Having just returned home from the Blog World & New Media Expo, I thought I would share a few thoughts of my experience.
The Expo was held in the south wing of the Las Vegas convention center. It was well laid out, there was ample room in the classrooms, and all in all, from a visual and experiential standpoint it was well done.
There were scores and scores of Internet vendor booths for bloggers to peruse. This was a great benefit. Lots of new tools, networks, etc.
The general opening sessions were highlighted with well known industry players, and was replete with useful information regarding the direction of the industry.
The ability to network with other bloggers was also a great benefit. If you plan ahead, to make new relationships, this alone could be worth the price tag for admission.
There were classes for every flavor of blogger with leading experts upfront, sharing their experiences. Again, very much worth the price tag.
The only negative statement that I would make is that the conference should put in place a policy regarding filthy language. I hate to sound like a prude here, but flying f-bombs do nothing to promote ones credibility. In fact, in my opinion, it diminishes. I have been a speaker, at a number of business related expo's over the years, and it seems that this is a perennial issue. Great guys, great information, just leave the f-bombs at home.
All in all, I would recommend the conference and give it a hearty thumbs up!
