All of the speakers on the SMBTS Cruise Conference were amazing. They had so much information to share. I was the photographer for this awesome group.I still come away from each of the sessions with some kind of tidbit to help enhance my online presence.
Here are the speakers and the topics they spoke on

Willie Crawford @WillieCrawford
Willie spoke on What is Social Media in the opening session
*How to use Social Media to grow your business
*Importance of Social Media in Blogging
* What tools to use to help you become successful
In the final session Willie spoke on Affiliate Marketing
*Do you monetize your blog, your website?
* Learn the secrects of making money
*Learn the secrets and tools you use/need to put your blog/website to work


I learned so much from Willie but the main thing I learned was how to work smarter using all the tools available to me to get more things done and get them done efficiently

Jen Grant @Cr8tiveJen
Jen Spoke on The Foundations of a Blog
*Choosing a platform
*Establishing a Voice
*How to promote your blog on Social Sites
*Learn the importance of obtaining back-links and increasing comments for your blog


Jen helped me realize the importance of establishing my own voice. I received some excellent tidbits on how to do this during her session, but one of the great things of being on a cruise ship and at a convention you also get to socialize with the speakers outside of the session. I got more insight on establishing my voice while chatting with Jen while we were waiting for one of the shows to begin in the main lounge on the ship

Dawn Papandrea-Kahn @paintermommy
Dawn spoke on What Does Your Layout Say About Your Blog
*Does the look of your blog/website really matter?
*Do I need a custom header
*Tips on Spacing, Widgets and Sidebars
*What blog platform is the most effective for my blog?
*Why do I need a blog button ad?
*The importance of adding photos/images to your posts


I learned so much from Dawn watch over the next few weeks as this blog makes some much needed changes.

John Hinds @John_Hinds
John spoke on Book Deals
*Should you make your blog/website into a book
*Best practice for getting your book done
*Two key ingredients that could make your book a best seller
*Ninja tactics: Amazon, Advertising on social sites & more tatics


The key thing I learn from John I actual learned at the speed networking session, This is the same concept as speed dating. I learned instead of concentrating on writing an ebook take that same topic and concept and put the energy into writing an actual book to be published offline.

Michelle Price @prosperitygal
Michelle spoke on Social Media/Viral Marketing
*Social Media, if used effectively, is the key to success. What does that really mean?
*What do the most successful people concentrate on?
*How Social Media can help you market your business
*Learn how to leverage your social media realtionships into increasing traffic to your blog and or website
*How do you find guest bloggers for your site or even trade posts/buttons with another blogger
*The inside scoop on how to become a social media rockstar!


Michelle shared a ton of valuable information and the one area I am going to concentration on is connecting with powerful people in my area of expertise.
If you want your online presence to grow you need to plan on attending next years SMBTS Cruise conference you will come away not only rested from being waited on hand and foot on the cruise but filled with so much valuable information your presence can’t help but begin to grow