I just returned from the Type-A Mom conference with so many new ideas for my blog and with so many new blogging friends. For me, the Type-A Mom conference was a perfect venue to help me think about how I want to grow CreateaBalance.com. I believe in the core of my being that my blog has only just begun (yes, I’m now humming cheesy music from the Carpenters).
Although I did not have a sponsor for this conference, I want to acknowledge ReviveYourLife.com for sponsoring me for the BlogHer09 conference. BlogHer09 gave me the conference bug so I probably would not have gone to Type-A Mom if it wasn’t for ReviveYourLife.com. Checkout their newest post that includes a list of downloadable podcasts for workouts, pilates, yoga, and meditation.
Lessons Learned
So I sat and listened and brainstormed. I talked and networked and brainstormed. Below are some blogging lessons I want to incorporate into my social media strategy going forward…
1. Build a collaborative/social/multi-blogger component to my blog via a forum, ning, magazine format, etc (format TBD).
2. Develop guiding principles on how to support collaborators (VIP PR opportunities, etc).
3. Write my blog’s disclosure statement (see Chris Brogan’s as an example).
4. Create strategic partnerships with PR contacts.
5. Finalize my blogging portfolio.
6. Get vlogging (thanks Danielle, from Extraordinary Mommy, for your encouragement).
7. Follow local people on twitter and schedule a tweet-up.
8. Spread social media kharma far and wide.
9. Share my social media knowledge with others.
Inspiring Connections
I had the opportunity to meet amazing women. A can’t name them all on this post, but the ones that inspired me the most are listed below (start following these women on Twitter if you are not already following them).
Parentella
PinkAndPosh
Note: I had dinner Friday night with the amazing women in the photo above…@KadiPrescott, @PoshNicole, @JessicaKnows, @momdotrocks, @Mktg_Mama @ilikeitfrantic , @StacieinAtlanta, @blueviolet, @PinkAndPosh, @rockandrollmama, and @savorthethyme.
So great meeting you at the conference. This is a great recap post!
.-= Jyl (Mom It Forward)´s last blog ..How Parental & Teacher Involvement & Partnership Benefits a Child’s Education =-.
Stacey,
Sounds like a great conference where you were able to make great contacts. As always, you seem very committed to improving your blog and bringing real value to your readership!
Jake
.-= Jake | Revive Your Life´s last blog ..How Your iPod Can Improve Your Health =-.
It was GREAT meeting you and I don’t think you realize how much you encouraged ME! A few words go a long way to filling my tank, and you provided that very thing.
Sounds like you have great direction for where you’re headed…I’ll have to stay tuned to see what’s next for you!!
🙂
.-= Robin ~ PENSIEVE´s last blog ..Tongue tangled =-.
Thanks for the great list of take-aways from the conference! Ugh! It’s so overwhelming all of the work I have ahead of me!
So wonderful to meet you, Stacie. These are fabulous goals you have. You’ve inspired me to create my own list based on what I learned at the conference. Thanks!
Hi Stacey – the conference sounds great – is that you in the back on the right? I think you would go great at the vlogging – I remember how good your videos have been – Rob
.-= Robin´s last blog ..Relaaaaaaaaaaax =-.
Jyl (Mom It Forward) – Great meeting you too. You are an inspiration to me in many many ways.
Jake – It was a great conference filled with amazing bloggers.
Robin Pensieve – It’s good to know we can encourage each other. Keep practicing the art of life balance!
Colleen – Take the things you want to accomplish one step at a time. And, be sure to have fun along the way!
Mary@Everyday Baby Steps – I’m looking forward to reading your #typeamom inspired goals (if you post them online).
Robin – I have been thinking of you as the weather is turning colder here. I hope that means it is getting warmer for you. And yes, that is me in the back on the right (wearing orange).
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