It's BlogPaws' 10th Anniversary! Get Ready For Their Best Conference Yet!

Are you still on the fence about attending BlogPaws in Kansas City this year? I bet this post will help you change your mind! 

BlogPaws Changed My Course in This Crazy World of Blogging

When I walked into my first BlogPaws conference in Nashville in 2015, my goal was to learn as much as I could about book marketing because I thought my book was my avenue to promote and support rescue and adoption (I donate 10% of my book sales to shelters.) I did learn a little about marketing, but I learned a lot more about blogging and realized I could have a strong voice for animals through this avenue as well. 

A few of the great things you'll see at BlogPaws!

I networked with brands, sat in on sessions about topics I had never heard of (SEO? Analytics? Disclosure? Huh?) and listened to other bloggers brainstorm. I stepped into a world I didn’t know existed and I didn’t want to leave. I was hungry and eager to learn more, and little by little I felt more comfortable getting involved in the BlogPaws community on Facebook. 

I’m an Ambassador!

I've attended BlogPaws every year since, and I still continue to learn more to help me improve. (I wrote a post about 5 Things I Learned From BlogPaws That Improved My Blog that you can read here.) I will even sit in on sessions again that I've taken in the past to strengthen my knowledge (I think I need about 10 more SEO sessions!) My hard work paid off because BlogPaws invited me to be an ambassador this year! When I got the email from Bernard Lima-Chavez I knew my efforts had been noticed and I could hardly contain my excitement!  Our Ambassador group this year is pawtastic, if I do say so myself. 

You can read all about these fabulous women here.

It's all about the pets! One of the best parts is meeting the famous purrsonalities behind the blogs. 

What I’ll Be Doing

My role will be General Ambassador (cat focused) and I think it’s right up my alley. Here’s what I’ll be doing: 

• Networking with both the cat-focused attendees and the brands/products.
• Sharing information about the brands on social media.
• Helping connect attendees with brands they are looking for or align with the brand’s needs.
• Helping attendees and brands get answers to any questions they may have.

Of course, if you have a need that is not cat-focused you can still seek me out and I will help you get your answer. 

FRIENDS!

My favorite part about BlogPaws is spending time with people who love their pets as much as I do. People who love animals are my favorite people! I’ve made so many friends through BlogPaws and we all look forward to seeing each other every year. The cat focused bloggers have a Facebook group for those of us going to the conference, which is already very active! We are all very excited to see each other and spend quality time together. 

Friends! I can't wait to see everyone every year at the conference.

10th Anniversary Celebration!

This year marks BlogPaws’ 10th conference! There are many surprises in store for attendees and this is sure to be their best conference ever! Did I already say I’m excited? 

Mark your calendars today! Here is all the info you need: 

• Dates: April 18 - 20, 2018
• Venue: The Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center Hotel
• Location: Kansas Cty, MO

Haven’t registered yet? Get your ticket here. Don’t wait too long because a sell-out is anticipated. Don’t forget to use our Ambassador code to get 10% off: BP-18-Amb-10off.  You can learn more about the conference here, and hotel reservations here. 

Why You Should Attend BlogPaws

I walked into my first BlogPaws conference in Nashville in 2015 nervous, alone and clueless. I walked out more confident with a new group of friends and an emerging skill set. BlogPaws turned the first page in a new chapter in my life, and the pages haven’t stopped turning yet. At that first conference I learned that BlogPaws is for everyone! Instagrammers, Facebookers and Tweeters, I’m talking to you! You can learn invaluable information to take your presence on your preferred platform to another level. And who knows? Maybe you’ll decide to start a blog! 

If you need some more inspiration, you can read my posts on past conferences here. And don’t forget to leave room in your suitcases because you’ll be bringing home a lot of swag! 

As soon as I come home Lola and Lexy begin their inspections! 

Have you ever attended a BlogPaws conference? What’s your favorite thing about it? And most importantly, will I be seeing you there this year? 
 Dawn

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of BlogPaws. The opinions and text are all mine.