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Find a Blogging Conference in Your Area

June 3, 2010

This week I received an excellent question from a reader asking how to find out about blogging conferences in her area. Attending a blogging conference or a local blog meetup or tweetup is a great way to meet others who share your interests (blogging and social media), network, and learn new skills. Here are several [...]

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Attending a Blog Conference: Tips & Advice

October 12, 2009

I’m attending Blog World & New Media Expo again this week. Attending any sort of conference is hard for an introvert like me, but attending a large non-female-centric conference (e.g., Blissdom or BlogHer) with the rock stars of blogging can intimidate me right into the fetal position. I’m here to tell you that attending a [...]

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Develop an Elevator Pitch

June 3, 2009
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An elevator pitch is the short version of what your blog or business is about. Having an elevator pitch ready helps you quickly and concisely share your focus with new people at conferences, work, or a backyard BBQ.

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BlogHer Conference 2009: Blogging Basics 101 Geek Lab

March 9, 2009

If you are coming to BlogHer09 this summer in Chicago, I hope we’ll meet! This will be my third year to attend BlogHer and I’m here to tell you it’s the place to find your blogging mojo, meet other women bloggers, and have a great time doing it. Last year I presented on the panel [...]

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Blissdom09 Was a Success!

February 9, 2009

Blissdom ’09 was a success! The caliber of women who gathered in Nashville for the weekend was top notch. Because the conference was limited to about 300 women (including speakers and sponsors), the feel was very intimate. I was able to meet with so many movers and shakers I couldn’t help but come away with [...]

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I’m Speaking at Blissdom ’09!

December 22, 2008

I am presenting on a panel with Shannon from Rocks In My Dryer at Blissdom ’09. I would love it if you would come too! Here is a synopsis of what Shannon and I will be discussing: Shannon Lowe and Melanie Nelson will give beginning bloggers some solid advice on building a strong foundation for [...]

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