Want to Blog Live from an Event?

 I have always enjoyed every bit of the blog item of one of my mentors and colleague blogger (Mac-Jordan). I was flummoxed when I read him out “I won’t call myself a PRO in this New Media field yet as I’m still learning from my mentors (Erik Hersman, Jillian C. York & Ethan Zuckerman”. I told myself I had a lot to learn then.

I had a fair idea on how to disseminate information on the spot from events on to social media and get buddies reading, I’m known for doing that on Facebook via SnaptÜ –‘NOW-NOW-NOW’, yeah, you read right, that’s what I call it. I’m still trying to find my way around twitter- but I’ve been able to master hash-tags, Re-tweeting (RT) and conversing, isn’t that good? don't clap for me yet....lols!

I will ‘whet your appetite’ by giving bits of what I learnt from the item I read, READY?

Pre-Event Preparations: Readying yourself to disseminate the information, what you need, must prepare or check before the event.

·       Get Accreditation/Press Pass.

·       Check for Wi-Fi Availability.

·       Confirm the Hashtag or create one.

·       Configure Your Applications.

·       Take Your Charger & Power Plug(s).

Live At the Event/Conference: Basically looks at what you can/must do at the event to get your followers updated on happenings.

• Positioning yourself to Blog (preferably close to a power plug)
• Set The Stage.
• Don’t Forget to Add/Share Live Photos (Remember: Seeing, they say is Believing).
• Use Attribution.
• Follow Others.
• Watch for interests among followers and respond.

Post –Event Wrap Up: The Event? It’s all over- what happens next?

• Evaluate your work.
• Blog Content.
• Thank Your Hosts.
• Thank your followers.

So as not to forget- Mac-Jordan added in conclusion 

            “If you follow these simple rules I’m confident that conference organizers, your fellow attendees and online followers will be pleased with the results. Did I forget anything? I’m very sure; there are other wonderful ideas with LIVE-blogging from conferences/events; please share your tips and tricks and let’s keep the conversation going.” Kindly Read the full item here; http://wp.me/pKXkq-hr. You will love it!

            Much thanks to Mac-Jordan for sharing and continuing to inspire young people like myself in the world of social media and activism. Looking forward to share what I learn too… *Wink*