I don't know why. Maybe it was because this year it cost $20? No, that's not it. Perhaps it was because I've been to all of them except for one. After all, I had heard all there was to hear about learning how to blog. Or so I thought. I decide to buy a ticket anyhow, and see what's new in the blogging world.
On a beautiful day in November, I headed to St. Catherine's for a full day of blogging workshops that also included a few YouTube classes as well.
Why I'm Glad I didn't Stay Home from MNBlogCon
1. Networking is invaluable. You never know who is in the building! I made a few connections that I am looking forward to cultivating.
2. Just because you have heard something before doesn't mean you don't need to hear it again. There were a lot of blogging tips that I had already heard, but have yet to implement. These classes served as a reminder for me to get off my rear-end and get to work!
3. For the price, you can't beat the wealth of information you get from MNBlogCon. Yes, in previous years the conference was free. But $20 still isn't bad. In fact, I don't know of any other conference that affordable.
4. I got to see blogging friends and meet new ones. There's something about being in the room with a few hundred folks that are just like you. They eat, sleep, and breathe their blogs and want them to grow just like you do.
5. Oh, and this year I won a $25 Applebee's gift certificate! We just so happened to be planning to go there for my hubby's b-day. Look at God!
Blogger shenanigans!
Top 5 Blogging & Vlogging Tips I learned from the MN Blog Conference
1. Be confident in your brand. -Jessica Flannigan
2. Be true to yourself, your blog, and your readers. -Jessica Flannigan
3. Create a purpose for your YouTube Channel. -Jenna Redfield
4. Everything you do should have a point for doing it. Use keywords. -Dan R. Morris
5. Don't act small, act big! -Dan R. Morris
6. Blogging isn't about money and fame, but a reflection of who you are -Keane Amdahl.
7. You should only fear not being genuine. - Erica Hanna
Do you attend Blogging Conferences in you local area?
Great recap! MNBlogCon was my first blogging conference and I thought it was great!
ReplyDeleteYet, it was a great conference this year! Everything was just what I needed to hear.
DeleteHi Stacie, I wish there were more blogging conferences nearby. I need to see if there are going to be any in the closest big cities. Love these key take away s. Pinning.
ReplyDeleteThank Theresa! I don't always get to travel, so it's nice when there's a conference right at home.
DeleteIt was great meeting you in personal finally! Thank you so much for attending my session and sharing this recap.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Jessica. You had me taking notes all session!
DeleteGreat post. This was my second year attending. I always learn so much. I like how the conference motivates and inspires me.
ReplyDeleteThe motivation is the best part. I love it!
DeleteI attended first time in MN Bloggers Conference and I absolutely loved it! I am new in MN and I really enjoyed meeting local bloggers!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a great way to network with other bloggers in the area.
DeleteI havent been to many the last couple of years but the times that I have, they have always been beneficial, one in particular was for a younger demographic but I got so much out of it.
ReplyDeleteI try to attend this one every year since it's local.
DeleteI'm dying to check out a blogging conference! Sounds like you definitely got a lot out of it.
ReplyDeleteAll the Best,
Allison | www.LiveLifeWellBlog.com
Yes, I did! I'm still trying to digest it all.
DeleteI haven't been to not one blog conference because I just feel I can get the same info online if I pay it would only be to meet my blog peep but I guess I should go to at least one....just one though
ReplyDeleteYou should! Just find one conference that you would really enjoy.
DeleteEverytime I see one of these posts I get so frustrated, I have just not been able to make it to one yet but I am planning for next year....
ReplyDeleteAw, I hope you'll be able to go to one soon.
DeleteThis sounds like it was a great conference. I have yet to find any ones that take place in my local area though. #ProductReviewParty
ReplyDeleteI have been to a couple of conferences last year, but none this year. My plan is to attend some of them next year since I'll have more free time. #ProductReviewParty
ReplyDeleteI love a great conference, I am hoping to attend one out of town next year.
ReplyDeleteThis was well worth the investment, which you should always do for yourself! I haven't attended a blogging conference, but am getting my business off the ground by attending some awesome Women in Business events. Happy Thanksgiving #ProductReviewParty
ReplyDeleteIt was my first and I had a great time and learned so much.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you decided go and actually got some useful information out of it! I am hoping to start attending more conferences in the upcoming year.
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