiting. As much as possible, you should keep a neat and flawless profile theme without restricting your creativity.

Get exposed with the Tumblr Train
The Tumblr Train can prove to be helpful in exposing your profile to potential followers. You can simply check out the users on the train and follow one of the passengers. The person you followed may follow you back. At the same time, you become much more visible to other users on the train.

Advertise your Tumblr account
Facebook and Twitter can be used as effective advertising tools to boost your following on Tumblr. Make your presence on Tumblr known to your own network in these social networking sites. It is quite possible that most of your friends on these networks are Tumblr users at the same time. That means they have more reasons to follow you since you are already associated in social media.

Follow the popular
This strategy can be used in Twitter and it can be applied to Tumblr too. Check out the most popular accounts who may share the same interest. With a massive following, it is possible to get attention from the followers, which increases the chances of them following you too.

Promo exchange
You can also work with other users by agreeing to promote their blog on yours. In return, they can promote your blog in theirs. It is a simple arrangement that an increase your Tumblr following.

These are only a few strategies you can apply to expand the number of your followers on Tumblr. Another challenge is to keep your followers interested. So, make sure you consistently make quality posts. Keep your content fresh and up to date so you can keep increasing your numbers.