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The Top Blogs Home Improvement Brands Should Follow

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Over the last few weeks, we've taken a journey through some pretty incredible blogs. Below I've included a recap and link to the posts.

Remember, it's important to be up-to-date on the blogs that your consumers love because it offers more connection points for consumers to interact with your brand. It also demonstrates to your followers that your social media campaigns are run by real people, not just robots.

If you run across a great post, fabulous recipe or ridiculous room make-over, share it with your followers. Show them your taste. Express your sense of humor. Get involved in conversations about posts and projects. An engaged customer is a loyal customer.

Top Kitchen Blogs Home Improvement Brands Should Be Following

When it comes to kitchen blogs, don’t just share about new designs and major makeovers, because consumers are less likely to engage with those topics in an on-going basis. Keep them interested by also posting articles about quick updates, small touches and even recipes and cooking tips. You want to give consumers a reason to always follow your posts, not just when they need a new kitchen.

Top Garden Blogs Home Improvement Brands Should Be Following

Gardening is a major trend among DIY Consumers this year. Growing your own vegetables and flowers is becoming more and more common, and these blogs offer great help, inspiration and getting-started tips.

Top DIY Blogs Home Improvement Brands Should be Following

It goes without saying that DIY Consumers love to DIY. The DIY trend is so big, it can be overwhelming for you and your consumers to sort out the great blogs from the duds. Below I've listed 5 top-notch blogs that will give DIYers the confidence to tackle projects big and small.

DIYers want to buy from brands that offer them online resources to help them complete their project. So by sharing these blogs with your followers, you're not only getting an extra ratings boost, you're building brand loyalty and getting them one step closer to purchasing from your company.

Top Home Decor Blogs Home Industry Brands Should Be Following

Brands can bring real value to the DIY Consumer's experience by being able to offer styling and decor advice along with their product purchases. I’ve listed several blogs below that brands can follow for decor tips. Brands may also want to encourage their consumers to check out these blogs to help them in their DIY decision making.

Conclusion

Around here, my team gets excited about new posts from their favorite blogs. We are always passing blog posts and articles back and forth via email. Sometimes the posts offer insight into our industry, sometimes they offer management tools or office furniture to make your space more efficient and sometimes they are cat gifs.

The point is, all the back-and-forth fosters goodwill and a sense of community. It's the same with your followers. Share the posts and blogs you love. Chances are, they love it too. And don't be afraid to throw in the random gif or eCard. Consumers love a brand with a sense of humor.

This brings an end to our Top Blogs Series. Tell us about some of your favorite blogs in the comments below.

Zach Williams is the Founder and Creative Director for Venveo, a digital marketing agency. Zach has logged countless hours creating strategies and developing brand loyalty for Home Improvement brands. Follow him on Twitter or find him on LinkedIn