2018 Schedule
Welcome to the 2018 Schedule, packed full of interesting workshops and talks. These are the outline timings and the detailed schedule and menu is below.
You will be given a programme on the day which contains everything you need to find your way between sessions you will not need to print this information.
Details as below and you can check out speaker bios for more about the person behind the workshop.
08:30 - 09:30
Breakfast & Networking
We’ll welcome you with a selection of fruit and pastries to start the day. Food will be served in The Hub alongside the Market Place and Creative Genius Bar.
09:40 - 10:40
Keynote – Tiffany Han
10:40 - 11:10
Morning Break
Enjoy unlimited tea and coffee accompanied by a range of delicious snacks. In The Hub you can browse the Market Place and get some advice on The Creative Genius Bar.
Workshops 11:10 - 12:10
Wonder
Defining Your Blog Persona
to Attract Brands
How to nail your content and attract the brands you want to work with. Jess & Kate will give you the inside track on what brands and PRs are looking for and how you can create content which catches attention.
Delight
SEO Happy
Beyond the bore, how to use SEO to bring all the search engine traffic to your yard. We know SEO seems daunting but without it you’re throwing away thousands of visitors every day. Elaine will take you through the simple steps to conquer the search engines.
Curiosity
Finding Your Photo Style
Stepping beyond the instagram clichés and honing your personal style. When Dominique creates for Instagram she sets out to demand the like with her photos. Following her own style has attracted more than half a million followers in the last couple of years and in this session she’ll help you unlock yours.
*If you are planning to attend this session please download Mosaico or Preview app beforehand.
12:10 - 13:30
Lunch in The Hub
We have loads of time to eat and get to know each other as well as browse the Market Place and get some advice on The Creative Genius Bar.
Lunch Menu:
- Seared roast chicken breast with garlic butter, roasted turnips, flaked artichoke, edemame beans, roasted new potaoes and baby onions
- Chestnut mushroom and haricot bean stroganoff with wild rice
- Cauliflower fritter with cucumber and coriander relish
Accompanied By:
House salads
Rosemary & garlic marinated olives
Antipasti of mixed courgette, peppers & aubergine
Charcuterie olive wood board
Artisan breads and butter
British farmhouse slate, crackers, celery, balsamic red onion chutney
Seasonal cut fruits
Dessert:
Dark chocolate mousse with white chocolate garnish and freeze dried raspberries
Workshops 13:30 - 14:30
Wonder
Building Traffic & Reach with Pinterest
Anna’s workshop will help you deepen your understanding of Pinterest: She’ll share best practices on how you can grow your audience on Pinterest and she will teach you how to increase your reach and drive traffic. In addition to that she’ll be sharing the latest and greatest of product features for creators.
Delight
Let’s Get Digital, Digital
A comprehensive guide to creating and selling a range of digital products. Natalie has been earning a living through digital products for over a decade. In this workshop she’ll share the mechanics and the strategic planning you’ll need to generate income from your products.
Curiosity
Design for Bloggers
How to make your blog look professional even if you’re not a designer. Time to update the look of your blog? Charli is a pro designer who’ll take you through design thinking and all the steps of creating the graphics and blog which express who you are.
14:30 - 14:45
Short Comfort Break
Workshops 14:45 - 16:15
Wonder
Creating Compelling Insta-Stories
Laura Jane Williams & Carrie Santana da Silva
No matter what your audience size, learn how to capture people’s attention with amazing Instagram stories. From to exceptional Instagram Storytellers you’ll learn the both unvarnished and polished methods of creating stories people won’t want to miss.
Delight
What They Don’t Tell You About Starting A Podcast
An overview of creating, recording and publishing a podcast. From honing your idea to episode structure, equipment and growing a listening audience. This session will have you ready for broadcast in no time.
Curiosity
How to Write
Awesome Blog Posts
Practical writing workshop designed to make your blog writing sparkle. Once you’ve creaked the code of writing posts which pull people in time after time your ideas will slot in easily. This session involves practical exercises and analysis.
16:15 - 16:45
Afternoon Break
Enjoy unlimited tea and coffee accompanied by a range of delicious snacks. In The Hub you can browse the Market Place and get some advice on The Creative Genius Bar.
16:50 - 17:50
Keynote – Anthony Burrill
17:50 - 18:00
Group Photo & Farewell
FAQs
Q: Do I need to book workshops?
A: No, just get yourself into the right room on the day. The photowalk is the exception to this rule.
Q: So how do I get on the photowalk?
A: The photowalk is a pre-conference session setting off from an undisclosed location in London. The photowalk is allocated on a lottery basis. You will receive details of this via the newsletter.
Q: I’m arriving later in the morning. What should I do?
A: You will be able to register at the information desk throughout the day. If you arrive after the doors have closed to sessions we ask you to enter quietly to avoid distracting the speakers.
Q: Do all workshops have enough space for everyone?
A: Space is limited in workshop rooms so once they are full you will need to make a different choice.
Q: I would like to know more about a speaker.
A: Check out our speakers and click on the photos or names to go to each speaker’s bio.
Q: I couldn’t make it to Blogtacular and it’s making me gnash my teeth in envy, will we be able to see sessions online after the event?
A: If we offer online sessions you’ll be able to hear about it via the mailing list following Blogtacular.
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