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.
I have never hosted a blogging event nor attended one. I would love to plan a blogging event one day!! These are such great tips on how to arrange that
Ohh good luck if you do give it a try I’ll have to keep an eye out just in case 😉
I’ve not really been to a lot of blogging events but I think it’s such a nice idea to meet up with people in similar fields as you x
Most definitely I would love to meet up with more bloggers one day but they would have to be understanding I can’t go skipping around haha!
I think this would be fun to get to know local bloggers. I need to keep this in mind.
It definitely would be! I hope you enjoy doing it if you decide to go for it.
I’ve never tried planning a blogger event before and I definitely don’t know where and how to start. These are great tips on how to arrange that.
It is one of those things that just seems like something so far out of the norm doesn’t it.
I hav ebeen to many blogging events but it’s cool to see what goes on “behind the scenes”!! I would love to plan a blogging event one day!!
Ohh best of luck at least having gone to loads you have an idea on what bloggers like to do!
I have been to several local events, but I would love to go to a nation wide one some time. I am saving my pennies!
Good luck with your savings I hope you manage to make it one day.
Planning a blogger event sounds really fun! Would love to do it one day!
I shall keep my fingers crossed you manage to make it one day!
These seem like good tips for planning a blogging event. I imagine it would be hard to try and appeal to a large group of bloggers.
Most definitely I totally agree with you, everyone would want slightly different things.
Wouldn’t it just be amazing to meet you all after years of sharing our souls with each other? Would be difficult I guess as we are all so far spread across the UK though.
It really would be – I always think what “if” I quite like the idea of hiring say a house and just having a bit of a lazy meet up with people we could have our space and join together when we wanted, explore the area etc..
I really love the idea of a blogging event, although I have never attended one. Planing and executing it such sounds like a lot of work. You have offered really great insight on it though.
I think it is amazing to be able to meet up with those who have helped you along your journey.
I’ve never been to nor planned a blogging event, but I’d love to go to one! I think a big draw would be something specific to the city where it’s being held like a tour of local foods or sights.
That’s such a lovely idea would give you something to blog about as well that would appeal to a larger audience than just bloggers.
These are wonderful tips! I would love to plan a blogger event. They’re so much fun!
I hope one day you manage to give planning a try and really enjoy doing it.
I have never been to any local blogging events, but have wanted to. I can only imagine how much work goes into it, but the results of meeting others like minded to you and your business would be worth the work.
I agree it would be such an experience wouldn’t it meeting with those you have conversed with online.
I think a range of things to do for different personality types would be beneficial.
They sounds like a great idea, as after all not everyone likes the same things.
This is a nice idea. I haven’t set one of these up but it’s definitely good to keep in mind.
Good luck if you do decide to go ahead with something like it – I am sure it could be really fulfilling.
I am new to blogging and so have not attended many blogging events. Planning a blogging event sounds like a lot of work – but I am sure it’s all fun and laughs at the meet and greet.
Most definitely, it’s one of those things where all the hard work will (hopefully) be worth it.
These are great points. I have never hosted a blogging event nor attended one. I agree, you have to have something to offer if it would cost money.
It would be amazing to do one for free, but I honestly can’t see how that would work unless you had advertisers paying for it of course.
I have put on events but not lately and it takes a lot of planning and preparation. I will use your ideas when I do another blogging venue.
Ohh good luck! I will have to look out for the events you hold!
I bet its a lot of work but very fulfilling at the same time. I like the idea of meeting other people who share the same interest likes your . Blogging is such a great tool for meeting and learning new stuff over internet.
It really is I’ve made some wonderful friends through it and that is perhaps my favourite thing about it.
I have never been to one so f these events. If one was close by would love to attend
I think that’s often the issue isn’t it – they all seem to be far out (at least from where I live).
I don’t think I could ever plan a blogging event, but one day I’d like to go to one. Granted, I am an introvert, so I’m not sure.
I think that’s one of my issues as well – I’ve definitely shy to and anxious – hello big bundle of nerves!
Events of any kind can require a lot of planning. I’ve been to a few blogging specific events and in the end almost all of them had way too many people for what was being offered.
Oh no that’s a shame, it is awful when things are overcrowded (I don’t do masses of people).
I wouldn’t mind attending one of these events. I’d love to chat with like-minded people with common goals.
Totally agree it is amazing when you have a meeting of similar minds.
I’ve planned a few and it’s A LOT of work trying to coordinate everything. But in the end it all always works out.
Oh yay that’s awesome! It’s always lovely to hear of times when people have pulled it off.
Although a lot of work, I think you’d be great at it and have fun!