Did you know that when I post an update to this blog’s Facebook Page, only about 10 people see it? 20 people on a good day. After nearly 1,500 people have clicked “Like” for this Page over the years, only 20 of you (at most) are typically allowed to see my Page posts in your News Feed. Largely, this is because Facebook wants me to pay for my posts to be Promoted. Paying Facebook per News Feed appearance would ensure that my posts would show on more of your News Feeds when you log in and scroll down. Notice that I still said “some” and not “all”.

I have never paid for my Facebook Page posts to show up on your News Feed because this blog doesn’t make money. If this blog made money, I wouldn’t have set up a GoFundMe for my yoga teacher training, would I?

When my Facebook Page posts show up in your News Feed without paying is called “organic reach”. As in, it reaches people “naturally” because they “Like”ed a Page. In November of last year, Facebook finally announced that organic reach is dead. Facebook Page posts will not be seen by anyone who has “Like”ed a Page unless the Page owner pays, starting in January. I will now be required to pay for you to see my posts, even though you said you “Like” my Page and want to see my posts. It’s not for you to decide anymore. This action took effect some time within the last week or so. I can vouch for the impact already.

Obviously, I can’t pay. So you probably won’t see my Facebook Page posts anymore.

There are a few different routes we can take here if you’d still like to stay in touch via social media.

Twitter – who is on Twitter personally? I am, but I haven’t been on as often since it got very crowded. I’d love to connect with you there, so Reply to me there @_conscientious and let me know you’re a reader!

Google+ – are any of you on G+? I am, but I only use it personally – I don’t use the Page functionality. Feel free to Follow me there. Or whatever it is called on G+?

Instagram – follow me on IG, regardless, because I post there a lot. I basically do little mini-blog posts there. About yoga, nutrition, what my kids and I do. I heart Instagram!

My preferred option

Join me in the NEW! Living Consciously Facebook Group – What is the difference between a Facebook Page vs Group? In a Group, we all join the group and talk to each other. It’s not just me posting, although I will typically post to get the conversation going in various directions. I will moderate the Group (no being mean to each other! I will remove people if needed). But we can talk about and share articles about natural remedies and essential oils and avoiding GMOs and yoga and drinking wine at the end of the day! I am looking forward to it!

To join:

1) either click this link to be taken to the Group or search for “Living Consciously Blog” on Facebook and click on the “Closed Group” option.

2) Look for the “Join Group” button and click it.

I’ll have to Approve your membership in the group, which should happen within a few hours.

3) Invite your friends to join the conversation!

Other ideas? I am open to your suggestions about how to connect outside of this blog to chat or to share information on living more consciously. You can also email me at jenny{at}living-consciously{dot}com.