We all have those memes or gifs that feel like they were made just for us. You know the ones I’m talking about – the highly specific, oddly relatable images or animations that seem to capture some essence of who we are. I bet you have a few favorites that feel like they were tailor-made to resonate with you.
Here’s a round-up of the ones that just get me the most as a reader. Plus, you’ll find 10 ways you can use memes to build community for your author or reader-focused blog at the end!
Here are the reader memes I love:
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Bonus: 10 Ideas for Authors or reader bloggers to use reader memes
Looking to build community with your readership? Here are 10 ways authors and readers can use memes on their blogs to build connections:
- Create memes based on popular posts or inside jokes from your blog community. This strengthens the feeling of belonging.
- Make memes showcasing your most loyal readers or commenters. It’s a fun way to highlight active members.
- Use reaction memes in your comments sections. They add humor and personality to interactions.
- Post memes on social media and tag readers who would appreciate them. It helps readers feel seen.
- Curate memes that relate to your niche and resonate with your target audience. Readers will connect with the shared experiences.
- Encourage readers to submit their own memes by hosting contests or meme parties on your blog. User-generated content builds stronger community ties.
- Use memes as icebreakers when hosting live events or meetups for your readers. It sets a casual, fun tone.
- Create a dedicated meme section on your blog for readers to browse and bond over relatable content.
- Repost viral memes and put your own spin on them to jump into wider internet culture conversations.
- Make inside joke memes just for your email subscribers as a fun treat in your newsletters. It makes readers feel special.
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