
Blogging Better #4
Since today is the last Tuesday of the month it’s time for our monthly Blogging Better link up! Take a minute to link up any of your recent posts about blogging and explore what other bloggers are sharing. I love reading all of your incredibly helpful blog resources!
Here are my favorite posts from last month’s link-up…
7 Reasons Why I Won’t Read Your Blog Anymore from Nanna’s Wisdom
Thirteen Things About Blogging from On the Daily Express
This month I want to talk about blog conferences. I attended my first conference last May and in a couple of weeks I’ll be telling you more about a conference I am very excited about attending this September! If you’ve never been to a blog conference or if you’re not sure if you want to go to another conference, here are ten reasons you should attend a blog conference.
1. You get a lot of great swag! Brands sponsor conferences for exposure and because they want to get their products in your hands you’ll get some great swag at blog conferences.
2. This is your chance to talk about blogging non-stop! Your family and friends aren’t there to give you blank looks when you talk about coding, monetization, and SEO…you can connect with other bloggers and talk shop as much as you want.
3. Conferences are an excellent opportunity to connect with brands. I met several great brands at the conference I attended and have enjoyed working with them since the conference.
4. You’re going to leave with lots of ideas for how to take your blog to the next level.
5. Conference is an amazing opportunity to connect in real life with bloggers who you have only “met” online
6. Blog conferences give you the opportunity to discover new blogs and bloggers…and who knows, you might just meet your new BloggyBFF!
7. Often time the speakers at blog conferences are bloggers you look up to and admire so attending the conference is your chance to meet them!
8. Blog conferences can be a great way to see and explore a city that is new to you! If you want to save on travel costs you can look for conferences close to home or you can look for a conference in a city you’ve always wanted to visit.
9. You can learn so much! If you’re not sure which conference to attend I would look for one that offers general sessions or breakout sessions on topics you’d like to learn about so that you can get the most out of the blog conference.
10. Conferences are great for helping you see the big picture of blogging. Sometimes when you are sitting in your living room blogging it’s difficult to imagine where your blog can go but being at a blog conference can help you dream big!
Have you been to a blog conference? What is your favorite conference? What is your dream conference that you’d like to attend? Do you have any other reasons to attend a blog conference?
Once a month, I host a link up on blogging resources called Blogging Better. I would love it if you linked up your best blogging resources below. My readers are new bloggers, mid-level bloggers, hobby bloggers, professional bloggers, small businesses and social media managers. The link-up will go live on the last Tuesday of every month. Join us on Twitter using the hashtags #bloggingbetter.


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45 Comments
Jennifer Abel
What a lovely surprised to see I was your pick for the month, thank you for your link up.
jmdenouden@gmail.com
Thank you for sharing your great post!
Jennifer Abel
Thanks for sharing this post on #wednesdayswisdom have a great week!
Kels @ Blonder Side of LIfe
I’ve definitely played with the idea of attending a blog conference. As of yet I don’t have the budget to include one, but I’m thinking after graduation might be a good time!
jmdenouden@gmail.com
They’re not always easy to fit into the budget especially if there isn’t a local one you want to attend! I’d love to meet up with you at a blog conference some day!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt
I’ve been to one conference had had a great time. I’m hoping to do more again soon!
jmdenouden@gmail.com
Which conference did you attend?
Theresa @DearCreatives
I’ve been to two I’d love to go to Bloggy Boot Camp just because I’ve always wanted to go to that one & they will be a 4 hours away from me. Which is closer than they have ever come. I don’t mind traveling but, it can get expensive. Thanks for the party.
Bismah
It is my hope to someday attend a Blog conference! I have heard of many positive experiences from other bloggers who have attended.
jmdenouden@gmail.com
I hope you’re able to attend one down the road!
Candy
Pat & I have toyed with the idea of going to a blog conference, but haven’t been sure if the time/expense would be worth it. Thanks so much for compiling this list and sharing it with us at Coffee and Conversation. It definitely gives us some food for thought!
~Candy
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I think they are worth the time/expense IF you research conferences and find one that would be a great fit for you and your blog.
Emily - Morning Motivated Mom
OH it would fun to be able to attend one some day. I have a feeling that it would be years down the road though. I enjoyed reading your list!
jmdenouden@gmail.com
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you’re able to attend one some day!
Brandi Clevinger
Since I started blogging last year, I’ve been wanting to attend a blog conference. Unfortunately, I cannot find any close to me. I have four children and it’s not feasible to go far from home. Thanks for your reasons for me to be more determined to find one closer to me!
I found your post at Coffee and Conversation Linky Party!
jmdenouden@gmail.com
What area of the country are you in? I hope you’re able to find a conference you can attend because they truly are such a great experience!
Maple Sugar
Thanks very much for your tips. My sister and I have been blogging for a few months and are learning so much each month. We attended RootsTech (a family history conference in Utah) together and it was really fun to meet other bloggers there who were gracious enough to share some blogging wisdom with us.
jmdenouden@gmail.com
So glad you enjoyed the opportunity to meet other bloggers…that’s one of my favorite parts of blogging!
Joanna @ Motherhood and Merlot
I am dying to attend a blog conference! The one that is here in AZ in fall of this year is looking promising:)
jmdenouden@gmail.com
I really hope you go to the AZ conference because I would LOVE to meet you in person!
Natalie Patalie
I’d love to go to a blog conference someday!
Ashley D
Any tips on finding blog conferences in the area you live in? I’d really love to attend one sometime in the near future.
Madaline
I’ve always wanted to go to a conference… I think I’ll have to schedule my next america trip around one!!! Excited to look through this series as I can clearly use all the help I can get with improving my blog!
jmdenouden@gmail.com
You should definitely plan your next America trip around a blog conference…there are some great ones!!!
Pam@over50feeling40
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Gina
Never been to a blogging conference, but from reading this I really want to go! But first I think I need to learn a bit more about blogging. Maybe they have a conference for beginners lol!
Gina from Always Savory
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There are definitely conferences that offer classes or information catered more towards beginning bloggers!
Pam @ Hodge Podge Moments
Going to a blog conference is on my blogging bucket list. I’m hoping to make it happen this year!
Dorene @ Seasonal Chapters
I haven’t had the opportunity to attend a blogging conference yet, but hope to do so in the future. As a nurse I have attended many professional conferences throughout my career, and have always found them to be educational as well as a great way to meet and connect with colleagues. I’m sure a blogging conference would offer the same amazing benefits.
Cheryl @Treasures from a Shoebox
I am hoping to eventually attend a blogging conference and will Pin this post as a reminder. Glad to have found you today through That Friday Blog Hop.
Adoring Family
I am so inspired! I need to fid one that works for my schedule 🙂
Lauren
One day I will get to a blog conference! I wish there were some closer to home, but it looks like I’ll have to travel to get to one. You mentioned some really great points on why people should attend. Now I need to do some research and see if any will be anywhere nearby anytime soon. #SITSBlogging
Mardesia @ Keeping Your Cents
I just returned from Build Your Blog Conference #BYBC2015 in Salt Lake City and now I want to go every year. It was simply amazing! I learned that I need to be more Bloggy Social. Now I am drooling over SNAP conference.
jmdenouden@gmail.com
Isn’t it amazing how going just one time makes you want to keep going again and again!
Jessica
I’ve never been to a conference but would love to attend. I think the thing I’m most looking forward to is meeting some new bloggers and sharing ideas.
Lovely post! It certainly motivates me to plan on going to my first really soon.
Stopping by from the Sits Girls Site!
xoxo
Jessica
Mary Denman
Hi! I’m dropping by from xoxorebecca blog hop. Headed off to read more of your articles!
I’ve been to Allume blogging conference and I LOVED it!! Since it’s in my hometown, I’ll probably go every year.
Have a great day! Mary
Suzie@homemaker-mom
I so want to go to one someday. At moment I do not have the time nor $ to go. I hope to go someday!! This post caught my eye on #Sitsblogging Link up!
jmdenouden@gmail.com
I hope you’re able to go to a conference someday!
BritishMumUSA
One day I will attend a conference…. I will keep my eyes open to seeing what will come this year.. 🙂 I have heard so many good things coming from going to a conference. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
jmdenouden@gmail.com
The great thing is that there are so many great conferences out there to choose from!
Amber
I’d love to go to one someday! Even though I’m pretty shy.
Laina Turner
I have found conferences so helpful both in making friends and learning to become a better blogger.
jmdenouden@gmail.com
Conferences are definitely a great time to make new friends!
Heidy@ The McCallums Shamrock Patch
Thank you for joining us on #PureBlog Love link party with this wonderful blog post, please be sure to join us this weekend starting tonight at 8 PM EST on TheMcCallumsShamrockPatch.com
Kim
I missed February, but I will definitely be back at the end of this month.