tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post1329339463058048185..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: BlogWorld Expo 2011 Los Angeles: Day 2Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-82379834649796173852011-11-19T01:34:21.523-08:002011-11-19T01:34:21.523-08:00Hi Lee .. fascinating to read .. did Blogger put o...Hi Lee .. fascinating to read .. did Blogger put on a Getting Started presentation (repeated every half hour or so) .. that would have been interesting - and perhaps an advanced one too .. <br /><br />Sounds like you had an eventful and fulfilling time .. A -Z next year will be interesting that's for sure ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-37149743902408740572011-11-17T18:24:56.702-08:002011-11-17T18:24:56.702-08:00Sounds like you're one serious blogger. Thanks...Sounds like you're one serious blogger. Thanks for the visit.<br /><br />Joyce<br />http://joycelansky.blogspot.comCatch My Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338761214938263819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25193774225692334152011-11-12T19:30:50.860-08:002011-11-12T19:30:50.860-08:00Wow, how lucky you are to have been able to attend...Wow, how lucky you are to have been able to attend one of these conferences. I've always wanted to, and one of these days I just might get the opportunity to do so. Glad to read this account; sounds like you had lots of fun.Mitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02125633934727204568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-44531903093259618792011-11-12T16:35:28.627-08:002011-11-12T16:35:28.627-08:00Oh wow, that's cool! I didn't know that w...Oh wow, that's cool! I didn't know that was a thing. Maybe one of these days I can go. <br /><br />I'm all ready for the next A-Z Challenge. I have a plan already! Thought of it on one of my walks. Beethoven had something there... :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-83075427928124597452011-11-11T08:57:29.502-08:002011-11-11T08:57:29.502-08:00H & W -- Even a hobbyist can get some great in...H & W -- Even a hobbyist can get some great info from a pro conference.<br /><br />Eve -- Planning for A to Z is great, but improv can be fun and exciting.<br /><br />Dezmond -- That book fair sounds like a sizable event.<br /><br />Donna -- I'm hoping Blogger will give A to Z a boost in the early months of next year. They didn't make any promises though.<br /><br />Susan -- Great time, but more things than I can remember.<br /><br />Kelly -- If we should know something maybe you should tell us. I'm not sure what I would consider contributing to them myself and online enterprises can always raise questions.<br /><br />Stephen -- Thank you so much. Appreciate the support.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-38533412250658852052011-11-11T08:17:21.969-08:002011-11-11T08:17:21.969-08:00Hi Lee, I did a link back to your posts. I thought...Hi Lee, I did a link back to your posts. I thought you did an excellent job of hitting the high lights of the event.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-38624877200746468042011-11-11T07:07:22.590-08:002011-11-11T07:07:22.590-08:00I have some nasty things to say about the Yahoo co...I have some nasty things to say about the Yahoo contributor network, but I'll keep them to myself.Kelly Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01752857506190488860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43002317979635631342011-11-11T01:48:43.895-08:002011-11-11T01:48:43.895-08:00I'm sure it is an eye-opening experience! Soun...I'm sure it is an eye-opening experience! Sounds like you had a very fun and productive time.Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-29038822613901888022011-11-10T23:25:43.147-08:002011-11-10T23:25:43.147-08:00I didn't know there was such a thing as Blog E...I didn't know there was such a thing as Blog Expo. I'm so glad you got to attend; and brought back such interesting info. Looks like something that would take a few visits to entirely experience it all.<br /><br />And how awesome you got to plug A - Z with Blogger personnel. I get a newsletter from them in my e-mail; I'll be looking for your excerpt.<br /><br />Hmm, its Thursday still for me; I think I'll check out Beverly's post . .<br /><br />........dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-32193988898998713972011-11-10T14:35:37.818-08:002011-11-10T14:35:37.818-08:00ah, we've just had the biggest Balkan's bo...ah, we've just had the biggest Balkan's book fair in Belgrade, and the booth space was I think the similar price, which kinda shocks me :) But we also had about 150,000 visitors so it pays off. I had eight new books and about ten old ones being sold at the fair.DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-55806803652023603902011-11-10T10:32:17.752-08:002011-11-10T10:32:17.752-08:00Thanks for all the info Lee! I don't know if i...Thanks for all the info Lee! I don't know if it's for me...I do love writing...when I was reading your reply I was thinking of Perez Hilton, who I believe started out as an entertainment blogger and ended up getting gigs as a commentor on tabloid tv...don't see much of him anymore..I am looking forward to the A-Z Challenge again in April! I am going to try to spend more time planning for that this time. Last year I just sort of horned my way in and made stuff up as I went along..thanks for everything Lee!E. M. Prokophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395951217528199963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-59674716245438695792011-11-10T04:48:11.578-08:002011-11-10T04:48:11.578-08:00Hope to get to a blogging conf one of these days. ...Hope to get to a blogging conf one of these days. Just missed one in Atlanta! It's a hobby....but it's really in a growth spurt...so who knows....and I love the writing. ThxSandra Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06640562716913535824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-4945245573268298972011-11-10T03:51:01.321-08:002011-11-10T03:51:01.321-08:00Amie-- The Expo and Conference has a lot for those...Amie-- The Expo and Conference has a lot for those who are willing to take advantage of what it there. Sure there's a lot of blowhard meeting and greeting, but like any situation like that I guess you have to be selective and filter out what is useful and what is not. If you're going to be in the states in 2012 or want to find an excuse to come then you should watch for the announcements from BlogWorld. The New York conference is held in conjunction with the Book Expo America event in June so it's a double whammy reason to attend that one.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-10824228360504696682011-11-10T03:45:41.368-08:002011-11-10T03:45:41.368-08:00Eve --
In the end it comes down to advertising t...Eve --<br /> <br />In the end it comes down to advertising that is sold directly to sponsors or big time affiliate programs that must be actively and vigorously promoted by the blogger. It comes down to a lot of work. <br /><br />It can also be where you are paid by a company or an entity to blog for them. For example, I talked with a young man who manages a blog for an Australian fitness guru who is going to have her own television show ala "Biggest Loser". He said he just ghostwrites under her name and writes content related to what she does on her website.<br /><br />The creative approach to finding someone to pay you to blog includes other methods that I'm not including here. It comes down to whether or not you want the constraints of blogging on someone else's topic all the time and writing what comes down to copy writing.<br /><br />Some of the exhibitors at BlogWorld were specifically in the business of matching blog content of a blogger to advertisers. In other words, if you had a blogging niche (like, for example, foods or nutrition, child-rearing, diabetes, interior design, or anything on a regular topic that might lure advertisers) certain agencies like those at the event would analyze your content and find advertisers to buy ad space on your blog.<br /><br />The question is do you want advertising on your blog? And do you want your content to be under the scrutiny and control of an outside entity? If I were being paid well I wouldn't mind so long as I was able to write my own stuff too. <br /><br />Pro blogger status primarily means are you paid to blog. It's a job that you have to create for yourself, approach someone to talk them into creating the position for you, or apply to if it is an advertised position.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-26167705802581084302011-11-10T03:07:51.706-08:002011-11-10T03:07:51.706-08:00Wow, it sounds like an incredibly useful and pract...Wow, it sounds like an incredibly useful and practical convention. I've been to a lot of conventions in other fields where there's really nothing to do but meet and greet people you'll never connect with again -- this sounds like it was full of useful future connections and substantive content, like the style guide. (And I always love seeing what else is going on in the same convention centre--it's usually the most delightfully strange mix!)Amie Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116472165351759477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-40764923170228259102011-11-10T00:03:37.707-08:002011-11-10T00:03:37.707-08:00It's really interesting! I didn't think it...It's really interesting! I didn't think it was possible to make money blogging...who pays you? I wouldn't mind finding out more about it...how do you make pro-blogger status? So, you're talking about something that is not just putting advertising on your blog, but being paid for the blog itself? That sounds cool.E. M. Prokophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395951217528199963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43158408016516327842011-11-09T20:02:05.251-08:002011-11-09T20:02:05.251-08:00Eve--When I say pro-blogger I'm referring to a...Eve--When I say pro-blogger I'm referring to a blogger who does it for money. They are striving to make a living or supplement their regular income. They are interested in ways to drive big traffic numbers to their blog and make a name and gain a reputation as a blogger as opposed to someone using a blog to enhance their platform or to blog as a hobby. I'd like to make pro-blogger status so I can make money doing something I really like to do and because I need a job. Pro or not it's an interesting and educational experience for anyone interested in the topic.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-12182269929481051722011-11-09T19:51:24.458-08:002011-11-09T19:51:24.458-08:00I'm one of the people who had no idea that blo...I'm one of the people who had no idea that blogging was so serious...what is a 'pro-blogger'? ...I wouldn't mind going to New York in June, but I'm across the continent from there..LA is closer..I probably won't be going to either of those places that soon, but it does sound interesting!E. M. Prokophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395951217528199963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80244268069663056282011-11-09T19:39:43.068-08:002011-11-09T19:39:43.068-08:00Dezmond -- We'll have to think of something to...Dezmond -- We'll have to think of something to sell or promote. Booth space was something like $2800 I believe plus costs associated with the display, transportation, and hotel. I'd love to have a booth there if I had a good reason to be there.<br /><br />Jemi -- I'd like to go to this event every year.<br /><br />Elisabeth -- And this was just mostly pro bloggers. Can you imagine if all the blogger hobbyists and those who blog for platform went to this? It would be massive.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-79607961558666767802011-11-09T17:59:08.655-08:002011-11-09T17:59:08.655-08:00This is so cool! Wow, blogging has gotten big :0)...This is so cool! Wow, blogging has gotten big :0)Crazy Life of a Writing Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064939499412649850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-2077958557198948392011-11-09T13:08:42.780-08:002011-11-09T13:08:42.780-08:00Sounds like a really worthwhile experience - and a...Sounds like a really worthwhile experience - and a lot of fun! Thanks so much for sharing :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-45928382367386136102011-11-09T12:25:50.170-08:002011-11-09T12:25:50.170-08:00oooh, interesting people, free gifts, seems like y...oooh, interesting people, free gifts, seems like you had a great time Lee! We should have our own stand there next time :))DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-67521952402874406122011-11-09T08:04:38.636-08:002011-11-09T08:04:38.636-08:00Deniz -- I wish I could have had more time to spen...Deniz -- I wish I could have had more time to spend with the folks in the Blogger booth to get educated. <br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-26875444942066777692011-11-09T08:03:04.208-08:002011-11-09T08:03:04.208-08:00Elisabeth -- There are apparently a lot of pro blo...Elisabeth -- There are apparently a lot of pro bloggers and social media experts out there. The future is now.<br /><br />Matthew -- There may be some blogging events in the UK. You have to keep your eyes and ears open.<br /><br />Theresa -- I have to force myself to be gregarious. I didn't talk to many folks who had blogs like ours because it seemed like most of the bloggers I met were pros who were into making big bucks.<br /><br />Yvonne -- There were people from all over the world in attendance. BlogWorld is apparently the big must-attend blogging event.<br /><br />Delores -- I think there will always be a place for all kinds of bloggers.<br /><br />Ciara -- WordPress had a very busy booth. I finally talked to them on Saturday. The photos I took there came out blurry for some reason.<br /><br />Mood -- I think 2012 A to Z will grow on its own judging from last year's response.<br /><br />Jules -- Hopefully things will turn around for you and me both so we might be able to attend both BlogWorld events.<br /><br />Alex -- See my last paragraph: BlogWorld also has a New York City version that is held in tandem with Book Expo America. All the more reason for a published author to attend. We'll see where A to Z goes in 2012.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-89113511406909131722011-11-09T08:01:42.480-08:002011-11-09T08:01:42.480-08:00I didn't even know there *was* such an event! ...I didn't even know there *was* such an event! How exciting though. I wouldn't mind visiting the Blogger booth and saying thank you!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.com