NPR's All Tech Considered covered the BlogHer conference at:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2009/07/mom_bloggers_are_spre...
Here's the post;
Mom Bloggers Are Spreading Influence, But Facing New Problems
Many mom bloggers are juggling their home life and the challenges of online success.
By Omar L. Gallaga July 27, 2009
In this week's All Tech Considered segment, we take you to the annual, just-concluded BlogHer '09 conference in Chicago, where many mom bloggers gathered to discuss the momblogosphere and to connect with other online writers. One hot topic was the recent talk by the Federal Trade Commission on whether blogs that review products should offer a disclaimer stating whether they are posting paid reviews or are receiving free products in exchange for positive posts.
I wrote about the state of mom bloggers last month for the Austin American-Statesman. In that story, I wrote about the shift toward more profitable niches or writing and the growing influence mom blogs have in the online world. You can find that story here.
Other links related to this piece on mom bloggers:
Nielsen Online's Jessica Hogue. a research director, was an invaluable resource for my American-Statesman article. You can find some of her research into the world of "Power Moms" and the "Power Mom 50" list here (in PDF format).
A New York Times piece on the BlogHer conference, and a snarky rebuttal from Jezebel.com.
The Mom Bloggers Club, a North Carolina-based network of more than 5,000 mom blogs, mentioned in the segment.
NPR host Madeline Brand's Parenting on the Edge podcast.
Heather Armstrong (aka "Dooce"), perhaps the most widely recognized and successful mom blogger out there.
Some of the best coupon/money-saving mom blogs.
For daddies: the Austin-based gentlemen of DadLabs, a video site that offers tips for fathers, products reviews and good humor in the face of restless children.
Got more sites or thoughts on mom blogs to share? Post them in the comments.
Comments from NPR
Comments
Bruce Dolin (PrivilegeofParenting) wrote:
As a dad blogger I was intrigued to hear this story, and I felt inspired to keep on blogging with no sponsors, for no money and in the sincere service of supporting parents to be their best Selves. I debate with myself about how much time to give to my project (posting once per day for a year in honor of mindful parenting) and I struggle with whether trying to draw traffic to my blog via facebook and Twitter (and by posting comments like this) is an authentic thing to do or not...
I must say though, that in an era in transition with publishing either dying or re-inventing itself along the lines of the music biz, it is liberating to be able to put ideas out there and seek a community of sincere, more introverted and authentic fellow-parent... even in the context of a fast-commercializing blogosphere.
Namaste, Bruce
www.privilegeofparenting.com
Monday, July 27, 2009 6:45:31 PM
Winter Prosapio (Breathe) wrote:
I'm a big fan of connecting and supporting with blogs, and the best ones out there in my book aren't reviewing products - they are keeping it real. They make you realize you aren't insane or alone. They help keep your brain alive after singing BINGO 143 times.