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Tiffany, Heather and I have something very exciting to share with our fellow SITStahs today. Nirvana Mamma, a fantastic member of our community, recently started a discussion in our BlogFrog forum. Her mission was to recruit bloggers to join her on a month-long challenge focused on kicking bloggy know-how and page views into high gear. We were so thrilled that Nirvana Mamma chose to utilize the SITS Girls BlogFrog forum in this way that we not only wanted to promote her personally, but also got to work to give this event the attention it deserves.
But let’s have Nirvana Mamma explain her idea in her own words….
Are you ready to get your bloggy behind whipped into shape? To kick some serious blogosphere tail?
Well, consider yourself recruited! Starting on July 19 in the SITS Girls Community on BlogFrog, a group of bloggers will be taking ProBlogger’s Build a Better Blog in 31 Days Challenge.
Each day for 31 days, we’ll focus on one task that will help stretch and build those blogging muscles, transforming your blog into a lean, mean blogging machine. Since you’ll be taking the challenge with other bloggers (current count is 50 and rising), you’ll benefit from the knowledge of other recruits as we share tips and experiences in daily forum discussions.
By the end of the challenge you’ll have:
- Written a variety of different types and styles of posts
- Learned techniques for coming up with new post ideas
- Promoted your blog in a variety of ways
- Built relationships with readers
- Reached out to and developed working relationships with other bloggers
- Developed an editorial calendar for your blog
- Discovered ways to be more connected to your niche/topic
- Designed a plan for your next month of blogging
Darren Rowse, the man behind ProBlogger and several other blogs, is one of the most financially successful and well known bloggers on the net today. By taking this challenge, you’ll be learning tips and secrets from a true professional. And the best part? He’s discounting the price of his 31 Days to Build a Better Blog e-book by 25%, which means this mega resource of bloggy wisdom is available for only $14.95!
Can I get a “HOO-RAH!”? Louder…I can’t hear you!
If you want to become an official recruit, then you need to take 3 totally worth it steps:
- Join the SITS Girls forum on BlogFrog. You must be a member of our forum in order to receive the e-book discount code and follow the daily discussions.
- Buy ProBlogger’s 31 Days to Build a Better Blog e-book.
- Fill out this form. Your email address will not be shared, but your blog URL and Twitter username will be posted in a list within the SITS Girls Community.
Once the challenge kicks off on July 19, there are plenty of ways to make sure that you don’t miss a thing…
- Follow @Nirvana_Mamma, your totally kick butt drill sergeant, on Twitter.
- Follow @BloggyBootCamp on Twitter. They rock those girly combat boots.
- Use the hash tag #31DBBB when referring to the challenge on Twitter.
- Fan the SITS Girls on Facebook.
Now repeat after me:
I don’t know but I’ve been told…(I don’t know but I’ve been told)
Boot Camp is the way to go…( Boot Camp is the way to go)
Nirvana Mamma makes it fun…(Nirvana Mamma makes it fun)
To get my bloggy groove on…(To get my bloggy groove on)
HOO-RAH!
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The opportunity to learn more about blogging from the likes of Darren Rowse, while being cheered along by our community leads, including Nirvana Mamma, Mama Kat from Mama’s Losin’ It, and Jen from When Pigs Fly, is really a fantastic opportunity. We hope that every member of our community gets involved!
All discussion during the event will take place only within the SITS Girls Community on BlogFrog. What’s really great about this is that we’ve recently merged the Bloggy Boot Camp and SITS Girls Communities, making it even easier for you to connect with like-minded readers and bloggers, cultivate authentic relationships, promote your blog (or website), earn income and, most of all, have fun! And like a ripple effect, each time you participate in a BlogFrog Community your name and image shows up throughout BlogFrog’s extensive network.
So what are you waiting for? Let’s work together to turn your blog into something bigger and better in 31 days!
Our sincere thanks to Darren Rowse of ProBlogger, Holly of the BlogFrog, and Nirvana Mamma for enabling us to share this fantastic blogging event with our community.
-Francesca
Sounds like a great oppourtunity! For some reason when I join communities like blogfrog and twitter my computer doesn’t cooperate and I never actually get to interact. What the heck am I doing wrong:(
Oh well I’ll figure it out and maybe even join the challenge. It sounds very informative!
Have a great day!
http://www.chalkaboutit.blogspot.com
Cindy
WOW! Great idea! Not ready for the 31 days either, especially now that I will have family over from Mexico for 21 days! SI SENOR!!! But I will for sure be checking the discussions! …. And speaking about Mexico… have you ladies visited my new blog? It’s all about Mexican cooking! “Cooking with Fire” http://cooking-w-fire.blogspot.com … I hope I will see you there!
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LOVE the name of your blog, Paloma. So creative! Will definitely be checking it out. Thanks!!
I’ve already signed up to do this on the Blog Frog. I’m really excited. I think this is such a great idea and I’m glad that Nirvana Mama put it out there for all of us to do together.
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So are we! Can’t wait to get started. We’re really looking forward to making this into a great summer for blogging.
And Jennifer? If I do bring my baby girl with me to Austin, you’ll be the first to hold her.
xo
Oh good. My baby is now two and I’m starting to get kind of nostalgic for those baby days.
I’m excited to check in and learn from the discussion! As ever, SITS is the best.
I will have to think about this one for sure! Sounds like a great challenge.
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Hope you’ll at least check out the forum when the time comes! Would love to have you and your amazing vlogging self with us.
So glad it’s Saturday. So much to do.
Sounds great!
I don’t have an extra $20 right now, otherwise I’d so be up for this. Any chance this might happen again in the future?
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It’s hard to say, Whitney. When you have some time, check out the comments to this post. If you are interested, there’s nothing preventing you from checking out the SITS Girls Community and participating in the discussions.
Also, Darren Rowse is generously donating several copies of his eBook as part of a giveaway. If you can, be sure to enter! Maybe you could WIN a copy of the ebook.
I am in. Filled out my form and tweeted already. Looking forward to it.
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Hooray, Sheri! SO excited that you will be participating.
Looking forward to having you with us!!
I think that I am up for the challenge . . . I think . . .
I may take the challenge, but I have to confess I am weary of “changing” bloggie things as the last time I totally lost my blog. Starting over at new site. Please stop by for home Honduras Gumbo.
sounds exciting! another great thing about bloggers-not alot of businesses would share their secrets and what they’ve learned with another business-the sharing and support among the blogging community is awesome!!!
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Well said, Dawn!
And honestly, we couldn’t agree more, Dawn. The collaborative nature of this space is really inspiring!
I’ve been using ProBlogger’s 31 Day Challenge for quite some time and have been writing abbout how it’s improved my blog for quite some time. I’ll be interested to see how the comments play out here and will be following your challenge!
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Great news, Cindi! I’ve definitely read your posts re ProBlogger. They’re a fantastic resource.
Would LOVE to get your insight and participation in the discussions as the challenge moves forward. Always great to have both newbies and experienced bloggers working together!
I’m for in the challenge!
Come read about why kids love hard work part 2
at http://www.zen-mamam.com.
Happy Saturday!
I’ve been using Darren’s ProBlogger 31 Day tips for quite some time and have been writing about it. I’ll be interested to see how your comments play out here!
Great article at Moomette’s! Just read it a few days ago. I’m thinking of changing to wordpress.
sounds good. I think I will look into this
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Donna
My reply didn’t show up so I’ll try again!
I’m totally up for the blogger challenge. I agree with Dawn that the blogger community is out to help each member!
Come read my latest post about Kids and Hard Work at http://www.zen-mama.com.
Happy Saturday! I’m going to join up at the BF Community, right now!
Great challenge!
Enjoy your Saturday
I’ll check it out…
Happy Saturday!
Good Morning SITStahs! Are we still doing roll call, or did I miss the memo?
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Roll call happens every day here, rain or shine, Eva. We just happened to be focusing on something a little bit different today.
Since you’ve left your comment, your roll call responsibility is fulfilled. Hooray!
happy saturday! Time to hit the garage sales!! =)
Woot!
That sounds like a challenge, albeit a fun one.
I’ll certainly have a look-see.
Have a great Saturday, girls!!!
Phew, I’m tired just reading about all that.
I’ll be watching and learning right along with you
This sounds fab and after attending CyberMummy I’m all about taking my blog to the next level. Do i have the time to commit? Will check it out either way.
Enjoy Saturday. It’s another HOT one over here!
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I love this idea! I’ve been eyeing this book. Does anyone know if the e-book can be downloaded to the kindle? I just got a kindle and haven’t figured out all the capabilities yet.
Twitter: SITSGirls
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Now that is one question that I don’t know the answer to, Adrienne. Sorry!
BUT, ohhh, the Kindle. It’s so pretty. I know you two will be very happy together.
This is a GREAT ideal!
Have a good Saturday everyone!! <3
I’m on my way!!
Happy Saturday everyone!
Big firt this week for me – guest post on what you can do in 13 hours in Frankfurt, Germany. culture and booze – yippee!
http://www.thetravelmommy.com/2010/07/getting-away-for-weekend-out-of-africa.html
Very cool!!! And I hope I’ll see you in Austin!
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Both Tiffany and I will definitely be in Austin, Kate. Thrilled to read that you are going to be there, Kate! It is going to be a fantastic event.
I just wrote a post, detailing my wedding plans so far and I have to say, I’m pretty impressed with how far we’ve come already!
Also, I’ve heard a LOT about BlogFrog…I’m very interested!
http://crowningvictoria.blogspot.com/2010/07/wedding-plans-thus-far.html
Twitter: CrowndVic
Happy Sat. everyone from Long Island! It is going to be a long hot day for me. I will have my 3rd teenager tomorrow and tonight I have 8 13 year old girls for a sleep over and a “drive-in” movie in our back yard. Wish me well!
Best,
Colleen
I look forward to this very much. I’m always looking for new ways to improve my blogs.
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Fantastic, Karen. We are envisioning a great summer of blogging for all of us!!
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Ooh, I am so ready to take the challenge! Consider me IN.
Very cool- I’ll be sure to check it out in blogfrog!
Okay, I’m ready for this! Let’s do it! Hoorah! Hahaha
Sounds great.
looking forward to learning and growing!
happy saturday! don’t know if i’ll be able to take part in the challenge, but i’ll think about it.
Oooo… I’d LOVE to participate, but I’m leaving on vacation and then come back and have a writing conference to go to. Timing! I’ll try to stop by the SITS forum, though, and pick up some tips! I also may buy the e-book and go thru it on my own time/pace. Thanks for sharing!
It is a FANTASTIC rainy day here (not being sarcastic….we’ve needed it BADLY). Nothin’ worth doin’ today except visiting some blogs (I’m childless at the moment yay).
Have a great weekend everyone!
Sounds like fun!
Happy Saturday, everyone!
Can’t wait! Off to the lake for a family get-together. Is there really any such thing as “fun for the entire family?” We’ll see!
This is a GREAT idea!! I’ve been slowly trying to do the challenge on my own & this will definitely keep me motivated!! I posted about it on my blog today because I’d love to get some of my readers involved so we can do it together!!
http://www.ingenuemom.com/2010/07/lets-do-this-ladies.html
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Just read your fabulous post, Cameron. Thanks for TON for this. It is amazing when our community pulls together for something really good.
Looking forward to reading more from you in the future!
PS: I posted a link to this post on our Facebook fan page. Check it out when you have a chance!
Happy Saturday!
Don’t think I’ll buy the e-program, but I’ll stop back by just about every day to stay up on the latest tips!
Thanks for the help, ladies!
It definitely sounds like a boot camp! I’ll have to consider this one. Have a great weekend!
Im following @Nirvana_Mamma on twitter… not sure i am ready for 31 days yet.
Happy Saturday!
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Haha! I’m not sure if any of us are really “ready.” We’ll all just be learning and having some fun as the challenge progresses.
I wish everyone a wonderful week end.