If you’ve been blogging long, you are probably aware of the numerous events and conferences available to bloggers.
How do I know which one is right for me? You may be asking.
The key is to know
- Your goals
- Your weaknesses
- Your ability
1. Know Your Goals.
What is it that you want to accomplish this quarter or in the next 6 months. Figure that out and then…
2. Know Your Weaknesses.
What do you lack to be able to accomplish those goals? What skill do you need to learn? What help do you need to hire? What connections do you need to make it happen?
3. Know Your Ability.
With 1 and 2 down on paper and clearly spelled out, you can begin to look at your ability. How much can I spend? How far can I go etc. to learn this or meet these people and start looking at events that fit your ability. (See our master list of business/blogging events here.)
One of our hashtags at ComoBlog is #IRLConnectionsMatter. Conferences and live event networking have been a HUGE part of my success and where some of my best business connections have been made and networking relationships built. I highly recommend that you put at least one or two (more if you can) professional events on your schedule each year.
So What is Blogalicious?
The Blogalicious Annual Conference is a growing community of online influencers who celebrate digital diversity. This year it will be in Atlanta, GA, November 3-5, 2016. Their mission:
- to be THE go-to destination and resource for influential multicultural women social media enthusiasts from all over the world to collaborate, connect and uplift one another;
- to showcase the value of the demographic in today’s marketplace to marketers; and
- to serve as a think tank and mouthpiece for causes, policies and issues affecting the multicultural digital space.
I recently had the privilege of interviewing the co-founder Stacey Ferguson and she and her team have graciously offered a ticket giveaway and coupon code for our readers. Check out the interview below and be sure to register for the Atlanta event. All the fun starts November 3rd!
Listen to the Interview here:
Katie Hornor interviews Stacey Ferguson of Blogalicious Conference, October 2016
Stacey Ferguson
Twitter: @JusticeFergie
Instagram: @JusticeFergie
Blog: JusticeFergie.com
5:54 What sets Blogalicious apart from other events?
7:00 Top Sponsors this year: Dove, Kia, Coca-Cola, Wells Fargo
7:40 Stacey’s favorite thing about the event
9:30 Sessions, topics and tracks at the 2016 conference
Be Blogalicious Blogging Conference 2016
Conference website: www.BeBlogalicious.com
Social Media @BeBlogalicious everywhere
Special Offer for Como Blog Readers:
ComoBlog is sponsoring the VIP day, Nov. 3, 2016.
I was awed by the Blogalicious Team’s generosity. They are allowing our readers to use the code “heycomoblog” to register for the Nov. 3-5, 2016 event and receive $50 off both VIP and Regular ticket sales. Tickets are available until sold out.
And there’s a Giveaway too!
Giveaway ends 10/12/16 at 11:59 pm. Full terms below.
*Giveaway Disclosure: No purchase necessary. Open only to legal residents of the United States, who are 18 years of age or older as of date of entry. Void in Puerto Rico and all other U.S. territories and wherever prohibited by law. Subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Decisions of the Sponsor are final on all matters pertaining to Sweepstakes. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and decisions of the Sponsor. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or in association with, Instagram, Twitter, Rafflecopter.com, or any other social media network.
Chances of winning vary based on the final number of entrants. Giveaway ends October 12th, 2016 at 11:59 PM EST. Winners will be chosen randomly and notified by email. Winner has 48 hours to respond or they may forfeit prize. Blogalicious conference and representatives are responsible for prize fulfillment. If you have any questions, please contact katie {at} comoblog {dot} com.
Steven Goodwin says
Cool idea! Just entered!
Jen says
This is great! And I checked out your list of conferences. I recently decided to take my blogging more seriously and realized that blog conferences are a great place to get some ideas and to network!
Thanks for racking this ticket off!
This is an awesome giveaway!!! I wish I was free to get away that weekend.
Kizzy says
This is a great breakdown! There are so many conferences, but I’m not always sure if they are right for me. I’m excited that Blogalicious is here in Atlanta this year. I hope I get the chance to attend.