SATURDAY | Last Conference Day
So I have to begin by saying that the previous day’s sessions were pretty much a wash. I didn’t learn much and overall was kinda, sorta…bored. Not so on the second day, that’s for sure! My first session of the day was “Advanced SEO for Bloggers”. Wow, was this sesh a wealth of information. Some of it over my head, I admit, but overall lots of goodies for my brain. I had to sit on the floor in the corner, but let me tell ya, it was worth it!
Next up? “Avoid Analytics Overload: Google Analytics Tips”. Thankfully it was in the same room as the last one, so I was able to snag a front row seat with desk space AND ding, ding, ding, a power outlet! Struck gold I tell ya! Anyways, this was easily my favorite session of the whole conference. So much great information on navigating the abyss of stats that is Google Analytics. Here’s one of my favorite slides:
After the morning sessions it was time for lunch! I was dreading walking to the lunch area thinking it was going to be a repeat performance of the day before’s “Martha Madness”. But the Hilton staff seemed to have ironed out their kinks 😉 and it was much, much more smooth this time. I even managed to get a front spot for the lunch keynote. Well, that was mostly due to Bianca, who wasn’t enjoying her 2nd session and ducked out early to save me and Tamara (Blitz and Glam) a prime spot for….wait for it…
LUNCH KEYNOTE | Katie Couric
Katie Couric came next. Boy, a bigger smile I-never-did see. She sure is a little sparkplug. She’s coming out with a new daytime talk show in Sept., called (fittingly) ‘Katie’. She’s planning on saving audience seats for bloggers for each show. Way to win me over Katie! Not only did she flex her guns for us, (intimidating btw!) but she even threw out advice for what to do with the “haters” out there: “block his ass!”. HA!
Anne says
I've always loved Martha Stewart for her craftiness, but especially all her excellent organization ideas. And I love Everyday Food – such tasty but easy recipes.
Julie says
I love MS Living. Always great ideas for inside and out!
Jen N. says
I love Martha because she helps bring new, do-able ideas to the table that I would've never thought of. I'm excited to read Whole Living, it's the only magazine I'm not that familiar with.
Rachael says
I already subscribe to Whole Living (the paper version) but would LOVE to have all of these awesome magazines at my fingertips!
JaimeO. says
I love MS Living. Everything seems so simple and orderly in that little universe.
Rachel says
I would love to have all of these magazines, but am especially interested in Whole Living!
Jessica says
I'm most excited about the wedding magazine!
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Keri Hespeler says
I love EVeryday Food!!!
Kim L. says
Martha's style is always so classy which I love. Looking forward to Martha Stewart Living.
Wendy says
I love MS Living (and all of these magazines) but I'm actually most excited about Whole Living!
Anonymous says
Martha is so inspiring. It makes me think I can create, create, create!
Anonymous says
Love Martha!
Hailey says
I love Martha! I'm getting married next year and can always use her ideas from her wedding magazine.
Marthalynn says
Just like you, I've loved Martha since I was a little girl because she makes home keeping seem like such a noble art. I most excited about Whole Living!
Christine McD says
Thanks for the conference updates! Love hearing all about it! And what a great giveaway! Thank you!
Meredith says
just got an ipad…cool give-a-way…thanks!!
Anonymous says
I love to cook a lot of Martha's recipes, so I look forward to crafts and other ideas as well:)