I’m Trying Something New On Instagram!

I’m not sure if my other comment posted and I can’t see it or maybe because I’m late commenting, but briefly, I would like to see the boilerplate templates updated. They are seriously outdated. And, who is the girl who holds the owl crate box image? Her image is used a lot but I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a review by her.

I know it’s been 10 days since this was first posted but hopefully you see this comment. I would love to see updated boilerplate templates. So many are so dated! Most recently I noticed the fabletics template still says they recently added plus sizes. “Recently” is now over a year, probably closer to 18 months. Thanks for all you do!

I enjoy following you guys on IG! It’s helpful to be reminded sometimes when something new is happening or when I should go sign up right away.

One thing that I know generates good content and makes followers feel engaged is setting up specific hashtags and then having people use those for their own posts, you can then re-post their photos (with permission) and show more than just your use for a product.

Something like “Share your favorite subscription box purse!” then people post photos with their purses using your hashtag. You could do a contest or just re-post pictures of your favorites.

I also think stories add a nice level of closeness. Behind the scenes, accidents with sub box items, funny things with the staff, etc. those things make posters seem more human and real.

I look forward to more engaging content, Liz! And more Buckles, of course. 😉

Hi Liz, I’m so happy to hear you’re trying this new way of unboxing your subscription boxes!! Yes I for one wonder “how the heck you use everything you get” lol, and how to store it all lol!! I only get like 4-6 boxes a month depending on what’s in them and they are mostly beauty boxes so I’m in overload but I can’t bring myself to cancel them!! I’m looking forward to all the tips and tricks you have to share with us, I’ll definitely be taking notes while getting some AMAZING ideas from you!! I love all the traditional boxes you do, but I’d love it if you could incorporate some of the newer boxes in your threads/news feeds!! I love this website and recently started IG and I’m following you!! I love to get all the spoilers you can give bcuz I’m not one for surprises lol I like to know what I’m getting and when I’m getting it!! Thanks Liz/MSA for everything you do, I’m so thankful for what you do, you have the best job in the world!! I’d love to get subscription boxes and get to unbox them for the world to see lol and review all the AMAZING products we get!! Thanks again Liz, I love ya girl and what ya do!😘

It’s simply not realistic for any business (and MSA is a business; one we all love, but still a business), to NOT use the range of social media platforms. I manage social media for a nonprofit and we have a presence on the appropriate channels. Personally, I only have Twitter and Instagram accounts (left Facebook years ago), more as an observer than a participant. Using social media doesn’t have to be an all or nothing binary.

I don’t have Instagram or Facebook accounts. I just don’t have time for it and not interested to read what people had for breakfast and what they are currently doing.
However, I think it is good move for MSA, looks like a lot of people addicted to Instagram.
I just with post on Instagram would be mirrored here.

Love the new idea! Insta is a great platform for it.

I’ll try to check in with your Instagram page since I love your content. I also think it would be very cool (and helpful) if you could do a little more in depth blog post about the Instagram posts on here perhaps! I know that’s a lot of work. The spice wrack storage system just made me want to know more. How do you keep your items straight according to which boxes they came from for review purposes? Do you rotate items? What do you do with items that just don’t work? Do you have a “gift stash” from sub box items haha. Do your friends love coming over and getting goodies that didn’t work for you? See… so many questions and I’d totally read a more in depth blog post about these things! Maybe a behind the scenes at MSA series?

Liz I can’t wait to follow you on Instagram! I’d love to get a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to run MSA and all that goes into making your reviews, as well as all of your storage tips. God knows we could all use guidance there!

Well I know absolutely nothing about Instagram but when I clicked the link and bookmarked it it won’t let me view unless I set up an account, which ain’t gonna happen.

I’ve been following MSA on Instagram for a while and I think it’s a great idea to share on there. I also think it will be a good idea to share the behind the scenes, DIY ideas, etc on here as well. I prefer reading on the blog as I’m on my computer more than my phone or tablet with social media.

For everybody who is says they don’t want the change because they don’t like Instagram posts that essentially amount to ads: I have some bad news about this blog.

As for me I love them both!

I’ll be the old fart who loves her FB and rarely uses IG. I do have it and I already follow MSA. If y’all think it’s the better fit for this, go for it. I always wonder why IG is so much more preferred than FB, esp. for the younger crowd (and I’m 43, so not THAT old). My thinking has always been that I can do everything on FB that I can do on the other social networks combined, so why switch?

Is there any reason why you don’t want to share it on FB too? Is it that the focus will be entirely on these tips and behind the scenes or will it still have all the posts about blogs and companies as well? Just curious. Good luck either way! I’ll try to remember to check IG more frequently.

I got off social media entirely last year and really feel i’ve made such an improvement in my time/day/what I value etc. Less time on my phone and more time doing…life.
That being said; Instagram was the hardest to let go though. I LOVED memes and all the animal videos….omg the cat ones #alldayyyy
Anyway:
I can see IG and the affiliation of brands/awareness being a great tool to help expand your business/bring in more clients etc. At the end of the day, you need to do what’s best to continue to grow/being innovative and dominating markets/ideas before other competitors, per say. (You are promoting yourself, as a brand as well.)
Sooooo that being said, can you also post on here-this website the same ideas/things but in even more detail?

For example, I went to your IG and saw the spice rack organization, which is cool- but Id love to know how to make that work maybe, for me/everyone (in a regular home/common storage items that might hold that specific spice rack etc- more of what also works in your home/ bathroom etc. and what didn’t work for you and what to avoid/tips etc.)
Your reviews (as well as the other MSA staff) and written content/multiple photos etc. is awesome, and well, like pun intended, addicting 😉
You could link your site with more detailed descriptions etc. at the end of each ig post too, so whoever wants more detail/advice/curiosity can then bring more traffic/clicks/revenue to your site as well. It could be a win/win.
(Oh yeah if you want to hire me on, holla atcha gurl Liz) lol jk….kinda 😉

Love it, already commented on your intro IG post. Best of luck, you’re the best!

I love what you have done on IG so far. I think it’s a great idea, IG is easier to follow, great job. Nobody has to join IG if they don’t want to, but I get most of my updates from your stories.

I just want to know where you got that drawer organizer in the photo at the top right please – it’s awesome!

Best of luck on your Insta, Liz!

For everyone else, I too am a social media avoider. I’ve had my medical records stolen, my credit card info stolen, and my email and passwords sold. Every time some big company suffers a security breach, I’m always one of the victims, so I’m not looking to give the jerks of the world easier access to me and my life. I’m envious of those of y’all who can do social media without having an anxiety attack. I’d so join if I could put my worries away!

Hey Liz,

Just wanted to point out that for every person denouncing Instagram all 36 comments thus far you have 109,000 followers on Instagram and climbing and I look forward to the new “in the life” feature. =)

The value to me here is in the written content. Insta feels like a collage of the same ads I’m already being flooded with everywhere else.

I’m happy about this, I already follow your insta and would love to see more behind the scenes work stuff or maybe you can show us people using more products? For example-playing with pets with pet sub box items or doing mini insta vids with 2 new eyeliners and we can vote for which eye we like best. lol That photo shoot with the jade roller was fun and informative, I think it would be nice to see those types of things and hopefully they wouldn’t be too time consuming to film/photo.

I don’t use a lot of social media, no instagram for me. I do miss the forum a lot.

Not so much into the social media myself…I still have a Facebook account but I never look at it and consider deleting it on a regular basis. I just don’t like using it or looking at it. I would be much more likely to read something in a blog format. I think “behind the scenes” angles would be interesting, as well as interviews with the reviewers to get to know them better. It would also be cool if you were able to interview owners or curators if sub boxes, to be able to hear more about the inspiration behind the boxes.

Been contemplating starting an Instagram just to follow people (artists mostly). I will definitely follow ya 🙂

Liz, from what I gather, the posts and comments from fellow MSA daily readers are not going to use Instagram, nor Facebook, nor Twitter (ughh) to follow you. You have loyal people who have commented here as to why these topics haven’t been addressed on here before.
I remember one question in particular that was never unanswered was,”what do you do with all of your stuff?” Why not show us on here? I’m turning 40 next month and don’t want to start any social media to get this info.