Tuesday 28 April 2015

More Sites to Get YOUR Blog Seen...

Last year I wrote a post which drew a lot of attention - Sites to Get Your Blog Seen. I've come across some more sites where you can submit your sewing and crafting projects to be featured, so today I'm reposting, with additions to the original. It's a LONG list!!!

Sites to get YOUR Blog seen... submit your sewing and crafting projects to these sites to drive more traffic to your blog ~ Threading My Way

You've written a great post, so how do you go about getting it seen? Whenever I write a sewing tutorial, or post about a handy sewing tip, I submit it to various sites, in the hopes that they will feature it. Today I thought I'd show you some sites that have featured my work, as well as others that I plan on submitting my projects to in the future.

Even if you're not interested in having your projects featured, you may find some new to you sites that are full of ideas and inspiration.

I'm not talking link parties in this post. The sites that I'm mentioning, are, in the main, curators showcasing the work of others. Many, but not all, are large sites that could potentially send a lot of traffic your way.

Most of the posts I have had featured are tutorials, but I have had other posts showcased as well. Each site varies as to the type of projects they will accept.

Many of the sites come under the broad umbrella of craft, whilst others are quite specific in what they promote. Obviously I have a bent towards sewing, but I have included other sites as well.



Submit sewing tutorials, projects, and tips to Threading Your Way with Threading My Way. As well as regular group features, outstanding tutorials and tips are showcased in their own separate blog post.



With the exception of Google, AllFreeSewing is my highest referring site. You can submit patterns, links, tips or tutorials for publication. Once you have a few projects featured, AllFreSewing will set up a profile for you. Here's mine.

They are talking about me at CraftGossip.comI get lots of traffic from CraftGossip when they feature one of my projects. I submit mainly tutorials, but you can submit crafty ideas, gossip or stories that are relevant to many different types of crafts.

I've recently had several projects added to FaveQuilts, a new to me site. As FaveQuilts is published by the same parent company as AllFreeSewing, I'm hoping that this will generate a lot of traffic. As long as it involves some sort of quilting, you can submit your project. It doesn't have to be a full size quilt.

my craftgawker galleryI've only had 5 photos accepted by CraftGawker. Submissions are based on photo quality, hence my many, many rejections. It's worth persisting, though. You need to set up an account to submit projects.

I was featured on Fun Family CraftsFun Family Crafts only features tutorials. The craft project must be for children (toddler to teen), either to be made by a child, or for a child. Here are the projects I've had accepted. You need to set up an account.

Totally Tutorials BlogTotally Tutorials feature tutorials, recipes and patterns. It can be craft related, a recipe, blog tutorial, pattern, pretty much anything as long as it describes each step and has photos along the way. At times, the submission form is closed and I assuming this is when Kym has too many submissions.

Freeneedle features sewing patterns, tutorials and projects. Freeneedle doesn't seem to refer as much traffic as it used to, but still worth the effort as the submission form only takes a couple of minutes to fill out.

I get a lot of traffic from Sewing 4 Free. Run by Mayra from So Sew EasySewing 4 Free features free sewing patterns and tutorials. 

As well as sewing tutorials, recipes and crafts can be submitted to DIY Crush, by filling out the submission form.

Sewing Tutorials is a new site. Launched last week by Sewing Bee FabricsSewing Tutorials features sewing, hand sewing, machine embroidery and quilting tutorials. Fill out the submission form.

Sewing tutorials can be submitted to Apple Green Cottage, by filling out the submission form.

Pattern Pile features bag patterns and tutorials. I haven't submitted anything in a while, but still receive traffic. There's a contact page where you can submit projects.

DIY Cozy Home features crafts, DIY projects and recipes, amongst other things, to a huge audience.

FaveCrafts features craft projects, home decor ideas and DIY tips. To submit a link to one of your posts, fill out the submission form. Projects may be featured on FaveCraft's sister sites. You will need to have an account to submit your project.

AllFreeHolidayCrafts feature holiday craft projects, representing holidays around the world. You will need to have an account to submit your project.

AllFreeKidsCrafts publish crafts for all age kids - from toddlers to teens. They feature a wide variety of project types, including nature crafts and edible crafts. You will need to have an account to submit your project.

30 Minute Crafts, as the name implies, features craft projects which can be completed in 30 minutes or less.

Oh! Crafts features original craft ideas - inspiration and original craft ideas for weddings, parties, children, home decoration, gifts, cards, personal accessories and templates. To submit a link, fill out the contact us form.

Oh! Sweet Babies features ideas on babies and kids - inspiration, ideas and original details for babies and kids such as decoration, accessories, toys, crafts, gifts, parties and recipes. To submit a link, fill out the contact us form.

Oh! Party features ideas for parties - inspiration, ideas and original details for the decoration of children and adults parties, with invitations, gifts, games and recipes. To submit a link, fill out the contact us form.

Oh! Weddings featured ideas for weddings - inspiration, ideas and original details for weddings, grooms and brides as gifts, jewellery and accessories, dresses and suits, stationery and decoration. To submit a link, fill out the contact us form.

Dollar Store Crafts publishes posts about crafting at dollar store prices. Fill out the form to submit your cool cheap crafts.

Make and Takes is a parenting site sharing kids crafts, home projects, easy recipes and parenting tips. The site features ideas to make and take. To submit a link, fill out the contact form.

Recycled Art features creative ideas based on Repurposed, Recycled, Reused, Reclaimed, Upcycled and Restored Things - includes sewn projects. To submit your project, fill out the contact us form.

Geek Crafts features crafts which are geeky and cool. To submit your links, fill out the form.

Inspiration DIY features crafts, sewing, home decor, wedding and holiday ideas. Fill out the form to submit your projects.

Free Quilt Patterns only features quilt patterns and tutorials that are free. Fill out the form to submit your quilt pattern or tutorial

Arte com Tecidos features a wide variety of sewn projects, with a particular emphasis on bags, totes, baskets and zippered pouches. I get a lot of traffic when one of my projects is featured. Email your projects to Regina (link in the sidebar).

Hometalk is a home and garden site, featuring DIY projects such as crafts, home decor, repurposing, makeovers and green living. You will need to become a member to contribute

Threadistry is a new sewing site. Anyone with a confirmed user account can add patterns or tutorials. There is also a Sew & Tell section, for adding projects made with patterns or tutorials written by others.

That's a LOT of sites where you can submit your sewing and crafting projects. Too many to do in one hit. PIN the post so you can come back to it later.

... Pam

20 comments:

  1. This is an amazing load of information. Thanks for sharing the wisdom, Pam.

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  2. I didn't realize there were so many sites we could submit our projects to. Thank you, Pam, for sharing!

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  3. Excellent round up Pam, who knew that there could be so many places to promote a blog :)

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  4. thanks for all the links I'll have to come back with a big cup of coffee lol!

    Helen

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  5. Hi Pam, you can add FineCraftGuild.com to your list. Every day we have (a few) different crafts. I feature sewing projects on Thursdays. Usually projects with 1 great photo quality. Sometimes, I create elaborate features, like this one; http://www.finecraftguild.com/recycled-men-shirts-cool-girl-dresses/ ~ Rose

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  6. Wow! What a lot of sources Pam! Thank you for all your time and effort that went into this post to help all of us become more aware of what is out there.

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  7. Thank you, Pam, for sharing this immense list of useful sites. I am going to share it on Facebook. Does the order of theses sites reflect the amount of traffic you are getting from them? Thanks again and have a lovely week, Jana

    www.meandmyveritas.wordpress.com

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  8. Thanks again, Pam, for revisiting this topic. (It's almost becoming too much, isn't it?) Your efforts are much appreciated!

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  9. Great post Pam, so very useful! I love seeing my projects over at CraftGawker but it takes me hours and hours to produce a photo good enough for them and sometimes I just give up! So I'll definitely be taking a look at the other sites you mention.

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    1. Thanks, Josie. I really need to learn more about photography.

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  10. Thank you soooooo much for this post!!!!! Very useful, pinned for future reference :)

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  11. Really useful and comprehensive list, thank you!

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  12. Thanks for the list, Pam. Gosh, this is getting to be a lot of work. I was just discussing with another blogger friend about all the changes that are happening on the web that are affecting readership, and also because there are more social media platforms that readership is diluted.

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  13. Wow, I had no idea that most of these sites even existed! Thank you thank you!!!
    (Visiting from Creative Monday)

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  14. Hi - what a wonderful post - with lots of useful supporting notes. I've pinned this post as you suggested :) So glad I found your blog through Creative Mondays linky! Special Teaching at Pempi’s Palace

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  15. Thank you for all of these .... I appreciate the information. :)

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  16. I've bookmarked this. I never thought to submit my posts. Thanks so much!

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    1. Have fun submitting your post, Kim. Hope this brings you lots of extra traffic.

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