Can I Link My Tumblr to My Blog?
Linking a Tumblr site to your blog is an efficient means of exposing your audience to the more social aspects of the Tumblr platform. Tumblr provides an interactive experience for an audience with follow options, re-posting of articles and social endorsement of content similar to social media platforms. Tumblr allows your content to build momentum and pass through social media channels faster than traditional blogging methods by using these following and re-posting options. Several methods exist for linking the two platforms and each method will provide a different user experience for your audience.
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Using Plugins and Widgets
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Most blogging platforms will have custom plugins that allow you to import your Tumblr posts to your blog. For example, WordPress has a plugin that, once installed, will allow you to place the Tumblr widget into any area that is widgetized. A widgetized space refers to areas like the sidebar that allow you to add content and functionality without accessing the HTML code. Each widget will function differently, but most will allow you to control the content that is imported from Tumblr.
Import with an RSS Feed
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Another method for linking your Tumblr and a blog is using the RSS feed to import content into the blog theme. An RSS feed provides a syndication method and will automatically send new content from the Tumblr directly into a widget or content area on the blog theme. FeedBurner provides the easiest method for creating an RSS feed and the instructions for importing the feed into your blog should be provided within your platform's user forums.
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Use a Social Media Icon Widget
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Most blogging platforms, such as TypePad, WordPress and Blogger, provide a plugin or widget that allows you to place social media icons on your blog pages for easy contacting options for your readers. Tumblr is considered a social media platform since the service allows you to follow blogs and re-post content and is usually included in social media widgets. If you can not find the exact widget you are seeking within your current blogging platform, visit www.WidgetBox.com where you can create or download an existing widget to meet your needs. Some of the more common social media widgets are Social Media Widget, SocialFeed Widget and Social Media Buttons.
Customized Icon Link
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Another simple method for linking a Tumblr site to a blog is to create a custom icon button linked to your Tumblr site, then place the button on your blog. This method won't actually import content to your blog but can be used in a creative manner to draw readers to your Tumblr. Place the button in the sidebar of your theme using a text widget and inserting basic HTML coding, similar to the following:
<p style="text-align: left;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-1318" href="http://yoursite.tumblr.com/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1318" title="gallery_click" src="http://www.imageURL.com/images/yourimagebutton.png" alt="" width="271" height="62" /></a></p>
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