BlogCatalog - October Newsletter

Hi Sony Saputro Eko N October is finally here! That means Halloween, the World Series and BlogWorld Expo are right around the corner! Can you guess which one we're most excited about? This fall brings with it fun opportunities for BC bloggers and fun updates to the site for you. Check it all out below. This Issue: BlogCatalog Tools & New Community Blog • Blogger Advocates Begin Highlighting Bloggers • BlogWorld Updates on BlogCatalog • This Ain't Your Mama's Cookbook • BloggersUnite: Fight for Preemies BlogCatalog Tools & New Community Blog As part of our ongoing quest to provide the best resources to our members and to highlight the bloggers who are part of BlogCatalog, we are rolling out a new Tools Section and a redesigned blog that will be featured more prominently on our site. The Tools Section will feature information and user reviews of widgets, platforms, resources, services, and opportunities for bloggers. Here, members will be able to add their favorite tools in addition to reviewing tools suggested by their fellow bloggers. Our blog is one of the main tools we have for promoting the work of our members. The new design and more prominent placement will make it easier and more fun to find out what's happening at BlogCatalog. Check out the all new BlogCatalog Tools section and The BlogCatalog Blog BlogCatalog Quick Tip Get your own domain. Buying your own domain and hosting increases your design options and credibility. Blogger Advocates Begin Highlighitng Bloggers Recently, BlogCatalog put out a call for Blogger Advocates — bloggers who highlight the writing of other talented bloggers at BC and help promote the community. Our initial group of advocates — DaneMorgan, MidwestMom, Husdal, and LollieShopping — started writing spotlight posts in late September. Their work so far has been great and we look forward to increasing the number of advocates on the team and expanding the ways in which Blogger Advocates promote BC bloggers and the community. Learn More Get All Your BlogWorld Updates on BlogCatalog It's that time of year again. The time when the cool breezes blow in from the north, leaves begin to show their brilliant autumn colors and the scent of burning firewood wafts through the neighborhood. And, we're not going to see any of it! That's because we'll be in the desert rocking out at BlogWorld! There's still time to register and BlogCatalog community members can register online at http://www.blogworldexpo.com and Save 20% off any pass with this Discount Code: BC20 If you can't attend, follow us on Twitter and the BlogCatalog Blog for BlogWorld updates. Learn More Follow Us Online! Upcoming Events Blog Action Day 09 October 15. Blog Action Day is an annual event that unites the world's bloggers in posting about the same issue on the same day on their own blogs with the aim of sparking discussion around an issue of global importance. blogactionday.org BarCampApache November 2-3. Coinciding with the tradiitonal Apache Hackathon, BarcampApache is a dynamic get-together open to the public. Like other unconferences, the schedule will be determined by the participants. barcamp.org/BarCampApache WordCamp NYC November 14-15.WordCamp NYC brings together the New York City community of WordPress users, designers, developers, educators and enthusiasts. 2009.newyork.wordcamp.org Bloggers Unite: Fight for Preemies Every year, 20 million babies are born too soon, too small and very sick — half a million of them in the United States. November 17 is when we fight. Join the march of Dimes and BloggersUnite in supporting this cause. Learn More This Ain't Your Mama's Cookbook The creators of BlogCatalog recently launched a new recipe site called HalfHourMeals.com, an online destination for foodies that moves beyond being just an online cookbook. Half Hour Meals offers chefs and food enthusiasts a place to browse great recipes, engage in online discussions, discover new food and cooking blogs, and submit your own blog for other foodies to find. Learn More
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