you can still hear me speak at the problogger conference…
I’m talking at the Problogger conference this weekend. So is the formidable Darren Rowse and Chris Guillebeau, and the inspiring fellow chick bloggers Fat Mum Slim, WoogsWorld, Kerry Sackville and Edenland will also be there, paneling it up on social media tricks and tips. I know so many of you wanted to come but couldn’t get a ticket – they scampered out the door. But, hark! there’s still an opportunity to join in… virtually!
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Darren has now introduced a paid “virtual” ticket that will give you access to all the audio recordings and slides used in the sessions. It won’t be live, but it will be the next best thing to being there.
And if you buy a virtual ticket before Friday, it’s $149.
What you need to know:
- Who’s the conference for? Bloggers who are looking to build better blogs.
- What will you learn? Techniques to grow your readership, ways to make your blog profitable, how to stay up to date with the latest trends and approaches to blogging, how to create content that engages your current readers and draws in new ones.
- Who’s talking? Me! And the host, Darren Rowse. And Chris Guillebeau, James Tuckerman, Nicole Avery, Shayne Tilley, Jules Clancy, Stan Lee, Lorraine Murphy, Nikki Parkinson, Mrs Woog, Kerri Sackville, Eden Riley, Valerie Khoo, Laney Galligan, Gavin Aung Than, Cintia Gonzalez, Allison Tait, Richenda Vermeulen, Chantelle Ellem, Christina Butcher, Caz Makepeace, Rachel Devine, Misho Baranovic, Naomi Creek, and Jasmin Tragas.
- What will it cost? Your virtual ticket will cost $149, until the day before the event, when the price increases.
- Where can I find more information? Right here! Or, head over to the Facebook page, where a bunch of FAQs will be answered leading up to the event…
If you’re keen, here’s your virtual opportunity to attend… simply click here. I reckon it will be 149 gold ones well spent!
PS: for those of you attending (and those of you attending virtually), I’m conducting a Q and A panel answering questions about how to break through your blog message into mainstream media…if you have one you’d like answered, post below and I’ll attend to it on Saturday!
Would Love to buy a virtual ticket but I can’t afford it at the moment as I’m taking a year off next year for writing! But I can’t wait to hear how it goes! Wishing you all the best Sarah!
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Nicole, I might do an ‘overview’ for folk like yourself…
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Kerri’s blog is http://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.com.au
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I’m looking forward to hearing you speak at the event! Would love to meet you in person especially having been featured on your blog!
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So tempted to buy a virtual ticket, just wondering where I’ll find the 21 hours to listen to it all! I’m hoping to elaborate on our health blog next year when I start the integrative Nutrition course. There’s just not enough hours in the day. Good luck at the conference. I may hear you there
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Sounds great! Does anyone know if there is a Sydney event scheduled for any time soon? Or, for that matter, if have already missed it?
Thanks!
Mary.
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I signed up. I knew I would LOL!
Breaking through to main stream media is an interesting topic that I’ve never really thought much of, but I’d love for you to answer the following kinds of questions if they haven’t already been covered (I’m sure someone will ask them):-
“Which main stream media outlets (tv/mags/newspapers) are more receptive to giving a voice to bloggers.” (I’m guessing magazines.)
“Are they more likely to give a voice to someone who appears to be blogging for fun/love rather than for profit?” (I’m guessing yes. If you make money, I would think they want a part of it)
“What kind of success have you had on your blog after mainstream media attention?” (No idea about this one, genuinely interested. I have personally found plugs for my online shop are great online but from newspapers & magazines, virtually zero, and I get freebie mentions ALL the time. Print media to online doesn’t translate well for some reason……).
I have attended a boatload of e-commerce, marketing and social media conferences in the past couple of years, but nothing specifically targeted at blogging, so I’ll be interested to listen to the recordings once they’re available. I’ll pop them on my iPod at the gym.
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Got on to register Thursday night, which I thought was before Friday, and it had already increased to $199…darn.
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When trying to get into a particular magazine who is the best person to approach? The editor, sub editor, feature writer or someone else?
When trying to get a product into a “homewares mag” as an example. Who is the best person to contact? Editor, stylist, researcher, features writer, everyone?
When posting should you address it to someone different?
And when do you prefer to be phoned and when is email best?
Are there any “best practise tips”?
And what’s kind of follow up would be considered persistent and what would be just plain annoying?
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Hi Sarah,
An overview of the program would be great as I missed the early bird price. do you know if there is going to be one in Sydney?
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Hi Sarah!
I was wondering whether you can offer advice on where to find great images for blogs. Yours are always beautiful, but when I search stock photo sites they are all so stiff! I also don’t have a big photo budget. Would love your help! (or from any other bloggers out there!
Thanks!
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