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Counting Down the Seconds to BlogPaws 2012:

Don't miss out! Register!

Meet Tillman and Norman, walk the red carpet with MC Wendy Diamond, Lucky, and the Nose-to-Nose Award winners,

Plus, you can assure your boss, spouse, kids ... that you'll be spending two full days immersed in SERIOUS social media education, networking, and business development ('cuz it's true!).

Tillman is eager, too (check his video):

TV Interviews

by Yvonne DiVita, Co-founder and Mom to Chester, Emily, Olive and The Grumpy Old Lady

As you grow your blog - with insight and advice from the experts at each BlogPaws conference - your local news will begin to notice. This week I saw on Facebook that one of our best members, and a repeat speaker at our conferences, was invited to be on TV to talk about fostering. She was a little nervous and asked her Facebook friends what to wear and how to dress.

Thinking about that led me to this blog post. I have been on TV numerous times, and I've talked with a good many PR professionals on how to conduct myself during a TV interview. Here are some points to consider if one of your local channels calls and invites you to speak on your favorite topic - anything having to do with pets or animals, of course.

BlogPaws (or any) Conference Survival Tips

Guest post by Blog Manager Robbi Hess

Whether you’re a seasoned conference attendee or whether this is your first, there are so many things to think about when you’re packing for time away from home that it’s easy to forget to pack a conference survival pack.

Whether you’re flying to BlogPaws 2012 or driving with your four legged conference partner, there are certain items you can take with you, and plan on doing at, the conference that can almost guarantee you enjoy each and every minute of your time at BlogPaws.

Do dogs really come to BlogPaws?

Dogs and cats and ferrets...oh my (and more). BlogPaws has always been pet-friendly, and this year's conference is no exception. BlogPaws is a year-round community for pet lovers, bloggers, microbloggers, and brands that celebrates and educates in person, too.

When we invited Hairy Putter to come to BlogPaws in Salt Lake City, we never imagined what was going through that adorable puppy thought process of his. Let Hairy show you how it's done and be sure to meet him (and the other "paw-tacular" guests attending) in June. Oh Hairy...

Stir Up Your Creativity

Guest post by Blog Manager Robbi Hess

“I think I’ll start tomorrow… when I have better lighting, a more powerful computer, a new pencil… etc.” The excuses can sometimes take over your whole day and when the day’s over you still haven’t written a word. Been there, done that? I know I have.

I used to be convinced that unless I had a legal pad and a great pencil I couldn’t be expected to write fiction. I know… kooky, right? I could sit at the computer and hammer out nonfiction without any hesitation, but fiction eluded me. Okay, time to ‘fess up. I let fiction elude me. Why? I was afraid to start, that’s why.

It's All About the Dogs

by Co-founder, Yvonne DiVita (mom to Wabby, Chester, Emily and Olive)

Actually, it's not all about the dogs. It's not all about the cats. It's not all about the ferrets, guinea pigs, and other pets people bring to BlogPaws. It's about...the people.

The coming conference in Salt Lake City will be like the others - it offers expert speakers on a variety of social media marketing topics. It offers networking opportunities and exhibit tables where our favorite brands want to talk to us. It offers a wealth of information to help you, the blogger or micro-blogger, excel at your online efforts.

But, the very best and most important thing is offers is - that face-to-face connection with the people you love! 

Interested in Getting Pinterested?

By: Carol Bryant

“While Pinterest has been chugging along for a while, it’s recently become a freight train,” Caroline Golon, co-founder of BlogPaws recently shared.

Wondering what all this pinning is about, why and if you need to do it, and most importantly, can it actually help grow your blog and social media presence? Are you interested in getting “Pinterested?” So are we, and here’s how…

Wordless Wednesday - Share Your Pets

By: Felissa Elfenbein

Submitted by Caren Gittleman

Love Wordless Wednesday because you get to post pictures of your pets?

Well it is now 100 times better! Each week BlogPaws is going to create a link up for the community for you to add a link directly to your Wordless Wednesday Post. That way we can all share and enjoy each others pets.

The rules are super simple: Show us your pets! Leave a link directly to your Wordless Wednesday Post Visit other blogs and say hello (don't forget! This is the part that is the most fun!) Remember to leave a comment to let everyone know you stopped by for a visit. Share the link up with your readers so they can join the community and link up as well.

You can grab the code and place it on your blog or you can refer your readers right back to the Wordless Wednesday post of the week. If you would like your pet’s picture featured as our Wordless Wednesday picture of the week, please join the BlogPaws Community Center. Please DO NOT EMAIL your pictures. All pictures that are uploaded in the BlogPaws Community are considered for inclusion each week. 

How to increase blog traffic

by: Carol Bryant

Who wants their blog to be a traffic magnet? Whether spreading the word about pets in need of forever homes, the latest info about dog food and treats, or whatever topic in the pet world that you deem blog worthy, Lorie A. Huston, DVM, knows the secrets of driving traffic to a blog.

Dr. H plans to cover SEO (search engine optimization) basic and social media to drive traffic to your site plus a few other tips and tricks to increase your numbers. Here's how to learn more:

FAQs about BlogPaws: What you need to know

by: Carol Bryant

With under one month to go before BlogPaws 2012 takes flight in Salt Lake City, we’d like to announce the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we’ve been receiving at the BlogPaws offices.

Wondering what to wear? What the policy is on bringing pets (wag with us, it’s spectacular), and where to learn more? Read on, we’ve got you covered.

Wendy Diamond to sparkle at BlogPaws

By Carol Bryant

Some people sparkle with such an aura and give back to the pet world so much, what a joy it is when paths cross and one gets to meet them. In our BlogPaws Speaker Series, we’ve been introducing you to our BlogPaws featured speakers. Not only can you listen to these experts in person in June, but also ask them questions and network.

On Saturday night, June 23, pet lifestyle expert, author, humanitarian and television personality, Wendy Diamond (Animal Fair), will be our emcee of the BlogPaws Nose-to-Nose Blogger awards! During the red carpet celebration at the national social media marketing conference, Wendy will announce the winners, hand out the awards, and network with everyone.  So just who is Wendy?