I like Facebook.
I have a Facebook page.
But the things I post or share don’t get seen much unless I pay to get them seen.
I want to try something new: a Facebook community for people who are into clean, simple, minimal scrapbooking. It’s called Clean & Simple Scrapbooking with Cathy Zielske and it’s for people who love design, telling stories and not worrying that every last loving detail of life gets covered. Hell, look how infrequently I scrapbook, and I’m a highly trained professional.
But with a Facebook group, I can gather a bunch of people together and a) you can get to know each other, b) you can ask me things that are on your mind and c) I can share stuff with you and d) bounce stuff off of you.
It is a Closed Group, so you’ll have to request to be added. And then I’ll add you within 24 hours or less. I won’t be monitoring it 24 hours a day, however, but I will make it one of my online destinations. And we’ll see what shakes out.
Want to join? If so, click here and request to be added.
It’s the annual Template & Paper Pack Sale at Designer Digitals. All of my templates and papers are on sale for 40% off through next week.
Linda Matthews says
I just requested to join!!!!
Yippee!!!
Maureen says
I just requested to join. Thank you for creating this community!
And I love your choice of Avatar for the Admin of the community.
Cathy Zielske says
I kind of like that photo, too! LOL!
Cathy Zielske says
I kind of like that pic, too! lol!
Sara Mitchell says
I will agree Facebook pages are so hard to be seen with. I have almost given up on mine because such a small percentage of people actually see the content and are engaged. A group is definitely the best place to be to build community.
Jaime McDonald says
LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea. Can’t wait.
bdaiss says
Well you know I already joined…
I have a DD question though: when they run these sales, do you still pull in the same amount? Or do they cut your cut of the sales? If I’m going to purchase something, while I want to get a deal, I want to make sure I’m providing the max benefit to you as well.
Cathy Zielske says
It’s the same percentage I would get, but just a lower amount, because of the sale, does that make sense? You’re sweet to ask!
bdaiss says
Ugh – horribly late reply on a 2 week old post. 😛
That makes absolute sense and answers my question exactly: they cut your percentage as well as their own (and probably more of yours than theirs). And that sux. I’ll buy full price then. (I suppose the hope is a sale will increase the total number of transactions, hence resulting in an overall increase in profit for all…but since I only buy once in a blue moon, and your stuff is not going to break my bank when I do, I’ll buy at non-sale times.) This also explains why so many designers are switching to hosting their own “stores”. 😉
RitaQ says
Selfishly I must ask… does this mean less blogging? Not on Facebook, nor do I intend to be, although you almost made me take the leap. Hope this doesn’t mean I will lose all CZ-goodness. But I do want to wish you (& I get it) all the best in growing your biz.
Cathy Zielske says
Well, not necessarily. I haven’t been blogging as much as I have in the past, but this was really another way to talk to readers. 🙂 My current Facebook business page just isn’t a great way to reach people at all. You have to pay for stuff to be seen, so… a group is another way to help my business.
christi says
I have the same concerns as RitaQ above. I don’t use Facebook. I gave it up for Lent two years ago and haven’t missed it a bit.
Cathy, I love your style and your content and always learn a lot from you. I hope you’ll continue to blog or Instagram about clean and simple scrapbooking too.