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Perhaps this sounds familiar to you:
"Well, I would be going to BlogHer, but...
...my blog is too small."
...my blog doesn't fall into any one category."
...I'm not a mommyblogger."
...I don't really know anyone who'll be there."
Maybe you've said it, or thought it, or know someone who feels this way. I know there are still plenty of would-be attendees who are interested but unsure about signing up.
I know this, because last year I was one of them.
Like many of you, my blog simply chronicles my life's escapades. It's not any one "type" of blog. My readership is modest. And last summer, I honestly wasn't sure if it would be okay for me to attend a conference for "real" bloggers.
I worried that I didn't know enough about blogging or BlogHer to attend. I worried that my blog wasn't interesting or serious or well known enough. I worried that everyone would know each other, or that it would be hard to find someone to talk to. I worried that I would be older than everyone. I worried that I would be younger than everyone. Essentially, I worried that everyone would be a "certain way," and that I would find myself odd-woman-out for one reason or another.
But I signed up anyway.
Turns out, my worries were needless. I had underestimated how empowering it would feel to be surrounded by hundreds of women who also think blogging -- in whatever form, on whatever topic, for whatever reason -- is cool. Anywhere I went, I could engage in conversation about my "secret online passion" and not suffer the glazed-eyes or inevitable questions I get from non-bloggers. (You know the ones.)
In the end, I learned a ton, had a blast, and forged instant friendships all in a matter of hours. It was pretty awesome.
All this is to say that although this year I'm part of the BlogHer team who is planning the conference, I know first-hand how it feels to be undecided, and offer the following resources for those who are still on the fence:
- Peruse the Day One and Day Two schedules to see what's in store. Stay tuned as speakers continue to be added to the list.
- Read through the Frequently Asked Questions.
- And don't forget to check out our http://www.blogher.com/forum ">Forums. We've just added new ones, including one for those who will be single at the conference and are interested in meeting (and partying with) other singles! Check out the http://www.blogher.com/forum/blogher-conference/blogher-conference-07/07... ">Nightlife Forum for starters. We've also got a discussion started for conference new-comers http://www.blogher.com/forum/blogher-conference/blogher-conference-07/be... ">here.
If you're on the fence, I hope you'll consider joining us. Registration options are available here.
