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Post by betty on May 28, 2016 9:47:35 GMT -5
Thank you, Mary & Gaz! That's a lot of work!
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Post by gazaboo on May 31, 2016 12:46:37 GMT -5
Now that that blog post is up, what would you like to see changed? I have 10 items in the collage. Too many? Would a few small collages work better? To post the blog onto FB I had to upload the image from my photo file otherwise it came out too big cutting into the outer perimeter. Not sure why since I sent Kate the same FB size image for the blog.
Next Promo Blog: According to our current calendar the theme for week July 2 - 9 is Red, White & Blue with Bastille Day on July 14. Or could we create a more interesting blog post using the garden party theme for July 10 -16. If you think that theme & week is better, I can just let Kate know and she can make room in the blog scheduling. Personally, I like the garden party/picnic theme and I would be willing to creating the promo using floral & garden pics from my own photo file (and/or any that you'd like to send me) in conjunction with VAM items. Just an idea to consider. Let me know what you think.
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Post by Mary / tipple+snack on Jun 7, 2016 18:48:52 GMT -5
(Sorry, I didn't see this thread)
I'm thinking 10 items is a bit too much sometimes. Why don't you try for 6-8? Do what works best!
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Post by gazaboo on Jun 7, 2016 19:52:58 GMT -5
I put 8 listings in the latest collage and 9 in the draft for next week.
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Post by betty on Jun 8, 2016 8:45:15 GMT -5
I didn't see this either. Sorry, Gaz. As long as the collage has visual appeal, I don't see the need to limit the number of items, unless the file size creates a problem with upload.
As to the theme for July 12-16, I think that "garden party/picnic" has a broader appeal, esp. since we did April in Paris. Thanks, Gaz!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2016 11:39:03 GMT -5
I think the collage looks good on Facebook with the larger # -- The photo size on our blog is small so that it makes it harder to see the images in the collage that are featured in the smaller sections. I know it is more work, but for the blog could the Facebook collage be broken up into 2 collages with the same people, just divide the layout so that the photos are easier to read. So a collage of 4 and 5? If its too much work -- then its fine as is - or see if the formatting of photos on our blog can be larger (but I know that may be more tricky though with coding and the margins etc).
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Post by gazaboo on Jun 9, 2016 13:47:54 GMT -5
Jaclyn ~ YES! I was thinking of doing that for a garden party themed promo. We have sooo many great garden & garden party listing i was thinking of maybe four smaller colleges for the blog and curating to FB collage with a smaller selection featured in the blog. That way the blog post will be more in depth and not just a repeat of the FB post. Thinking of doing a shout out in the banter for some nice garden images from VAM members and mixing them in. What do you think?
Blog title could be, "Went to a garden party ..."
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Post by shelley on Jun 9, 2016 14:27:18 GMT -5
I like it.
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Post by gazaboo on Jun 9, 2016 15:50:59 GMT -5
I'll do a VAM shout out in the banter this evening for garden photos. Doing smaller multiple blog collages will get more members featured as well. I'll give Kate a heads up for blog scheduling.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2016 16:36:22 GMT -5
that sounds great!
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Post by shelley on Jun 9, 2016 21:10:29 GMT -5
I think that shoutout was absolutely perfect, Gaz, and a great idea. Maybe this is the way we get people more involved and contributing to the blog without feeling overwhelmed that they have to write an entire post. Can't wait to see what you get.
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Post by betty on Jun 10, 2016 8:45:14 GMT -5
Gaz, I suspect you'll be inundated with photos, which is a good thing Great idea!
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Post by gazaboo on Jun 12, 2016 18:29:37 GMT -5
You would think so Betty, but so far only 3 submissions. I'll do another shout out after I get this week's promo posted.
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Post by gazaboo on Jun 27, 2016 15:54:09 GMT -5
Working on the garden party promo blog post now. Kate needs it early. So send pics today or Tuesday.
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Post by gazaboo on Jun 30, 2016 13:15:30 GMT -5
I sent the blog draft to Kate last night. It features 6 collages with nine pics in each collage. Almost everyone is featured and some more than once. I did my best to first look at those that have not been featured, then those with the lowest numbers. Still difficult to include some shops that just don't fit the theme and/or have little to choose from or the photo just wouldn't work. Once the blog is up I will revise the list of who has been featured. I spent days on this and still don't have it the way I would like. I gave Kate free rein to edit and add to the written draft. Did my best and still learning about blog posting and what works & doesn't work. Anyway, it is what it is for now.
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