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If you don’t happen to know what
BritMums Live is, it’s like a Star Trek convention for parent bloggers. Whilst
it was somewhat overwhelming to see my Bloglovin’ feed come to life, I learnt
so much about myself and this lovely/crazy/clever community. So I thought I’d
share the 5 people you'll meet at BritMums Live:
THE OFFICE PARTIER: For those that have been there, done that,
got the ‘I’m a blogger’ T shirt. Britmums Live isn’t actually about blogging, it’s
basically an office Christmas party. They’re focused on having a ruddy good
time and they’ve been sponsored to do it. They’re probably the most relaxed
people there, just don’t try and talk about page views.
Where to find them: In the pub across the
road from the conference.
Best intro: What’d you get up to last
night?
Where to find them: By the brands.
Best intro: Do you know where the wine is?
THE NETWORKER: These folk work the room like a cold in a
nursery. They’ve got a stack of business cards and they aren’t afraid to use
them. Always up for a chat but perhaps not for more than 75 seconds. Get a
selfie and move along sister.
Where to find them: Everywhere.
Best intro: I’ve just seen Honest Mum by
the pastries!
THE CRAFT HONER: This blogger’s here to learn.
They’ve been blogging for a year and they’re ready to take it to the elusive ‘next
level’. Might not be up for small talk and under no circumstances try and strike
up conversation during a seminar.
Where to find them: Saving her seat for the
next session.
Best intro: How did you find advanced SEO?
THE FLOATER: The floater started blogging a few
weeks ago and bought a ticket on a whim. Now they have no idea what they’re
doing at BritMums Live; they’ve suddenly remembered they’re an introvert and keep
having flash backs to their first day at high school.
Where to find them: Standing in reception looking
lost.
Best intro: Are you lost too?
In truth I think we’ve all got a little bit
of each of these characters inside of us, parent bloggers are a versatile
bunch. I’d like to think I evolved from a floater to a networker over the
course of the event and I certainly got in touch with my inner blagger come
wine o clock.
If you went to Brit Mums Live I’d love to
hear how you found it, if you didn’t go I’d love to hear why and if you’d like
to sponsor me to attend next year, I’m all yours honey.
Ooo I'm not sure where I fit in!! I really enjoyed it. Learnt loads. Fav part was meeting people like yourself. Was super great putting faces and names together especially when you've been (stalking) networking with them and their great blogs! It was like meeting celebrities and that includes you. Should have got a selfie though! So as you're semi local we'll have to meet again so I can get one!
ReplyDeleteSo much fun right?! Although I so drained at the end, it's full on. I would love to meet up! I was actually thinking today about helping to facilitate some sort of south east meet up... x
DeleteHaha very funny :) I was probably somewhere between a blagger and a crafter, I was really keen on getting some knowledge but at the same time also wanted to connect with brands and see if that would take my blog 'to the next level' :) I had fun though!
ReplyDeleteDid you find the brands receptive? I have to be honest I paid far too much attention to Lindemans so didn't really meet too many :)
DeleteSad I couldn't make it. I think I'd have fallen into the last category if I wasn't sucked into thepub across the road first :-)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry not to meet you there. You were on our minds! We were chatting about how cool it would be to have a guest post with you, hopefully I'll have a suitable post to submit soon x
DeleteHilarious! I didn't go because I would have had to bring a seven week old baby and she might have cramped my style in the pub :) I reckon I would have definitely been at the craft honer end. Im a bit of a geek!
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely good to have a little bit of geek. There was a lot of solid information offered over the two days. A good balance between facts and fun. Maybe next year? x
DeleteHahaha I didn't go because, I can already picture out myself being one of The Floater. I am planning to go next year... and still be The Floater. Eeek. ;) xx
ReplyDeleteOh do! A floater doesn't float for long, too much fun to br had x
DeleteHehe, brilliant post!! I think I have a little bit of all of these characters in me, apart from the networker- she sounds scary!! xx
ReplyDeleteBrilliant post. I didn't attend, was to 'fraidy-cat. However, I've now read five or six blogs about it and, even before the event, convinced myself to go next year. For the first time ever I felt like I was missing out on a wonderful opportunity to meet all the wonderful bloggers I've read about. Bring on next year! :)
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