{"id":14498,"date":"2011-08-11T07:51:31","date_gmt":"2011-08-11T14:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cookiesandclogs.com\/?p=14498"},"modified":"2013-06-21T15:48:26","modified_gmt":"2013-06-21T22:48:26","slug":"top-twos-from-blogher-11-blogher11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cookiesandclogs.com\/top-twos-from-blogher-11-blogher11\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Two&#8217;s From BlogHer &#8217;11"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blogher.com\/blogher-11\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-14610\" title=\"blogher1101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookiesandclogs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/blogher1101.jpg\" alt=\"BlogHer, blogger, women, conference\" width=\"125\" height=\"123\" \/><\/a>BlogHer &#8217;11 went by like a whirlwind. I met so many people, shook so many hands, and ran from event to event like a madwoman. With over 3500 attendees it was easy to feel lost until you see a few familiar faces (from their Facebook and Twitter avatars).<\/p>\n<p>I couldn&#8217;t cram all the highlights into one list so I broke it down a bit. I hope this gives you a general idea of what it was like and tips if you plan on attending the next one.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Key Points<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You are your brand &#8211; keep focused, consistant, and under one umbrella (Blogging Angels Breakfast)<\/li>\n<li>Content is key &#8211; blog regularly and provide useful information (Pathfinder Day as a Media Company)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Logistics<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don&#8217;t overbook &#8211; you&#8217;ll get a whole lot of nothing and miss out on much more (<a title=\"The Mom Reviews\" href=\"http:\/\/www.themomreviews.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Jen<\/a> saw my craziness)<\/li>\n<li>Stay in the host hotel &#8211; it will save you time and your feet\u00a0(<a title=\"Westin Gaslamp\" href=\"http:\/\/www.westingaslamp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Westin Gaslamp<\/a> sponsored my stay though)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Networking<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Slow down &#8211; make a few real connections vs dozens of superficial ones (<a title=\"A Nut in a Nutshell\" href=\"http:\/\/www.anutinanutshell.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Liz<\/a> and <a title=\"Carol in Carolina\" href=\"http:\/\/www.caroincarolina.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Carolyn<\/a> are so huggable)<\/li>\n<li>Keep in touch &#8211; get cell numbers to find each other (<a title=\"The Mom Reviews\" href=\"http:\/\/www.themomreviews.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Jen<\/a> was on speed dial but\u00a0Renee cost me extra)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Extras<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep focused &#8211; massages and manicures won&#8217;t clarify blogging goals (but they&#8217;re so nice, right\u00a0<a title=\"Mamarazzi Knows Best\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mamarazziknowsbest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Suzette<\/a>?)<\/li>\n<li>Swag &#8211; it&#8217;s great to get some things you can actually use but greed is ugly (i.e. MomSelect Swag Suite)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Events (okay this one has four)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stiletto Media: Kick Off Your Heels &#8211; relaxing, well-decorated, lovely touches everywhere<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"iFabbo\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ifabbo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">iFabbo<\/a> Glamour Suite &#8211; Pampered with a CND Shellac manicure, Dermalogica facial, and Stila make-up<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Social Soiree\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SocialSoiree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Social Soiree<\/a> with the Frugalistas &#8211; great atmosphere to talk, welcoming hosts, set up nicely<\/li>\n<li>The <a title=\"The Big Toy Book\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thebigtoybook.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Big Toy Book<\/a>\u00a0and <a title=\"Kidz Vuz\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kidzvuz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">KidzVuz<\/a> Sweet Suite &#8211; perfect for connecting with brands and fab swag bags<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Every person will have a different experience. I passed out 100+ business cards (thanks,\u00a0<a title=\"UPrinting\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uprinting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">UPrinting<\/a>) but I have a lot of regrets about not taking the time to savor the wealth of knowledge of available and making more solid, meaningful connections. Still, it was so fantastic to meet the people I did even if briefly. I&#8217;m not a big party-er so I can&#8217;t comment on those but most loved them.<\/p>\n<p>BlogHer was overwhelming for me (but less expensive thanks to <a title=\"My Job Chart\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myjobchart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">My Job Chart<\/a>) but I feel like a seasoned conference-goer now, ready to take on another!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14571 alignnone\" title=\"blogher01\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookiesandclogs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/blogher01.jpg\" alt=\"BlogHer '11 with Ree Drummond Pioneer Woman and Kathryn Finney Budget Fashionista\" width=\"290\" height=\"217\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14588 alignright\" title=\"blogher02\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookiesandclogs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/blogher02.jpg\" alt=\"BlogHer '11 with Liz from A Nut in A Nutshell, Carolyn from Carol in Carolina, Kathleen from Life with 4 Boys, Renee from Syngle Mama, and Lisa from Oh Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy\" width=\"290\" height=\"217\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;\">Left: &#8220;<a title=\"The Pioneer Woman\" href=\"http:\/\/thepioneerwoman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Pioneer Woman<\/a>&#8221; and &#8220;<a title=\"The Budget Fashionista\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Budget Fashionista<\/a>&#8220;;\u00a0Right:\u00a0<a title=\"A Nut in a Nutshell\" href=\"http:\/\/www.anutinanutshell.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Liz<\/a>, <a title=\"Carol in Carolina\" href=\"http:\/\/www.caroincarolina.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Carolyn<\/a>, <a title=\"Life with 4 Boys\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lifewith4boys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Kathleen<\/a>, Renee, and <a title=\"Oh Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ohboyohboyohboy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lisa<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14595\" title=\"blogher03\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookiesandclogs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/blogher03.jpg\" alt=\"BlogHer '11 with Playskool and Sesame Street feat. 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