BlogHer: 7/24/09

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10:05:22 AM: Missed breakfast. Phone alarm was on silent. The extra sleep was yummy…yes it was.

10:51:47 AM: http://twitpic.com/bgb52 – #blogher09 Have you found your mommy blogging tribe?

10:58:47 AM: #blogher09 usually after BlogHer, there’s a wave of Mom Bloggers who quit because they are confused about their niche & direction

11:02:58 AM: #blogher09 be a chameleon. Don’t be afraid to comment on what seems to be a big blog..they don’t bite. @reneejross

11:05:41 AM: #blogher09 Holly with The Blog Frog…seeking advice re: blogging about teens who don’t want to be blogged about, lol

11:07:17 AM: #blogher09 to foster a relationship with your community, reach out and help ppl. Don’t over promote yourself.

11:08:21 AM: #blogher09 great example of fostering community: The People’s Party

11:10:02 AM: #blogher09 give, give, give. If you can’t comment on blogs all of the time…tweet the urls to share with your followers

11:12:54 AM: #blogher09 follow tweeple in your niche with http://twellow.com

11:17:51 AM: #blogher09 don’t be afraid to rebrand if the direction of your blog changes. You will always be in a funk if you are not happy

11:20:50 AM: #blogher09 re: rebranding your blog/changing your “tribe” – your loyal readers will follow

11:23:57 AM: #blogher09 write well & ppl will come to you. Not true. There’s so many bloggers out there, it’s hard to be noticed for just that at times.

11:32:18 AM: #blogher09 lol, re: blogging abt ur teens. If they aren’t payin the bills & still leavin the undies on floor, mama can continue teen bloggin

11:34:49 AM: #blogher09 be up front w/ your tribe/readers re: monetizing ur blog. Don’t feel like you’re betraying them…

11:40:26 AM: #blogher09 @mybrownbaby having difficulties w/ non bloggers of color coming to her blog & staying. @reneejross suggests being active online

11:43:01 AM: #blogher09 to keep readers coming, stay present in your “tribe” or community.

11:44:46 AM: #blogher09 @mybrownbaby I think readers may be intimidated with the direction of your blog

12:10:59 PM: #blogher09 the swag sure is going fast, fortunately I have plenty of my own to hand out!

12:46:53 PM: Blogher09 Pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sophistishe/sets/72157621803768716/ #blogher09

1:20:09 PM: Lunch at Ragu #blogher09

1:21:53 PM: Lunch with Ragu #blogher

11:44:49 PM: Ok so 50% of the day the battery on my G1 was dead. Anyone wanna send me some battery gadgets or batteries for my phone?!

12:37:55 AM: #Blogher09 Pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sophistishe/sets/72157621803768716/ from 7/23/09

12:41:50 AM: I met SO MANY bloggers in person tonight, there’s no way I will be able to name them all from the top of my head, WOW. I’m loving #blogher09

12:44:12 AM: @SeeryusMama we gotta meet up!!!!

12:59:56 AM: boogie & daddy are without power due to thunderstorm. boogie got scared :-( !

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rainbow Special thanks to Walmart for sponsoring my travel accommodations and conference registration! Swag bag information here.

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