Are You Ready To Become A Social Media “Expert?!”
When I started my blog four years ago, I didn’t even know what the term “social media” meant. I just wanted a place to tuck away memories of my son as he seemed to be changing right in front of my eyes, every single day. It has slowly evolved to much more than that, but at it’s heart it remains a “memory keeper” to me.
But it’s interesting the direction life takes you. The same year my son was born, I co-founded a company; we build health education web sites. I was pushed to play a role I never dreamed I would take on. Entrepreneur. It fits better than I ever imagined.
I have changed so much over these years. Learned so much. Partially from mistakes, sure, but partially from just getting out there and listening. Nothing fancy. Just listening. What was the site so and so was talking about? I’ll go look at that and see what it does. Then I will incorporate *that* into what I do. And then I will use *this* technique I see over here… and so on and so on.
Until here I am, at a place where my work and blog are melding together. We are going after projects that incorporate social media and companies approach me to work with them as a parent blogger. Both worlds are very exiting to me, and even more exciting, I am finding a way to make it all work. Most days that is.
I used to be so intimidated by the blogosphere that I didn’t even have comments turned on for my blog. It was my private diary and I was scared to hear what people thought. Until one day I became confident enough to take that next step. To engage. And to my surprise, it wasn’t all that scary and people are generous. “Social Media” is social. People talk and teach and learn every day – and most importantly, they share.
Is anyone a social media “expert?” Well. Um. If you look on Twitter, there are millions.
Do I consider myself a social media expert? Hell no.
But somehow I have been wrangling into teaching several classes on the subject over the next few weeks.
Am I scared to death? Hell yes.
But just like the day when I turned comments on Greeblemonkey, it’s time for me to take this step. To try something new. To learn and share and TRY.
Would you like to come with me?
CHICKS WHO CLICK
A three part seminar series to be held at Gordon Biersh in Flatirons. Part 1 is Social Media 101 with Heather Smith. Part 2 is Utilizing your Social Toolbox with me and Tara Anderson on 10/22/09. Part 3 is Managing your Online Presence with Doyle Albee.
COST: $49 per session/$139 for all three sessions
SITE WITH MORE DETAILS: http://www.chickswhoclick.net/conferences.html
REGISTRATION: http://cwcseminar.eventbrite.com/
KIRTSY HANDS ON SMALL BUSINESS
I will be teaching a class with social media tips geared towards small business at my office here in Golden (Denver West) on 5 different dates from 10/8 -11/19. Feel free to come to one or more of the sessions!
COST: Free
SITE WITH MORE DETAILS: http://www.handsonsmallbusiness.com/about/
REGISTRATION: http://www.handsonsmallbusiness.com/events/denver/
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You know what’s funny, Aimee? Just last week, I was trying to explain to a group of women what Twitter was, what a blog was, and why people think Facebook is fun.
I get so immersed in Social Media that I forget what it was like to have no clue! (Not that not-knowing is a bad thing!)
I, myself, hated Twitter. I didn’t want to join. I was forced to (Amber Johnson, I’m looking at you!). I didn’t “get it” for a month or so…and then it clicked. Now, I love it, and I’m so glad I was pushed into the pool.
I took to blogging much quicker than I did Twitter. (I’ve been blogging for over 2 years…just a few months for Twitter.) I’ll never forget the first comment I got on my blog from someone I didn’t know. The realization that someone really was out there and reading my words sunk in…and I’ve been hooked every since.
Aimee,
This is awesome! Chicks Who Click was great at the beginning of these year and I look forward to your class!
I am personally a social media freak and have to cut myself off from time to time so I can focus on the things that take priority over Twitter, blogging and Facebook…like my kids for example! :)
Thanks, Olivia
Your passion for it and wisdom translate even when you aren’t “formally” teaching, Aimee. Anyone who attends will takeaway a wealth of information!
Congrats on stepping out there – you will rock it!!
This looks great, Aimee – I guess I saw it on MHM or elsewhere, but regardless it piqued my interest!
I have so much to learn and I’m thankful to all those who are willing to help me along.
Thanks so much ladies! It’s going to be a blast!
Would love to also add that on http://www.techtalkformoms.com there are lots of free social media tips for mom started businesses! Hope to make it to a class always interested in learning more! :)
That would be great Beckie! Thanks so much!
I am just thrilled to have you as a part of this Chicks who Click seminar! You are a wealth of information and totally fabulous! Can’t wait to hear you rock it and bring so much expertise to the party! Thank you, thank you! :)