craftaliciousme craftaliciousme
  • Home
  • Books
  • Just Life
  • Tutorials
  • Meet Me
    • 101 things in 1000 days – my personal bucket list part II
  • Home
  • Books
  • Just Life
  • Tutorials
  • Meet Me
    • 101 things in 1000 days – my personal bucket list part II
  • Just Life

10 Things getting ready for blog conferences :: Blogtacular 2015

  • Tobia
  • May 29, 2015
  • 5 comments
  • 3 minute read
Total
0
Shares
0
0
0
0
0

Only a couple more weeks and I’ll be sitting with a bunch of creative people and chat and learn and laugh while being on the blogtacular conference.

The last conference I went to was so very last minute I couldn’t prepare at all. This time I am all in to get the most out of it. Here is my list – and yes I might take it a bit too serious but hey I did spend money to go.

Going-to-Blogtacular-200

1. Get excited

When I planned on going somewhere I couldn’t be more happy to have Elisa jump on the band wagon. Because getting excited together is just so much more fun. Hubby sure listens to my babble but he’s not going so obviously he doesn’t care that much. And doing a bit of planning together and pitching ideas and realizing over and over again: same idea! Yeah high five blogging friend! Is just exhilarating. Don’t know anyone yet? Go anyways! What do you think where Elisa and I met?

2. Who will be there

It’s always great to know who is attending. I started following all people I know will be there on bloglovin and Twitter. I set up a bloglovin file for blogtacular speakers, blogtacular attendees and blogtacular faves (like the blogs I really have a connection with). I also have Twitter lists for speakers and attendees. I try to primarily read blog posts of blogtacular attendees, try to comment and already build a connection. I am sometimes shy when I see someone I want to talk to. Already having a connection might help.

3. Make a list

After getting to know the people I start a tiny list of people I would really like to talk to. I don’t know if I will (dare) manage to meet all but at least I define it before. Otherwise I might be overwhelmed. My list includes name, blog name and Twitter handle (so I actually have a way to contact onsite.)

4. Elevator Speech

I have a hard time saying in two sentences what this blog is about. I started out with crafting and baking but I don’t think that covers it now. Looking at my categories it says most stuff is “Just Life” so is it a creative and delicious lifestyle blog? I need to figure it out before the conference. Help and feedback welcome!

5. Have a great picture

Load up a picture at Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/Pinterest/e.g. where people will recognize you. Like your face. I know, not a fan either but hey you wanna get to know people so they probably should recognize you, huh? And it should be the same on all platforms.

6. Equipment check

What will you need to bring?! I read of additional chargers (don’t have one) so I better pack a cable, camera (I need a new battery), I wanted to get a phone cover (better order soon √) and I need to figure out if a laptop is necessary. And I need to stock up of cute pens and maybe sew them a little pouch so they don’t get lost. I already have a fun notebook including notes from my first blogging conference.

7. Know your blog stats

Just in case you are meeting the most awesome company asking for a cooperation. A girl can dream, right?

business cards craftaliciousme

8. Get your business cards

For my last conference I was really last minute and handmade a few cards. I loved them but with the blog redesign I needed new ones. I ordered them right away so I am already set. But you should definitely have some and if only to collect creativity from other bloggers by exchanging.

9. Outfit

I usually don’t plan my outfits that much in advance and just go with what I feel like but I am all set for an outfit and try to gather and make the missing pieces. I am kinda running out of time though. But as you already know I am a color-coding person so my color palette for the trip is set to blues, whites and I think pinks.

10. Enjoy

Being all set leaves only one thing to do: ENJOY. Even though I’ve got my list of people I would like to meet and sponsors to introduce myself I will not force it. If it doesn’t happen it doesn’t. I’d rather be open and go with the flow.

Now, who is going too?! And who has a few more good ideas or things to think of?! Let’s hear it!

How all this went down you’ll read here in June!

Happy planning, Tobia

Related Topics
  • 10 Things
  • blogging
Previous Article
  • Just Life

EveryDay Life on a random Day in 2015

  • Tobia
  • May 19, 2015
Read Post
Next Article
  • Just Life

At the Moment {Schreibzeit #5}

  • Tobia
  • June 4, 2015
Read Post
5 comments
  1. Kara says:
    May 31, 2015 at 8:27 am

    Great post. I hope you love Blogtacular. I attended last year and it was awesome. Totally inspiring and I came away feeling so inspired xx
    Kara recently posted…Me & Mine {May 2015}My Profile

    Reply
    1. Tobia says:
      May 31, 2015 at 8:55 am

      I am really looking forward too and I am sure inspiration will hit. Will you be there?

      Reply
  2. Kelly says:
    June 1, 2015 at 7:54 pm

    I’m going for the first time and I have a pretty similar list. You reminded me about making sure my camera is charged, although I have one of those power packs for my phone. I love your cards!

    Reply
  3. Elisa says:
    June 9, 2015 at 9:58 am

    So many good ideas, T! Love it. Know your numbers, duh! I should get on that. Well, at least I got my new cards ;-)
    So excited to take it on together and hang out with you! Mwah.

    Reply
    1. Tobia says:
      June 9, 2015 at 9:20 pm

      I am sure you can blow them away with your cards. Who needs numbers…

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I accept that my given data and my IP address is sent to a server in the USA only for the purpose of spam prevention through the Akismet program.More information on Akismet and GDPR.

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

about
About Me
Welcome to my internet home.
Blogging for ten years about creativity, books and baked goods. All while goal setting, seeking a creative life and sharing my thoughts and life as an introvert in Germany's capital.
Come join me and let's be friends.
I am part of the NaBloPo Community
Tag Cloud
10 Things advent art Berlin blackout poetry blogging blog party books breakfast cake coffee cold color me happy decoration DIY drinks fall Finland gifts happiness review ideas inspiration jewelry kranz listmaking marriage NaBloPoMo recipe recycle quick tip recycling refashion resolution review reviews soup spring stars summer thoughts travel winter winter wedding wreath x-mas zero waste
Categories
Trending Posts
  • Fairytale retellings a reading list
    Books
    Fairy Tale Retellings – A Reading List
  • 101 things in 100 days project zero
    101 things in 1000 days – my personal bucket list part II
  • read around the world pile of books craftaliciousme seeking creative life
    Read Around the World – one book from every country
Recent Comments
  • Tobia on Virtual Coffee Date | May 2025
  • Michelle G. on Virtual Coffee Date | May 2025
  • Tobia on Virtual Coffee Date | May 2025
  • Imprint
  • Data Policy
© craftaliciousme 2013-2024
Read posts from previous years

Input your search keywords and press Enter.