Don’t forget! We’re kicking off a new round of 31 Days to Build a Better Blog challenge next week. Whether you are a new or seasoned blogger, participating in 31DBBB is a great way to kickstart your blogging into high gear!
We’ve got all the details outlined, as well as the sign up form, waiting for you in our #SITS31DBBB post from last week. You’ll want to purchase the 31 Days to Build A Better Blog ebook. Make sure you use promo code SITS25 for your 25% SITS Girls discount – yay!
If you plan on participating and you haven’t joined one of our 3 blogger experience groups yet, you’ll want to do that too. Get the details on which blogger group is for you.
We’ve have several of the same questions pop up regarding the challenge, so we put together the below list of FAQs as a guide.
FAQs
Do I absolutely have to buy the ProBlogger book?
No, but we strongly encourage it. You can follow along without the book. However, you will increase your experience during the program 1000% by having the book by your side. Plus, Darren is offering 25% off of the normal price using the code, SITS25.
What if I have the first edition of the book, rather than the latest copy?
You are welcome to work through the challenge using the first edition of the book. You just won’t have a copy of the latest updates, as well as the week of Bonus Material that Darren added. If you are OK with that, then you’re ready!
Am I required to sign up for a group? I don’t know which group to join.
Don’t worry a ton about which group you sign up for. The groups are just a starting point for everyone and a way for us to get you on our email distribution list for this challenge. You are welcome to move around as you see fit and as the challenge progresses.
Meet Our #SITS31DBBB Team!
This challenge couldn’t happen without tremendous effort from our fabulous #SITS31DBBB community leaders. These gals are going to be posting the daily tasks in our forums and sharing their wisdom and knowledge with you as the weeks progress. So let’s meet them – and make sure you follow all of them on Twitter so you don’t miss a beat!
Meet Our Beginner Blogger Group Community Leader: Jen
Hi, I am Jen. I am the proud mother of triplets and their big brother. Sometimes it feels like I am buried in children. I tell those stories from under the pile on my blog Buried with Children, and on twitter @BuriedWithKids.
Meet Our Intermediate Blogger Group Community Leader – Nicole
Nicole is a stiletto wearing, cabernet sipping, mom to three lovely little ladies. Two of which are twins who are entering the feared age of TWO – she asks that you send lots of prayers, chocolate and bottles of wine. While Nicole was an Elementary School Teacher in her professional life prior to kids, she currently is a freelance writer, blogger and social media enthusiast. In addition to her personal blog, you can find Nicole contributing here at SITS, Savvy Sassy Moms and Tip Junkie. You can catch her in the intermediate forum supporting your #SITS31DBBB efforts as well as on the Twitter and the Facebook. She’ll be featuring her popular Blog Idol Interview SITS 31DBBB edition throughout the weeks of the challenge on her personal blog, Moments that Define Life, as an additional support…you know, because you should have loads of extra time to read while tackling those challenges. {Ahem} Find Nicole on Twitter at @MTDLBlog.
Our Advanced Blogger Group Community Leader – Melissa
Melissa is a busy mama with 11 years of experience in marketing and branding. She blogs at Adventuroo, a blog about capturing the everyday moments in motherhood, and Momcomm, a blog where she shares can-do tips for blogging, writing and social media. She’s also the author of the DIY Blog Critique workbook, which guides bloggers through 43 points to critique their own blogs in design, navigation and content. Connect with Mel on Twitter at @MelACulbertson.
And of course, follow Tiffany and Fran at @SITSGirls and me at @KludgyMom. We’ll be checking in and providing updates as well.
We can’t wait to get started and see you all transform your blogs!
I am looking forward to this!
JDaniel4′s Mom recently posted..Helping to Build with Couch Cushions
I just don’t know whether I’m advanced or intermediate!
Blond Duck recently posted..Wings 8
You could go between the two forums and decided day to day. Put yourself in the Intermediate/Advanced for the grouping purposes but hop between the forums and do what works for you!
Looking forward to “seeing” you there!
So, I have to buy the book to participate?
Maggie S. recently posted..Relief
Maggie, you don’t have to buy the book. You will still be able to follow along without it. If you buy the book you will get more out of the 31 days, but don’t let that stop you if you’d like to participate.
Melissa recently posted..How I Met My Doggies
The book is very helpful, but you can still get a lot from the experience without it. I will say that the book will have content you can use even after the event is over so you can continue to develop your blog over time. “See” you in the forums!
Nicole @MTDLBlog recently posted..Listable Life Meme Launch
Thanks, I just saw this and am excited to join in!!!
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Twitter: stephmommybrain
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I’m signed up and can’t wait to dive in!
Stephanie’s Mommy Brain recently posted..The Best Time Management E Book!
Just signed up! Can’t wait!
Twitter: SylverBlaque
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Sounds fun!
Sylver Blaque recently posted..Holiday Shoppers Return Online Purchases in Record Numbers
Looking forward to it as well. I have my week already planned out so that when I am not at work, I can be blogging
Making Our Life Matter recently posted..My Have-To-Get-Done’s
Twitter: classicnycgirl
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Is it weird that I saw “31DBBB” and immediately thought “In hexidecimal, that’s blue-green… that’s probably an awesome color” and went into photoshop to test it? Oh, and btw, it is a kind of nice color… and yes, I guess I’m a nerd.
Classic NYer recently posted..On poor communication
That just made me lolsalot. Gotta go look up the color.
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I am going to have to do it w/o the book because I still couldn’t download it and am waiting for a refund.
Did you make sure you have the latest Adobe Acrobat Reader version? A couple of people were having issues from that. Hope you got it worked out!
Melissa {momcomm} recently posted..Blog Critique: SortaCrunchy
I did the update as well. I have downloaded other things without and problems, it just seems to be that link give me an error.
I have been blogging for about six months and I’m really excited to learn a lot more in this class! I signed up last week, but was wondering if there were any emails sent out yet or if I just wait until the 16th. Also, where do we “show up” on the 16th?
Kristen @ Mind Your Bees and Trees recently posted..The Best of MYBT: Top 15 Posts of 2011
There was an email sent out yesterday by Fran and Tiff! If you didn’t get it. Let me know!
Melissa {momcomm} recently posted..Blog Critique: SortaCrunchy
I did get it! Thanks, Melissa
Kristen @ Mind Your Bees and Trees recently posted..Foodie Pen Pals
Oops I forgot to add my Twitter name!
Kristen @ Mind Your Bees and Trees recently posted..Guest Post Thursday: Balsamic Vinegar Quinoa Salad
So excited to participate in this again!! I did the initial 31DBBB…and it was awesome. This is a great way to start off the year!
Kelly recently posted..Post Number 395
I just bought the new ProBlogger book over Christmas when they offered it at half-price. I was just getting started and thinking how I’d like to find others going through it as well! What luck I found out about the SITS challenge! Thanks for offering it.
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OMG! Thanks for the reminder! I keep thinking I need to sign us up but always forget to actually do it. Doing it now! ~Jamie
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Do we sign up here?
Blond Duck recently posted..Friday Five: The Cuteness Continues
Sign ups are now closed, but don’t let that stop you from participating.
Check out this post for more info:
http://www.thesitsgirls.com/education/blog-tips/blog-challenge-starts/
xo
I am counting down the days…..right NOW!!!!
Frankie recently posted.."The Ginnifer Goodwin" Haircut
I just signed up and cannot wait until Monday to begin. I have been blogging for a little less than a year but I still feel very new to this.
Megan@Splendid Design recently posted..Pinterest Your Friday
just purchased the book….thanks for the code!!!
Should be fun!!!
sandra recently posted..Advice From A Whale
Looking forward to this! I signed up for intermediate, but not sure if I should really be a beginner. Here’s hoping I am not overshooting! The follower criteria is there, but I am lost with stuff like SEO and monetizing. LOST I say! Thanks!
Farrah recently posted..I’m Burning Out…
No worries! Feel free to jump in and out of forums. For example, if the task in the beginners forum is something you’ve already done, just pop into the intermediate one and do their task!
Melissa {momcomm} recently posted..Blog Critique: SortaCrunchy
Twitter: adriennesfts
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Missed sign ups! Coming back Monday for details.
Adrienne recently posted..Fashion to Figure Giveaway
We have Melissa leading our group and I noticed Gigi is in it so this should be awesome. Looking forward to it.
Fawn recently posted..There Has to be a Better Way
Even though I’ve been blogging for a few years, my blog is still so tiny in readership, I think I need to start at the beginning.
Colleenie recently posted..Another Year on The Couch
Hi! I’m all signed up for the 31DTBBB and bought the ebook. I received an email with the link for the book and I cannot download or open it? I have emailed them but have not gotten a reply and I really really want to be able to start tomorrow with y’all. Do you have any suggestions how I can go about getting some help or a new link sent to me? Thanks! Melissa
Make sure that you are using the most updated version of Adobe Reader. That has been a problem for some.
If you do not get this resolved immediately, don’t worry. You can still dive in even without the book right away.
I am so ready for today! Hoorah!
Brenna @ Almost All The Truth recently posted..Going Green for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
too late to jump in? I am always up for learning something new and scratching off one of the many questions I’ve got jotted down next to my mouse!
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Formal sign ups are closed but we encourage you to visit our forums (link above) and jump into one of our blogger groups! Have fun!