Savvy Blogging: Lunch and More

How can a blog help your business? What tools can you use to manage and promote your blog? Is the only measure of a blog's success how useful it is to your readers? Is it okay to write a post that just give your readers a laugh? Why do the entertaining (funny/quirky/ creative) posts get read and commented on more? How do you find your own style?

Bring your best questions and join us as we share our collective blogging wisdom at the first Savvy Blogging: Lunch and More event. After short introductions, Bob will provide some basic info and resources on blogging, including ways to promote your blog. We break for lunch at noon and then spend the remaining time in informal discussions on the blog topics and issues of your choosing.

There is no charge for this event. Touchdowns provides the space for free in exchange for a lunch time purchase.

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  Posted by Terra Vita, Seattle, Washington | Aug 07, 2008

  Looking forward to attending this event. Thank you.
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  Posted by Winnie Lau-Heath, Bellevue, Washington | Aug 07, 2008

  Great topic! I can't wait to learn blogging tips from you. Winnie Lau-Heath
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  Posted by Judy Dunn, Seattle & Renton, Washington | Aug 08, 2008

  Terra and Winnie,

  So glad you can join us for this first blogging event. I can't wait to hear more about other bloggers' (and would-be bloggers') issues and what they've found to work!

  Seattle Copywriter
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  Posted by Caroline Strittmatter , Snohomish, Washington | Aug 18, 2008

  OMG Renton at 11:00 I will take a chance!
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  Posted by Judy Dunn, Seattle & Renton, Washington | Aug 18, 2008

  Wow, Caroline, that's great.

  Maybe if it becomes a regular thing, we can move it around and "spread the commuting pain." I am so looking forward to this!

  Seattle Copywriter
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  Posted by Eylon Israely, Seattle, Washington | Aug 19, 2008

  Great topic. I got two blogs going on at the moment. One doing great and the other I am re-starting these days. Could use the space to share successes and get tips on some issues :)
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  Posted by Bob Dunn, Seattle and Renton, Washington | Aug 19, 2008

  Glad you can join us Eylon. Sounds like you can bring a lot to the group.

  Marketing, Graphic Design, Blogging Support
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  Posted by Andrew Delany, Seattle, WA, Washington | Aug 20, 2008

  There isn't a couple I like more that I have never met than you two! Am glad for the opportunity to finally connect!

  Andrew
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  Posted by Judy Dunn, Seattle & Renton, Washington | Aug 20, 2008

  Andrew!

  Can't believe this will be the first time to see you in-person. So glad you are joining us.

  Seattle Copywriter
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  Posted by Jeannie Johnson, Auburn, Washington | Aug 20, 2008

  I need all the help I can get as blogging is new to me.

  So I'm gearing up to take the next step in the blogging world.

  Looking forward to meeting everyone!!
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  Posted by Judy Dunn, Seattle & Renton, Washington | Aug 20, 2008

  Jeannie. That's wonderful. (I'm Bob's other half and I'm looking forward to meeting you!)

  There are so many issues to ponder when trying to get to that next level. Glad you are joining us.

  Seattle Copywriter
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  Posted by Karen Floyd, Seattle, Washington | Aug 21, 2008

  Blog does that have one or 2 g's? I've heard of it... sounds like a fun thing. I'm looking forward to learning lots about what might be my next new thing!

  Karen
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  Posted by Judy Dunn, Seattle & Renton, Washington | Aug 21, 2008

  Karen,

  That reminds me of a scene in the movie Anchorman (why does everything remind me of a movie?), where Will Farrell's character (the movie is set back in the 70s) says:

  "I'm taking up this new thing called 'jogging'. Or maybe it's called 'yogging.' Yes, I think the 'j' is soft."

  However you spell it, blogging is becoming very popular. I look forward to seeing you at the event!

  Seattle Copywriter
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  Posted by Valerie Farris, Seattle, Washington | Aug 21, 2008

  Darn, it's full already! This is becoming a theme, me missing out on your events! If a spot opens up, somebody e-mail me please - I'm not yet yogging (lol) and would love to explore the possibility.

  Seattle Small Business Lawyer
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  Posted by Judy Dunn, Seattle & Renton, Washington | Aug 21, 2008

  We really didn't expect such a response to this, Valerie, although we're thrilled.

  Dan's idea of a technology-enabled waiting list (I think Howard said they were considering this) is looking better all the time.

  In the meantime, we'll see if we can send an e-mail out to all attendees to shoot you an e-mail if they are going to cancel. How's that?

  Seattle Copywriter
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  Posted by Valerie Farris, Seattle, Washington | Aug 21, 2008

  Judy, you're a gem - that'd be great!

  Seattle Small Business Lawyer
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  Posted by Judy Dunn, Seattle & Renton, Washington | Aug 21, 2008

  Your wish is my command. Done!

  Seattle Copywriter
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  Posted by Toni Best, Kirkland, Washington | Aug 24, 2008

  I would love to attend if you have any cancellations! Please keep me posted! Thanks
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  Posted by Judy Dunn, Seattle & Renton, Washington | Aug 24, 2008

  Toni,

  Thanks for your interest. I'll send you a message if someone drops out.

  Judy

  Seattle Copywriter
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  Posted by Kristine Proctor, Renton, Washington | Aug 26, 2008

  This sounds like its going to be a great event. I'm somewhat familiar with the concept of blogging.., but I really don't know how to do it, where to do it and what the heck to blog about?? :)

  Looking forward to learning all about it!!

  Kristine

  Your back and neck pain Specialist
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  Posted by Judy Dunn, Seattle & Renton, Washington | Aug 27, 2008

  You've joined the right group, Kristine. Your business would lend itself nicely to a blog, I think.

  Looking forward to seeing you at the event!

  Seattle Copywriter
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  Posted by Sandra H-M, Renton, Washington | Aug 28, 2008

  If anyone cancels, please let me know. Thanks, Sandra PS: I am new here, is there a button for being on a waiting list???
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  Posted by Bob Dunn, Seattle and Renton, Washington | Aug 28, 2008

  Hi Sandra, right now there isn't a feature of a waiting list, and we understand that might be in the works. So we are keeping track ourselves and have two others interested in filling a spot if it comes up. Will add you the the list as well.

  Marketing, Graphic Design, Blogging Support
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  Posted by Adrienne Vernon, Tacoma, Washington | Aug 29, 2008

  Oh, I hope there will be another event on blogging -- it would be immensely helpful for me -- and it appears for many others, too!

  A record you and your business can rely on.
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  Posted by Judy Dunn, Seattle & Renton, Washington | Aug 29, 2008

  We do plan on doing this again, Adrienne. Thanks for your interest and hope to see you at the next one!

  Seattle Copywriter
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  Posted by Miriam Dyak, Seattle, Washington | Aug 31, 2008

  I'd love to get in on the next one too.

  Helping people live beautifully in a difficult world
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  Posted by Judy Dunn, Seattle & Renton, Washington | Aug 31, 2008

  I've added your name, Miriam. We'll try to keep people informed as we schedule the next one.

  Seattle Copywriter
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  Posted by Marlene Rockey, Seattle, Washington | Sep 03, 2008

  Judy and Bob,

  I, too, would love to attend the next one you do.

  Guess you two had no idea there were so many of us "blog- impaired" bizniks around?

  Thanks for putting this together, seriously, as you can see...there is a real need.

  marlene...transforming homes one room at a time
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  Posted by Judy Dunn, Seattle & Renton, Washington | Sep 03, 2008

  No kidding, Marlene!

  We now have six people on the list as possibly interested in the next one. We'll let you "first sign-up rights" people know before we post the next one.

  Thanks for your interest.

  Seattle Copywriter
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  Posted by Bob Dunn, Seattle and Renton, Washington | Sep 04, 2008

  This is so great! Glad we were able to fill a need...

  And yes, we will plan on doing this again mid-October, so keep you eyes open!

  Marketing, Graphic Design, Blogging Support
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  Posted by Dawn Renee Mallory, Seattle, Washington | Sep 14, 2008

  Please call me if you get a cancellation! Dawn 206-304-4944

  Please send me your flaky friends!
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  Posted by Celia Moody, Kent, Washington | Sep 15, 2008

  and you can call me if you have another cancellation 206-852-8682

  Popular event, maybe we should have a second.
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  Posted by Bob Dunn, Seattle and Renton, Washington | Sep 15, 2008

  As a matter of we just posted a second one on Oct. 15th. Check it out!

  Marketing, Graphic Design, Blogging Support
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  Posted by Paul Anderson, Redmond, Washington | Sep 17, 2008

  I'm sorry I have to drop out. There are a few things I need to take care of on the Eastside. I look forward to attending your October event.

  Best, Paul Anderson
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  Posted by Dawn Renee Mallory, Seattle, Washington | Sep 17, 2008

  AAccckkkk! By the time I discovered that the Airport Way I was on was the WRONG one, it was too late to try to find where the real one was. I am soooo sorry to have missed the event!

  Wish I had had a cell phone to call to... dawn

  Please send me your flaky friends!
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  Posted by Bob Dunn, Seattle and Renton, Washington | Sep 17, 2008

  Dawn, what a bummer! Which Airport Way? This one is in Renton, and maybe you were over by Boeing??

  So sorry, you missed it.

  Maybe next time?

  Marketing, Graphic Design, Blogging Support
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  Posted by Andrew Delany, Seattle, WA, Washington | Sep 18, 2008

  Thanks for a delightful presentation...This helped me answered even the unasked questions, and I am sure it will keep helping others..so keep doing it! And you guys are even better in person!

  Andrew
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  Posted by Paul McFadden, Renton, Washington | Sep 18, 2008

  Thanks, Bob and Judy. This was very informative!

  Paul