3. Who are the Fearsome Foursome?
Karla Porter (@karla_porter)
Michelle Hryvnak-Davies (@mhryvnak)
Leslie Stewart (@darlingstewie)
Mandy Boyle (@mandyboyle)
4. About the Fearsome Foursome
We ♥ NEPA.
We ♥ Blogging.
We ♥ Social Media.
We ♥ Technology.
We ♥ New Ideas.
...and decided to combine
everything together to
make...
5.
6. NEPA BlogCon is all about the good.
We decided early on that we wanted to bring
new ideas and experiences,
but we also wanted to do
something good for the community.
All proceeds go directly to benefit these two amazing charities.
7.
8. What Can You Expect at NEPA BlogCon?
Food. Sessions. Panels. Belly Dancers.
Bloggers. SWAG. Memes. Knowledge.
Awesome.
9. Sessions on What?
HTML
Google Tips & Tools
SEO
Monetizing Your Blog
Content Strategy and Internet Presence
Social Media
Community Management
& Engagement
Branding
Mobile
Content Management
Systems
Using Media Effectively
Platforms
...and a ridiculously
awesome keynote.
10. Q&A: Who is NEPA BlogCon for?
Bloggers, social networkers, content curators,
small business owners, marketers,
public relations types, writers, students,
technophiles, nerds, creative thinkers,
appreciators of geek chic and communicators of
all types and experience levels.
If you use the internet to communicate,
this event is for you.
11.
12. Why NEPA BlogCon?
After NEPA Blog Fest, Karla and Michelle got talking
about an awesome idea.
The idea = creating an event for bloggers to learn
more about blogging and social media.
Leslie and Mandy were drafted into the cause.
All four of us got talking...virtually.
13.
14. Planning NEPA BlogCon
& Putting our Talents to Work
Karla = “The Brains” & Resident Cat Lady
Michelle = “IT Goddess” & Blogface Mastermind
Leslie = “Digital Designer Pixie” & Social Networking Butterfly
Mandy = “Search Wizard” & Aspiring Grammar Nazi
15.
16. Q&A: What's planning NEPA
BlogCon like?
It's like planning a wedding – only nerdier.
But the end result is still the same: love,
happiness, and a hell of a good time.
17. Planning BlogCon? A Wild Ride
Lots of to do lists
Plenty of organization
Building a brand
Design projects galore
Engaging with the community
Recruiting speakers
Spreading the word
Working through technical difficulties
Media inquiries, interviews, and TV spots, oh my!
Working with sponsors (thank you – you rock!)
18. Q&A: What's with the squirrels?
They're cute, clever, and full of personality.
They also look great with our logo.
19. NEPA BlogCon
September 29
LCCC
Tickets = $45 until 9/10
Student tickets for $25
All proceeds go to
benefit NEPA VMA and
Arc of Luzerne County
Food, prizes, swag, and
blogging fantasticness!
20. For tickets and more information:
nepablogcon.com
@nepablogcon
facebook.com/nepablogcon