Are you or do you want to become a Successful and Outstanding Blogger (SOB)? If you do you should join TJ and I at the SOBCon07 in Chicago May 11-12.

We will be leaving Des Moines on Friday to head to the Windy City hopefully arriving in Chicago at a reasonable time Friday evening for the Community Night Coctail Party. We’re hoping to stay with our friend and fellow 209er Paul.

Also tentatively planning a casual get together (maybe drinks at the local watering hole) after the conference on Saturday. We’ll keep you posted so you can come hang out with us!

We’re going to try to do some vlogging while we’re there as well - so stay tuned for that. It will help us get it down for a project you will see this summer.

Also, if all goes as planned, you may be hearing about a fantastic new product that day. If you attend you could be the first to hear about it!

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Overview
An evening and a day of community, strategy, and information about the art, technology, and science of relationship blogging for 250 experienced bloggers.

Purpose
We will demonstrate to 250 bloggers how to take their existing blogs to the next level through interactive presentations on publishing, design and branding, tools, analytics, social networking, marketing, and coaching, from the perspectives of the blogger and the audience.

Attendees
Attendees are bloggers with a serious intent to improve their blogs. Seating is limited to 250 sold seats, plus guests.

Logistics
The seminar will be held Friday night, May 11th and Saturday, May 12th at the Chicago O’Hare Sofitel. May 11th is the launch party, starting at 6:00pm. May 12th, the event will begin at 8:30am and will end 4:30 with speakers available for 30-60 minutes after for questions and support.

All sessions in the main auditorium.

Media
Blog Talk Radio will be broadcasting the entire event live and doing interviews from a second set-up outside the main auditorium. Live bloggers will be assigned. Podcasts will be recorded to make a summary CD available to attendees.

Why You Should Attend!

LEARN how to write compelling posts that draw readers in
SEE how great blog design can make a difference
DISCOVER how analytics and other tools can help you maximize your blog’s potential
HEAR innovative and useful blog marketing techniques that will expand your reach and viewership
GAIN valuable insights on ways to use blogging as a coaching tool
CONNECT with other bloggers through our pre-launch activities and interactive presentations

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Thank you Mike and Drew for making it possible for us to attend!