Well … for those who don’t know I’m a contestant in this season’s Blogging Idol contest held by Daniel Scocco of Daily Blog Tips.
Over 120 bloggers are competing to earn the title, “Blogging Idol,” and I really, really want to win this thing.
There will be 7 points awarded: for highest gain in RSS subscribers, for reader votes, and given out by 3 judges.
I’ve stayed in the top 10 for the RSS gain portion and the way I see it … “It’s not over til it’s over.” I‘ve had a steady increase since day one of the contest where others have had very large dips in their subscriber numbers. I’ve always said, “Slow and steady wins the race” and I have a feeling this will be no exception to that rule.
Each of the judges will each be awarding a point to the blogger who they feel has used, “the most clever and effective strategy for gaining RSS subscribers and for promoting the blog.”
So here’s the deal … I’ve invited a handful of internet marketing “Gurus” to stop by and watch a video asking them to support me in my quest to become the next Blogging Idol and let’s see which of these gurus we can “lasso in.”
I want you, my readers, to comment below and let me know who you think will actually (a) come by and watch the video, (b) who will comment in this post, (c) who will subscribe to my RSS feed, and (d) who will actually tell their subscribers to support me as the next Blogging Idol. Also, if you feel this is a ”clever strategy” … please be sure to mention that to the judges in your comment below.
So without further a due … My invitees are:
(These are links to the videos I made for them)
Travis (Sago) The Bum Marketer
Now … before you ask why someone did or didn’t make the list … these are the newsletters I’ve followed for quite some time and/or who have had the most impact on my business.
So … it’s time to find out … Who’s Hot or Not … Who’s Naughty or Nice … Who’s a Guru or a Goober …
Let’s have some fun with this … leave your predictions in the comments below as to who you think will do what … and if you really want to see it get interesting … go to their blogs, hit them up on Twitter … their YouTube channel … whatever … and see if you can get them here to participate. List what you’ve done below too so others can see your creativity. Thanks! *SmiLes* Suzanne
Now … go tell these guys to get over here and have some fun:
Bob The Teacher: Blog, Twitter, YouTube (email: bob at bobtheteacher dot com)
Rich Schefren: Blog, Twitter, YouTube (email: rich at strategicprofits dot com)
Travis Sago: YouTube (email: travis at bummarketingmethod dot com)
Derek Gehl: Blog, YouTube (email: derekgehl at marketingtips dot com)
John Chow: Blog, Contact, Twitter, YouTube
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89 Comments
Gyutae Park
on 13th Nov, 08 03:11pm
Hey Suzanne… I just stopped by coming from JohnChow.com.. pretty cool that you’re calling out the “gurus”. Definitely a good way to get some attention. Good luck with Blogging Idol! I’m actually enlisted on it as well but I’m not promoting as heavily as you are. So I guess that means you have a chance
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ZK@Internet Marketing Blog
on 13th Nov, 08 03:11pm
Way to go on innovation
best wishes for winning the title, already signed up with you last week
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jobucks
on 13th Nov, 08 03:11pm
sazunne, good luck. I think you have the quality to become a blogging Idol
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Suzanne
on 13th Nov, 08 03:11pm
@ ginger ~ thanks for your well wishes … I just signed up for your newsletter and I appreciate your support. If you blog about my quest I’ll also add you to my Sponsor Directory (which I should have up in the next day or two) with a great link and a 200 character description of your site/business. Thanks again!
@ gyutae ~ yeah, that is a pretty sweet endorsement huh?! I am going for it big time … it means the world to me … and even MORE to my kids! They think I’m going to win … and I can’t let them down can I? LOL
@ zk ~ thanks! Every now and then I come up with something huh? Thanks again for subscribing … your support means a lot to me!
@ jobucks ~ Thanks for the compliment! Have you subscribed? I could really use your support and I’ll return the favor for sure.
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Romil Patel
on 13th Nov, 08 04:11pm
Looks like today is a super busy day for your blog!!
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Nicholas Chase
on 13th Nov, 08 04:11pm
Suzanne, Just watched your video-post on John Chow’s homepage, just signed up for your RSS feed of your blog.
Respectfully, Nicholas Chase – ‘the video guy’ at BlogWorld Expo 2008 (where I met John Chow and Shoemoney!)
http://donotreadthisblogunless.blogspot.com/
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AverageGal
on 13th Nov, 08 04:11pm
You definitely deserve to win with this video. The effort and creativity you put into this should automatically deem you the winner! And loved the bloopers! Really made it more personal! Best of luck to you!!
PS. This gave me a great idea for a post about creativity. Make sure you check out my site later today – I’m definitely going to be mentioning you and your creativity with this Blogging Idol!
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kouji
on 13th Nov, 08 04:11pm
cool idea.
and it looks like it’s already leading to some interesting results. good luck. 
just subscribed.
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Suzanne
on 13th Nov, 08 05:11pm
@ romil ~ yes, all of my hard work and long hours are paying off nicely. Thanks for any support you can offer … subscribing, voting, blogging … it’s very much appreciated.
@ averagegal ~ thanks for the kudos! You’re right … I think we should just end the contest here and declare Suzanne Franco the Blogging Idol! LOL … thanks for your support. Did you subscribe? If so, let me know so I can add you to my class list for my “Blogging for Bucks BootCamp” and if you blog about it I’ll add you to my Sponsor Directory (just shoot me an email and let me know)
kouji ~ thanks for the support … it’s been very fun for sure.
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Dennis Edell
on 13th Nov, 08 08:11pm
I think Holy Crap covers it. LOL
I will be responding to your email, sorry.
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Suzanne
on 13th Nov, 08 08:11pm
@ dennis … ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!! You’re so funny … but speaking of Holy Crap … have you seen this? http://www.johnchow.com/suzanne-franco-the-next-blogging-idol/ … haaa haaa haaaa ha ha … pinch me! *huGs*
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Chris
on 13th Nov, 08 09:11pm
Girl,
You are doing so Awesome! you are totally going to win this! WOOHOOO!!!!!! I love what you have done here. Very unique and exciting. I and Love the fact these guys are coming over and supporting you, sister! WTG!
Chris’s last blog post..Is Procrastination Killing Your Business?
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Romil
on 13th Nov, 08 10:11pm
so how much traffic did johns site drive today??
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Suzanne
on 13th Nov, 08 11:11pm
@ nicholas ~ sorry … you were stuck in my askimet ;( I’ve just spent some time on your blog and i’m following you on twitter now (wahmsuzanne) … stay in touch any time ~ and i’m envious of the company you kept at blogworld! thanks for your support … i’m working very hard to earn this title.
@ chris ~ thanks for the kudos … let’s talk this weekend about your blog/site thingy
@ romil ~ i’ll look at and post the stats tomorrow ~ k?
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Louise
on 14th Nov, 08 01:11am
I do love your marketing technique and you aren’t afriad to put your name out there. Right now I’m working on traffic to my site and learning a little from you. I’m just trying to hit 300 I know that tomorrow is going to be the day.
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Travis Campbell
on 14th Nov, 08 06:11am
Suzanne (and Emily)-
Congrats on your outstanding progress in this contest! Win or not, you are a winner in my book (and hey, it served as an introduction!). This is my first time at your blog, but won’t be my last, subscribing now.
-Travis
Travis Campbell’s last blog post..Explode Your Blogging Results with Email Marketing
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Wendy Burt-Thomas
on 14th Nov, 08 11:11am
Suzanne,
Great stuff! You’re an inspiration to other writers who seek new and innovate ways to market their blogs/sites.
Can’t wait to read WHEN (not if!) you win!
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SuburbanGypsy
on 14th Nov, 08 12:11pm
Great marketing idea! And I am not sure what else to say that hasn’t been completely covered. You Go!
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Chris Bloczynski
on 14th Nov, 08 01:11pm
Hi, Suzanne! I subscribed when I read about your quest at John Chow’s site… I read Daily Blog Tips, um, daily, but haven’t checked you out yet. When I saw your strategy take hold, though, I knew I couldn’t be missing more of your work. Great job, and best of luck in the contest!
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Suzanne
on 14th Nov, 08 02:11pm
@ louise ~ thanks for the kudos … I definitely “went for it” and I suggest everyone else do the same. I want this blog to become a community of people helping people … so that if one of us needs a fresh new idea or a solution to a problem … I can blog about it and we can all jump in and help … let me know if you have something along those lines so “we” can help. Also let us know if today’s the day!!!
I do want them to know that even if you don’t know as much as others … or have as much as others … if you work hard you still might win. Thanks for subscribing … that in itself is a huge compliment to me!
@ travis ~ thanks for the compliments and for including Emily!!! This means the world to her (and my boys) … and I hope I don’t let them down in any way.
@ wendy ~ you’re so awesome! Thanks for taking the time to come check out my “other world” … since I’m not a “writer” I hesitated to share this with my FD subscribers because I didn’t want anyone to get their red pen out and go to town on my writing! LOL … but I’m glad I did because here you are. I do hope to inspire others to market themselves so they can grow their business. I can’t wait to WRITE that I’ve won! Tee hee hee …
@ suburbangypsy ~ thanks! yes, lots has been said here … I “get it”
@ chris ~ yes, that was very nice of John don’t you think? Thanks for the well wishes and I hope I earn your subscription and your vote! *huGs* Suzanne
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Dennis Edell
on 14th Nov, 08 03:11pm
Very cool on JC, congrats!
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mama bok
on 14th Nov, 08 07:11pm
Love the video and good luck with the contest. And yes.. i will subscribe to your RSS. Cheers..!!
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moglie | affiliateways101.com
on 15th Nov, 08 12:11pm
Travis Sago, I will hurry and send him an email and ask him to come check your blog out,. I used to talk to Travis when I was still a member at WA, I can no longer afford the membership fee’s right now.
But I will tell him to stop by, simply because I will do everything for you to win.
As far as I can see, you deserve it.
Moglie
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Suzanne
on 15th Nov, 08 05:11pm
@ dennis ~ yeah, pretty cool huh?! thanks …
@ mamabok ~ thanks for your support!
@ moglie ~ I’d love to see Travis over here … I know he’s been busy this week cause I’ve gotten a ton of emails from him … hopefully he’ll come have some fun over here. *SmiLes* Suzanne
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Chuck
on 18th Nov, 08 11:11pm
Suzie – you are so very creative with this and you sure deserve to win this – we can only imagine the anount of work that went into your very unique blog – good luck from all of us – can’t wait for you to free up some time to help us with our blog. Chuck
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Suzanne
on 18th Nov, 08 11:11pm
@ chuck (aka … Dad) ~ Thanks Dad … it’s been so much fun! Yes, a lot of hard work … but I really am enjoying it. Would you like me to reserve your seat in my Blogging for Bucks BootCamp? LOL … Austin can’t wait for the class too … he’s so cute … his blog is http://www.corn-snakes-as-pets.com and he’d love to hear from you too. Thanks for all of your support (lifelong … and NOW) it means the world to me. *huGs* Suz
P.S. Dennis … if you’re reading this … told you Dad had the “Suz” or “Suzie” … and even “Suz-a-loo” thing
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Susanne
on 19th Nov, 08 05:11pm
Keep it up sweetie and I am sure you will get it. Thanks for the emails from you.
Catch you later, I really have to get that next article written, lol.
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Dennis Edell
on 19th Nov, 08 05:11pm
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Suzanne
on 19th Nov, 08 06:11pm
@ susanne ~ thanks!
@ dennis ~ of course dad will probably think I’m talking to my brother Dennis LOL
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frank burns
on 20th Nov, 08 03:11am
Your inbuilt qualities should be enough to help you WIN but if the judges don’t see it the way your followers and fans may see things, then with a little push to help you land that “Title”, You have My Vote. I Frank Burns Unconditionally pledge my support & vote for [ Suzanne Franco ~ the Newest Blogging Idol? ]. Men…stand aside its time we voted for our women.
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Shanker Bakshi
on 21st Nov, 08 10:11am
Hey -how you can forget -dot Com Guru
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Wendy Burt-Thomas
on 25th Nov, 08 10:11am
Go Suzanne! Just voted for you and wrote about your contest (and FreelanceDaily.net) on http://askWendy.wordpress.com
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Chris
on 29th Nov, 08 08:11pm
woohoo Suzanne! you go girl!! You deserve it!
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on 22nd Jun, 09 09:06pm
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