Cincinnati Women Bloggers

We're Moving!!

2008-08-28T12:10:00.000-04:00

We here at Cincinnati Women Bloggers are packing our bags and heading to our own domain!

That's right people, these are exciting times.

Starting now you will now find us at http://www.cincinnatiwomenbloggers.com/. Make sure you update your blogrolls and tell your friends!

Important things to remember when blogging ...

2008-08-27T14:51:00.003-04:00

Some are new, some are not. Some serious, others seriously funny. There are all types of bloggers in the Cincinnati Women Bloggers and each one gives a unique and welcomed voice.

Knowing this diversity and range of experience, I thought the following article was appropriate. As a newbie blogger, it's a good place to start. As an established blogger, it's a good reminder.

2 Important Things to Remember When Blogging
August 23rd, 2008 Posted in Micro-Blogging, Smaller Indiana, Social Media Community, Social Strategy, blogging, social media

I am a new believer of Gary Vaynerchek. Gary is a self-made millionaire and web 2.0 genius! I stumbled across his site the past week and fell in love with his daily video blogs (vlogs anyone?). The energy Gary instills in the listener is unbelievable! Check out his site if you haven’t. You will not regret it!

My “social media circle” on FriendFeed, SmallerIndiana, and Twitter have been talking a lot about the secrets to blogging. What should be the reasons to blog? What kind of content do people want to read? Should you cater to an SEO type system?

Gary posted a great video about his opinion on How To Build a Great Show on the Internet. He relates building an online show to the likes of a blog or podcast. What I loved so much about the video is Gary completely destroying the glitz and glam aspect of social media

From Gary (semi-paraphrased by me):

“All that glitz and glamor is horse crap. It is not about the camera I use. It is not about the high-tech blogging software you use. It’s NOT! It’s not about the widgets. It’s not about the SEO

It is about Content and Community.

It is about giving from your heart on topics you understand.

Simply brilliant. Gary comes from the hardcore tactics of posting daily, responding to every reader email, and always being involved in the conversation. Content and Community should always be on the front burner of goals associated with business and personal blogs. If you start a blog strictly for SEO purposes, go ahead and join the ranks of lifeless posts.

If you care more about your bottom line than helping and joining the COMMUNITY behind your brand… Go ahead and send out an e-newsletter. Don’t waste your time with a blog.

From KyleLacy.com

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So, Cincinnati Women Bloggers (and others) what's important to YOU when you're blogging? Are you building community and content? How? Why?

Help a Cincinnati Women Blogger Member Make it to NYC!!

2008-08-23T08:46:00.004-04:00

Susan, with Working Moms Against Guilt, and a regular at Cincinnati Women Blogger Meet ups is one of 20 finalists in a contest at SmartNow.com to win a professional makeover and trip to New York City! After losing 52 pounds (so far) this year, she definitely deserves a makeover, new wardrobe and fun trip to the Big Apple.

To help Susan out all you have to do is click the "Vote" button here: http://www.smartnow.com/page/6506 If you hit the refresh button, you can vote multiple times.

Here's her contest entry that got her into the top 20.

PS. I am sure if she wins she be happy to bring us all I LOVE NY T-shirts!!!

Women Sites and Blogs are Growing!

2008-08-21T09:38:00.003-04:00

Image via Wikipedia Bulldog Reports reported that sites aimed women are growing ...

Advertisers Flock to Women-Focused Sites and Blogs: Marketers See Product Opps Galore in Fastest-Growing Category

Sites aimed primarily at women, from "mommy blogs" to makeup and fashion sites, grew 35 percent last year — faster than every other category on the Web except politics, according to Internet traffic measurement company comScore. Women's sites had 84 million visitors in July, 27 percent more than the same month last year, comScore said. Advertisers are following the crowd, serving up 4.4 billion display ads on women's Web sites in May, the NY Times reports.

See the full article.

What does this mean for Cincinnati Women Bloggers? And for everyone else out there competing for 'eyes' on the Internet? Sure, we have more competition. But as I've featured on my site (Girlfriendology) recently, women are often more collaborative and supportive. So, we do things like start a group called "Cincinnati Women Bloggers" to educate new bloggers and to form a community for all of us to learn, share and inspire.

If you don't have a blog yet, start one. If you're in Cincinnati (and, sorry guys!, a woman) come join us this Saturday for our meet-up at 10am at the Bean Haus in Covington. Have a voice. Join the other 36 million women in the blogosphere (and growing). It's a great way to connect, record your thoughts/lives and share. See you Saturday!

p.s. Saturday we're fortunate that Michelle Lentz will talk with us about the power and uses of Twitter. She knows her stuff and we'll all learn a lot! I just made a contact on Twitter and was on a national radio show last week. It can be powerful! Come find out more!

Debba / Girlfriendology.com hosting events for women in September!

Cincinnati Women Bloggers in the News Vol. 1

2008-08-12T22:35:00.004-04:00

Here at Cincinnati Women Bloggers we'd be remiss if we didn't shine a spotlight on area women bloggers who are making the news. This week we highlight Julie Niesen, author of the uber popular local food blog, WineMeDineMe (in Cincinnati).

Just in case you missed it, Julie was interviewed by Maureen Jacob, a reporter with one of our favorite e-mags, CincyChic.com. In the article Julie, who also blogs at the Cincinnati Blog and at DittoChic, talks about how Wine Me Dine Me (in Cincinnati) came to be as well as the movement of women in the blogosphere. She even gives a little shout out to the Cincinnati Women Bloggers group!!

Congrats on a great article Julie!

Next Meeting - Bean Haus

2008-08-12T22:28:00.011-04:00

Join us Saturday, August 23rd at 10:00 a.m.at for the next meeting of the Cincinnati Women Bloggers at the Bean Haus in Covington, KY!

RSVP to Shannanb@gmail.com or leave a comment with your name and Blog. We'll add you to the list!

Here's whose coming so far:

Shannan @ MommyBits and NKYGAL
Laura @ World's Best Burger and Laura's Carbon Footprint
Debba @ Girlfriendology
Amy @ AmyInOhio
Loree @ World's Best Burger and Hermits Gone Wild
Julie @ WineMeDineMe Cincinnati & Ditto Chic
Andi @ Udandi & the Craft of Money
Barb @ My Life From Behind a Camera
Susan @ Working Moms Against Guilt & Mr. and Mrs. Get Fit
Vickie @ ieditvdo.com/
Robin @ Supernatural Botanicals
Michelle @ Wine Girl
Kate @ Kate's Random Musings

PS. The group is open to women bloggers from across the Tri-state - NKY, OH, IND

Great Meet-up this morning at the Coffee Emporium!

2008-07-26T12:46:00.008-04:00

Thanks to all of you who joined us for the second meet-up of the Cincinnati Women Bloggers. (And thanks to Dennis who joined us too! We're a welcoming kind of group!)

Also, big THANKS to Shannan who brought disks with info from PodCampOhio and BlogHer08!

Attending were:

Shannan: MommyBits and MommyBits Reviews
Susan: WorkingMomsAgainstGuilt.com and MrandMrsGetFit.com
Cara: CaraReeves.com & Working Moms Against Guilt
Barb: Barb Trimble Blog
Amybeth: ResearchGoddess.com
Dennis: CincinnatiTherapyGuy.com
Debba: Girlfriendology.com
Olivia: Where's the Blue Crayon?
Julie: WineMeDineMe Cincinnati & Ditto Chic
Laura: World's Best Burger
Loree: Hermits Gone Wild and World's Best Burger
Maureen: Taking the House by Storm
Andrea: Udandi
Jane: Work & Joy
Olivia: Just Five Minutes a Day

AmyinOhio, Krista and Michelle - we missed you!

Next meet-up August 23rd at the Bean Haus on Main Street in Covington. 10:00am.

Thanks!

Saturday's Meet Up - Whose Coming???

2008-07-23T07:56:00.012-04:00

Check out all these amazing Women who'll be gathering Saturday at Coffee Emporium in Hyde Park to talk about blogging.

Cara - Working Moms Against Guilt
Susan - Working Moms Against Guilt & Mr. & Mrs. Get Fit
Amy - Amy in Ohio
Shannan - Mommy Bits
Olivia - Where's the Blue Crayon?
Julie - WineMeDineMe Cincinnati & Ditto Chic
Barb - My Life From Behind a Camera
Laura - World's Best Burger
Debba - Girlfriendology
Amybeth - Research Goddess
Loree - Hermits Gone Wild and World's Best Burger
Krista - KriBaby and Photrade.com
Maureen - Taking the House by Storm

Want to join us? Did I miss your RSVP? Leave a comment or shoot me an email and I'll add you to the list - shannanb@gmail.com

Where are the Women Bloggers in Cincinnati?

2008-07-21T12:38:00.002-04:00

Are you a blogger living in the Cincinnati area? Do you want to connect with other area women bloggers?

If so, email a link to your blog to shannanb@gmail.com and we'll add you to our Cincinnati Women Bloggers blogroll!

The People Have Spoken

2008-07-11T13:39:00.004-04:00

It's Official.

To even out the driving, we are having our July 26th meeting at Coffee Emporium in Hyde Park. The meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. but it's informal so feel free to show up when you can. We'll be chatting about experiences and learnings from PodCampOhio and BlogHer.

PS. You are not crazy, I am. I did say Awakenings in the Centered.com poll. I apologize.

Question Regarding the July 26th Meeting

2008-06-27T14:43:00.002-04:00

I spoke with the Coffee Emporium in Hyde Park about hosting our July meeting. They said that if we get there by 9:30 a.m. we should be able to grab 3-4 tables upstairs. Apparently they start getting pretty busy around 10 a.m.

What do you guys think of this? Does 9:30 a.m. work? Should I look for a place with guaranteed seating?

July Cincinnati Women Bloggers Meet Up

2008-06-22T17:16:00.000-04:00

The next meet up is scheduled for Saturday, July 26th @ 10 a.m. The location is still being determined. If you have a recommendation for a place that's centrally located, drop us a comment.

UPDATE: Just called Coffee Emporium in HP. The owner is going to call me back about hosting our next meeting there. Stay tuned.

Inaugural Cincinnati Women Bloggers Meet Up

2008-06-22T16:56:00.000-04:00

What: Inuagural Cincinnati Women Bloggers Meet Up

When: June 21; 10 AM

Where: The Bean Haus; MainStrasse Village

Why: Opportunity to meet local women interested in New Media and blogging.

RSVP: Shannanb@gmail.com or Debba@girlfriendology.com