By Sara Urquhart. Photography by Christian Dior for Vogue 1969.
Alt works hard to make sure we’re bringing the best, blogger-friendly brands to our conference. We’ve invited brands that are creative, active in the blogging space, and ready to engage with bloggers. If your main goals for Alt include connecting with sponsors, I have several suggestions for how to build that relationship effectively.
By Alt Channel Teacher Chris Gardner. Photography by Geir Arne Brevik.
Whether you’re the only person contributing to your blog, or you’re part of a team, your site needs an editorial calendar. Even if you don’t think you need one, your blog deserves it. When you maintain a blog, you’re a content creator. An online content creator without a calendar is like a brick-and-mortar store without business hours, or a magazine without regular publication schedule.
Your readers may never be aware of your publishing schedule, but creating an editorial calendar is your way of fulfilling your promise to them: “my blog is a place where you can get your content fix, which is why you come here in the first place.” When your content is consistent, you’re letting your community know that they can continue to trust you to share your unique take on your topics or interests.
It’s January, so there’s no better time to start an editorial calendar for 2013. If you can’t plan for the whole year, plan for a few months. If you can’t plan for a few months, plan by the week. Here are a few ideas to stay current, on-topic, and challenge yourself to explore new things:
By Victoria Hudgins. Photography by Bicocacolors.
It's the new year, and if you are anything like me, you are thinking about how to organize and streamline work in a more productive way. Here are six helpful websites to get you organized online:
To learn more about how these sites can help you streamline your blogging, join us for The Organized Blogger, January 18th at 3pm ET.
By Alt Channel teacher Kelly Beall. Photography by Justin Hackworth.
You've been thinking about what to wear to Alt before you ever bought your ticket. You've spent hours combing Pinterest for the most current trends and the cutest shoes. Then a few more hours wondering how you're going to fit it all into your suitcase (perhaps you've even done a trial run).
Good news, I'm here to make it all easier for you. Just download this PDF, the 2013 Alt Summit Wardrobe Planner + Packing List! It maps out what you'll need to pack for each day and event, along with plenty of space for necessities. You won't overpack and you'll wake up knowing exactly what to put on each morning (and evening). Easy peasy!
By Alt Channel teacher Kelly Beall. Photography by Justin Hackworth.
Anyone who's attended Alt – or any conference for that matter – knows just how quickly each day seems to go. One minute you're waking up, and the next thing you know it's time to go to sleep again. Since a little planning can go a long way, here are a few simple things to think about as you prepare:
For more great tips, check out Kelly's How to Organize Your Time at Alt class, January 12 at 3pm ET.
Jan 14, 2013