If you're on Twitter you're probably already hearing some Alt Summit buzz. It's like summer camp for design bloggers - except in the winter.
I'm not only attending this year I'm also speaking! Last year I noticed that there was lots of talk about sponsorships and advertising - and while I think that's great I don't think you have to go down that route to make a living off of blogging.
I will be facilitating a round table discussion on Friday, January 20th at 9:00am about leveraging your blog as an authentic marketing tool (peppered with some discussion about personal branding). I want to talk about how to use your blog to help you make a sustainable living as an artistpreneur or microbusiness. It's about content - not advertising.
I'm also really excited about hanging out with some of my very favorite people and making new friends and meaningful connections. The Jealous Curator will be roomies (I'm telling you - it really is like summer camp). Ryan, Cole, Jason and I will probably build a treehouse and start a club. I'm going to make Alyssa become my best friend. And Meg - well, Meg and I have a lot to catch up on. And that's just to name (drop) a few.
Are you going to Alt this year?
Happy to see some Canadians in there :)
ReplyDeleteKinda jealous. Kinda a lot.
When are we getting together in Chicago? ;) I may be planning something for June.
I'm not going (never been - I leave networking to my day job industry) but have an amazing time. Everyone seems to love it. Wish they could stream some of the talks so I could listen in without flying out.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to go so bad this weekend!! I couldn't afford to fly out, plus I have to work Otronicon (another conference) this weekend. Next year, it defiantly seems worth while for the future.
ReplyDeleteI wish I was able to go to this! I just started blogging for a small local furniture company, and I'm sure I could profit from your advice.
ReplyDeleteI am going and I'm super excited. Looking forward to meeting you in person after reading your blog for the last two years.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm having total summer camp like Alt anxiety. What is no one wants to be my friend?!
ReplyDeleteEmily - oohhh... maybe if tickets are cheap I can swing a Chicago trip in June.
ReplyDeleteStefanie - Your absence is definitely felt at Alt. But I understand not wanting to get in the middle of the hub-bub.
Jennie - Alt 2013 will be just as amazing, I'm sure.
Jessica - Maybe your furniture co. will send you next year!
Taylor - YAY! Can't wait to meet you. And Alt anxiety is totally normal. I remember last year worrying I was going to be like the kid eating at the cafeteria table alone. You will make so many friends - I promise.
I'll be there and I'd love to meet you. I am a huge fan of everything you're doing with Braid.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait! It will be my first time at Alt. I'm a bit nervous...but excited!
ReplyDeleteGiven where we started talking about speaking, I think it's SUPER FUNNY that I'm speaking about advertising. Message one from me: is your content awesome? Are you making awesome things? Do you have tons of awesome readers because of the things you make? If no, SHUT UP, stop talking about advertising.
ReplyDeleteI'm very good for sensitive people ;)
In other news, I wish you'd been there last night. Wait. YOU SHOULD COME TO AUSTIN. What??? You have to work? Terrible idea.
Meg - EXACTLY. We should be on a panel together next year. And yell at our entire audience the whole time.
ReplyDeleteAUSTIN: Oh man. I'm tempted. I've got February 7th on my calendar. I'll see what I can swing. In the meantime - I'll see you in a few days.
Im so jealous that you guys are all going to be there and I'm not. This is my sad face. :(
ReplyDeleteI live in Salt Lake and though I won't be attenting Alt. I amso very excited to see everyone's tweets and posts! It's so fun getting to see your [adopted] city through other's points of view - especially those whom you greatly admire! Hope you have a great trip! I'm especially curious as to where you'll decide to eat! :)
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