by Yvonne DiVita BlogPaws 2013 is behind us now. But, it's still fresh in memory and the chatter on social media is buzzing across all channels! The BlogPaws team accepted a big responsibility this year and we rose to the task. It was our job to make this year's conference outstanding and many of you told us we did that. In reality, all of YOU were instrumental in making this year's conference the sell out it was. Without all of YOU (on-site attendees and virtual attendees, alike)...we would not be here, nor would we be able to bring together the... Continue reading

Guest post by Blog Manager Robbi Hess The tragedies that recently hit Oklahoma rocked the lives of not only the families, but their beloved pets as well. If you do'nt have an emergency plan in place, and it doesn't matter what are of the country you live in -- you need to have one in place in the event of an emergency. When I read about the pets lost and the organizations that are involved in raising funds to help the misplaced pets, it makes me wonder how I'd take care of Henrietta in the event of an emergency. She... Continue reading

by: Carol Bryant, BlogPaws PR & Marketing Manager Have you been reading the buzz about the BlogPaws 2013 Conference? Attendees were part of a sell out crowd and we shared many huge announcements, including how to monetize and get involved 24/7/365 with BlogPaws. While you were at the conference (or if you missed it, keep reading) you might have noticed media strewn about, including our first on-site press conference. We were resplendent with media from a variety of sources: Magazine to newspapers, local coverage to International News. Looking to see if you made the news? Perhaps you did. These are... Continue reading

BlogPaws has been working with our Pet360 family and World Vets and AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) since we arrived back from the conference. We were heart broken to see all the images of the devastation that Oklahoma is dealing with and we all knew we had to help. We... Continue reading

We're still recovering from BlogPaws. Is it really Wordless Wednesday already?! All pictures posted in the free BlogPaws Community are eligible to appear on this post each week, but today's is brought to you via our Facebook page. We couldn't resist sharing Cowboy Disco from Curlz and Swirlz! If you were at the conference we'd love to see your favorite photo. If you weren't, no worries - we still want to see your favorite photo too! On this post event Wednesday of the BlogPaws 2013 Conference, we encourage you to make new connections, find followers, join in the blog hop,... Continue reading

The BlogPaws 2013 Conference has come and gone (doesn't anyone else feel like they blinked and poof it was gone?) However, we're just getting started. BlogPaws is here to amplify members' voice; Shaping social media excellence, influence and education one amazing pet parent at a time. Well, this year's conference marked the fifth consecutive pet bloggers and social media conference for BlogPaws. And we're just getting started. The BlogPaws Conference kicks off a year of earning, learning, sharing, networking, rescuing, and helping YOU grow. Meantime, we're asking everyone and anyone who attended the BlogPaws Conference to share their blog posts... Continue reading

5/24/2013: Double WOW!! With your wonderful generosity and the BlogPaws and Pet360 matches, we've passed $5,000 in donations! Let's not lose the momentum as we all enjoy the holiday weekend. Please keep sharing and urge friends and family to take a moment to help the people and pets in OK. 5/22/2013 - #3: WOW! What an amazing community you are! I was about to put in this update that BlogPaws is going to match the first $1,000 of your donations and Pet360 is going to do the same. But when I checked the World Vets Paws 4 OK donation page,... Continue reading

Guest post by Blog Manager Robbi Hess For everyone who attended BlogPaws, I imagine it was a whirlwind of networking, knowledge-filled sessions from great speakes, meeting new friends, reconnecting with old friends and pawtying until all hours! But now you're back home, the luggage is unpacked, the swag is being distributed to your furiends and you have a stack of business cards in your hand. What do you do now? Here are my best tips for making the most of those connections, keeping in touch and building on the momentum started by your attendance at BlogPaws 2013: Follow up. If... Continue reading

Taking Twitter beyond a tweet sounds too be good to be true, but if you ask Toby Bloomberg about it, she knows it can be done. Through examples and our session conversation Toby will explore on how 140 characters can help you meet your communication goals when she hosts a session on Saturday, May 18, at BlogPaws in Tysons Corner, Virginia. As you plan the sessions of interest for this sold out event, here's what to expect from Toby's class: BlogPaws: Thanks for joining us. Have you ever been to a BlogPaws Conference? Toby Bloomberg: This is my first. BlogPaws:... Continue reading

If you want to make money pet blogging, then coming to the BlogPaws Conference is pivotal to your goals. If you can't make it, be sure to be a part of our online commuity and BlogPaws Pet Blogger Network. For those attending the BlogPaws 2013 sold out Conference, Susan Getgood has a treat for you. In her Saturday morning session, Susan plans to tackle "VIP Influencer Marketing." Here's the inside scoop: BlogPaws: This is your second time coming to BlogPaws. What specifically what will you be speaking about? Susan Getgood: Monetization strategies – if you want to make money withyour... Continue reading

Did that above title catch your attention? It should because it is a very important topic, and one that all bloggers should have an understanding of or about. Paul Jorgensen, Washington, D.C., will be on hand for this year's sold-out BlogPaws Conference, where he will be dishing all about Copyright Law for bloggers. Here's what to expect: BlogPaws: Hey Paul, this is a great session. I understand this is your first BlogPaws Conference. What can folks expect to learn at your session? Paul Jorgensen: I will be presenting on what bloggers need to know about copyright: what it protects and... Continue reading

How cool would it be if someone could teach pet bloggers what we really need to know about being a pet reporter, from the foundation on up? Robin Bisha is the lady to fit that bill: She's teaching a session in "Foundations of Reporting for Pet Bloggers" at the now sold-out 2013 BlogPaws Conference. In addition to her teaching duties, she's also leading the charge with pre-breakfast yoga on both Friday and Saturday - and yoga is pet friendly, so bring your furry family member along! Here's what you can expect at Robin's session this year: BlogPaws: Hey Robin, we... Continue reading

If you blog, what is one thing you forever wish for and we all could really use on a regular basis? Readers, right? Crystal Gouldey of Perkasie (about an hour from Philadelphia), Pennsylvania, knows a thing or two about how to get more readers. Through the magic of email marketing, she will be showing folks at BlogPaws how this tool can work in their favor as well. Here's what Crystal shared with BlogPaws in advance of her session at BlogPaws' sold out conference: BlogPaws: Howdy, Crystal! How many times have you been to BlogPaws? Crystal Gouldey: This is my first... Continue reading

Cuba says, "Raise your paw if you are going to the sold-out BlogPaws 2013 Conference!!" Cuba is the cutie pie Havanese of Bob Shaughnessy, who will be in attendance at the big 3-day conference this week in Tysons Corner, Virginia. We're sold out, so if you are a lucky ticket holder, make sure to raise a paw toward Cuba and Bob when you see them. Also we've got the one and only Ron Trotta and Schmitty the Weather Dog with a Northern Virginia weather report. This dynamic duo will be entertaining us Thursday for the opening "kickoff" ceremonies featuring the... Continue reading

This year, BlogPaws is adding a lot of new things to our already fab conference. In May, when 500 pet industry leaders, bloggers, celebs, and brands descend upon Tysons Corners, you’ll be treated to many things, one of them being the addition of Lunch Pack Leaders! BlogPaws has a full schedule with quality speakers and topics, but we know there is always more talk about and more to learn. Our Lunch Pack Leaders have compelling topics for conversation that will be held over lunch on either Friday or Saturday. You will have the chance to sign up at the conference... Continue reading

Who amongst us hasn't felt that way? You start a blog, know that you have a passion and/or desire to write about pets in some capacity, but where to start? The way social media changes, is it any wonder so many o us just don't know how or where to start? Jodi Stone does. Jodi is a blogger who has been there, done that, and is coming to the BlogPaws 2013 Conference to show others where to get started and things that worked for here. Here's the inside scoop with Jodi: BlogPaws: Hey Jodi, welcome aboard. This is your very... Continue reading

We all stopped in sudden silence as the events that occurred in Sandy Hook took place. Lives were taken and many others are forever altered. During the darkest time, there are those who reach out to give light. Robin Olson is one of them. In her Be the Change for Pets: BlogPaws session, Robin Olsen will be the speaker on Thursday, May 16, for "After Tragedy Strikes: How a Blog, a Rescue Group & 15 Cats Helped Heal Hearts in Sandy Hook, Connecticut." We sat down with Robin to ask her what attendees can expect during her session. Here's what... Continue reading

[UPDATE: BlogPaws 2014 Registration is NOW OPEN - Lake Las Vegas, NV - May 8-10, 2014 Don't miss out on the Conference Special Pricing Good ONLY until this Sunday, May 19, 2013 - Click Here for Details Now back to other news:] It is with great joy and much pride that BlogPaws staff officially announces we are sold out!!! All tickets for this year's BlogPaws Conference are gone. As of noon on May 13, 2013, we have reached (and exceeded a bit) our maximum, thus marking a totally successful sell-out event. If you have your social media ticket to this... Continue reading

Taking the right pictures with the right angle and the right lighting leads to a perfect photo for your blog, right? WIth the influence of visual assets to the social media landscape (Pinterest, Instagram, etc), having the right photos to complement your brand messaging is essetial for success. At the BlogPaws 2013 Conference, we've got someone set to give our attendees top notch advice to making your blog picture perfect. Ali Peterson will lead a session on Friday, May 17th from 3:15 to 4:15. Here's what you can expect: BlogPaws: Hey Ali, thanks for joining us. You are making the... Continue reading

On Thursday, May 16, there is a limited seating engagement featuring Kenn Bell for his "Anatomy of a Video" workshop during the BlogPaws 2013 Conference. It is first come, first served, no signing up required. Join Pro Filmmaker Kenn Bell as he breaks down his latest Dog Files Episode,revealing, step by step, how it was created from beginning to end. You’ll learn how he plans out his videos, how he films them, and how it edits them. Plus, he’ll tell you some of the backstories behind the videos and explain how it all affects the final piece. Kenn will answer... Continue reading

A challlenge was issued at the first BlogPaws Conference in Ohio in 2010. Be the Change for Pets: BlogPaws: Where will it lead us? What can we accomplish together? What will you do to make it happen? Well, here we are about to embark on our 5th BlogPaws Conference happening in Tysons Corner, VA May 16 through May 18, 2013. One of our "tracks" this year includes Be the Change for Pets: BlogPaws. Attendees are invited to attend the session being conducted by Allen Kimble and in spirt, his dog, Vinny the Pug, who passed Over the Rainbow Bridge March... Continue reading

The BlogPaws 2013 Conference is a mere few days away. By now, most of us realize the importance of a good veterinarian in your pet's life. We also realize the force that pet bloggers have become. Many of us rely on our well-respected bloggers to provide advice, information, and help guide us in our lives with pets. Bridging the gap between vets and bloggers is not always an easy one. On Thursday, May 16 from 2:45 to 4:15, attendees to the BlogPaws 2013 Conference are invited to be part of an exclusive roundtable. Dubbed "Bloggers Vs Veterinarians: It’s Not a... Continue reading

It may seem like a no-brainer -- if you're writing a blog post about a local event or shelter in your area, you'd put in the location, right? As Pam Foster, owner of PetCopywriter.com and Managing Editor of Content & Communications at LifeLearn, Inc. points out in this blog post, it is a critical SEO step that many bloggers miss. You can learn from Pam's and hear about her speciality: optimizing blogs to attract more readers via search engines, blending helpful or entertaining blog posts with strategic keyword use throughout... leading to more readers at BlogPaws 2013. It's right around... Continue reading

Three letters than pack so much punch: SEO. Otherwise known as "Search Engine Optimization." I, too, love to write, and if you blog you are probably echoing that same sentiment. However, writing so that search engines find you and doing so the right way is a completely different undertaking. If you blog, you want to be seen/read, correct? Matt Beswick concurs, which is why he is flying from the United Kingdom to Salt Lake City to speak about SEO to our conference attendees. Matt is based between Milton Keynes and London, UK and here's what you can expect from his... Continue reading

Guest post by Nikki Moustaki A recent postcard created I started The Pet Postcard Project in 2007 as a way to raise funds for a needy shelter in Miami that I support. I soon realized that it would be easier to raise food (and other stuff) for shelters by getting... Continue reading