Highlight Midwest: Where do we go from here?
During last night’s panel, the overarching question was “Where do we go from here?” Our discussion was broad sweeping from city plans/ideas, the next Highlight Midwest to very micro-personal goals.
In the post-conference mingling, a few of us talked over some quick tactics that we’re going to be doing to keep the #hm1 momentum going, build up awareness of Midwest expertise and keep the community vibe flowing in a SEO-friendly way. Pete asked me to share a few ideas (which a lot of you are already doing as I watch my twitterstream on twhirl):
- We’re following each other on twitter now, let’s take that a step further and start reading each other’s blogs. Do a little exploring on people’s twitter profiles and find blogs/sites that interest you. Add at least a few of the people from each city to your RSS reader.
- Don’t just subscribe, but commit to reading their blogs.
- Don’t just read, take it up a notch by commenting on their blogs.
- Don’t just comment, share their blogs with your network by tweeting about their posts.
- Don’t just talk up their blogs, ask them to do a guest post on your blog.
- Shake it well, repeat. :)
Ok, I’m off to join the post-#hm1 chatter now.
Would love your suggestions and comments. Let’s keep this share going!
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October 31st, 2008 at 12:46 am
maybe we could get a blog post or something here on the site or somewhere with peoples blogs/twitter feeds/friendfeed pages/ect?
that could help others start getting to everyones stuff.
October 31st, 2008 at 12:49 am
I love it…great post Zena. I am so pumped at the midwest vibe. We have to set that foundation with our communication and collaboration to get to the bigger and better things. Great meeting everyone. Be sure to hit me up on twitter if I do not follow you. I think I have gotten just about all of you. @chrisculbertson Remember: Being passionate about what you do makes work not feel like work and harness those relationships that we can build through social media…
October 31st, 2008 at 1:15 am
Perhaps we should start a wiki on PBWiki where everyone can post their Twitter, blogs, friendfeed, etc…. ?
October 31st, 2008 at 1:20 am
Wait - I forgot we already have a wiki!!!!
I added a new page with everyone’s twitter.. Go in there and add links to all your stuff!
October 31st, 2008 at 1:20 am
Ooops, here’s a link….
http://highlightmidwest.pbwiki.com/Following-Everyone
October 31st, 2008 at 1:45 am
Great idea, sorry I missed it all! :(
October 31st, 2008 at 3:02 am
Just a quick note to those on LinkedIn - there is a Highlight Midwest group now set up; join up if you’re interested.
November 2nd, 2008 at 12:16 am
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November 2nd, 2008 at 12:49 am
Guys-
Appreciate ALL of the hard work into organizing such a great event! Really looking forward to the follow up event next year and making sure we continue the momentum and work together to share best practices and resources.
Again, thanks for the invitation and look forward to connecting with you soon…
Jeff