So, you’ve spent all the money to go to a conference. You’ve prepped by searching for the best sessions and choosing the perfect outfit. The week has arrived. You go, meet great people, hear awesome information and say your good-byes. The work doesn’t stop there. To continue the relationship and knowledge, there are a few things you should do post conference along with your laundry: 1. Say “Thank You!”Personally thank everyone you’ve met and brands that reached out and connected with you. A handwritten note is my preference, but a sincere “It was great meeting you” tweet or email is the minimum requirement. Provide specifics and leave the door open for…

The veil is lifting for professional bloggers, as we’re starting to share more about how we attach value to our services. How to work with brands, with each other, with marketing agencies and with publishing platforms? Monica Barnett moderates a discussion with Amy Bradley-Hole, Ana Lydia Ochoa-Monaco, and Cecily Kellogg with their honest, balanced and fair view of what your services are worth, and how you can back that number up with cold, hard facts.

Google Analytics is a great tool for both new and veteran bloggers to really understand what people like about your site, as well as what is less engaging. However, most bloggers find it overwhelming just trying to set up an Analytics account, let alone interpreting the loads of web traffic stats that Google Analytics provides. This session was lead by Andrew Wilder and Keidra Chaney.

What happens when four women stop being funny and start getting strategic? This session covered content strategy, from creation to distribution, and offered real world examples of how they’ve adapted their storytelling techniques for film, television, stand-up, theater, blogs, Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and more! Dr. Goddess moderated a conversation with Franchesca Ramsey, Issa Rae and Luvvie Ajayi. Technology changed the game in storytelling.

Some of the loudest voices on the internet tell you that you need to monetize, grow, get PR contacts and have a stronger media presence. Other loud voices are on either side of a partisan line, engaged in political gamesmanship and one-upmanship. But there are quieter voices in the blogosphere who have been raising their hand lately and reminding us all that they are here, and that their passion and devotion to personal expression is what the blogosphere has thrived on for over a decade: meet the bloggers who blog for the love of it. Blogging provides immeasurable gifts that may never result in quantifiable “success metrics.” Success can mean…