The Countdown to BlogHer Begins
I know plenty of folks have been counting down to BlogHer for weeks (or months) now, but I was so preoccupied with vacation that I couldn’t devote my brain to freaking out over BlogHer. Now that I’m back from vacation, I’m fully prepared to freak out.
For the majority of people who read my blog who now have now idea what I’m talking about, let me back up. BlogHer is a conference for women who blog and it is being held in New York this year in early August. I actually signed up to go back in mid-March because tickets had just sold out and I was able to find someone who needed to get rid of an early-bird ticket. I found super cheap ($2.50 round trip) bus fare, three roommates to split the cost, and have been socking away money ever since.
Being the Type-A personality that I am, I’ve been googling anything BlogHer related to learn more. What to pack? What to wear? What’s it really like? I should also point out that I am pretty intensely introverted, so the fact that I’m going to a conference where I know no one is a pretty major deal for me.
Since today’s assignment for the SITS ProBlogger Challenge is to make a list post, I thought I’d share some of the pre-BlogHer posts/info that I’ve found most helpful (in no particular order).
Ten Tips for Getting Through BlogHer ’10 from Table for Five
I love anyone who gives me permission to actually slow down and recharge. It’s easy to always be “go, go, go” in a conference setting. That’s a recipe for disaster for me, so it’s nice to know others need a little quiet time too.
10 Tips for Survival at BlogHer 2010 from House of Prince
Good reminder that it’s OK if you’re not at the hippest, coolest private parties (I won’t be either).
Blogher 10, My Tiny Bit Of Advice For Newbies And Not-So-Newbies… from Rock and Drool
Advice in video form! And cute clothes tips!
How to Prepare For & What to Expect at BlogHer from MomSpark
Amazing packing list! And there are also forums with answers to lots of questions. Great resource!
BlogHer ’10: Tips from a Party Animal from Bitchin’ Wives Club
Fun, down to earth advice and a peek at a jam packed schedule
A Newbie’s Guide to BlogHer from Scary Mommy
Loved the advice about putting a business card in your nametag. She’s totally right, I’m more likely to recognize a twitter icon or blog banner than someone’s face.
5 Tips for Surviving Blogher’10 from Motherhood Uncensored
Updated advice and great “bottom lines” to keep in mind. Also check out last year’s advice.
2010 Blogher Conference FAQ: NYC edition from Mom 101
Funny, fun, practical advice about BlogHer and NYC (and how to get mugged on the subway)
In Advance of BlogHer’10 by Tales of My Thirties
Great reminder that not all the bloggers there are “mommy bloggers” and that the Community Keynote sounds amazing!
What great posts did I miss? Add them in the comments!
Amy
July 20th, 2010 @ 11:33 am
Thank you for mentioning Mom Spark!
melissa
July 20th, 2010 @ 12:07 pm
thanks for the mention. much obliged! see you in NYC!! i’ll be at the bar wearing jeans and white croc flip flops!
Rachel
July 20th, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
I wrote a short guide: http://talesofmy30s.wordpress.com/2010/06/15/in-advance-of-blogher-10/
Caitlin
July 20th, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
Thanks for sharing. I added it to the main post. Great tips!
Amber, theAmberShow
July 21st, 2010 @ 12:31 am
HI! I found your blog through a series of clicks, and I’ve decided I like you. Then I found out you got married outside on May 5, 2007. Me too! Very cool. We shall high five at BlogHer, ok? Awesome.