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You know what I’m talking about. Those “Top 10 Bloggers” list that we try not to care about, but do. Here is why I think they are dumb. 10. They are biased. Writers of “Top 10″ lists already have their favorites and stick to those. 9. They are repackaged. Many lists are just copied/pasted from other lists. It’s an epidemic. 8. They are inaccurate. There are just too many bloggers to only choose 10 great ones. Plain and simple. 7. They create drama. Awarding…
BREAKING NEWS: Social Luxe Lounge and Mouthy Housewives WILL NOT be hosting parties in 2011. This list is very basic and simple. I will continue to update as more information becomes available. Keep in mind that you may need your BlogHer ticket number to RSVP for parties and events. This list may not include all private invite-only parties during BlogHer ’11. If you would like to learn more about BlogHer 2011, CLICK HERE. Is this your first time to BlogHer? See our How to Prepare and What…
If I hear it one more time, I’m gonna scream. IF YOU DON’T KNOW HOW MUCH BLOGGERS ARE MAKING, HOW CAN YOU SET AN INDUSTRY STANDARD FOR THE REST OF US? I “get” this statement, but it also annoys the heck out of me because there IS NOT an industry standard for blogging. We simply possess too many strengths and weakness in the social media realm for black and white numbers. For example, Blogger A may have few blog subscribers and traffic, but is extremely…
A few days ago, I was feeling a down. This time last year, I had already traveled from Los Angeles to Orlando and back again for various press events, conferences, and consultation meetings. I remember actually turning down invites because my schedule was so packed. It was a great position to be in, honestly. This year has been different. Very different. For one, my work has changed. Yes, I am still a blogger and quite busy as so, but my work extended beyond that after…
When I created Mom Spark back in 2008, I had no idea it would flourish into a real business. Although I had been a business owner in the past, I was still clueless about domains, trademarks, and LLCs. It all sounded confusing, EXPENSIVE, and only available by hiring a lawyer. I remember hearing a radio commercial from LegalZoom and being intrigued. Could this be the answer I was looking for as a business owner? Yes, it was! After creating my trademark with LegalZoom, I was…
Since our launch of Dear Mom Spark a few months, we have received dozens of questions and inquires. We have received several blog related questions, but we can also help with parenting, relationships, and life as well. Need a sounding board? Simply submit your question to us and we will do our best to feature. Please feel free to submit anonymously. (most do) Dear Mom Spark, I belong to a popular moms group and have for some time now. I know the mom bloggers in the…
Last August, I took a leap. I felt confident about the Mom Spark Media launch, but I honestly didn’t know where it would be 9 months later. The announcement of the launch last year was greeted with mixed reactions, which planted a few seeds of doubt into my mind, but I kept with it. I’m SO glad I did. Mom Spark Media has grown. Our mom blogger network grows daily, but still feels like an intimate, caring community. Our members are positive, professional, and willing…
Amy Bellgardt is a wife and mom of two boys, as well as founder and lead blogger at Mom Spark. Amy also manages Mom Spark Media, a social media and marketing firm, and is the Community Manager for Capri Sun. Featured in Walmart's Coupon Booklet!
Contact Amy at momspark@gmail.com.
