Four women who met at NEPA Blog Fest - Karla Porter, Michelle Hryvnak-Davies, Leslie Stewart, and Mandy Boyle - are organizing the first ever NEPA BlogCon to bring bloggers, social media users, and community members together to learn about blogging, social media, and technology while also benefiting two local charities. The one day event will be held on September 29th at LCCC and include food, sessions on topics like SEO, social media, branding and more, panels, prizes and "blogging fantasticness".

1. Four women connected after NEPA Blog Fest.

3. Who are the Fearsome Foursome?
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Karla Porter (@karla_porter)
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Michelle Hryvnak-Davies (@mhryvnak)
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Leslie Stewart (@darlingstewie)
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Mandy Boyle (@mandyboyle)

4. About the Fearsome Foursome
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We ♥ NEPA.
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We ♥ Blogging.
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We ♥ Social Media.
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We ♥ Technology.
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We ♥ New Ideas.
...and decided to combine
everything together to
make...

6. NEPA BlogCon is all about the good.
We decided early on that we wanted to bring
new ideas and experiences,
but we also wanted to do
something good for the community.
All proceeds go directly to benefit these two amazing charities.

8. What Can You Expect at NEPA BlogCon?
Food. Sessions. Panels. Belly Dancers.
Bloggers. SWAG. Memes. Knowledge.
Awesome.

9. Sessions on What?
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HTML 
Google Tips & Tools
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SEO 
Monetizing Your Blog
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Content Strategy and Internet Presence
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Social Media
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Community Management
& Engagement
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Branding
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Mobile
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Content Management
Systems
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Using Media Effectively
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Platforms
...and a ridiculously
awesome keynote.

10. Q&A: Who is NEPA BlogCon for?
Bloggers, social networkers, content curators,
small business owners, marketers,
public relations types, writers, students,
technophiles, nerds, creative thinkers,
appreciators of geek chic and communicators of
all types and experience levels.
If you use the internet to communicate,
this event is for you.

12. Why NEPA BlogCon?
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After NEPA Blog Fest, Karla and Michelle got talking
about an awesome idea.
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The idea = creating an event for bloggers to learn
more about blogging and social media.
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Leslie and Mandy were drafted into the cause.
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All four of us got talking...virtually.

14. Planning NEPA BlogCon
& Putting our Talents to Work
Karla = “The Brains” & Resident Cat Lady
Michelle = “IT Goddess” & Blogface Mastermind
Leslie = “Digital Designer Pixie” & Social Networking Butterfly
Mandy = “Search Wizard” & Aspiring Grammar Nazi

16. Q&A: What's planning NEPA
BlogCon like?
It's like planning a wedding – only nerdier.
But the end result is still the same: love,
happiness, and a hell of a good time.

17. Planning BlogCon? A Wild Ride
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Lots of to do lists
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Plenty of organization
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Building a brand
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Design projects galore
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Engaging with the community
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Recruiting speakers
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Spreading the word
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Working through technical difficulties
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Media inquiries, interviews, and TV spots, oh my!
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Working with sponsors (thank you – you rock!)

18. Q&A: What's with the squirrels?
They're cute, clever, and full of personality.
They also look great with our logo.

19. NEPA BlogCon
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September 29
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LCCC
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Tickets = $45 until 9/10
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Student tickets for $25
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All proceeds go to
benefit NEPA VMA and
Arc of Luzerne County
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Food, prizes, swag, and
blogging fantasticness!

20. For tickets and more information:
nepablogcon.com
@nepablogcon
facebook.com/nepablogcon

21. Thank You!