do you know how to search engine and keywords etc on fetlife work? i need to get more eyeballs

Getting more visibility on a platform like FetLife generally focuses on optimizing your profile and actively engaging with the community, rather than traditional search engine optimization (SEO) techniques used for general websites.

Here are some strategies based on how people typically gain visibility on FetLife:

1. Optimize Your Profile and Content

• Keywords in Your Bio and Interests: Think about the specific kinks, roles (e.g., Dominant, submissive, switch), practices, and interests you are involved in or looking for. Include these keywords naturally in your profile About Me section and the designated Fetish Interests list.
• Location: Since FetLife is often used for finding local events and people, accurately listing your location (or a nearby, major city) is crucial for appearing in local searches.
• High-Quality Photos: Use clear, engaging, and representative profile and cover photos. Make sure your gallery photos have relevant titles and descriptions.
• Complete Profile: A fully filled-out profile with honest and engaging information about who you are and what you’re looking for makes you more approachable and credible.

2. Active Community Engagement

• Groups: This is a major key to visibility.
  • Join Relevant Groups: Join groups related to your specific kinks, local area, and interests.
  • Participate Actively: Post, comment, and engage in discussions within these groups. Your activity puts your profile in front of others who share your interests.
• Events: Look for and RSVP to local events, munches, and parties. Event attendance and RSVPs are a core part of the FetLife experience and a great way to meet people.
• Writings/Blog Posts: Use the “Writings” feature to share thoughtful content, stories, or insights. This can attract people interested in your specific perspective or niche.
• Interact with Others:
  • Comment thoughtfully on other members’ pictures and writings.
  • Send and accept friend requests from people you have met or genuinely want to connect with.

3. Content Strategy (If you’re a content creator/performer)

• Consistent Posting: Post photos, videos (if you have premium), and writings regularly to keep your profile active on followers’ feeds.
• Use the 5 Hashtags: FetLife posts have a limit of 5 hashtags. Use them strategically with popular and relevant terms that describe your content.
• Build Relationships: Remember that FetLife is primarily a social networking site, not a personal advertising or dating site. Focus on building genuine connections and community, and the visibility will often follow.

In short, to get more “eyeballs” on FetLife, you need to use the site’s features to their fullest: be detailed about your interests and location, and actively participate in the community through groups, events, and meaningful interactions.

how do poeple find other peoples writings?

People typically find others’ “Writings” (which function like blog posts) on FetLife through a few main channels. If you want to get more eyeballs on your own writing, these are the discovery methods you should optimize for:

1. The Home Feed

This is the most common way people see new writings.

• Friends: When someone posts a new writing, it shows up in the home feed of all their Friends. This is why building a network is key to visibility.
• Following: It also appears in the feed of people who are following the writer.

2. Tags and Search

FetLife’s search function for content is mainly driven by the tags that the writer includes.

• Writing-Specific Search: There is a search function specifically for writings, and users will enter keywords here. The site will pull up writings that have those keywords listed as tags.

• The Writings Tab: On the main navigation, there is a dedicated “Writings” tab or section where users can browse content. The content is often organized, and users can filter or search within this section.
• Optimization Tip: When you post a writing, use specific, relevant, and popular tags that people interested in your topic are likely to search for (e.g., #BDSMstory, #subspace, #gearreview, #localmunch).

3. User Profiles

• Profile Link: Every member has a main profile page, and there is a section or tab on that page where all their photos, videos, and writings are collected.
• Discovery: If a user finds a writer they like through a comment or a friend’s feed, they will often go to that person’s profile to read all their past writings.

4. Group Links (Less Common, but Relevant)

• Sharing in Groups: While you can’t post a writing directly into a discussion thread, a common practice is to post a link to your new writing in a relevant Group discussion, often with a brief summary or call to action.
• Relevance: This is an excellent way to get your writing in front of a highly targeted audience (e.g., sharing a post about rope techniques in a shibari group).

Summary for Maximum Eyeballs:

1. Tag Effectively: Use all available, relevant tags to make your writing discoverable via the site search.
2. Build Your Network: The more Friends and Followers you have, the larger the audience for your Home Feed posts.
3. Cross-Promote on the Site: Share a link to your new writing in relevant Group discussions with a compelling description.