Day 17 Assignment, Bootcamp #4 - Keep working on your posts

[iCraft Admin]

Today's assignment for everyone is to work together and try to finish your blog posts.
Post your article URLs here when you are done, so we could all review and comment on them. Thanks!

[Jewelry by Kat]

Here's mine........Kat               my url is not working!

     https://icraftgifts.com/blog/the-joy-of-giving-a-personal-handmade-greeting-card.php

[iCraft Admin]

Hi Kat,

I can see it, but until I approve it, nobody else can see it.
I'll review it shortly, but I already see that you need to add a few images to your post. Thanks!

[Silver Workshop]

I have a question and am not sure what to do. Bibi's store keywords are chainmaille jewelry so I've been working on an article on that, except only 1 of her optimized products are chain maille. Should I redo my article to make it on general jewelry?

[iCraft Admin]

Hi Silver Workshop,

You can mention other chain maillle products in your article https://icraftgifts.com/k/chain-maille/ in addition to Bibi's store and one of her optimized chain maillle product pages. General jewelry topic won't help much.

[JaJeJems]

Admin when I am mentioning other products that are on icraft in addition to Marta's soap do I use pictures of those products and if so do I add links to them?

[iCraft Admin]

Yes, you can use any product photos posted on iCraft in your blog post, and you can link to those product pages too.

[Silver Workshop]

Ok, thanks admin! I'm going to fess up right now I've got lots of work to do tonight but I'll do my best to get something live by the end of the evening!

[iCraft Admin]

Perfect! Looking forward to seeing your new post 

[Delightful Suds]

I just posted mine

[Fairy Cardmaker]

Posted
http://www.fairycardmaker.com/2012/10/a-charmed-life-with-jewellery-by-kat.html

I hope I got the links better this time.  Was tough to fit in those three products into my "charm" discussion!

I need to get back to posting paper art next, though, to keep the readers I have from the paper crafting forums.

[Jewelry by Kat]

Fairy Cardmaker, Lisa,  Great blog.  I am so jealous!  You write so well, nice gift.  anyway I love the title.  I also like how you tied it back into your last post.  I like the history on charms and how you tied it into todays age.   Great job.................Kat

[Delightful Suds]

FC, well written, and I love the little history bit! All the photos added look lovely

[iCraft Admin]

Kat & Delightful Suds,

I don't see "Alternative Text" on images. Also, do you know how to right or left align images in the post?
Both things could be done through Image properties. You can right click on image and choose "Image Properties" option. Try to fix it or I will... a bit later

[Silver Workshop]

Ok, not totally done, I need some kind of closing comment but here's what I have so far:
http://www.silverworkshop.ca/chain-maille-jewelry

I'll check out other people's blogs tomorrow.

[iCraft Admin]

Lisa, excellent post! You are such a pro now. A+
Oh, and if you don't want to mix up Jewelry with Paper Craft on your Blog, you can post those articles on iCraft next time...

[JaJeJems]

Just posted my effort.  Well Fairy C once again you have come through with a very readable and enjoyable blog.  I also love the title and the history of charms is very interesting.  How DO you do it?  The pictures are awesome and very complimentary to Kat's beautiful work.  Going to have a look at Silver Workshop and then it is off to bed for me!

[iCraft Admin]

Hi Silver Workshop,

I was going to say - Can you pls use this spelling of "chainmaille jewelry" in your post (on anchor text especially)? But then I checked - both spellings have search volumes associated with them and they are related words.... so variation in spelling is probably a good thing. Other links are good too.

Small recommendation is to add line breaks in the body of the article, like before an after this sentence "What if you could add a new accessory to spice up your outfit?" For me, it felt like I was reading a continuous sentence. I needed a break before a new sentence. Line breaks create chunks of copy that's easier for online users to read and to scan.

[iCraft Admin]

Quick question, JaJeJems - where did you get the first 2 images? If those are yours of from Marta, that's good, but if you used someone else's images, make sure to check that they allow image re-use and also give them a credit at the bottom of the page. I'll review your post in a minute. So far, looks like a very nice post as well! 

[Jewelry by Kat]

Silver workshop,  Your post is good so far.  I like how you are getting ready for work and explain chain maille design and style. Can't wait for your ending......Kat

[Fairy Cardmaker]

Thanks, everyone.  The history idea was actually Marina's (Admin!).

Silver - I like how you added subtle suggestions of mood like spice and sass and sparkle!  I agree, the ending is abrupt.  What if you tied it back to the misconception about chainmaille being heavy and leave off with the new impression?  Something like.....

Red Rock Designs is living proof that chainmaille isn't just for medieval knights and motorcycle gangs anymore!  It is light, elaborate, colourful and perfect for that "little something different" in the armory that is your jewellery box.

(P.S. I don't mind mixing up my blog with off-topic stuff too!  I figured my readers like handmade afterall and I thought it would be good to get a different readership for my fellow handmade sellers from an outside blog.  I'm just not used to it with frequency.  No worries!  I have scheduled a paper post to auto-post while I am still at training.)

[Jewelry by Kat]

I fixed the images and wrote the alternative text but it does'nt show......Kat

[iCraft Admin]

Hi Kat,

That Alt text only shows when images are not displayed. However, search engines and people with disabilities can still use it.

OK, thanks! I'll review your post in a min and approve it, so others could give you their feedback.

[Red Rock Designs]

sorry if I'm late...posted on iCraft blog - ready for review. bb

[iCraft Admin]

Thanks Bibi! Busy time for me... ha ha ... I guess I asked for it   
I'll review and approve it shortly.

[Red Rock Designs]

Fairy C, excellent post. I love that you included a little history lesson on charms.  It flows very nicely. And I agree the photos are very complimentary.

Silver Workshop, good job. I know there is a misconception about how heavy it may be. I vote for Fairy C’s ending, tying back to the 1st paragraph is a more natural ending.

[JaJeJems]

oops admin!  will have to change those pictures because I can't find where I got the one and I can't use the other! How can I change them now? I have something else in mind

[Silver Workshop]

Thanks for all your feedback everyone, I'm glad Bibi approves of the post!

I pretty much stole  Fairy C's ending because she's so good at this (thanks for that ). I added a link to the icraft chain maille section. I chose the  keywords "chain maille" because Bibi's product uses those keywords. I think that covers it. I'm off to have dinner and then will do today's work and check out everyone else's posts.

[Red Rock Designs]

Admin, I need to make a small correction in my blog about Silver Workshop and the porcelain beaded earrings....can I still edit it?

[iCraft Admin]

Hi Red Rock Designs,
Please email me your changes, as you can't edit a post after its published. Thanks!