Personal Networking Can Benefit Your Blog [Part 1]

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Personal Networking is important to your online business

Couple of weeks ago I attended my first ever bloggers meet-up group here in London and met some amazing people – real life bloggers :)
I went there alone but soon made friends with some really cool guys in the blogging world – I never realised there were so many bloggers in my area.

It was refreshing to get off my blog and physically meet people who did similar things to me.
The evening had a nice friendly atmosphere, free drinks all night and a chance to win a 32″ LCD TV (which I didn’t win it of course) – but hey, not bad going for a first time visit.
I was first introduced to Meetup.com by David Risley,  go ahead and check out Meetup.com, you may just find a group in your local area.

Benefit 1

The first benefit of attending such group is the opportunity to converse face to face with like-minded individuals, getting to know them and how they operate.
In my case, meeting bloggers and online marketers from totally different niches was refreshing.

Benefit 2

Secondly, you get to learn from others.
I had the pleasure of seeing Marko Saric give a presentation on blogging. Marko runs  HowToMakeMyBlog.com and he gave a very good presentation on 58 Ways To Build A Better Blog Check them out, I really think you will find value in them.
If you look carefully, you should be able to spot me in the video
[Hint: I was sitting on the couch]

In my next post, I will be sharing some useful networking tips for a meet-up group and how best to prepare yourself for one.

In the meantime, visit meetup.com to see if there is an event in your area.

  • http://BlogOnlineBiz.com jimi jones

    Looked like a lot of fun, John. Way to get out there and network. I'm inspired to find one in my area.
    Thanks for sharing!

  • http://jimijones.com/ Jimi Jones

    Looked like a lot of fun, John. Way to get out there and network. I'm inspired to find one in my area.
    Thanks for sharing!

  • http://yourblogtools.com/ Johnluffa

    Jimi, I had a great time :) and I really hope you find one to attend too.

  • http://www.yourblogtools.com/ John Lufadeju

    Jimi, I had a great time :) and I really hope you find one to attend too.

  • http://ericasays.com EricaMueller

    Disappointed there's nothing relevant in my area, but I'm not surprised. Small-town here.

    Glad you had a good time!!

  • http://ericasays.com EricaMueller

    Disappointed there's nothing relevant in my area, but I'm not surprised. Small-town here.

    Glad you had a good time!!

  • http://lifestyledesign4u.com Gordie Rogers

    Hey John,
    I checked out my local city in China, but there are none. However, I checked out the two cities I am deciding between when I move back to NZ next year and found some groups in them both. That's cool. Meet UP .com is bookmarked.

  • http://lifestyledesignforyou.com/ FlashyKiwi

    Hey John,
    I checked out my local city in China, but there are none. However, I checked out the two cities I am deciding between when I move back to NZ next year and found some groups in them both. That's cool. Meet UP .com is bookmarked.

  • http://www.theundercoverrecruiter.com Jorgen Sundberg

    Hi John, I was at the Meetup as well. Marko gave an excellent presentation I think, have used some of his tips already. Hopefully seen you next time! Jorgen

  • http://personalbrandinguk.com/ Jörgen Sundberg

    Hi John, I was at the Meetup as well. Marko gave an excellent presentation I think, have used some of his tips already. Hopefully seen you next time! Jorgen

  • http://yourblogtools.com/ Johnluffa

    I'm sorry to hear about that Erica, but keep checking you never know or perhaps you can start one :)

  • http://www.yourblogtools.com/ John Lufadeju

    I'm sorry to hear about that Erica, but keep checking you never know or perhaps you can start one :)

  • http://yourblogtools.com/ Johnluffa

    That's good news Gordie – I'm sure you'll find great value meeting other bloggers.

  • http://www.yourblogtools.com/ John Lufadeju

    That's good news Gordie – I'm sure you'll find great value meeting other bloggers.

  • http://yourblogtools.com/ Johnluffa

    Good to hear from you Jorgen, you're right, the presentation was great and I was so glad I attended.
    I hope to see you at the next one – which I believe is on the 3rd Dec.

  • http://www.yourblogtools.com/ John Lufadeju

    Good to hear from you Jorgen, you're right, the presentation was great and I was so glad I attended.
    I hope to see you at the next one – which I believe is on the 3rd Dec.

  • http://www.howtomakemyblog.com/ Marko Saric

    Getting out there and meeting new people is great for your blog… and meetup.com is a perfect place for finding events near you.

    I am glad you enjoyed my presentation John, thanks!

  • http://www.howtomakemyblog.com/ Marko Saric

    Getting out there and meeting new people is great for your blog… and meetup.com is a perfect place for finding events near you.

    I am glad you enjoyed my presentation John, thanks!

  • http://yourblogtools.com/ Johnluffa

    I agree with you there Marko, and I hope to see at the next one.
    Thanks for the comment.

  • http://www.yourblogtools.com/ John Lufadeju

    I agree with you there Marko, and I hope to see at the next one.
    Thanks for the comment.

  • http://ilcantone.com/ David | IL CANTONE

    Nice video. I'd love to attend a blogger meet-up group, I should contact with some spanish bloggers :) .

    You are right, meeting other bloggers face to face is great because you strengthen your relation with them.

    See you John.

  • http://ilcantone.com/ David | IL CANTONE

    Nice video. I'd love to attend a blogger meet-up group, I should contact with some spanish bloggers :) .

    You are right, meeting other bloggers face to face is great because you strengthen your relation with them.

    See you John.

  • http://yourblogtools.com/ Johnluffa

    Yea, It's worth checking them out David

  • http://www.yourblogtools.com/ John Lufadeju

    Yea, It's worth checking them out David

  • jimhardin

    Wow that would be cool to meet up with other bloggers in my area. I am not sure they have that were I live, but I did kinda wonder how many there are around me. Probably more than I think. It would be cool to exchange ideas and really just meet with people face to face. I'll have to check around my area.

  • jimhardin

    Wow that would be cool to meet up with other bloggers in my area. I am not sure they have that were I live, but I did kinda wonder how many there are around me. Probably more than I think. It would be cool to exchange ideas and really just meet with people face to face. I'll have to check around my area.

  • http://yourblogtools.com/ Johnluffa

    Hey Jim, I think you should check it out, you may find some around you.

  • http://www.yourblogtools.com/ John Lufadeju

    Hey Jim, I think you should check it out, you may find some around you.

  • http://ileane.wordpress.com ileane

    Hi John,
    Thanks for sharing the info about meetup.com. I think it would be great to meet some experienced bloggers in person. Good for you on meeting with Marko and the group, I am anxious to read the follow-up article.

    @Ileane

  • http://ileane.wordpress.com ileane

    Hi John,
    Thanks for sharing the info about meetup.com. I think it would be great to meet some experienced bloggers in person. Good for you on meeting with Marko and the group, I am anxious to read the follow-up article.

    @Ileane

  • http://www.lionslinger.com/ Walter

    I am a newbie in blogging and I want to experience what you had. I hope on day I will. :-)

  • http://www.lionslinger.com/ Walter

    I am a newbie in blogging and I want to experience what you had. I hope on day I will. :-)

  • http://yourblogtools.com/ Johnluffa

    Thanks for your comment Walter – I'm pretty sure you can too.

  • http://www.yourblogtools.com/ John Lufadeju

    Thanks for your comment Walter – I'm pretty sure you can too.

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