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I am trying lots of new things with this weekly show. This week, I decided to use the vertical format Facebook prefers. I hate doing that when I move it to YouTube, but if they prefer it...

That said, I was very pleased to see an uptick in views. Is that because of the vertical format? Are people getting used to the 12 pm time slot?

I don't know. But I was super happy with the result. I've been keeping track of reach and views when the show ends and a week later. It's fascinating to see. I had my highest number of views since I started keeping track. That's brilliant!

The show felt good too. Very natural. Relaxed. Even with a cold, it just *worked*

WHAT’S NEW THIS WEEK?

New social media plan. 

I put together a new social media plan that will start next week. In fact, let me share it with you. The goal is to keep it easy to update and manage, including planning ahead.

 WEEK THEME:  

So each week, there's a new theme to promote... if I remember. I, um, spent a lot of time promoting cat songs this week... and I didn't sing a single one in the show. Sigh....

SUNDAY - PODCAST

Sunday is the day I release new episodes of Celtfather Music & Travel or Geek Pub Songs. I try to record those at the beginning of the month and release them early.

VACATION MONDAY

I'm still working on this idea. But I figure Monday morn everyone probably wishes they are on vacation. I figured I could share videos, podcasts or pictures of where I've been. Maybe where others have been too.

TUESDAY - VIDEO 

Every Tuesday, I release a new music video. Right now, I'm just recording live videos and sharing those. But I am trying to learn how to make an official music video, like Keep Them Soaring.

I want to figure out this video storytelling thing. It's hard as can be... 

For now, it's the live performance. But soon, I want to add travel videos like the ones I did in Brittany last year.

Hopefully, I'll be able to tell stories with music. 

Any songs you think would make a good music video?

WEDNESDAY - REPLAY WEDNESDAY

One of the things that struck me is I have a TON of content that I've released over the past 13 years (at least). I have podcasts, blogs, and videos... So Much. Content.

So I want to share that. This day will either highlight something from the past or highlight a recent episode that was featured. 

So if I released something last week, I might share it again on Wednesdays.

THURSDAY - LIVE

Of course, I set aside Thursdays for my Coffee with The Celtfather shows.

FRIDAY FRIENDS.  Instead of focusing just on my stuff, I thought I'd highlight a videos, photos or podcast from others that you might enjoy.

SATURDAY MORNING CELTIC TUNES

Did you watch Saturday Morning Cartoons when you were a kid? I sure did. As a Celtic Geek, it seemed appropriate to do Saturday Morning Celtic Tunes. ;-)

Every week, I share a past episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast or Geek Pub Songs. It's a musical day. 

Of course all of this will be posted on Facebook. I'm not gonna mess with other social networks much. I just need to focus on one thing at a time.

So there ye go... I hope this works. I've been trying to come up with a social media strategy for a couple o'years now.

New single "Mingulay Cat Song" goes on sale soon. Check out the recent Celtfather podcast for more about the song.

Sea Shanties for Cat Lovers is now on Kickstarter has 14 days to go.

New Video on YouTube: "Jasper Tabby Kitty Cat-y". I do plan to share those videos directly on Patreon (if I remember) starting next week.

Practicing editing video

New sticker: Browncats Independents Flag Sticker. I made a test run of these stickers. I only ordered 100. We'll see how well they sell... *crosses fingers*

Performing on YouTube on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 8 PM CST. Stay tuned. I'll have a page for you to view soon. Mark your calendar though.