When you click Next , Tumblr will build you a feed your dashboard. Here is what it will look like and all the functions you need to get familiar with:. This is the home screen you will see once registration is complete. You might want to spend some time looking for the right accounts to follow so that your feed will be relevant.
Your dashboard will appear on the home screen on Tumblr. You can decide on what theme you prefer more on that later , as well as how other successful Tumblr bloggers are adapting their pages and curating their content.
A great place to start exploring is the Explore option which looks like a compass at the top of your screen. You can search tumblr using the search bar, or see the Recommended For You option at the top of the screen. If you look at the top bar, you will notice that you have your post types split up into the following categories:. Although it is advised to experiment with different post formats, keep in mind that tumblr is generally very visual.
In this sense, it is very much like Pinterest. You will see a menu where you can navigate through the home feed, the Explore page, inbox, direct messages, personal activity, and account settings. Again, all of these options are self-explanatory but are the basics of Tumblr layout that you should get familiar with.
The broader your hashtag, the more likely your posts to be discovered. You have to spend some time on Tumblr looking through feeds to get an understanding of the perfect broad hashtags, and ones that are just way too broad.
Keep in mind that your content should speak for itself, and not require a million hashtags. Hashtags are a good way to stay organized. If your page is quite thematic, users will be more likely to look through your whole feed and follow you based on common interests. Tagging posts is really easy. This is done by adding hashtags below your posts, in the post editor.
You will also get suggestions of popular tags which makes your job that much easier. One of the differentiating features on Tumblr unlike other social networks is that you get to personalize your page by choosing either a custom theme or a premium one.
The latter is a paid option but gives you more room for customization. Here is where you will be taken next, and you can see what your current page looks like to other users. Here is what your page will look like when you change the header image, the avatar, and title:. To change your theme, you will have to look through the different themes available.
Changing this will change the appearance of your page not in the feed but with your domain name. The Tumblr themes are made by Tumblr or fellow blogging enthusiasts. You also have the option of fine tuning the little details such as your username, language, timezone, visibility and other little tweaks. Click the Themes button at the bottom of the screen. You can choose from Categories either free or premium Tumblr layouts.
Choose a theme that works best with your type of content. For a photos-only type of blog, install a minimalistic theme that supports a grid, but for a blog with a lot of writing, choose a more advanced one- or two-column theme. The obvious starting place to explore Tumblr is your own dashboard. On there, you can reblog content, post your own and find blogs to follow. One of the first things you should probably do is a little bit of research into similar blogs with your theme or your interests.
You can also check the Recommended For You section to see if there are blogs that might be of interest. Once you decide you want to follow a blog, click Follow in the upper hand corner of the page. Staying active means liking other posts as well. Be a good Tumblr citizen!
Reblog other posts as well, especially if they are good memes;. You can reuse your content from your other social networks, or create your very own visuals to stay in line with the nature of Tumblr. See our post , and start creating your own content. Tumblr is, after all, another way to express yourself and get artistic.
You can start by customizing existing templates, or use VistaCreate as a simplified version of more complex design tools. Creating your own content should be fun! Original content might inspire more reblogs and get your name out there. Simply go to Dashboard on your account page and click Create a New Blog. Yes, you can also use Tumblr to promote your business. For one, you get a great tool to expand your reach and work towards building yet another community while working at brand recognition.
The main difference between Tumblr for business is that you have to do a lot more research. Look into your competitors. If they have Tumblr accounts, what are they doing well and what can you build on and improve? For this reason, your content should be a little bold, sometimes even funny and not all about blatant advertising. You can advertise on tumblr, but do be subtle about promoting your branded posts.
You can still brand your content, you just have to do it subtly. The secret to a successful Tumblr business account is visuals. If you can add humor to it, all the better. Other than that, you follow all the same steps mentioned in this article:. To find blogs, click the Explore icon in the top right corner of the site. You can use the search bar to find specific content.
It is possible to follow general search terms as well as specific blogs. This is useful for categories like sports teams or current affairs. This means that you will see everything that is posted on a topic in your own feed.
To follow a search term, go to Explore and enter your search terms. When you see the results of your search, click Follow in the search bar. Reposting is good practice to pay tribute to the original Tumblr poster.
This is a common courtesy. Replace the word "Untitled" with whatever you'd like your blog title to be and then click "Save.
Laurel Storm has been writing since , and helping people with technology for far longer than that. Some of her articles have been published in "Messaggero dei Ragazzi", an Italian magazine for teenagers. She holds a Master of Arts in writing for television and new media from the University of Turin.
Home Smart Devices. Writer Bio Laurel Storm has been writing since , and helping people with technology for far longer than that.
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