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UPDATED: My Bluesky Starter Thread. Newest version can always be accessed via debbieohi.link/starter.
More #BlueSkyTips, resources etc: debbieohi.link/bluesky-tips
Note: These are just suggestions; there's no ONE right way to use Bluesky.
Feel free to share with anyone who needs it!
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
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If you're looking for people who actively engage with the community, check the Replies tab on their profile.
Another tip: find quiet or inactive posters via mary-ext.codeberg.page/bluesky-quie.... I'm gradually unfollowing those who haven't posted/replied in months.
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
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Lots of great tips and tricks for Bluesky Search from the Bluesky team: bsky.social/about/blog/0...
*Note that the search ALSO LOOKS AT ALT TEXT on images. Just one more reason to always try to add alt text. Remind yourself here: bsky.app/settings/acc...
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
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If you have #BlueSkyTips & resources, feel free to reply with info! Here are just two:
@katemessner.bsky.social's KidLit List of authors, illus, librarians & publishing people
@boringstorybook.com has a KidLit Community Feed as well as other great Feeds & Lists; check his Profile.
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
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On the Other Place, I angsted over whether or not to mute/block accts. On Bluesky, I don't hesitate.
PLUS this platform has SO many more options on how to curate our experience here. I strongly encourage you to check out Moderation options, if you haven't already: bsky.app/moderation
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
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We can all help increase community engagement here:
If you're excited to see someone join Bluesky, encourage them to STAY ACTIVE here by following / liking / sharing / replying.
Engage with others in the way you'd like others to engage with you on this platform.
#BlueSkyTips
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
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If anyone is wondering how I include embedded links like this and this, it's with deck.blue, a 3rd party Tweetdeck clone for Bluesky (desktop) with lots more useful features!
I use BlueSkyFeedCreator.com to create my custom feeds.
Here's a list of Bluesky community projects.
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Bluesky reminds me of early days of Twitter, when we all had to put in more effort into engaging with others.
I've compiled some tips & resources for those who find Bluesky "too quiet": debbieohi.link/bluesky-tips
#BlueSkyTips
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
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To those using the term "skeet" and "skeeting" as a nickname for post/posting on Bluesky: Be aware this is a derogatory term for some (see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skeet_(...) & has even less family-friendly meanings in slang; feel free to look it up.
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
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Hashtags now work in Bluesky (including in your profile bio). You can search platform-wide or just within a user's feed.
If you're thoughtful about what hashtags you use, latter can be SUPER handy in helping followers find categorized posts (or art!) I wrote more about hashtags here.
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
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When posting images, add ALT text. Not only does this help visually impaired readers who use screen readers but it helps w/discoverability (custom feeds, search)
To remind myself, I turn on "require ALT text": bsky.app/settings/acc...
This is also where you can disable GIF autoplay.
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
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If your Home feed seems too quiet or too full of Replies, you can tweak in Following Feed Prefs.
An aside: I rarely use my Home feed; I browse Custom Feeds instead (I wrote more about custom feeds with examples here). Anyone can make feeds but I recommend learning the basics first.
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Bluesky gives us MANY options to adjust our platform experience, curate what we see. Strongly recommend taking the time to explore Settings, starting with Moderation. Not only can you mute/block accts but you can mute words & tags, only allow DMs from people you follow (or not at all).
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Filling out your profile helps show you're a Real Person (not a bot).
Including a LINK in your profile bio gives people more info & a way to verify.
Make an intro post that gives people an idea of what you're about. Give them a reason to follow you, not just "buy my stuff."
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