>Promo Time

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I have been busy beading my DeLorean time machine, but I would like to complete a little more before I show you. So, today I thought I'd show you a couple of my latest promotional tools - Facebook & AboutUs.org.

You all know that I have a Facebook Visual Artist page, but I have recently created a Facebook store page for my Etsy shop. There I will show all my latest beaded paintings and wearable art that is available for sale. I have also synced my blog up to it which means anyone who stumbles upon The Lone Beader's Gallery Shop will easily be able to learn a little more about my bead embroidery. So, if you're on Facebook, please stop by and take a peek! You'll see that I added my beaded Einstein sheepdog pin to my shop! :D

I recently discovered the second promotional tool, AboutUs.org. AboutUs is a wiki for businesses and organizations, and it contains millions of editable pages about websites. According to their home page, approx. 6 million people visit the site per month. So, I decided to edit my page for TheLoneBeader.com. I figure it can't hurt. Check it out:

AboutUs is a little tricky to edit, but it's kinda fun at the same time. My page has really only existed for about a week, and already 2 others have edited my page to improve it, which means people are looking at it! And, if you click around, you'll notice my link on both the Blogger & Etsy page. I don't mind being the only one listed on those pages, but it would be nice to have some others join in. If you have your own website, consider editing your AboutUs page. Afterall, you never know who will find it! :D

And, speaking of promoting, it is always nice when someone else helps you promote your work. Today, I received a message stating that Flamingo Moon has been featured in yet another Treasury! And, just when I thought no one was looking at my beadwork! Thanks so much, CustomizedJust4You!

Promoting is not easy. It takes time, and dedication, but I think it eventually pays off. What are you doing to promote yourself today?? :D