The Blog Workshop 2013 Online Conference ROCKED

I was so impressed with The Blog Workshop's Team!  The Speakers were right on it, they had so much info they shared with us.  I learned a lot and will be going through my 30+ notebook notes for the next couple days.

Check Out The Blog Workshops Blog to read more about the conference.

The Agenda and Speakers WERE AMAZING!  Thank you for all your hard work.   DaVinci (THE HOST) really made the conference. She made everyone feel comfortable and part of the community.  The workshop platform was easy to follow and also got to network with other attendees.  We now have a community and that is awesome.

It's hard for me to get away and attend a conference so this worked out perfectly for me.  I was able to attend this conference for being part of the The Blog Workshop Sverve Campaign.  I know I will be attending more conferences through The Blog Workshop because they did such a great job.

What Was Covered:

	Blogging: Back To Basics:	Da Vinci, Laura Summers, Deborah Anderson, Dan Morris
	From Blogger To Bloggerpreneur:	Da Vinci, Lindsay Lee, Kelly Whalen, Jeneba Ghatt
	Preparing Yourself For Advertising & Pitching To Brands/Advertisers/Sponsors:	Ryan Schram, Robert Mooney, Holly Hamann, Da Vinci
	Knowing How To Handle Media Requests & Build Relationships With Media:	Deborah Anderson, Da Vinci, DeeDee Cocheta
	Advertising vs. Affiliate Marketing:	Paige Wilcox, Da Vinci, Dan Morris
	Other Ways To Monetize Your Blogging Efforts:	Rohit Vashisht, Crystal Duncan, Jennifer Beaupre, Da Vinci,

Sponsors/Speakers Sites: Thank YOU!

• Naked Blogging- excellent site! 
• Cloudswipe - e-commerce
• ABC Publicty - cool site! 
• Rafflecopter - use for giveaways
• Blog +Trends- sign up
• Big Honcho Media -entertainment media
• The Centsible Life -wow loads of info
• LegalZoom.com - get your LLC now
• IZEA - sign up! 
• LELA - cool site! 
• Letters From Dan- filled with awesome info!
• Blog Ads- sign up! 
• SocialWebCafe.com - loads of info! 
• Sverve- sign up!
• TapInfluence sign up!
• Subjekt- cool products

Please check out the above links- you will find a whole lot of information on these sites. 

There is so much I want to share but I still have to go through all my notes.  However, the highlights for me where Branding, Tax/Lego/FCC, SEO- Oh yes!, Video Blogging- so doing this soon, and AD's on my site.  I know I need to DECLUTTER my blog.  I actually want to redo my whole blog now.  I also need to make a MEDIA KIT too.  With all the info that was given to us I'm going to be busy implementing for weeks!  Please look for more posts about what I learned at this conference in the next couple weeks.

If you are interested in joining The Blog Workshop Community~ http://theblogworkshop.com/membership-options/  There is a forum, groups, and so much more that will help any blogger.  Please join and connect with me~http://theblogworkshop.com/members/pam/


You have to check out The Blog Workshop University:  

Thank you The Blog Workshop for such an incredible information packed online conference that I didn't have to leave my family to attend.

Rollie EggMaster Giveaway- Ends 6/4

Wow, very interesting product and after watching the video- I want one! The kids would eat more eggs I bet this way and all the other items you can make with it! Watch the video, read Beauty Brite's review, and then ENTER TO WIN ONE below.

Welcome to the Rollie EggMaster Giveaway!

Organized by Charisma Media Hosted by Beauty Brite

Have you heard of the Rollie EggMaster? What to know what Beauty Brite thinks of the Rollie EggMaster, check out her review!


 

 With the Rollie EggMaster, you can discover a whole new way to prepare eggs and a variety of tasty snacks in minutes. It offers a unique pantented design and function that gives you the perfect Rollie every time. The Rollie offers efficient, energy-saving, high cooking performance.

 Some benefits include:

• Visual fun - various recipes rise out of the cooking chamber when ready

• New, healthy way for cooking your favorite snacks and meals

• Cool touch housing with non-slip silicone grip

• Unique non-stick coating

• Power and ready indicator lights

The Rollie EggMaster includes: scratch free, padded brush for easy cleaning, a packer for burger roll preparation, wooden skewers, and a 25+ recipe book.

 

 This giveaway starts 5/20 at 12 am and ends 6/4 at 12 am. Open to US Only! Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter!


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 Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. PinkMama's Place  is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. Please contact stephanie@charismamedianetwork.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event!

4 Week Blogging Course For Free- Offer Ends 5/31

Thank you Blogelina for sharing this info with PinkMama's Place Readers~ Affiliate Post

Sign Up For The Free 4-Week Online Blogging Class! Heads Up: This offer ends May 31st!

Blogelina is once again offering her very popular 4-week blogging class — for FREE! This online class will be held in June 2013.

If you sign up for this free class, here’s what you’ll get: A class manual – packed with 60 pages of information that will help take the overwhelming out of starting your own blog 4 weekly online class sessions where you can ask your questions and get personalized feedback A FREE year of web hosting. Blueprints, step-by-step tutorials, networking with other bloggers - Everything you need to grow your blog.

Save yourself a lot of time, trouble, and money – learn from my own experiences what to do and not to do. Go here to sign up for the FREE 4-week blogging class.

Client Organization- Starting Up My VA Business

I've been working pretty hard getting a routine down and getting my Virtual Assistant Business up and running.  So I thought I would share some tips/tricks with my readers.

But to be honest getting started is hard and I feel like I'm going in a 100 Different Directions.

When this happens I get frustrated then the stress kicks in and BAM I'm frazzled.  I need to MASTER the stress and not let it rule my life.  Easier said than done but it needs to happen.  I need to find a BALANCE not a BALANCING ACT.  

First thing first~ ORGANIZATION!  

Right!  I'm not the kind of person who can ride on the seat of her pants and just do it.  I need a plan and purpose.  Now my mom is PLANNER- I look at her and all her to do lists but she gets sh*t done so it must work.  

• Write that To Do List every morning or at night.  Either way works.  I have a list for each client and myself.  I Prioritize my lists,  I put numbers (1-3) by each task example~ 1- Very Important 2- Soon 3- Coming Up.
• Notebook for each client (including myself)- I write down all info I need for the client here (passwords, logins, and other account info) then I write down a schedule- my day to day tasks.  If I have meeting with them I write down the notes in notebook.  I make sure I go through this notebook every week to make sure I'm on task and don't forgetting anything.  Everything is one place.  
• My Inbox-  I read my emails every morning and organize it.  I found this was a big problem for me so I deleted about 5000 emails a couple months so I can move forward because having that many emails were stressing me out big time.  I STAR certain emails I want to go back to during the day.  I also set up TASKS I need to do for some emails that require action.  For my clients I have a FOLDER that every correspondence goes in there so it's all in one place (like the notebook)  You don't want to be looking for an email a client sent you 2 months ago- it is in the client folder.  I don't like it going directly to folder (you can do that) but in my inbox so I can put down in my notebook plus take action- don't leave in INBOX.  At the end of the day your inbox should be clean and ready to start back up in the morning.  
• Calendar- A MUST!!!  I use Google Gmail so this is very easy for me!  I color coordinate every client and other tasks. But I also use a paper calendar for my blog posts/scheduling.  

Okay so that's enough for now.  If you have great ideas/tips to keep your clients organized please leave a comment- I'm always wanting new ways that might make this process easier : )

I Love Getting My Sverve On: For Bloggers

What is SVERVE- it's where Bloggers and Brands Connect. Unleashes your Social Verve! 

At first I was a bit confused but the more I looked at it and got involved I'm loving Sverve.  This platform reminds me of Pinterest but for Bloggers.  You can add blog posts and then others can SHARE and LIKE your tip.

Also this is wonderful place that bloggers and brands can connect with each other.  Brands add CAMPAIGNS and Bloggers apply for the campaigns.  I have done some awesome campaigns that have paid $25-50, received a Workshop Conference for free plus been able to sign up for Affiliate opportunities that have been paying well.

What I like is the NETWORKING with other bloggers.  You can endorse others and vise versa- I love to see when someone endorses me.  Also helps you get more points and the more points you get the better chance the brands will connect with you.

What are you waiting for...Sign Up NOW! 

• Click HERE to sign up
• Add 5 Areas of Influence
• Add Your Own Tips
• Share Other Bloggers Tips
• Endorse Other Bloggers
• Ask to be Endorsed
• Apply for Campaigns

Overcoming My Blogging Comfort Zone

I've been stepping out of my comfort zone this past month by reaching out to other bloggers and networking.  My numbers have grown through out all my social media sites.  So it's true you still have to communicate even if its online.  NETWORKING works!

It's hard to be vulnerable and put yourself out there.  I've been applying for blog job offers.  I'm not thinking I don't have enough experience and then not apply.  I'm going for it!   At this point I'm not upset if I don't get any of the positions I'm just happy I put myself out there and applied.

Connecting with others is important to grow any business even a blog.  Reach out by commenting on other blogs, retweeting, liking posts on Facebook, sharing pins on Pinterest and overall just getting involved.  You can't expect your blog to grow if all you do is post.

I joined Facebook groups that are in my niches (moms, reviews, and giveaways) and it has been a blessing.  I've met some awesome bloggers that I'm learning from every day.

Watch out Blogging World~ here comes PinkMama!  2013 is going to be my year I come out of this Blogging shell!

My Son is a Lover NOT a Fighter

That is what he told me yesterday!  Ummm he is 11!  No loving going on dude!

He went to the middle school he will be attending next year to shadow a student there.  There was a incident in 1st period that he felt got way out of hand for no reason but his friend felt he needed to protect him.  I guess some girl flicked Ronnell's shirt because she thought he was talking about her but he wasn't- they were discussing their friend that has same name (sam).  His friend got so upset and starting arguing with other students and then the teacher.  My son appreciated what his friend did but also felt it wasn't necessary.  Created a big mess.

He came home and did tell me about the incident.  He wasn't too concern about it but told me he is a LOVER not a FIGHTER.  Of course I laughed but I knew he meant this was not going be something he gets involved with when he goes to school.  He feels when you give people who are picking on you attention then they win.  If you ignore then they leave you alone because it shows you don't care.  He wishes more kids would be more inclined to not let the the little things bother them and let go of their pride.  He is one smart kid!

I'm hoping we made the right decision but we live in a very urban city and the schools here are rough no matter where you go!  Oh Middle school here we come!

How can you not like this face?

The Blog Workshop: Pre- Conference Social Party 5/16

I am so there- might be COFFEE though, lol! I'm super excited to attend this Blog Workshop.  I know I am going to learn a lot and can't wait to use all that info to GROW my blog.  

If you are attending the The Blog Workshop please let me know so we can connect! 

Check out The Blog Workshop~ http://theblogworkshop.com/

Wordless Wednesday~ My Mother's Day 2013

Clearance Deals- Target, Macy's, Kohl's, DSW, and Walmart

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