Recharge Your Batteries and Your Brains at SXSWedu Blogger Lounge

Ilene Haddad Guest Blog!
Learn about the first SXSWedu Blogger Lounge at the Hilton Austin Downtown, March 6-8.

The Networking Power of Blogging & Social Media

Hi folks! My name’s Ilene Haddad, better known in the social media world by my Twitter handle, @IleenieWeenie. I began using social media in 2008 for networking and promoting my graphic design business. To help alleviate the isolation of working from home, I started a casual coworking group with the friends I met through social media.

My attraction to the collaborative nature of coworking led to the creation of a day-long mini-conference, #BlogthonATX. Entrepreneurs, educators, personal bloggers and professionals throughout Texas gather twice a year to learn about social media, blogging, technical trends, P.R., marketing, and much more.

Recharge Your Batteries and Your Brains

This year at SXSWedu, my team and I have been tasked with hosting a new feature called the Bloggers’ Lounge. A pared down version of #BlogathonATX, the lounge is a place where attendees can stop by to catch up on a little work, write, relax and network. You don’t have to be a blogger to enjoy some downtime during a busy day.

Lounge representatives will be on hand for those who’d like to chat about social media, blogging platforms, search engine optimization strategies, technology in education, gardening, soccer, wine… you get the idea. Of course you’re also welcome to just kick back and check your email.

Whether you’re an experienced blogger interested in sharing information on the latest trends or a brand new blogger learning the basics, we’re here to help. Want to start a Twitter account? Stop by, and we’ll fix you right up. Blog curious? Come see what the fuss is all about. We have a host of on- and off-line resources to help you navigate the sea of information out there.

The Blogger Lounge is being held in room 417A from 8:30am – 6:00pm Tuesday and Wednesday, and from 8:30am-1:00pm on Thursday.