If you follow me on Twitter, you know that I promised some fun news today!
For tons of bloggers, blog conferences are on the brain lately. Type A Parent is coming up next week (my first blog conference!), Evo in July and BlogHer in August, not to mention three more Bloggy Boot Camps this year. And there are even more than that. Type A peeps, stay tuned for something extra special at the end of this post.
If there’s one thing you need to pack for a conference, it’s bloggy business cards. But what should you put on them? What are the latest trends? What the heck do other bloggers’ cards look like? Well, from June 27 – July 1, you’ll know the answer to all of that.
Introducing…
Before I get to the deets, I’ve gotta give a LOUD megaphone shout-out to Amy (@babybabylemon) from Baby Baby Lemon and Megan (@MrsWndr) from Sunshine Wonderland. The idea for this week all started with a convo with them on Twitter. I tweeted that I wouldn’t have a post last Thursday because I was messing with my business card all day. Both Amy and Megan suggested I write a post about b-cards in time for people to order before BlogHer. Well, here you go, ladies!
That, my friends, is why I LOVE Twitter.
Super Fab Bloggy B-Card Week Preview
So what does the Super Fab Bloggy B-Card Week look like?
Monday, June 27: What should go on a blog business card (and why you need one)
Tuesday, June 28: Guest post from the ever fabulous Fadra of All Things Fadra and Social Dialect
Thursday, June 30: Creative ways that bloggers can use QR codes on their cards (spoiler alert: yes, this is a trend! Such a trend it gets its own post.)
Friday, July 1: Bloggy business card showcase. I see these posts all the time for regular business cards but most bloggers can’t spend a fortune on REALLY expensive cards so sometimes those posts don’t help with ideas. So where am I getting the cards to showcase? Yeah, here’s the cool answer… from bloggers at Type A! If you’re at Type A, come find me and GIVE ME YOUR CARD! I’ll pick some of the most super awesome cards and feature them with a link to your blog (I’ll email you beforehand if I want to feature you).
My hope is that Bloggy B-card Week will give you all you ever need to know about business cards (at least for this year).
If you’re going to Type A, I’d love you to spread the word on Twitter using the #typeacon hashtag. I want to collect as many b-cards as possible! Even if you aren’t going, I’d still love you to spread the word: all bloggers can benefit from this series, don’t have think?
Psst… I have even more news to share on Monday. Yes, I’m a news-making machine. So please come back. I think you’ll like it.
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Twitter: JameeTMiller
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Yay! This sounds awesome! I am in the process of getting my business cards designed for BBC so this is perfect timing!
Jamee @ A New Kind of Normal recently posted..Burst into Summer Kick-off
Oh I wish you did this last week
Of course I waited until the last minute, wasn’t sure what to put on my cards and had to order them. They are great quality but they are pretty plain. Oh well the info is what counts {sometimes} right? Can’t wait to check it out!
I cannot tell you how excited I am about this series!!! I’ve heard a lot lately about business cards but have no idea how to do them, where to get them, and who to give them to! Hooray, I’ll know now!!!
Brittany-
Glad you’re excited– hope I’ll answer everything for you!
Twitter: TechSavvyMama
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What a great idea! I’ll see you at Type A with business card in hand! I can’t wait to read your series and get some tips from other bloggers!
Leticia- Tech Savvy Mama recently posted..CyberSafety Tips and Digital Abuse Resources
Oh, the timing on this is perfect, Mel! I am just starting to think about cards for BlogHer.
Have fun at Type A, can’t wait to hear about it!
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Yay- yes I was wanting to do it in time for that. Even though I’m not going.
Twitter: Lindsay_Blogs
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I love my bloggy business cards that I got from Lucky 7 Designs (http://www.lindsayblogs.com/2010/12/17/blogger-card-giveaway/). They are clean and free of clutter and perfectly match the branding of my blog. I can’t wait to see what some of the latest b-card trends are!
Lindsay recently posted..Rockin’ the Bump!
I took a look– those are GREAT. They match your blog to a T!
Twitter: Lindsay_Blogs
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Thanks Melissa! I can’t wait to see what kind of cards you get at Type A!
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Twitter: CheleChestnut
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Love it! I did a more unique card this time around. I need to show you! Will catch up with you next week!
Chele recently posted..Kids Activities at High Hampton Inn
Can’t wait to see it! I linked up to your Type A post too- great collection of info!
You just have all kinds of things going on, don’t you?
My mind just doesn’t stop, which is sometimes a big problem.
Twitter: racheldrechsel
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I hope you don’t mind my posting a link to my cards, which I ordered just in time for Bloggy Boot Camp a couple of weeks ago. I LOVE them. http://www.andthen-shesnapped.com/2011/05/just-another-random-tuesday.html
One thing I wish I had on there was my twitter name, and I’ve sinced changed to a dot com rather than a blogspot address, but it will still forward, so it works. I think it’s important to have your bloggy card match your blog/brand/etc.
I’m looking forward to this series, and WISH I was going to typeA so that I could meet you!
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Yours matches your site perfectly! They look great! I wish you were going too!
Twitter: alexcampbell11
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EXCITED!!!!
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Twitter: Elizabeth_N
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What an awesome series idea! I can’t wait to read! I love it-I need to subscribe!
Ohhh. I’m excited. Excellent job on building anticipation…
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Twitter: latorres
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Yay I can’t wait! I need some cards and this info will be so helpful.
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Twitter: creatvieboomer
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I’m not going to Bloggy Boot Camp until August but I’ve already worked out the design of my card. I wanted to have the card contain the URL, contact info, elevator pitch and the two images I use as branding for the blog. That would have been too crowded for a one-sided card so I opted to do a two-sided card. There is still a little white space if someone wanted to jot a note on it while we spoke.
Here’s a link to my card: http://tinyurl.com/creativeboomer-bizcard
Twitter: simplyasandwich
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Yay! You are the best! I was wondering about this very subject and here you are answering my questions! Can’t wait for the series! Have a great weekend!
Paula@Simply Sandwich recently posted..Preparing for Multi-Meal Cooking
I can’t wait to see the cards that you post. My business cards are BORING and need an update! You are a treasure trove of helpful info! (:
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Twitter: reallifesarah
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What a FAB idea! I ‘m subscribing!
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Twitter: QueenJazie
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This is such a great idea! I need to get my business cards ready now that I found my niche, moved to WordPress, and created my own network! Business is beginning for me so this is like *perfect timing*. Melissa you ROCK! Glad to see that Momcomm is growing… it’s becoming a blog flagship site!
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