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I’ve been waiting for today all month! Why? Because today starts the reader voting for the Blogging Idol contest and I’m excited.
UPDATE: Many of you emailed me your entrance and have not posted your official entry here so please add a comment at the bottom of this post to ensure inclusion in the drawing.
That also means I’m ready to launch a fast and furious (November 24th – 28th (UPDATE: Extended to the 30th at midnight EST) drawing/contest here on suzannefranco.com and I think you’re going to really like it. It’s going to be easy to enter and we’ll have a lot of winners too. If you haven’t seen the prize list yet you’re going to be stoked! Take a look:
The prize list so far:
30 Minute Backlinks ~ Michelle MacPhearson ($97.00) (x1)
Ninja Affiliate ~ Pawan Agrawal ($97.00) (x1)
1 Year Business Hosting Plan ~ Hostgator ($179.40) (x3)
Special Report Club (PLR) ~ Melissa ($182.40) (x1)
Beating Adwords ~ Kyle & Carson ~ ($67.00) (x1)
Premium WP Theme ~ Blog Design Studio ($49.00) (x5)
125 x 125 Sidebar Ad (1 month) ~ Blogging Tips ($50.00) (x1)
Banner Ad Bottom of Post (1 month) ~ Blogging Tips ($30.00) (x1)
125 x 125 Sidebar Ad (1 month) ~ Shannon (InfectedByBugs.com) ($25.00) (x1)
Site Review ~ Shannon (InfectedByBugs.com) ($75.00) (x1)
Video Site Review ~ Normal Joe (IMwithJoe.com) ~ ($50.00) (x1)
Custom 125 x 125 Graphic ~ Nicole/Dusty Designs ($5.00) (x3)
Make Money/Success Hypnosis CD ~ Jo Ann Galla ($34.95) (x1)
125 x 125 Ad (1 month) ~ Blog for Beginners ($15.00) (x1)
WP Auction Gold ~ wordperez.com ($29.99) (x1)
125 x 125 Ad (1 month) ~ Sensonize.com ~ Monty ($30.00) (x1)
1 Year Hosting, Blog Install and Theme Update, 1 Month Email Consultation ~ Kai Wilson ($300 – she’s low-balling this quote … this is HUGE … I promise!) (x1)
125 x 125 Ad ~ GetInternetMarketingStrategies.com ~ JR ($25.00) (x1)
Site Review ~ Jason Parish ($25.00) (x1)
125 x 125 Ad ~ MutualPay ~ Topen ($15.00) (x1)
125 x 125 Ad ~ DirectSalesWebMarketing.com ~ Dennis Edell ($20.00) (x1)
125 x 125 Sidebar Ad (1 month) ~ SuzanneFranco.com ($25.00) (x1)
Blogger Interview ~ SuzanneFranco.com ($50.00) (x1)
So … you want to know how to earn your drawing entries? Here you go:
- (1) To enter the drawing you must be subscribed to my RSS feed by EMAIL. If you’ve already subscribed by feedreader I’m sorry for the inconvenience but you’ll need to add the email subscription until the contest is over (December 1st). This is the only way for me to confirm your subscription so thanks for understanding. Make sure you click the link in the confirmation email that you get in your inbox. Worth 1 drawing ticket. (mandatory to enter).
- (2) For additional entries you can vote for me as the next Blogging Idol here: http://www.dailyblogtips.com/blogging-idol-2-voting-session-is-open/. I cannot confirm this so everyone is on their honor with this one. It’s easy and … you wouldn’t lie to me would you? LOL Worth 2 drawing tickets.
- (3) For additional entries you can place the super cool button (thanks to Nicole for donating this button) “I Voted for Suzanne Franco” on your site. You will find the button and the code below. Worth 3 drawing tickets.
- (4) For additional entries you can blog about this contest/drawing and link to this post (http://www.suzannefranco.com/blog-contest-drawing-launches-today-over-2000-in-prizes) and to the voting page on Daily Blog Tips (http://www.dailyblogtips.com/blogging-idol-2-voting-session-is-open/). (Please be respectful and post on an active blog). Worth 5 drawing tickets.
Here’s the awesome button you can add to your site:
Here’s the code ~ simply copy this code and paste it where you want it on your site:
<a href="http://www.suzannefranco.com/blog-contest-drawing-launches-today-over-2000-in-prizes/"><img src="http://www.suzannefranco.com/images/button.gif" alt="I Voted for Suzanne Franco" /></a>
Now … after you have done the tasks you are able to complete … come back here and leave a comment stating what you’ve done and add the links to the site where we can see your button and/or blog post.
Then on December 1st I will use random.org to choose the winners. I will pull one winner for each prize. You can win multiple prizes so the more entries the better chance you have of winning something … or several of these amazing prizes.
Speaking of amazing prizes … as you can see my sponsors have really stepped up to the plate here and spoiled you guys … so please visit their sites and and thank them for their sponsorship. These are ALL awesome products and services that would help you with your business. They deserve some kudos … wouldn’t you agree?
If you have questions it would be easier if you’d use the contact us page. I will then post the Qs & As for everyone to see.
I really do appreciate the tremendous outpouring of support I’ve received throughout the Blogging Idol contest. I hope I can return the favor to each and every one of you … I mean that sincerely. I am still offering free spots in my Blogging for Bucks BootCamp so make sure you invite others you know who could benefit from that class (they will thank you I promise).
So … get busy … subscribe, vote, add the button and blog about this!
Thanks again! *SmiLes* Suzanne
P.S. Just for fun … tell us in the comments below where you heard about this contest …
P.S.S. If you are adding a url/link to your comment it will most likely require moderation or end up in the spam section … NO PROBLEM … just be paitent and I will get it added below. Thanks!
Qs & As
Q. If I subscribed by feedreader do I have to also subscribe by email?
A. Yes. To enter into the drawing I will need for you to subscribe by email. If I draw your name for a prize and you are not on the email list I will draw again.
Q. If I donated a prize am I eligible for the drawing?
A. Yes. You are eligible. If I draw you for your own prize I will give you the next prize on the list and re-draw for your donated prize for someone else.
Q. What is the last date/time I can enter?
A. The last entry will be counted on Friday, November 28, 2008 at midnight EST. UPDATE: November 30, 2008 at midnight EST
Q. When will you draw for the prizes?
A. I will have the drawing completed by December 1, 2008 and I will announce the winners here on the blog.
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128 Comments
Larisa
on 30th Nov, 08 01:11pm
Hi there,
I subscribed and voted as well …
Good luck!
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Mom on the Run
on 30th Nov, 08 01:11pm
O.K. so,
I voted for you.
I blogged about this giveaway in a post on my blog.
I subscribed via e-mail.
Mom on the Run’s last blog post..Reuniting Old Friends with a wii
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Libby
on 30th Nov, 08 01:11pm
I voted and subscribed! Unfortunately, I cannot remember if I already commented!
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Val
on 30th Nov, 08 01:11pm
Well I hit your rss feed – 1 point
I voted for you, tried to do it more than once as well. LOL – 2 points
I’ve added the button – 3 points
And blogged about it http://busymomma.com/2008/11/30/vote-for-a-friend/ – 5 points
Do I get any points for all the retweets I sent ya from 4 accounts?
ROFL GO SUZANNE! Looking forward to hearing results tomorrow!
Val’s last blog post..First Holidays
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Catherine Jo Morgan
on 30th Nov, 08 01:11pm
I voted for you and subscribed by email. Good luck!
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Marcia Layton Turner
on 30th Nov, 08 02:11pm
Hi Suzanne,
I signed up for your RSS feed via email (1 pt) and I voted for you (2 pts). Hope you win!!
All the best,
Marcia
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Susan Palmquist
on 30th Nov, 08 02:11pm
I voted for you, subscribed to the RSS Feed and gave you a mention and a link to your site from mine. Good luck, Suzanne, may you be the next Blogging Idol-Susan
Susan Palmquist’s last blog post..The Budget Smart Girl’s Guide to Black Friday and Cyber Monday
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Mel
on 30th Nov, 08 02:11pm
I thought I already posted a comment here, but I can’t find it. So, I voted for you and I subscribed to your email feed. Great stuff! Hope you win the judging today. Can’t wait for the boot camp!
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lena
on 30th Nov, 08 02:11pm
voted twice for you and member of rss feed
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Tammy
on 30th Nov, 08 02:11pm
Hi Suzanne, I voted for you and signed up for the RSS Feed via email.
Good Luck!
Tammy
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Heather Wilcox
on 30th Nov, 08 03:11pm
I am subscribed to your RSS Feed by Email.
I have voted for you at Daily Blogging Tips.
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Maria Thompson
on 30th Nov, 08 03:11pm
I just “NaNoWriMo” (50,000 words in 30 days) and in another 15,000 words I should have a first draft. Suzanne, you’re an inspiration to think about the business side of this and I already am making plans with the local book store that was kind enough to host 5 weeks of Write-Ins for us to be the host of my first book signing!
You know I will keep you all posted. Just because we do it for love doesn’t mean we don’t want the money!
Maria
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Paul Bye
on 30th Nov, 08 03:11pm
Hi Suzanne
Came across your site too late to vote for you, but with luck you will not need my vote.
I subscribed to your feed by email today.
Good luck.
Paul
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Bobbi
on 30th Nov, 08 04:11pm
I subscribed to your RSS feed and I voted for you. Good luck!! I hope you win!
~Bobbi
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Yield to Pedestrian: All the Cool, All the Time
on 30th Nov, 08 04:11pm
Suzanne: I hope you win!
I heard about you from John Chow, and I did the following:
1) I subscribed by email
2) I voted for you
3) I added a button here: http://yieldtopedestrian.com/YieldToPedestrian/?page_id=841
Good luck!
Yield to Pedestrian: All the Cool, All the Time’s last blog post..Black Friday Recommendation #2: Homedics Sound Spa and Light
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Mary
on 30th Nov, 08 04:11pm
Good luck in the Idol race, Suzanne. I subscribed, and I voted for you (before they closed the voting) and I have my fingers crossed.
Mary
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SuburbanGypsy
on 30th Nov, 08 05:11pm
Woot! We are so close! I am so excited for you Suzanne!
I have:
Subscribed for1 ticket.
Voted for 2 tickets.
Button in sidebar for 3 tickets.
Blogged with both links included for 5 tickets – ttp://suburbangypsy.blogspot.com/2008/11/have-you-voted-for-suzanne-franco.html
Awesome prizes! 11 tickets for me please. Good luck to you our new Blogging Idol and Good Luck to everyone who is helping her along the way!
SuburbanGypsy’s last blog post..Now Back to Our Regularly Scheduled Programming
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Birdie
on 30th Nov, 08 06:11pm
I subscribed by email
I voted for you – of course!
I added a button on my blog
You go girl! You rock and totally deserve this! Good luck to you Suzanne and good luck to everyone else!
Birdie’s last blog post..You call yourself honest and ethical?
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Letty Livingston
on 30th Nov, 08 06:11pm
You bring new and exciting ways to making ends meet. Most people think of Ebay when they hear of making $ online. However, you, my friend, have tapped into something and are smart enough to make money teaching about making money. Wiley mon ami!
xoxo
LL
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CaraM - TheHouseholdHelper
on 30th Nov, 08 07:11pm
I subscribed and I voted for you. GOOD LUCK!
CaraM – TheHouseholdHelper’s last blog post..Thirfty Thursday
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karen
on 30th Nov, 08 07:11pm
hey there, i voted for you, commented and subscribed to your rss feed. dont have an official blog yet to post that button. lol
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Beth
on 30th Nov, 08 08:11pm
I subscribed and I voted…and appreciate all the good advice you share!
Beth
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topen
on 30th Nov, 08 08:11pm
already subscribe via email 1 ticket
vote on your blog as blogger idol 2 ticket
place your supercoolbutton on my site Ectwebmall.com 3 ticket
4 blogpost with link provided
http://mutualpay.com/suzannefranco-blogging-idol-contest/
http://retroclix.wordpress.com/2008/11/25/suzannefranco-blogging-idol-contest/
http://allcontest.wordpress.com/2008/11/25/suzannefranco-blogging-idol-contest/
http://ectwebmall.com/suzannefranco-blogging-idol-contest/
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Angel Windley
on 30th Nov, 08 08:11pm
Woo Hoo! You’re in the home stretch! I subscribed and got my lucky rabbits foot and horseshoe-bring on the prizes.
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Angel Windley
on 30th Nov, 08 08:11pm
Oh yeah, I am posting the button and a link to your site on my blog.
Angel Windley’s last blog post..I Won! I Won!
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Angie
on 2nd Dec, 08 02:12pm
Who won!? Who won?!
Angie’s last blog post..Black Friday Google Spreadsheet
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Contesteer
on 6th Dec, 08 08:12pm
Who won the contest?
Contesteer’s last blog post..Win a YouTube-Ready HD KODAK Zi6 from Mashable
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Cartier Tank
on 21st Oct, 09 07:10am
I subscribed and I voted
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