2016 is the sixth year of the annual Design Bloggers Conference (Also known as the DBC), organized by the energetic Adam Japko and Esteem Media. Originally just the DBC, it has expanded to include several additional conferences and is now known as the Home & Garden Digital Marketing Week. I attended the DBC portion –…

Traditional Home, the National Media Sponsor of the Design Bloggers Conference, and Ferguson are teaming up to bring you the Sunday After Party at the Design Bloggers Conference. Ferguson – Stunning kitchens. Spa-like baths. Beautiful lighting. Party-perfect patios. When you re-imagine your home, your entire life gets a redesign. Creating a space designed around the…

PIRCH is a unique and innovative retail concept specializing in premium lifestyle products for the home.  The store enables visitors to shop in an entirely new way, by dreaming of, playing with, and choosing products that lead to better living.  Specifically configured for shoppers to “try before they buy,” the store features bath, shower and…

You might be hard pressed to find a blogger today that isn’t highly active on some form of social media. After all, the last few years have proven that an effective social media strategy can lead to phenomenal success. But in order to find that success, a key component needs to be well understood: analytics.…

Ever heard the adage that great writing is more about revision than the act of putting pen to paper or fingers to keyboard? Whether your goal is to be a top design blogger or to submit an project, article, or book for publication, longtime writer/editor Robin Catalano will optimize your chances by helping you become…

Companies are increasingly on the look out for authentic ways to communicate with their prospects and customers. 92% of consumers are more influenced to make a purchase via peer-to-peer recommendations than by traditional advertising. Brands are establishing specific criteria before entering into blogger partnerships and bloggers are balancing their own readers’ sensibility with brand needs.…

Looking for ways to generate more revenue? Learn how without changing your routines by participating in the world of online affiliate marketing. Forget terms like “advertiser” or “publisher” and build lucrative partnerships in the time it takes to “swipe left”. This jam-packed session is guaranteed to transform the way you think about your role as…

The web has turned visual and that’s a perfect development for the design industry and creating content that drives results!  At the Design Bloggers Conference, Adam Japko and Connor Dwyer will show you how to: Demonstrate Mobile’s impact on Social Engagement Provide Case Studies in Design and other industries on excellent visual web marketing Demonstrate how…

WordPress is the leading platform used by design bloggers. Knowing how to get the most out of WordPress will save you time and improve your blog. This session will cover: The top 5 WordPress plugins you can not live without What can plugins do to optimize your SEO What to consider when shopping for a…

One of the industry’s most notable design bloggers who commands a huge social media following will share her social media strategies, tips, techniques and ROI. Obsessed with color, plants, travel, creative reuse and thrifting, Justina Blakeney is a designer and design blogger with a bohemian heart. Domino Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, Marie Claire Magazine and Refinery29 all agree that Justina’s blog is…

Facebook and Instagram are increasingly central to extending your brand message beyond your blog. Christi Tasker will focus on how to harness the power of these three indispensable platforms. This session will: Help you stay efficient with multi platform social media and content marketing Provide tips for branding content creation Share case studies on successful…

This is a  one-hour workshop is included in your registration package –  workshop space is limited and open to the first 50 participants. Join International Photographer Colleen Duffley for a Photographic Adventure! Capture images is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Turn your phone’s camera into an exciting and creative tool. You will learn key…