Thanks to everyone who joined us for the 4/8 #GoalChat, where we talked about one of my favorite topics: blogging. Btw, if you need extra support on blogging, check out my book Write On Blogging: 51 Tips to Create, Write, and Promote Your Blog.
#GoalChat takes place Sundays at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern to set goals, ask questions, and get support. Feel free to tweet to @GoalChat throughout the week.
And join us on April 15 for #GoalChat at 7pm Pt/10pm ET. Special topic: Setting Realistic Goals. Tweet topic suggestions to @GoalChat.
Below is a recap with tweets from last night’s chat.
Welcome to #GoalChat. This week’s special topic is #Blogging Whoo hoo! Can you tell I love blogging? @writeononline pic.twitter.com/qBBohQdrHe
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
Introductions
Introduce Yourselves: Who are you? Where do you live? What do you do? @WriteOnOnline #GoalChat pic.twitter.com/fs7CVipzpM
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
I’m Deb. I live in West LA. Am the author of “Write On Blogging: 51 Tips to Create, Write & Promote Your Blog” https://t.co/5f52MAqP5I and I help people set, plan, and achieve their goals.
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
Am also the founder of @WriteOnOnline, a website and community for writers, creatives & entrepreneurs. Like the Facebook page https://t.co/BKv5f2Aw0h and join the group https://t.co/D38rtwcgnM #goalchat
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
Hello! Jim from Swansboro, NC. A social media marketing consultant #GoalChat
— Jim Fuhs of Fuhsion Marketing #DSATL (@FuhsionMktg) April 9, 2018
Still in the mountains outside of Denver. I was told recently that my reputation precedes me. #goalchat
— Tom Reid (@_TomGReid) April 9, 2018
I am Romy and I’m here from the middle of the night (3am) in the UK #GoalChat
— AndromedaTrance (@andromedatrance) April 9, 2018
This group has become unmissable!😱#GoalChat
— AndromedaTrance (@andromedatrance) April 9, 2018
And blogging terrifies me so this will be good for me #GoalChat
— AndromedaTrance (@andromedatrance) April 9, 2018
Hey guys! I’m coming to you from Chattanooga and I am a social media manager! 👋👋 #GoalChat
— Shana Browne (@brownetime08) April 9, 2018
Hi #GoalChat just put my little one to bed… pic.twitter.com/r5NXB5VLxn
— Lainey B. Wellbrock (@HRcupofcoffee) April 9, 2018
Hello #GoalChat! THis is Kevin W., from Alexandria, VA. I am an Investigative Analyst @ the #DoD. My big goal is to transition back into the #SportsBiz in 2018.
— Kevin Wilson (@KWilson805) April 9, 2018
Hey everyone! I’m Danielle, tweeting from Florida. I’m a Sr. Social Media Engagement Specialist by day and secret adventurer y night. #GoalChat
— Danielle Mamagona (@PokeyLuWho) April 9, 2018
Hi friends! Catching up here…. #GoalChat pic.twitter.com/lTrx2pC9BE
— Desiree Townsend (@DNTowns) April 9, 2018
This is @ChrysantheTan tweeting on behalf of our podcast Underscore! We are a show that features innovative musical artists with compelling stories to tell. We’re based in LA and produced by @ClassicalKUSC radio station. #GoalChat
— Underscore (@UnderscoreFm) April 9, 2018
Biggest Win
Q1. What was your biggest win last week? @WriteOnOnline #GoalChat pic.twitter.com/oRPzxaETNV
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
A1. One of my @WriteOnOnline members is using my blogging book as recommended reading for her online course https://t.co/IpFNAYvrmW It was a nice surprise! #GoalChat
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
A1: Being a guest on #MediaChat #GoalChat
— Jim Fuhs of Fuhsion Marketing #DSATL (@FuhsionMktg) April 9, 2018
A1) Got the newsletter with all of the monthly webinars and registration links sentout. Looking forward to presenting the material on Sustained Leadership WBS. #goalchat
— Tom Reid (@_TomGReid) April 9, 2018
Landing a new client that stemmed from networking. 🙌 #GoalChat
— Shana Browne (@brownetime08) April 9, 2018
A1. Two more speaking engagements this week and happening in Hawaii #goalchat two closer to my #book40speakingengagements
— Sherry Hayes-Peirce (@trainerchick47) April 9, 2018
A1. It was a rough week for me last week in terms of my goals, but one big win I had was a solid informational interview with a Director @ the @NHL. #GoalChat
— Kevin Wilson (@KWilson805) April 9, 2018
A1. Win for me was to finally hit publish on my blog post. https://t.co/ZOQaBPau8A #GoalChat
— Lainey B. Wellbrock (@HRcupofcoffee) April 9, 2018
I could of used that goal last week…🙃👍 #GoalChat
— Kevin Wilson (@KWilson805) April 9, 2018
A1: I managed to get to the gym for a spin class last – hopefully it’s the start of my return cos it certainly helps me at work #GoalChat
— AndromedaTrance (@andromedatrance) April 9, 2018
finding time for personal stuff has to be scheduled or it just doesn’t get done! #goalchat
— Sherry Hayes-Peirce (@trainerchick47) April 9, 2018
A1: My biggest win last week was making it to the gym two weekends in a row. I HATE working out, but know it’s something I need to do. I’m grateful for @MyMoreFitness tailoring the workouts for what I can handle. #GoalChat
— Danielle Mamagona (@PokeyLuWho) April 9, 2018
A1. Making tangible progress on a musical composition. #GoalChat
— Chrysanthe Tan (@ChrysantheTan) April 9, 2018
A1. Almost forgot to mention! I hit another “goal” today too…finally updating my Twitter and Facebook headers to reflect my upcoming single. 😂 This was one of my Write On meeting goals! #GoalChat
— Chrysanthe Tan (@ChrysantheTan) April 9, 2018
Biggest win: getting my planner in order! FINALLY found something that will work for me! #goalchat https://t.co/jKy0Grn53q
— Desiree Townsend (@DNTowns) April 9, 2018
Weekly Goals
Q2. What are your goals for this week? @WriteOnOnline #GoalChat pic.twitter.com/lEcu2C1z2Z
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
A2. Launch my new biz site. There, I said it! #goalchat
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
A2) Will be guesting in a chat on Tuesday at noon eastern. Have two client deliverables to get complete. Prepping for the webinars that start April 9. (BTW – they are free!) #goalchat
— Tom Reid (@_TomGReid) April 9, 2018
#VCBuzz at noon eastern on Tuesday, April 10. We will be talking about leadership. #GoalChat
— Tom Reid (@_TomGReid) April 9, 2018
A2) A lot of networking meetings this week! Three events and I will be hoping to secure some consulting opportunities.#goalchat
— Sherry Hayes-Peirce (@trainerchick47) April 9, 2018
A2: Working with a curriculum developer @JessicaLMoody2 to update my workshops to take them digital #GoalChat https://t.co/CDRd4q72wc
— Jim Fuhs of Fuhsion Marketing #DSATL (@FuhsionMktg) April 9, 2018
A2. One of my goals for this week is to work on bookkeeping and big picture planning for a couple of projects. #GoalChat
— Shana Browne (@brownetime08) April 9, 2018
A2: My biggest goal for this week is to consciously avoid things and thoughts that stress me out. #GoalChat
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) April 9, 2018
I could of used that goal last week…🙃👍 #GoalChat
— Kevin Wilson (@KWilson805) April 9, 2018
Owww yessss! This should be one of my goals for this week. Yep! #GoalChat
— Shana Browne (@brownetime08) April 9, 2018
Mental health is so important. Setting goals isn’t useful unless we’re healthy to achieve them. #GoalChat
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) April 9, 2018
A2. Start on another blog post & create at least two LinkedIn posts. #GoalChat
— Lainey B. Wellbrock (@HRcupofcoffee) April 9, 2018
Btw, this will be a (bounce back) week for me…👊 #Goalchat pic.twitter.com/Vyx0SlBLJc
— Kevin Wilson (@KWilson805) April 9, 2018
A2: My goal is finish writing out a presentation that I have on the 19th. #goalChat
— Marisa Cali (@allthesocial) April 9, 2018
A2: Make it to the gym again on Saturday. Also, I’m working through the 7 Experiment (from @JenHatmaker) and this week is possessions… time to go through and purge some things I don’t need anymore. I started today by going through my closet. #GoalChat
— Danielle Mamagona (@PokeyLuWho) April 9, 2018
A2. Finish a draft of my piece. #GoalChat
— Chrysanthe Tan (@ChrysantheTan) April 9, 2018
A2: I am going to ask the right people for help with some career based goals #GoalChat
— AndromedaTrance (@andromedatrance) April 9, 2018
Goal for this week: get back to the gym – at least 3 days! #goalchat https://t.co/t285cHiwnw
— Desiree Townsend (@DNTowns) April 9, 2018
Get my daughter to colleges she got in to and have her fall in love?! 😛 #momlife #daughter #coll
— Parenting IRL (@Danaparenting) April 9, 2018
Special Topic: Blogging
This week’s Special Topic: Blogging. Do you have a blog? Please share your link. @WriteOnOnline #goalchat
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
Yes https://t.co/FfRl8k5UnE @WriteOnOnline #goalchat
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
Do have a blog. It’s a personal blog—short stories, haiku, and random musings. But my greatest goal is to post something every day.https://t.co/4rCI0mVEhj | #GoalChat
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) April 9, 2018
https://t.co/jUhbMBB5cF This is the only one currently active. #goalchat
— Tom Reid (@_TomGReid) April 9, 2018
This week’s special topic: Yes, I do. https://t.co/JNyv7J1MO4 pic.twitter.com/HI3aZNXtbn
— Marisa Cali (@allthesocial) April 9, 2018
I use notes in Facebook for a blog and publisher in LinkedIn. I started writing once a month and now am doing weekly posts on LI #goalchat
— Sherry Hayes-Peirce (@trainerchick47) April 9, 2018
https://t.co/YxnE6IvHH8 and https://t.co/TzlwIiSc75 #goalchat
— Sherry Hayes-Peirce (@trainerchick47) April 9, 2018
I’ll be at https://t.co/ByOrMGcgTs soon! #goalchat https://t.co/jwTIBYJJfB
— Desiree Townsend (@DNTowns) April 9, 2018
Hi Sherry! Thank you for asking. https://t.co/uEPccAVGt4
I’m so bummed I missed #goalchat. My phone and internet was ter
rible last night! If you read my blog, please give me feedback!— Lainey B. Wellbrock (@HRcupofcoffee) April 9, 2018
It’s https://t.co/FnMVWTskMK, if that’s what you mean! #goalchat
— Chrysanthe Tan (@ChrysantheTan) April 9, 2018
Nice! I blog about faith and developing our organizational skills. #GoalChat https://t.co/BmP1wYjiRy
— Shana Browne (@brownetime08) April 9, 2018
What led you to start a blog?
Q3. What led you to start a blog? Or why do you want to start a blog? @WriteOnOnline #GoalChat pic.twitter.com/y4np4msUIZ
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
I recommend #WordPress but if you just want to dip your toe in start with LinkedIn publisher. @KWilson805 @WriteOnOnline #goalchat
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
I like #WordPress because it functions/looks like a website. Great for building a biz and credibility @KWilson805 @WriteOnOnline #goalchat
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
Another vote for #WordPress @s_narmadhaa @KWilson805 @WriteOnOnline #goalchat
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
I would suggest starting with WordPress as it gives you plenty of room to grow your blog when you’re ready. #GoalChat
— Shana Browne (@brownetime08) April 9, 2018
A3 I started @WriteOnOnline to support my live writers group, which now is also online, and encompasses creatives and entrepreneurs. #GoalChat
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
A3: I’ve started several blogs but have failed to keep them alive. I want to write more though and know that blogging is a great way to help with this. Maybe one day I’ll get it together. lol. #GoalChat
— Danielle Mamagona (@PokeyLuWho) April 9, 2018
That’s very true for me also. Some of my thoughts are best expressed through the written word. #GoalChat
— Shana Browne (@brownetime08) April 9, 2018
Music, cleaning lol, art. #GoalChat
— Shana Browne (@brownetime08) April 9, 2018
haha Owww yess!! Cleaning always makes me happy. I do some of my best thinking with a sponge in my hand. #GoalChat
— Shana Browne (@brownetime08) April 9, 2018
Very true! It’s the perfect way to connect with a strong community of like minded people. #GoalChat
— Shana Browne (@brownetime08) April 9, 2018
I know right. I learned a lot about how to narrow my focus and be more intentional at reaching others. Both are great skills to possess as a leader. #GoalChat
— Shana Browne (@brownetime08) April 9, 2018
Oh, this is interesting. Can you share the link to your blog? Would love to check it out. #GoalChat
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) April 9, 2018
Oh, this is interesting. Can you share the link to your blog? Would love to check it out. #GoalChat
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) April 9, 2018
A3. We want to start blogging because a) our editorial team has a lot of musical ideas to share, b) we want to connect with our community in another medium besides audio, and c) some concepts, artists, and ideas are better expressed through blogs than podcasts. (-CT) #GoalChat
— Underscore (@UnderscoreFm) April 9, 2018
A3) I enjoy reading and writing most of all, so began the first blog to put all of the material I could out there. Started with a printed newsletter, and then moved to a blog. Then another. Then made the newsletter by email, created the Leadership blog. #Snowball #goalchat
— Tom Reid (@_TomGReid) April 9, 2018
True for me as well. I started out just to write my mind out, but it’s now evolved into a more controlled channel to express myself and engage with blogging friends. #GoalChat
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) April 9, 2018
I’ve been blogging on and off for more than 15 years. At first, I did it to keep my family informed of my pregnancy. Now I do it for community/fellowship. #goalchat https://t.co/vrxi2qKQ1x
— Desiree Townsend (@DNTowns) April 9, 2018
Q3b. What do you blog about? How often do you post? When do you post? What do you post? #goalchat
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
A3b. I post #GoalChat Recaps on Mondays and also do Write On Wednesday.
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
A3b: I’d like to blog about everyday life and new recipes or DIYs I try. #GoalChat
— Danielle Mamagona (@PokeyLuWho) April 9, 2018
A3b: I write a post a day. I publish haiku, flash fiction, random observations, and some photography. Posts go out every day at 9 am EDT.#GoalChat
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) April 9, 2018
I used to do long posts, but then realised I was just rambling for the sake of word count. That’s when I decided to alternate with shorter posts like 100-word stories and haiku.
I like how challenging myself to varying word limits makes me conscious of the words I use. #GoalChat
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) April 9, 2018
I have my two standard posts a week, and will also do meeting recaps and other random posts or Q&As #goalchat
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
9 am EDT is 6:30 pm for me. So I block time every morning to write the post and schedule it for later.
I’m sometimes surprised myself that I can do it. #GoalChat
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) April 9, 2018
Love chatbots! #GoalChat
— Jim Fuhs of Fuhsion Marketing #DSATL (@FuhsionMktg) April 9, 2018
True. Giving me time to really learn how to set them up so they are effective. #GoalChat
— Jim Fuhs of Fuhsion Marketing #DSATL (@FuhsionMktg) April 9, 2018
Q3. Social Media Strategy for Catholic parishes & dioceses, meeting planning and health and safety. Weekly since the new year #goalchat
— Sherry Hayes-Peirce (@trainerchick47) April 9, 2018
A3b) Current one addresses leadership issues. I firmly believe both leadership development and selection are badly broken world-wide. Wrote book to do training, webinars and blog are adjunct to that. #goalchat
— Tom Reid (@_TomGReid) April 9, 2018
What is your biggest blogging challenge?
Q4. What is your biggest blogging challenge? @WriteOnOnline #GoalChat pic.twitter.com/mrzUlei940
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
A4: Re-purposing strategically. #goalChat
— Marisa Cali (@allthesocial) April 9, 2018
Q4. Picking the topic, scheduling time to research and get it done! This week I scheduled to do my LinkedIn one on Wednesday. #goalchat
— Sherry Hayes-Peirce (@trainerchick47) April 9, 2018
Can you block time once a week and work ahead? Or come up with post ideas so you are ready when it’s time to write?. #goalchat
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
Planning ahead is the easiest way to alleviate that blogging anxiety. Even if you just plan the next 3 posts. You’ll feel a lot better. 😁😁 #GoalChat
— Shana Browne (@brownetime08) April 9, 2018
It’s so important to set yourself up for success before you start. Figure out what you can do feasibly @PokeyLuWho @WriteOnOnline #goalchat
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
Mental energy to post. Too many ideas. Analysis paralysis. Perfectionism. #goalchat https://t.co/9ylnNS6Mh2
— Desiree Townsend (@DNTowns) April 9, 2018
Done is better than perfect @_TomGReid But it still needs to be professional to have a positive impact on your expertise #goalchat
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
Noooo, but that sounds good. Can you share? #goalchat
— Sherry Hayes-Peirce (@trainerchick47) April 9, 2018
This is where I developed my to-do list from. I have it mostly memorized now out of habit, but I still check in every once in a while. #GoalChat https://t.co/YqME1349i2
— Shana Browne (@brownetime08) April 9, 2018
A4. It’s a tie between a) consistency, b) perfectionism-based trigger shyness, and c) separating my channels of written content dissemination, since I have both my public blog and also private content that goes to just my patrons. Lately, I default just to Patreon. #GoalChat
— Chrysanthe Tan (@ChrysantheTan) April 9, 2018
Additional Blogging Questions?
Q5. What questions do you have about blogging? @WriteOnOnline #GoalChat pic.twitter.com/ki6F0sPhFa
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
Mine is mostly news, resources, and Q&As. I will sometimes pose a question to my community and do a roundup post. #goalchat
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
like the Q&A aspect. Just started doing them for my Catholic audience and polls and getting engagements. #goalchat
— Sherry Hayes-Peirce (@trainerchick47) April 9, 2018
Mixture of both, depending on the topic. Regardless of topic or length, they are always “me.” #GoalChat
— Tom Reid (@_TomGReid) April 9, 2018
How long has everyone been blogging? #goalchat https://t.co/KGZwOedGcB
— Desiree Townsend (@DNTowns) April 9, 2018
I started my blog in 2008 #goalchat
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
Awesome @andromedatrance Thanks! Hope you find it helpful! #goalchat
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
Next Week
The next #GoalChat will be on 4/15. Topic is setting realistic goals. Tweet suggestions for future topics to @GoalChat #GoalChat
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
Btw, if you haven’t already done so, please join my community on Facebook – page https://t.co/BKv5f2Aw0h and group https://t.co/D38rtwcgnM #goalchat
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
Thanks for another awesome cchat. Feel free to tweet to me throughout the week and invite your peeps to join #GoalChat. See you next Sunday at 7pm PT/10pm ET
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
Thank you all for a great #GoalChat and helping me w/ my ?’s. If I can be of assistance to anyone, please reach out (anytime). Great topic & hosting Debra! 👏
— Kevin Wilson (@KWilson805) April 9, 2018
I hope you all have a great week #GoalChat tweeters! 😆 pic.twitter.com/uEPJHtHMUb
— Shana Browne (@brownetime08) April 9, 2018
Tags: #GoalChat Blogging GoalsA dancing Gif. Perfect way to wrap #GoalChat Thanks @brownetime08
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) April 9, 2018
