Bloggers Connect
Real Estate Connect San Francisco 2008, Jul 23, 2008 – Jul 25, 2008 • Palace Hotel, San Francisco
Wednesday, July 23, 9:00 am – 2:45 pm
Sponsored by 
This workshop brings together top bloggers, tech-savvy and tech-interested Realtors and technology professsionals for a full day conversation on how to use blogging to connect with clients and customers and build new business opportunities.
Workshop Topics
9:00 am – 9:45 pm
Creating Content that Hooks Readers
Winning strategies for creating repeat visitors.
Moderated by: Kris Berg, Broker Associate, Prudential California Realty
Panelists:
Mike Simonsen, Co Founder & CEO, Altos Research
Ben Martin, Director of Communications & New Media, VARblog
Jeff Corbett, Author, The XBroker Blog
Benn Rosales, Founder, Agent Genius
9:45 am – 10:30 am
Case Study: How Four Bloggers Are Closing Sales
What's tactics work for generating business?
Moderated by: Jay Thompson, Real Estate Broker. Author, PhoenixRealEstateGuy.com
Panelists:
Linda Davis, Broker/Owner, East Connecticut Real Estate
Laurie Manny, Realtor, Long Beach Real Estate Home
Mary Pope-Handy, Realtor, Co-Author, "Get the Best Deal When Selling Your Home In Silicon Valley"
Teresa Boardman, Realtor/Broker, Keller Williams Integrity Realty
10:30 am – 10:45 am
Break
10:45 am – 11:30 pm
Leaving a Digital Footprint
Cultivating and managing your online identity
Moderated by: Joel Burslem, Inman News
Panelists:
Patrick Kitano, Managing Principal, Domus Consulting Group
David Gibbons, Community Relations, Zillow
Rudy Bachraty III, Social Media Guru, Trulia
11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Blogging Pitfalls: How NOT to Get Sued
What to say? What not to say? Dealing with legal and copyright issues.
Moderated by: Joseph Ferrara, Publisher, Sellsius Blog
Panelists:
Todd Carpenter, Founder, Lenderama
Ardell Della Loggia, Author, RainCityGuide.com
Melanie Wyne, Senior Technology Policy Representative, NAR
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Lunch (Not Provided)
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm
Growing Pains: Take Your Blog to the Next Level
Going the distance and maintaining your blog.
Moderated by: Jeff Turner, President, RealEstateShows.com
Panelists:
Jim Cronin, Owner/Author, Real Estate Tomato
Dustin Luther, Founder, 4Realz.net Consulting
Nicole Nicolay, Co-Founder, Effektive Solutions, MyTechOpinion
Daniel Rothamel, Realtor, Strong Team REALTORS; Blogger, Real Estate Zebra
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Q&A with all Speakers and Networking