As you might already know I am attending Problogger this year. I am very excited to learn new things, network and of course have some nice me time. Currently I am racing around the house packing and trying to make sure that I have thought of everything. I am concerned about not being too hot and also making sure to pack cardigans in case I get a bit cool. However it being the Gold Coast I am hoping that the temperature will remain warm and pleasant not like the current freezing temperatures in the Blue Mountains.
Packing for my trip to Problogger. Think I am nearly finished.
I did want to attend Problogger last year but it was not to be. So this year I am lucky that the moons and stars aligned and that things have worked in my favour. The big thing is that I need someone to mind the kids. My mum was kind enough to be able to come and stay for a few days so that has allowed me to be away.
I know this has been said before but being away on my own for 3 whole days is terribly exciting! No kids to ask me questions, no dinners to cook, no washing to do (well until I get home that is) and I can have the bed to myself and aside from the conference and other things I can do what I wish!
Are you off to Problogger this year? What are you looking forward to learning about this year?
In 2013 I was lucky enough to attend my first Problogger conference and it was amazing. My head was spinning with information, ideas and just the energy of the event made it all worthwhile. I left with ideas for my blog and ways to attack content and keep your creativity flowing.
Read some posts about blogging conferences and ideas below:
Problogger was exactly what I thought it would be like, awesome! I learned so much, met wonderful people and overcame my fears of saying hi to some well known, very established bloggers. As my hubby reminded me, they are just like me, however the only difference is they have done it a bit longer.
I was super lucky to have been able to attend this conference and it would not have happened without winning the 1stAvailable.com.au blogging contest, so thanks again to the lovely team at 1stAvailable for making it all happen. I do attribute a lot of things to luck, maybe I need to adjust my thinking and believe it was skill. At the end of the day I felt blessed and amazed to be attending the event as at the same time last year, I was stomping around upset that I would never attend such event and just having a bad time of it all.
This bad time could be due to kids not listening, feeling like the blog was not going anywhere, but felt that it would be a nice goal to attend one day. I must have put my thoughts out into the universe and the universe rewarded me this year. I did catch myself wanting to pinch myself that I was actually on the Gold Coast and about to hear such vibrant people like Trey Ratcliff, Amy Porterfield, Darren Rouse, Tsh Oxenreider, Clare Bowditch, and Bernadette Jiwa speak.
Have you got mad about something but really you are just jealous or annoyed due to really wanting to go but can’t. Then it finally happens and it seems very surreal. If so I know how you feel?
So what was the conference like? Is it worth it?
Yes the conference is well worth every cent and effort made to attend. The talks were inspiring, the information was helpful and it opened my brain to do things a little differently on the blog. The QT on the Gold Coast where the conference was held was amazing, it is quirky, and has a 1960’s funky vibe. The food was so yummy, dining at Bazaar was a magical and a relaxing experience. Breakfast was the same, so much to choose from, that said the catering for the conference was wonderful and we even got served by flight attendants from Virgin Australia as they were one of the major sponsors. It did take me a moment to realize why they were there after leaving a very engrossing talk.
Darren and Trey
What were the key messages and takeaways?
Image is key, make sure that you have an image for everything
Facebook is where to market yourself
Make sure that you have a good cover image for Facebook that has what you do clearly visible
Your profile image should be the same across all your social sites (need to fix up one I think)
Focus on telling a story and adding personality into your brand
Tsh was very inspiring with ways to brainstorm and think of what to write about. I do have a million and one ideas, however I don’t write them down or remember them all. She was very clear about how to link things and suggested creating a series
If they don’t fit your brand, what could you do with the content? Does it belong on another blog or site?
Amy was amazing with all the secrets she shared about Facebook marketing, creating Post Page Ads is one thing I did not know about. Will find out more when I go through more notes
What personality type are you? Are you a morning person or is it evenings? Figure out how you work best and go with that.
Treat the blog as a business from day 1, this way you will be more focused and organize it as such. Writing and organizing time will not be so bad if you do this from the start. I need to do more of this.
Trey showed me that looking the world differently is o.k and one key quote he said about his critics is “fight back with awesome”, I am going to do this, but not sure about critics. I will just assume I have none and power along with awesomeness.
Darren’s Keynote Presentation
Clare was amazing and showed me that I have so much in my head that I want to be, I just need to follow my calling and go with it. Focus on what makes me happy. So I will do that. I normally have to do things for others, but due to kids and creating a role for myself at home with the blog and soon to be social media manager it is slowly happening. Following my bliss.
Don’t give up with your blog. All the speakers at one time or another was going to throw in the towel and they kept at it, success was just around the corner.
Excited to be at ProbloggerVirgin Australia serving our food. I did a double take as did not expect this!I know Austin from way back. Yeah baby. At the Party on Friday night @ Gold Coast HiltonYUM sweets!Wobbly dark choc dessert, YUM!These interesting creations are so yummy it is hard to explain. The pill thingy is a squeezy tube that you add over it. It gives it a nice zesty taste.
I now want to go next year. Keen to find out where the conference will be and see if it is possible for 2014.
If you were unable to attend the conference, the virtual ticket is still available, this gives you access to all the talks – audio and presentations that we saw over the 2 days. As said it was great and a lot of information to digest. Over 30 hours of learning that will help your business and grow your blog. If you do wish to look at and purchase the virtual ticket. Click on the link on the to right of the blog website, you can learn more and purchase from here. Enjoy, and get ready to be inspired!
What did you think of the conference if you went? Have you attended via the virtual ticket? Are you going to go next year?
Silly photo fun with mummy at the QT on the Gold Coast.
Hi, we are back from our holiday and Problogger. It was so wonderful and I am super grateful that we got to go. Thanks so much to 1stAvailable.com.au for making this all possible. We are super tired and I have many posts to share with you all in the next coming days.
At the conferenceMe at the beach
If you did make it to the conference it was lovely to meet you. It was amazing and I am making plans to be there next year, where ever it will be.
Good night world, gotta go get some sleep as kids are at school tomorrow and I have a big day cleaning and blogging.
I’m a very lucky lady indeed. I was fortunate to win a blogging competition and thanks to 1stAvailable.com.au we are all off to the Gold Coast for a family holiday. Well, part of it is a holiday and the other part is that I am finally attending Problogger 2013, yes my first and much anticipated blogging conference. I cannot wait!
The twins have been on a plane before but don’t remember due to being three months old at the time. This time they will remember and enjoy the whole experience. While at the Gold Coast my little girls will be turning five and they are super excited to be going to the beach for their birthday. Yes what a great mummy I am….well I am taking the thanks for this one, why not, right?
Do your kids jet off for holidays? Have they been well behaved on planes or has it been a bad experience. Flying to the Gold Coast is a small flight and we will only be in the air for about an hour and half. It will not be like we are flying to America or any other greater distance, so at least that is a plus.
I am keen to see how they like the airport, the plane and the whole experience. Do you have tips and tricks to help travelling with kids? Why not send them in. Many families have planned or are about to plan their summer travels so it might be a good time to find out some key things to do or to not do.
Excitement at our house is growing day by day. Our tickets for travel have been booked, accommodation sorted, and car organised. Now need to make sure that I have adequate professional clothing for the conference and nice summer gear for all to maximise our time in sunny Queensland.
Any advice for what to wear at a blogging conference send them in. I am aiming for professional but casual, also it needs to be comfortable and something that has natural fabric so does not heat up too much. Maybe a dress, or something simple so that I can just slip it on.
As a former Queenslander I am keen to be on a beach in the sun and to just relax for a bit. Bring it on. Currently the Blue Mountains is very cold, windy and just icy so a warm climate would be welcome and luxury.
One glitch that has reared its head is sickness. I am ill and now have one child sick with tonsillitis again…let’s hope that the other does not get ill. We only have two weeks to be all better before we jet off. So off to the doctors for sick kid today and to make sure that we all stay well for the weeks ahead. Crossing fingers and toes that we all o.k for our trip.
Have you planned your summer holidays yet? If so are you getting excited about it? My girls are telling everyone and are so happy that we are off somewhere different.
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Everything seems to be online now. You can book tickets to concerts, movies, shop for clothes, and order groceries all from the convenience of home. You don’t even need to change out of your pj’s. So why not be able to book a doctor online? Well this is now a reality with 1st Available.com.au
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So what is 1st Available.com.au?
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1st Available Symbol
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As stated, everything is online why not healthcare and booking doctors’ appointments, this would make life so much easier don’t you think? I do, with twins it is hard to have a phone call go well without me telling a child to be quiet. Organising appointments online would be a dream come true.
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Convenience, need I say more.
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A family trip to the Gold Coast (max four people), 2 night’s accommodation PLUS a pass to the Problogger 2013 event– I hope to win this as a family holiday would be much needed now. Tight budget, stressed and tired family. A recharge on the Gold Coast would definitely be in order. As a blogger attending Problogger would be a dream come true. So wish me luck!
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Wishing you luck and I hope that I am a winner as well.
