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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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!