Planning a Blogging Event
This is a collaborative post.
One thing I’ve always fancied but never got around to actually doing is planning a blogging event. Somewhere where people could meet up, get to know other bloggers and perhaps sit and swap information on this wonderful industry. However, it isn’t something I’ve 100% put my time behind and as such, it never got that much further than the initial planning phases so when people say Sarah have you thought about planning a blogging event I say well yes, but..
So I thought it would be an interesting time to put together some ideas, which have crossed my mind in relation to setting up your own blogging event.
Planning a Blogging Event.
Who is the Event For?
The first thing you want to do is come up with who the event is for and why. When it comes to blogging there are a number of reasons you might want to set up an event, it could be a conference to help people learn more, a day to network with brands and peers, or just some time spent with other bloggers, who know what the stresses and strains of the life are like. People who perhaps you turn to via an online forum for help and would love to meet face to face.
Where to Hold the Event?
I guess this is perhaps the hurdle I have always fallen at, where can you hold such an event and how much would it cost? I have to admit I have any idea that there are a whole host of conference venues in the UK out there for hire. Though of course it now makes complete sense, after all, business have been holding conferences for so many years, so of course, there are going to be rooms and buildings made for these specific events.
Day, Night or Weekend?
How long are you going to want to hold the event for? Is it going to be during the day, after normal 9-5 work hours (as of course some people also work day jobs as well as blogging). Or perhaps could you look to book a weekend away for you all. If you fancy a blogging weekend away partyhouses.co.uk offer a range of places across the country who offer room for up to 40 people.
What Activities will Go On?
Even with the most casual of events you are going to want to plan something. Food, a fun way to get to know each other, topics of conversation, ideas to keep people occupied are all things you need to think through. Whereas more structured events may call for the hiring of speakers, setting up areas for people to display items and more.
Payment?
Setting up an event will, of course, cost money and you need to work out how you are going to pay for it upfront and then hopefully recoup the cost from the people who attend. However, no one is going to want to spend big bucks if you have nothing to offer. Activities are going to be a big part of drawing people in, along with the location.
Of course, there are so much more to event planning that I have even touched upon in this post, so many more things that whizz through my head when someone asks me if I have thought about it. However, I thought I would put down just a few of the main ideas that cross my mind when someone brings up a blogging event.
What do you see as a main step in planning an event for the blogging world?
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Planning a blogger event sounds like it would be quite time consuming and a lot of hard work! Some great ideas and tips on this blog for planning a blogger event 🙂
I don’t think it is easy to set up a blogging event. You must know the pros and cons I guess. I wish you the best of luck.
Most definitely it isn’t going to be easy but for many I am sure it is worth it.
I can imagine there would be a lot of logistics when it came to planning such an event. It does sound like it would be fun and rewarding in the end though. To connect to other bloggers locally is such a good thing.
Most definitely I think that is what makes people strive on with it all.
This is a really good and helpful post for those who needs help with their blog events! I have always wanted to host one for my Brand And Beauty writers, subscribers and readers to be able to meet my followers! Thank you for sharing I will keep this in mind for future event planning 🙂
Good luck if you decide to set up a meet and great 🙂
Although it looks like a lot of work to be done, I think it will still turn out fun and exciting!
Most definitely I think at the end of the day it would all be worth it.
There’s so much work that goes into planning blogging events but they’re so worth it in the end! xxx
I can imagine it would be wonderful seeing all that work come together and everyone having a good time.
I have never been to a blogging event so cant comment on what to expect from one! This is the year I have promised to network with other bloggers & get more involved with the blogosphere so heres to hoping I’ll get an invite to an event this year!
Best of luck I hope you have a great time networking with bloggers and getting to events!
I would love to be able to do this or even attend one! I didn’t know this was a thing. I’ll have to look into any in my area. Super helpful, thanks so much for sharing!!
Good luck with making it to one, if you don’t find one close by you could always set one up!
Planning a blogging event is not an ABC task, but when do it right it is rewarding. Hope I could organize my own this year!
Most definitely there is so much you need to think of which will change depending on the ideals of the events.
I have never organised a blogging event before. But I have helped organise a conference before. It is a lot of work and I hope you have recruited some people to help. But they are a lot of fun and worth it.
Oh wow I bet it would be amazing to do something like that, but such a lot of working making sure it is all ready to go.
I’m in the process of planning my first blogging event but I am still in the beginning stages. Thanks for this break down. It’s always helpful to have a list!
Oh gosh! I wish you the best of luck, I hope you have a wonderful time at the finished event.
I don’t think I would have them time or patience to plan an event. It is something I would love to attend though.
I can only imagine all the patience you would need, to do all the little details.
I have thought of planning a blogging event severally, but I never knew how or where to start. This post has given me a clue. Thanks a lot Sarah for sharing these great ideas.
I wish you the best of luck if you do decide to give it a try I would love to know how it ends up.
I have had a blogging event but it was last year, I had a blog party and wow! It was a lot to handle!
Oh wow well done you! I hope it was worth it in the end though.
Deciding on the types of activities that will take place during the event is key. As for payment, it really depends on whether or not it’s a learning event or gathering some friends.
I think for a gathering of friends you could still take payment. It just depends on exactly what your doing, if your meeting at a local coffee shop, no way but if you hire a location for the event and everyone is agreement splitting the cost is only right.
if I was to plan and hold a blogging event, i’d be constantly thinking whether it’s good enough, is it organised, is it going to plan etc. usually, all of the organising stress tends to be worth it in the end.
That would be as well I would worry and stress so much over it all.
There really are so many things to consider. The one thing I always wonder is will a lot of people show up to make it worth while! Anxiety at its finest. 😉
I wouldn’t mind arranging a blogging event especially if it’s all about meeting fellow bloggers in my area. I think this is a fun idea that bloggers should consider doing. I mean, why not, right? Most bloggers go to events most of the time, after all!
Most definitely I can imagine it would be wonderful to meet up with people close by even if to only spend the day working together.
Great tips. I havent planned a blogger event in years because of traveling but I am inspired to host one in the future.
Oh good luck if you decide to go for it. I can definitely see why you stopped it travel though.
I would love to plan events, including blogger ones, but it definitely isn’t something to go into lightly. I’m currently trying to work on a savings plan to get some money behind me to put one together
Most definitely you need to make sure you know what you’re getting into good luck with your planning!
I’ve always wanted to plan a blogging event but I just really don’t have the time to be able to do so x
Yeah it is definitely something that is going to cost a pretty penny to do both in time and money.
These are great tips. I have always wanted to put something like this together but never knew where to begin!
So, the planning of any large event is like planning your wedding without the dress, tuxedos and flowers. A ton of work for in the end hopefully, an incredible outcome and a lifelong memory. I commend you for planning an event.
Hahah yeah I think pretty much any event follows the same sort of lines lol.
I have so much respect for people that organise these! some great tips, I think I would find it so stressful though! x
I think I would as well – I would probably end up pulling my hair out – a Facebook group is bad enough sometimes.
So much more to it than meets the eye –
Interesting read
It is amazing all the things that can go into well anything really.