Calling all bloggers and social media folks -- CoSchedule, it is the bomb

Want to get more out of calling all bloggers social without the guesswork? Below we walk through the essentials in plain language, with practical steps you can use right away.

Key Takeaways

• And, let me be straight up with you: CoSchedule offers half off the first year's subscription if you write a review for them.
• Worth noting: but, I wouldn't write a review if I didn't genuinely wish the app in my blogging life, so this is an endorsement in itself.
• CoSchedule assists bloggers and others manage their social media presence effectively.
• Enter CoSchedule, the best tool I've found yet.

How Calling All Bloggers Social Really Works

This was a conference of firsts: I took my first ride on Uber, met several other bloggers for the first time, and was introduced to the CoSchedule app -- which turned out to be love at first sight! A CoSchedule review This CoSchedule review is a little different than much of what I post here, but hear me out: I frequently get asked about how to get started blogging, so am planning a future post on that which will include some of my favorite tools -- CoSchedule definitely makes the grade!

• Here's a little behind-the-scenes peek as to how stuff from the blog actually makes it over to social media, and all the different places online you might see it.
• This is a meta endorsement, if you will: I intend to purchase, but try to save on tools for my business just like I save on groceries and more in my personal life. 🙂 So, what is CoSchedule?
• While numerous of you just come back to Mashup Mom and read what's new (and I'm so glad you do!), numerous others of you end up on the Mashup Mom site since you see a post on Facebook, twitter, Pinterest, and more -- that's where most people begin online now, right?
• More importantly, so, how do those new blog posts get onto: The Mashup Mom Facebook page The Hot Deals Facebook Group My twitter account My (sadly neglected) Google+ account And onto Mashup Mom on Pinterest?

Getting the Most From Calling All Bloggers Social

Either I have to post each piece of content manually, or I have to apply some kind of tool that allows you to guys on social media know when there's a new post on the blog that you might wish to read. So for instance, let's say I'm writing... oh, why not: A review of CoSchedule.

• Remember that i wish to send a link to this review out on social media when the post goes live on my site, so that people who follow Mashup Mom on Facebook or twitter will know there is a new post and come over to read it.
• Right under my post editing window in WordPress I now have multiple CoSchedule choices that allow me to pick one or more linked social media accounts to publish this post to, at a time and date of my picking.
• I can change the wording and image on each social media post that goes out, too.
• So here, for instance, I'm setting this highly post (how meta!) to go out to the Mashup Mom Facebook page, the Mashup Mom Facebook group, and the Mashup Mom twitter account.

Tips That Make a Difference

As a rule, the social media posts currently have the default wording of the title of this post and will go out to these three social media accounts as soon as the post goes live, with the CoSchedule logo from the top of the post attached. I can simply change the wording and image for any or all social media platforms, too.

• Here, for instance, I changed the twitter post to shorten the title (darn you, 140 character limit), added a couple of hashtags, chose a different image from the post to display, and tagged CoSchedule.
• Then I can see right from my plugin how that post will actually look when it goes live on twitter.
• In short, right from this window I can also set the post to publish again to my social media accounts at another time and date of my picking.
• What's up with this?

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Well, those of you who are active on social media know that there is a constant stream of information coming through your feeds, and so much passes by that we don't see or that we gloss over since the next post down grabs our attention. So with some posts it's useful to set them to go out on social media again later so that a new group of people has the chance to see that content, or as a reminder that it is still available.

• Worth noting: or if I'm posting a recipe, for instance, I might wish to post it to one relevant Pinterest board right now and to another relevant Pinterest board tomorrow, in three days, or next week so that Pinterest users can find my recipe content in various methods.
• CoSchedule makes my social media life easier, right from my WordPress edit window!
• I know it sounds straightforward, but it's elegantly straightforward.
• And the time, effort, and brain power it saves me and the effortless method it makes me better at interacting on social media are priceless.

Is Calling All Bloggers Social Worth It?

More importantly, coSchedule has a excellent calendar In addition to its WordPress plugin, CoSchedule offers a fantastic drag-and-drop calendar that's accessible from any browser (or from inside WordPress itself). Here you can see everything you have posted -- including both blog posts and social media posts -- and everything that's currently scheduled to post.

• I can go into any of these calendar items and schedule them to post again, customize new social media posts based on the old ones, or change wording or images on the ones that are already scheduled.
• I can move aspects near if I decide posts require to be on another day instead, or if something changes.
• Remember that and, I can get a bird's eye view of what I've been writing, what I have scheduled, and where I might wish to fill in gaps.
• From the calendar I can also assign tasks to my team, which could be pretty useful in a larger organization where multiple people are managing social media accounts or on a large multi-author blog.

Where the Real Savings Hide

And, I can see social analytics for various posts. The recipe post above, for instance, has 256 pins on Pinterest -- but only 11 .

• As a rule, so I could apply this information and think, well, the recipe is beginning to gain attention on Pinterest, so maybe I should pin it to some new boards.
• Or I could say, hmm, I only posted it to Facebook once -- but maybe the recipe would get more likes if I tried again at a different time.
• The CoSchedule calendar offers a handy search highlight so that I can simply find posts I've published and schedule them to go out again on social media.
• The visual calendar view also lets me draft content and see drafts that I mean to publish at a later date so that I remember to come back and finish writing and posting them later.

A Closer Look at Calling All Bloggers Social

In short, coSchedule has a handy Chrome extension Let's say you see an article, news story, or meme that you wish to share on your Facebook page, or let's say that you're looking at a page on your own site that you wish to re-share. CoSchedule also offers a Chrome extension with a  one-click button to open up the CoSchedule interface and share that content on the social media account(s) of your picking.

• I added the CoSchedule button to my browser so that now I can share any content simply as I'm browsing the web or looking at old articles on my own site.
• CoSchedule offers a free two week trial If you're a blogger, manage social media for a company, or otherwise require to manage multiple social media presences, definitely check out CoSchedule by signing up for their free two week trial (no credit card required).
• Worth noting: in two short weeks, it's already saved me so much time -- and made me better at my job.
• I've just scratched the surface here of what CoSchedule can do; it's genuinely one of those aspects you have to play with for yourself to see the full potential for your own requires.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I save money on calling all bloggers social?

Compare prices across a few retailers, look for active coupon codes, and time bigger buys around sales events. A CoSchedule review This CoSchedule review is a little different than much of what I post here, but hear me out: I frequently get asked about how to get started blogging, so am planning a future post on that which will i....

Is it worth shopping around for calling all bloggers social?

Usually yes. Here's a little behind-the-scenes peek as to how stuff from the blog actually makes it over to social media, and all the different places online you might see it.

What should I check before buying?

Read the terms, confirm any code still works, and factor in shipping or returns. This is a meta endorsement, if you will: I intend to purchase, but try to save on tools for my business just like I save on groceries and more in my personal life. 🙂 So, what is CoSchedule?.

Smart Ways to Save More on Calling All Bloggers Social

• Compare the final price including shipping, not just the headline number.
• Check for student, military, or first order offers you may qualify for.
• Time non urgent purchases around major sale events for the deepest cuts.
• Leave items in your cart for a day; some stores send a follow up discount.
• Pair cashback with a coupon so you save twice on the same order.

Final Thoughts

Put these ideas to work and calling all bloggers social gets a lot less expensive. Bookmark this page, check back for fresh deals, and let the savings do the talking.

Originally published at mashupmom.com.