Introducing HubCamp

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   Simone Smithposted 12 years ago

   On the final week of September, HubPages is going to hold HubCamp: an in-person meeting of Hubbers in San Francisco where we'll go over some of the finer points of becoming an effective online writer.
   
   Wer'e still in the planning stages, but because it's all about the hubber community, we were hoping you'd let us know what you want us to cover at this first ever HubCamp.  Below are some topics we're thinking of covering - let us know which ones are most important to you, and let us know if you'd like us to cover something else as well!
   
   Potential HubCamp Seminar Topics
   -Basic keyword research
   -Selecting topics
   -Linking
   -Driving traffic
   -How to select titles
   -Basic tips on writing content for an online audience
   -A profile of the ideal hub (a description of the optimal number of capsules, links, and words based on our analysis of hub statistics and revenue)
   
   Also, let us know if you're interested in coming! We'd love to see you there!!

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      Aficionadaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      How cool!  I wish it were not so far.  Any chance you could hold some of these around the country?  Say, one a quarter?  Or maybe could the one in SF be broadcast or put on YouTube or whatever?

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         Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Oh, we're definitely going to hold more! This shall just be the first XD
         We're also going to roll out complimentary online components, so any ideas or suggestions are most welcome!

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            darksideposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Put me down for the Sydney Australia event!

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               Jerrico Usherposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               I second that! Would be great to tape it just to have and you can use it to help train those who didn't attend via video... video tends to motivate people. Also there should be an awards banquet as well, sort of talking about the accolades and some people who have them etc...
               
               Jerrico

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      Morgan Fposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Great idea Simone! It's too far away for me but if you're posting on the internet I'll get in there and follow along!

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      Twenty One Daysposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      two things:
      1. St. George Rulebreaker
      2. A Splash of Lime
      
      Anything else, I can bring myself and be the good student!
      Woohoo, HubCamp!
      
      
      You are shaping up to be quite the commune leader, Simone. Kudos.

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      BenjaminBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      That would be something really cool to attend if I was able.All who do get to go have a great time!

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      Teregirlposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I can attend online. Please send more info and sign me up!

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      LillyGrillzitposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I hope you guys have fun, I cannot come to San Fransisco, but I would enjoy it.  Have fun!
      
      Write On,
      
      LillyGrillzit

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         Jerrico Usherposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         If I go I will want to tape while I'm there.. not sure if that will be allowed.

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      Anamika Sposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I would have loved to attend but i am far away from you. Is it possible to make a PDF of topics and information you share there so that we can download it and benefit from it too?

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      Second Actposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I would love to attend, depending on cost and scheduling...  I am so lucky that I'm an East Bay person, so I'm near enough to participate!  Please keep up posted.  How exciting!

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      Urielposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      ok...now i hate my luck i feel really sad that it has to me like thousands of miles away ...like two continents away [ i am staying in lebanon which is a great place in case you are thinking of FUTURE hubcamps ] though i hope we get some photos or even videos

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       alysasaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       HUB camp sounds like a great idea but I will be out of town at the PETA gala.  will the camp summary and list serve be available to the HUB community?
       
       Best, Alysia
       thePHATgirls

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       Jerrico Usherposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I live in Oregon but I really want to attend this. Can you give more details as far as any costs... or is parking and traveling our only expense (i.e. no cover charge to get in, do we bring a dish? (potluck would be cool)... and where will it be? in HP headquarters?

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       manumposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       San Francisco is a great place to visit, but because I have already been there at least twice I wont be able to make the journey without thinking about all the other places I could write about on Hub pages.. So to take a break in that week, I might go wildflower walking in Western Australia, it is very pretty.
       Thanks. Titling to meet the first sentence - is my intricate topic.

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       creativelyccposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I wish I  could go!

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       Captain Wposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Sounds very cool. I'd like to attend and learn as much as I can.
       
       Where in SF will the event take place? I'm an east bay native, so it's only a 30 minute drive to the city.

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   Aficionadaposted 12 years ago

   I could see some advantage in holding different modules - or maybe breaking up the day - to address the absolute beginner, the hubber with a modest bit of experience, the very experienced, and the super-Hubber.  Maybe cover all of the same topics for each group, but at different levels, so that the least experienced don't get totally overwhelmed and the most experienced don't get bored and do receive good value from it.

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      You make a good point!

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   lakeerieartistsposted 12 years ago

   Sounds fun.  I love SF but it is just too far for this year.  Maybe a future hub camp. 

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   TinaAtHomeposted 12 years ago

   I'm really close to SF and would love to come.

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Awesome!  We'll have a date soon- keep your calendar clear for the final week of September!!
      I hope you can make it >_<

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   elayne001posted 12 years ago

   that's cool - how bout comin' to Hawaii for the next one?
   
   Do many of the top hubbers pay to get traffic?
   free RSS submission sites
   free blog sites
   etc.

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for the suggestions!
      
      And Hawaii?  Oh I am ALL over that.  Is there much of a hubber community there?

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         elayne001posted 12 years agoin reply to this

         PWalker281
         Rose West
         MizJeannie
         Youngcurves19
         PegasusTeam
         Elizabeth C
         BethanyGM
         Cheriess
         jparedes
         gms
         and I am sure more are hubbers in Hawaii - oh and me elayne001

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         PWalker281posted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I'm a Hawaii Hubber.  Just met Elayne a coupla days ago.  We'll dig up more for you if we have to pull them outta the ocean!

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   Beth100posted 12 years ago

   This is a pretty cool idea.
   
   Any chance that some of the seminars be broadcast via webinar or podcast?  I live too far away to attend...though it would be a great holiday!

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Yeah! We'll definitely create online components of HubCamp for those who can't attend in-person meetings.  We're looking into both webinars and more static online guides already, and podcasts are a great idea too! I'll look into that!

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         Beth100posted 12 years agoin reply to this

         That's AWESOME!!!  Thanks Simone, and pass the thanks on to the rest of the HP team.

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         saleheensblogposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         that will be great for us who can not attend the meeting.cheers!!

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         Peggy Wposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Sounds great for those of us too far away to attend.  Kudos to you and the hubpages team!

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   waynetposted 12 years ago

   Sounds great...I'll be there in spirit....it's too far for me to walk...look forward to more developments on this though!

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      quicksandposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Why, it's just across the ocean! Can you swim?

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         waynetposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Yep I can swim but I don't want to swim with sharks and depths of the oceans evil creatures too....there's some undiscovered evil at the bottom of them seas!!

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   RedElfposted 12 years ago

   I love the idea of serving it up in levels - I am struggling with back-linking - not the concept, but the how-to. Many of the successful hubbers are sharing methods (Thank-you, thank-you to you all!) but they are way above my level of expertise, and I get lost in the techno-speak.
   
   The San Fransisco venue sounds like a song from the 60s: "If You're Going to San Fransisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair..." - will you all be doing the same?

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      We'll definitely work on the backlinking lessons then!  And as for the flowers- you BET! Though I shall have to stick to bows.  Bows are my religion.  Along with chocolate.

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      DzyMsLizzyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      LOL  I remember that song!

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   Flightkeeperposted 12 years ago

   Hubcamp sounds great but I can't go.  Any way it could be shown on the web?

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      Maddie Ruudposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Simone addressed this above, copied below.
      
      

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

    Great concept and I hope HP will hold a camp regularly, perhaps annually. I'll pounce on any Webinar or archive attached to it this time and next time I'll do my best to attend!
    
    Yeah, we're Hubbin'!
    
    Patty

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Yay!  Yeah, we wouldn't dare doing something like this without online components, but we definitely want to have in-person meeting too.  The add a fun sort of kick, don't you think?

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          Zsuzsy Beeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          You are going to supply plane tickets... right? hahaha
          
          Seriously what an awesome idea, for now I will be following the works online but maybe at a future date I might be able to join in, in person.

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             Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             If only! Hahaa- surely more locations are to come, and the online components shall be great for the time being, I promise!

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             Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             Oh say, some airlines offer 2-for-1 tickets at times. If they do that next year, that might help us from the eastern side.

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    Jane@CMposted 12 years ago

    If I had a ride, I'd be down - Sacto is close!  We could have a Sacto van??

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       That would rock! It's not a far drive at all!  Maybe a carpool could be set up.

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    Mike Lickteigposted 12 years ago

    How about meeting in Kansas City sometime?  Right in the heart of the Midwest.... (and close to home for me.).  I would love to attend something like this, but not sure it is feasible with travel expenses. 
    
    This is a wonderful idea!

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Good point!  That'd be an excellent location for us to consider.  Do you know of many hubbers within driving distance?

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          Mike Lickteigposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Although many "hubbers" don't list specific locations in their profiles, I've seen several hub writers speak of being from the Midwest, calling Ohio, Minnesota and Missouri home.  There are also a few from Texas--all within approximately one day's drive to Kansas City.  Kansas City also has a major airport, and one can get to either coast in a few hours.  It is also a nice city with much for visitors to see and do.
          
          Really, I heartily recommend Kansas City as a central location for meeting up with folks.

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          JulieKLMposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          I'm one! :-)

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             Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             Nice! This is great to know!

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    DzyMsLizzyposted 12 years ago

    Cool--usually things are held across the country from me, and I can't go.  SF, though, we live just about 45 min away across the Bay. 
    Actually, I was born & raised in SF...couldn't wait to move away so I could enjoy REAL summers!
    
    But I can probably get back there pretty easily...pending a turnaround in my current income, which at the moment even leaves me short for bridge toll..  :-(

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Aw' c'mon! It was 90 in the city today!
       Well, pending income fluctuations, I hope you might be able to make it!

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          Jane@CMposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          You even made the Sacto news with those temps.  Lucky you get to cool right back down!  We will be at 107 today!!  And then this weekend, these poor people (remember I'm from Minnesota) will have to suffer with the mere 80's.
          
          Carpooling from Sacramento - lets do it!
          
          Back to regular scheduled programming....

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          DzyMsLizzyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          LOL  I know all about "90 in the city."      A very rare event, you get 2.5 days, and the afternoon of the 3rd day, the freaking, freezing fog comes rolling back in.
          
          I remember once, when I was a child, we had out of town guests, whom we'd advised what kind of clothes to bring.  We were at Fisherman's Wharf, and noticed some uniformed tourists shivering in shorts.
          
          As we passed them, my father quipped, "I'll bet you thought San Francisco was in sunny California!" 

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    WryLiltposted 12 years ago

    Darn I hate living in Australia sometimes - if it weren't for the face you Americans got yourself in a silly recession I'd consider it!
    
    It would be great if there could be some kind of online hook up or video event?

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       We can definitely work on that!

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          WryLiltposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Awesome!

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    Aficionadaposted 12 years ago

    HubCamp, Phase II:
    
    Jan. 2011 in Australia
    April 2011 in St. Louis
    July 2011 in Toronto
    Oct. 2011 in London
    
    How's that for some creative thinking?  Now, if I could just reach my first payout.....

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       shazwellynposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Instead of London... what about Bristol!  That is more central for everyone in the UK

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          Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Oh, that's good to know!!

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       MPG Narrativesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       January in Australia is beautiful. Love to have one here. Great idea Simone. How about a topic on how to reduce scamming?

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    fettyposted 12 years ago

    I can't attend in person either, but would really like to see a video or the web cam, etc.  All of your topics are needed . Perhaps one on hub safety. A lot of times the information that is published in a hub is incorrect or could be harmful especially involving back links , seo's etc. Newbies are susceptible to this misinformation because we are new. Thank you.

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Ah, I see your point, and it's a good one!  What do you think is more important- lessons on how to recognize and flag incorrect/harmful hubs, or lessons on how to avoid making them?

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          MPG Narrativesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          lessons on how to recognize and flag them.

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    nasus loopsposted 12 years ago

    Personally would love to come, but really it is way to long a plane trip for me.  However, I do think it is a great idea.  I think good areas to cover for the relatively new and inexperienced hubber would be traffic driving and general basics on writing good quality hubs.

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Sounds good- though it's a shame you can't make it to this one! We'll definitely have those topics covered though!

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    sunforgedposted 12 years ago

    Sounds fun, Ive been flying back and forth from Ny to San Diego rather frequently, havent made it up to San Francisco yet, I still need one of those pictures of myself in front of the bridge.
    
    Im down as a maybe.
    
    Will there be free coffee or some branded knick knacks

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Nice!
       And you KNOW there will be.

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    ross670dawposted 12 years ago

    I was really hoping something like this would be happening with Hubpages one day, and maybe, just maybe, if we ask nicely enough, coming to Australia too, unfortunately can't make it to SF, but would really be interested in participating online in a webinar if that were possible. I'm with Aficionada and WryLilt here.
    Come to Aussie, c'mon, c'mon.

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       agvulpesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I'm another Aussie joining the list. Put me down for the Webinar

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          Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Hey, if enough Aussies can make it to an Australia HubCamp, we'd certainly hold one there!  We'll develop a better way to drum up potential attendees in a certain area soon - it'll make it easier to decide on the next HubCamp location!

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             ross670dawposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             Simone, that would be awesome, everyone is welcome at my place.

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             MPG Narrativesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             I'm in for the Aussie one definitely. Webinar will have to do for first one.

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    saltposted 12 years ago

    wonderful, for us international hubbers, could you make it possible to view via webcam? or web seminar...???

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       sofsposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I am with you salt and others who have said this. Please don't leave us out!!!

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          Beth100posted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Simone and Maddie already stated that they are including online venues for those who cannot attend. 

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    Denise Handlonposted 12 years ago

    Excellent idea.  I am bummed I'm on the east coast and will miss this.

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    vydyulashashiposted 12 years ago

    wow really great..but is there any facility for hubbers from other countries??
    
    It would be really a fantastic opportunity for us.

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Definitely!  There will be online components and subsequent meetings

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    rui paivaposted 12 years ago

    Great idea. The next meeting has to be in Europe .... heehhehe. All topics are important. Do not forget to publish the ideas that come out of the meeting.

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    thranaxposted 12 years ago

    Too bad I am on the Exact opposite coast of the US.
    
    Id go if I didnt need to pay for an airline ticket+hotel.
    
    Hope its a great success!
    
    If there is an online webcam live type thing that would be neat!
    
    ~thranax~

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       We're definitely on it with the online part, and not to worry! I'm sure there will be east coast HubCamps in the future!

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    Sara555posted 12 years ago

    That sounds awesome! I live a little too far away, but I can join online!

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       Joy56posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       i can join online.  Come to Ireland, everyone wants to visit Ireland, this would be a good opportunity for all hubbers to come over for a holiday

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          Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Oooh- Ireland O_O 
          Tempting!!!!

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    Rafiniposted 12 years ago

    Great idea!!  I can't make it to San Francisco, though, but maybe a later one somewhere else. 

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    MMMoneyposted 12 years ago

    very nice idea

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    gamergirlposted 12 years ago

    I wish I had the money to travel.

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Me too T_____T  ... though we're certainly going to make it easier for future HubCamps to be held in more locations in the future, so no worries!

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    Cheeky Girlposted 12 years ago

    Simone, this is a great Idea, and I love the list you have here. It will really help raise the standards. There is certainly no harm in pointing out the ways a hub can be optimised and rating improved. What Hub Pages writer does not want that?
    
    Too bad I love the other side of the Atlantic ocean, otherwise I 'd happily attend, and meet the great people behind Hub Pages! And Hubbers! I hope to attend one some day! Cheers!

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I'm glad you like our ideas! If you think of any others, don't hesitate to let us know!

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    KCC Big Countryposted 12 years ago

    Very cool idea!  Wish I could go, but not this go around.  Keep us posted!

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Yah! Maybe next round!

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    emievilposted 12 years ago

    Gosh, I love the idea but, unfortunately, I'm an ocean away . I'm looking forward to the 'online' HubCamp. Just say when and what time (I'll figure out the time difference later) .

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    nikipaposted 12 years ago

    Amazing idea! Looking forward to online HubCamp!

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       samsons1posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I'm for the Hub Camp online..., you would definitely draw a larger audience...

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    Pamela99posted 12 years ago

    Living across the US and having another trip planned at the first of OCT would make the trip impossible, however, i think it is a grand idea.  Hub camp online sounds excellent as well.

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    Shopping-Onlineposted 12 years ago

    That's a great idea! I hope the Hubbers would get to learn more and also build friendships that way.
    
    I am looking forward to see a HubCamp organized in India. Still I could have planned a Holiday abroad if it would not have been in such a short notice. Still.... I can try next year.

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    gracenotesposted 12 years ago

    Great idea.  I'd like to see a "hot topics" panel discussion with questions afterward.  Make the selected subjects somewhat controversial.
    
    If you can give more notice (and for the future), if you find out that some very experienced hubbers are planning to attend, you could ask one of them to lead a sharing session on a topic of their choice.  Spreading the responsibility around benefits everyone.
    
    Also consider holding a future hub camp here in Dallas/Fort Worth.  DFW Airport is a "hub" of its own, centrally located, and a direct destination flight from many cities in the U.S.

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       That's a great idea! What sort of hot topics are you thinking of?  Perhaps we could set up a poll and have hubbers choose.
       We'll definitely want to have experienced hubbers leading sessions at future HubCamps (and at this one too, if anyone steps up, though you make a valid point about the short notice).    We're just as interested to hear what they have to say as the next hubber!
       And we'll definitely consider DFW - it's a major hub indeed! And I bet a lot of hubbers live nearby already

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          gracenotesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Simone,
          I am sure that you'd get a lot of hubbers voting on a poll on what hot topics to include, since many hubbers will view the streaming videos of the hub camp sessions.
          
          I'm thinking (1) the future of Amazon affiliation or of affiliates of any kind (2) the SEO vs. whatever (sorry, can't think of name)issues debate that has been argued back and forth in our forum discussions about Google.  And those are two topics that come to mind right away (not that I feel qualified to discuss either of them).

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    R Stolarczukposted 12 years ago

    This sounds like a great idea Simone! The location is too far away for me but hopefully you will be updating in the forum.  What do you think the hot topics will be?

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Certainly monetization, and also more on keywords and optimal titling... Any suggestions are appreciated!

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    CYBERSUPEposted 12 years ago

    AWESOME Idea Simone and I can't wait to see the results of this initial Hub Camp. I am a newcomer to writing as well as a new Hubber. I live on the East Coast in Historic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and a bit far to cycle. Your agenda is perfect to start with.  I will stand by for more details and the results of this FANTASTIC Idea of yours.

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       They're from the team, hahaa- I'm just sharing them!  We're really excited about this first HubCamp though, and hopefully there can be a HubCamp in Philadelphia someday soon!

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    CYBERSUPEposted 12 years ago

    I do hope so Simone and you can bet I will be there. I will also be glad to give Free tours of Historic Philadelphia to all Hubbers. My tour will begin at the Liberty Bell.

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    Medkh9posted 12 years ago

    thats really a great idea to hold in person seminars i wish i was near i woul love to attend an event like this , tell me is there any online version of this meeting where we can log on and participate ,

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    KathrynFposted 12 years ago

    Simone -  This sounds fabulous!  Why not help Hubbers get together in their own 'hoods the day of your HubCamp?    I'm about to drop you a line about with some ideas!  Hope to talk to you soon, Kathryn

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    adrienne2posted 12 years ago

    Hey HubCamp is an awesome idea. That is a great way to get a chance to actually meet our fellow hub writers, and become better online writers. 
    
    Any chance of one being held in Chicago?

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    4wardthinkerposted 12 years ago

    What a great idea! I'm new to hubpages and I'm still trying to figure out the system. The best part...I live in the Bay Area! Thanks for this amazing opportunity to learn and connect with other hubbers!

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    devsirposted 12 years ago

    I would like to be there but the distance stops me. I wish all of the hubbers who will join, enjoy and benefit a good luck and good time there. I hope to learn the things from my friends who will join the HUbCamp

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    2besureposted 12 years ago

    Is the HubCamp going to be taped so that others who can not attend can take advantage of this great information?

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Yes! Definitely.  It'll also be complimented by original online companions.

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    TinaAtHomeposted 12 years ago

    How long are you expecting the HubCamp to last?

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Probably about two and a half or three hours- nothing crazy, but good enough for some hearty discussion and development!

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    SANJEEV KHURANAposted 12 years ago

    Hi there,
    How about posting a video or a PPPT after the event for the benfit for people like me living far far away.
    Thanks.

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Definitely!

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    travel_man1971posted 12 years ago

    Thanks, Simone. I wish I could attend. My budget in traveling is not enough. I'll just stay in touch here in Forums.

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Sounds good!  Perhaps a later HubCamp will be closer to you

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    barryrutherfordposted 12 years ago

    I would love to come but I think the bus fare will be prohibitive

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Darn those busses!!!!!!!!

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    kazeemjames01posted 12 years ago

    Am far away. Won't be able to come. Anyway, kudos to you guys

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    chrysstilposted 12 years ago

    That's great opportunity to learn the new hubbers like me. I am far away but I 'll watching.

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