Announcing BlogHer '10 and BlogHer Business '10

I might just be able to go on Day 2, but I'm going to decide by this weekend. Question - will attending only one day ruin the experience?

~Li

http://www.herdeepthoughts.com/

Oh this is so exciting i am pretty new to blogging myself and now am trying to convince my husband I NEED to go to BlogHer '10 lol I think i will be on the hunt for some roomies too to make the cost lower since the drive is 16 hours in itself which likely means a stop to sleep halfway there.  This will be my first one so i have no idea what to expect but have read alot of the stories and blogs about it.

http://jabberingjessi.blogspot.com

And that is why one loves New York it is big handsome and fast and New Yorkers are on the page with the volume turned up which is seriously divine and like me take no prisoners but totally say it how it is .. And yes New York in summer is worth the walk to Central Park

This a really great restauraunt run by hello !! Australians and is very hip and turned on

 http://www.riceny.com/home.php  ( http://www.riceny.com/home.php )

and you can get my thoughts on New York here

http://www.blogher.com/new-york-saturday-aug-04-20...

Vita

Thanks, Elisa.

Reading a few of your vegan posts reminded me I should have mentioned the food in New York!

Ladies, whatever your food needs are, New York can be a paradise. If you're a vegan with a nut allergy and you keep strict kosher, chances are you'll find better options here than almost anyplace else. And you might be able to get them delivered at 1 a.m.

Check out menupages.com, yelp.com or http://nymag.com/restaurants/ to start getting your palate excited.

Colleen Newvine Tebeau

Newvine Growing: a blog asking questions about how to live life better and profiling people who seem to have the answers

newvinegrowing.wordpress.com

And so agree. Especially the part about suddenly stopping on the sidewalk. Grrrr.

Elisa Camahort Page
BlogHer
elisa@blogher.com

My BlogHer profile ( http://www.blogher.com/haystackprofile/viewprofile... ) truly shows you everything I do online...Check it out!!

I'm so glad to see BlogHer is coming to my adopted hometown -- it's an amazing place, ladies, and especially for those of you who've never been, you're in for a treat.

If anyone has questions about New York, I'm happy to do what I can to help. 

Some of the common ones I hear from friends:

1) Yes, New York is safe -- like any city, you should be a savvy traveler and keep an eye on your surroundings, keep your hands on your purse and electronics at all times, etc. but you shouldn't fear coming to New York.

2) Yes, New York can be expensive -- but it doesn't have to be. Tickets to Broadway shows and dinner at top restaurants can be spendy, though worth it if you appreciate them. But you can also walk in Central Park for free, catch great live music for no or minimal cover charge and eat at amazing inexpensive restaurants of all ethnicities. You don't need to drain your bank account to have a great time here.

3) No, New Yorkers aren't rude -- in fact, I've found New Yorkers to be tremendously helpful if you're lost or looking for a suggestion about a restaurant, music venue or museum. Just keep in mind that New Yorkers commute on foot so if you walk four-abreast, stop without warning in a crosswalk or stand on the left of the subway escalator, you're likely to frustrate someone trying to get somewhere. Treat New York sidewalks with the same respect you would a highway or major street back home and you'll be fine.

Looking forward to meeting you!

Colleen Newvine Tebeau

Newvine Growing: a blog asking questions about how to live life better and profiling people who seem to have the answers

newvinegrowing.wordpress.com

Oh man, this is not fair, you're coming to my city, but I have to work those dates! Major, major, major bummer. If you need any recommendations (food, drink) let me know... I am sure it's going to be a fun filled weekend!!!

As a Germany-based blogger, NYC is probably as close to me as this conference is ever going to get. I've loved reading stories about past conferences, and I'm really tempted to try to make it in 2010. Giving it some serious thought...

-Jul

This non-American Life ( http://www.zurika.com/ )

Join Me Short On Cents  Would love the chance to go with hubs, but need a sponsor.  This is my first year of blogging and am totally addicted and would love to meet all my friendly bloggers.

I tried getting into blog her for this yr but was a little late on the pitching in... but Id love to be considered for one of the sponsored photographers to help out.

www.touchedphotography.com ( http://www.touchedphotography.com ) is my site, lots of work can be featured under CLIENT PROOFING or THE BLOG :) thru that link. 

 Next year in August (the 6th actually) ill turn 27! I will also have a 3rd baby by then hopefully (shhh im not annoucing that yet on my blog but im due in March 2010)

Heres to next yr... (btw never been to NY!)

Drea

www.uniquelyplaced.com ( http://www.uniquelyplaced.com )

 I'm so happy to see that 2010 will be in NYC.Since I just started my blog last September, I only recently found blogher. I can't wait!

Kristin

Helping you keep more of your money

http://www.klingtocash.com

I have my ticket and am excited about coming and meeting tons of bloggers and PR Reps.  I'll be spending the next year searching for sponsors.  Thanks BlogHer! :)

 http://www.themommy-files.com/

Yay!  Just bought my ticket!  This will be my first one!

Amy

Mom blogger who loves coffee & handbags

http://mommy-mentor.blogspot.com/

I am ready to go!  August 2010 can't get here fast enough.  I look forward to meeting new people, learning new things and having a great time.

blog: http://www.livelaughloveandbloggings.com

Twitter: LiveLaughLoveCj

And we'll likely line up a hostel option for the truly bargain-oriented :)

Elisa Camahort Page
BlogHer
elisa@blogher.com

My BlogHer profile ( http://www.blogher.com/haystackprofile/viewprofile... ) truly shows you everything I do online...Check it out!!

I am def. attending this year. I am a new blogger and I am looking forward to meeting all my faves at the conference.

 By the way, do we have to stay in the Hilton or can we stay somewhere else?

Just a thought,

Lucy

www.couponsincollege.blogspot.com ( http://www.couponsincollege.blogspot.com/ )

mmm your early bird rate is great hope  the exchange rate is better for me  by then air tickets from here to NY are fairly good right now

Hi jes

how are you I need this page so thanks

This sounds awesome and fun!!!!! Maybe I'llget to go!!

NYC is a fabulous city. I bet the conference will do really well there.

Unfortunately, it's a bit far for me in this "season" of my life (I have an infant and a preschooler).

Here's hoping for Phoenix, L.A., or San Diego in 2011! :) 

Anne-Marie:

This is an honor system, and we think most folks will know if they're in the position of being able to afford the Company rate. We are leaving it to your judgement, if you are a blogger of any kind, business bloggers and monetizing bloggers included. We do not mean to imply that anyone who is considers themselves to be pursuing blogging and social media as a career is in a position to pay the Company rate.

As I said before, though: If we see folks from Fortune 500s and big agencies etc. deciding they should sign up for the grassroots rate, we will contact them and ask them to pay the difference!

Hope this helps.

Elisa Camahort Page
BlogHer
elisa@blogher.com

My BlogHer profile ( http://www.blogher.com/haystackprofile/viewprofile... ) truly shows you everything I do online...Check it out!!

I can't tell you how happy this makes me. I'm in NJ and can finally attend!  

Kimberly @ http://gavmenagerie.blogspot.com/

Elisa, while I understand the need for tiered pricing and like the thought behind it, it's still not totally fair for a freelancer or small business person to pay the same amount as someone from a big company like GM or Pepsi to go to BlogHer10. Maybe there needs to be additional tiers?

I am so excited.  i am a fairly new blogger and missed Blogher '09.  I promised my husband no matter where Blogher 10 would be, I would be there also.  I have snagged my pass and all I need now is sponsorship. Any offers? I wonder how my hubby and my 4 kids will do at home without me while I am gone. LOL

 Jessica

http://southeasttexasdealseeker.blogspot.com/

At a Blogher rate hopefully I can put together a few garage sale to save for a ticket before their gone. Then I'll need travel and shelter. I've always Dreamed of going to New York.

Statue of Liberty called She wants me to come Visit...Wooo Whooo

BLOGHER10 HERE I COME

NIGHT OWL MAMA ( http://nightowlmama.blogspot.com )

TRICIA

I'm looking forward to the big event!!!

www.mothersraisingboys.com ( http://www.mothersraisingboys.com )

Barefoot Mommies is totally going to be there for 2010!  Can't wait!

 I want to go! If anyone wants a roomie, I'm game. I've gotta start saving for this!

Kim Kihega

http://www.mission-mommy.com

Hi Lisa!

The '10 conference features tiered pricing. Visit the '10 registration page (http://blogher10.eventbrite.com/) and scroll down for an explanation of the different ticket prices.

Hope that helps!

Jes Ferris
BlogHer Conference Programming Manager
Find me at BlogHer.com ( http://www.blogher.com/haystackprofile/viewprofile... ) and Chirky.com ( http://www.chirky.com )

The registration that is open now is for the conference-only, and does not include the hotel at all.

The hotel will be ready to take reservations for our room block on August 7th, and we'll post the web site and phone number at that time.

And probably should also clarify: BlogHer has various "BlogHerships", ways to get a free conference pass...volunteering to live blog, mic wrangle, work the registration desk etc. We also did scholarships for international activist bloggers this year.

We don't, however, arrange corporate sponsorships of individual bloggers. Some bloggers have written e-books about how to accomplish that if that's what you need to attend.

Elisa Camahort Page
BlogHer
elisa@blogher.com

My BlogHer profile ( http://www.blogher.com/haystackprofile/viewprofile... ) truly shows you everything I do online...Check it out!!

I am new to the 'blog-a-sphere' and didn't make BlogHer 2009, it seems 2010 is coming to my hometown here in the big apple, how do I register since I won't be requiring the hotel? Is there a separate registration section for us NYC based bloggers? what is the rate if you don't require a hotel?

Should I start posting for a sponsor already/now???

So much to learn, so little time! :-)

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With no 50th anniversary parties, no birthdays and the moving it back a week, I can most definitely attend. It's about time my schedule worked out!!!

Now to find a sponsor.

@FireMom ( http://twitter.com ) from Stop, Drop and Blog ( http://stopdropandblog.com ) and
The Chronicles of Munchkin Land ( http://thechroniclesofmunchkinland.com )

Some of you have asked about the tiered pricing.

This is an honor system, and I think you know if you're in the position of being able to afford the Company rate. We are leaving it to your judgement, if you are a blogger of any kind, business bloggers included.

(If, however, we see folks from Fortune 500s and big agencies etc. deciding they should sign up for the grassroots rate, we might take a different approach!)

Elisa Camahort Page
BlogHer
elisa@blogher.com

My BlogHer profile ( http://www.blogher.com/haystackprofile/viewprofile... ) truly shows you everything I do online...Check it out!!

It was the waitlist for me in 2009--not this time.  I got my ticket today.  Can't wait to welcome all the wondeful bloggers to my hometown! 

 www.momtrends.blogspot.com

www.momtrends.blogspot.com ( http://www.momtrends.blogspot.com )

The sponsor thing has me raising my eyebrows... I didn't get to go this year.. is that a new development?  I've never heard of such a thing!  

I'll have no problem raising the $ eventually, I'm just worried about the tickets selling out before I have a chance to get them!  LOL!

Marilyn Porter
slackermama . com ( http://slackermama.com )

Fucking bravo.

If you can't save $50 a month over six months to cover the cost of the conference and hotel, maybe you shouldn't be going. 

I thought about going this year but couldn't quite make the logistics work, but New York will definitely work for me - I'm in Boston but I'm originally from Brooklyn and a lot of my family are still in the NYC area - so I just bought my ticket!  I can't believe I am making plans for something over a year away, but I am so excited about this! 

--Liz

I blog about creating a life worth living at:  http://inventingliz.blogspot.com

This is so awesome, thanks for letting us know so fast...

Anjanette

aka. Momma Young

http://mommayoungs-at-home.blogspot.com/

Oh girl, you nailed it.

 If you take blogging seriously, you will find a way to get to NYC for this conference. And yes, it's a conference, not a bachelorette party, so it's a tax-deductible business expense. If you don't have the money lying around, you should find a way and figure it out before expecting other people to do it for you. You will track flights on yapta.com, find 3 other women to share a room with and find some small luxuries you can give up so you can put the conference ticket on your credit card and pay it off by the time next summer rolls around. If you STILL can't make it happen, THEN start coming up with ways that will bring value to your readers and potential financial supporters and pitch them. But if you think there are companies who are going to want to send you a fat check just because you ask, you're one of the entitled mommy bloggers giving everyone else a bad name.

Danielle Friedland
twitter.com/that_danielle ( http://www.twitter.com/that_danielle )
Formerly of Celebrity Baby Blog
(Yes, I created it and sold it to Time Inc.)

NYC is too close to miss! BlogHer09 was awesome and I loved speaking on the PatientBlogger panel, so I'm in for BlogHer10!

Six Until Me. ( http://www.sixuntilme.com )

 I'm hoping I'll be able to go next year, but even if I don't, I am still thrilled! NYC will be a great location, I'm excited for those on the East coast who have a better chance of attending, I love the pricing tiers, and its awesome to have so much advance notice to make it easier to plan (and save up the money!!! Jeeeez...!!)

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I think, therefore I blog.

It's in my neck of the woods, I am told. I must go, I am told. OK, I want to go! But is there a bulk price for BlogHer and BlogHer Business, by chance?

Monica

www.multiobjectmanipulation.blogspot.com ( http://www.multiobjectmanipulation.blogspot.com )

www.vwepuzzles.com ( http://www.vwepuzzles.com )

I would also love a way to bring the team. I just can't justify spending $400 for each of us. Is there added content for business blogs or are we just asked to pay double because we'll get a little back from Uncle Sam? 

WAHM, Montessori Mom, Scout Mom, Dance Mom, Allergy Mom and avid coupon clipper, desperately seeking my own identity

We miss you too Laurie.  But now I can't wait for your to meet my daughter next year in New York.

Hope you had a great time at BlogHer '09

:-)

Contributing Editor Catherine Morgan
at Catherine-Morgan.com ( http://catherine-morgan.com/ ) and Women4Hope ( http://women4hope.wordpress.com/ )

About bloody time.

See you all in August.

GF

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"

Edmund Burke 

I've just gotten home from my 4th BlogHer event and, of course, wanted to get the details about the next one in 2010. So color me shocked that on the very post announcing the venue and dates there are several women already asking for sponsors.

I'm in education. Comparatively speaking, this is an affordable conference. In fact, if you're in marketing or advertising where conferences go anywhere from $1500 on up (as I've learned from my sister) and, yes, I can appreciate that women who want to attend are from varied income levels.

But there is an entire YEAR before this conference. It's July of 2009 and the conference is in August of 2010. In the time it could take for one to start asking for a sponsor to pay for them to attend this conference couldn't one create a savings account and start to put away for this? Is it too much to ask that people make plans for this a year out?

All this sponsor-begging has worn me out this year. If we want to be taken seriously and write well, let's be professional. Please. 

M ( http://www.mochamomma.com )ocha Momma

I'm sooo ready to be there!

Hugs!

Angie

Oh dear, I want to go!  I had to miss this year and decided I needed to go next year for sure... and I would love to spend some more time in NYC!  But I'm scared that since registration is open so early that it'll be sold out before I can get a ticket! ACK!  

Marilyn Porter
slackermama . com ( http://slackermama.com )

I have been totally jealous watching the BlogHer action from afar... would so love to come to NY next year (hubby, kids, business and bank account allowing)!!!  Wonder if they need Aussie speakers?  

:-)

BB