Itââ¬â¢s Like an Auto Show for Blogs This Weekend
At Open Comment Night last night, we talked about Creative Networking. Lots of great ideas were gathered, and that conversation got me thinking about more of them. Two years ago, we had a weekend showcase for blogs. I thought it might be fun to try it again.
So this weekend is a Successful-Blog Blog-to Show. It’s a Virtual Auto Show for Blogs. Detail your blog. Polish the trim and come show it off. We’ll line them up, look them over, and get to know each other and our blogs just that much better.
Hereââ¬â¢s what you do.
Write up the following information:
Blog Title
Blog URL link:
Blog Tagline
A sentence or two about what makes your blog worth visiting.A brief paragraph of blogging advice or a short bloggy quote that shows a little personality.
E-mail that information to Liz at lizsun2@gmail.com with BLOG-TO SHOW in the subject line before Saturday July 26. (GMT -6 hrs. See clock in the sidebar)
Please note: The Deadline for Submission has passed.
Click here to go to the Aggregate Post. It’s up already!!
OPTIONAL: You might want to write a blog post for the weekend that introduces folks to your most popular posts content with links to take them there.
OPTIONAL: Stumble this post so that lots of folks will be there to see what you bring.
Iââ¬â¢ll feature your blog in the Blog-to Showcase on Saturday with a linkback so that folks can come visit.
Itââ¬â¢s FREE PROMOTION and visibility for your blog and your brand. It would be silly to pass it up.
Summer and social gatherings go together. Whatever the season where you are now, online it can be a summer Blog-to Show on Saturday!
–ME “Liz” Strauss
Work with Liz!!
Vicky H says
July 23, 2008 at 6:54 AMI’m in, it sounds like fun!
Vicky H
Kris @ Fresh Focus says
July 23, 2008 at 7:32 AMSubmission sent – thanks Liz!
Karin H. says
July 23, 2008 at 7:34 AMHi Liz
Sounds like fun.
Can I go ‘double Dutch’?, please
Karin H. (Keep It Simple Sweetheart, specially in business)
SpaceAgeSage says
July 23, 2008 at 7:34 AMLiz,
What a wonderful idea! And what a generous way to take the lead in community-building –thanks!
SpaceAgeSage
BloggerNewbie says
July 23, 2008 at 8:14 AMLiz:
Sounds like a great opportunity! I’m definitely in.
Blog Happy!
Nancy Stall says
July 23, 2008 at 8:23 AMFab idea Liz. A new blog I’ve just started for my husband’s biz Pro Studio Supply could certainly use your professional advice. Great timing for me. Thanks a million.
Nancy
Becky McCray says
July 23, 2008 at 8:56 AMOh, Liz! I remember that first blog-to show! That was one of the very first ways I ever promoted my blog, and just about the first time we met. How very cool that it is back! 🙂
ME Liz Strauss says
July 23, 2008 at 8:59 AMHi Vicky!
We did it once in 2006. Yeah, it’s fun!
Hi Kris,
Got it!
Of course, you can, Karin!!
ME Liz Strauss says
July 23, 2008 at 8:59 AMHey Sage!
You’re always community building yourself. Hope you’ll bring your blog!
ME Liz Strauss says
July 23, 2008 at 9:01 AMHiya, Blogger Newbie,
It’s a great way to introduce yourself!
Bring over, Nancy.
Lots of folks will stop by to see it. 🙂
ME Liz Strauss says
July 23, 2008 at 9:02 AMYeah Becky!
I know. I was looking at it last night and thinking the very same thing.
Pamir | Reiki Help Blog says
July 23, 2008 at 9:17 AMNeed some time but will submit. I thought I opted-in to the open mic email list but haven’t gotten the notices (?).
ME Liz Strauss says
July 23, 2008 at 10:09 AMHi Pamir!
Looking forward to your submission! I made sure you’re on the Tuesday email list this morning. 🙂
Delaney Kirk says
July 23, 2008 at 10:13 AMGreat idea and opportunity, Liz. It’s on my “to do” list!
ME Liz Strauss says
July 23, 2008 at 10:33 AMFabaulous Delaney!
Can’t wait to share your blog!
Suzie Cheel says
July 23, 2008 at 3:00 PMwhat I great idea, will go and do a post on Thinking home business
ME Liz Strauss says
July 23, 2008 at 4:40 PMHi Suzie!
Thanks for the encouragment!
Ricardo Bueno says
July 23, 2008 at 5:03 PMLiz: you’re always so giving! Thank you… I’m going to polish ‘er up and get ‘er ready to show :-p
Cath Lawson says
July 23, 2008 at 6:12 PMHi Liz – Thank you. That’s a really generous gesture and it’s a great way to hear about new blogs we’d like to visit.
ME Liz Strauss says
July 23, 2008 at 6:32 PMHi Ricardo!
Our blogs can be social too! 😉
ME Liz Strauss says
July 23, 2008 at 6:32 PMHi Cath,
Yeah it’s always fun to see who comes out for an event like this!
Patricia says
July 23, 2008 at 6:55 PMHi, Liz-
I am so glad I finally got my SOB badge proudly posted on my blog. Geez, I’ll have to get my tail in gear to get into the parade by Saturday. So glad you are doing this.
Patricia
ME Liz Strauss says
July 23, 2008 at 7:13 PMHi Patricia!
Can’t wait to see how you describe your blog and what wisdom you send with it. 🙂
Trisha says
July 23, 2008 at 7:30 PMI will be there – I have lots of detailing and polishing to do first.
And I still have to figure out what to write for the ‘brief paragraph of blogging advice or a short bloggy quote that shows a little personality.’
ME Liz Strauss says
July 23, 2008 at 7:51 PMLook to your blog for the answers . . . 🙂
JoLynn Braley says
July 23, 2008 at 8:18 PMHi Liz!
Saw your tweet about your Blog-to show summer gathering, how cool!
I’ll be emailing you, thanks for the opportunity! 🙂 (oh yeah, it’s been stumbled! 😉 )
ME Liz Strauss says
July 23, 2008 at 9:34 PMHi JoLynn,
thanks for all you do!!
You’re the best!!
You should see me smiling. 🙂
Chip says
July 24, 2008 at 2:51 AMI’m in, too. Already sent a mail, wrote on my blog and now I’m stumbling.
Cody McKibben says
July 24, 2008 at 3:49 AMWow, that’s a really cool project for you to start up, thanks Liz. I’m surprised we haven’t seen something like this yet, come to think of it!
ME Liz Strauss says
July 24, 2008 at 7:57 AMHi Chip!
Welcome and thanks for spreading the word!!
ME Liz Strauss says
July 24, 2008 at 7:58 AMHi Cody,
I did this once before, in 2006. I’ve been meaning to do it again . . . finally here it is!! 🙂
Aneesa says
July 24, 2008 at 10:24 AMLiz,
This is a fun idea. I have sent my submission.
Thanks,
Aneesa
Durk says
July 24, 2008 at 10:28 AMWow, great thanx! L:ooking forward to see whats arround.
email sent!
Amy says
July 24, 2008 at 10:42 AMGreat idea! Can’t wait to submit!
lemonologie says
July 24, 2008 at 10:43 AMHi Liz! I’m in!
Geoffrey Philp says
July 24, 2008 at 1:51 PMI’ve jumped in!
Carol says
July 24, 2008 at 2:21 PMYou are THE BEST Liz! Thanks so much for doing this promotion. 🙂
pelf says
July 24, 2008 at 3:09 PMI sent you an email, and now I’m off to polish my blog! 😀
Rick Wolff says
July 24, 2008 at 4:29 PMAny way I can participate without actually submitting my blog?
ME Liz Strauss says
July 24, 2008 at 5:37 PMThanks everyone,
This is turning out much bigger than I expected.
Rick, I just had an idea . . . meet me on Twitter. 🙂
Miranda says
July 24, 2008 at 6:11 PMGreat idea! I’ve emailed my info. And I look forward to reading and “meeting” other bloggers.
ME Liz Strauss says
July 24, 2008 at 6:14 PMThanks, Miranda!
I’ve got it!
Sara at On Simplicity says
July 24, 2008 at 9:12 PMThanks so much! This is a great idea. I’m of the opinion that being a generous to others always pays off, often in unexpected ways. I’ll be here to check out everyone else and shop for feeds.
Bamboo Forest says
July 24, 2008 at 9:48 PMLiz, way to go for thinking outside the box.
Looks like fun.
Rick Wolff says
July 24, 2008 at 10:20 PMFor the record: I never heard your idea. But I submitted my blog after all. So the other commenters know.
Vered says
July 25, 2008 at 12:19 AMYes, it WOULD be silly not to participate.
Thank you.
Luc Debaisieux says
July 25, 2008 at 4:35 AMLiz,
Brilliant idea! Definitely “feeding the Blob”; )
Thank you for opening this to us all.
Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach says
July 25, 2008 at 6:46 AMFinally after doing a complete overhaul of my blog in preparation for this….I can sign up!
Excellent idea – I’ll send my email shortly.
Enjoy, Barbara
John Hoff - eVentureBiz says
July 25, 2008 at 8:51 AMThank you, Liz. Sent mine in. I really appreciate the opportunity.
Theresa Zagnoli says
July 25, 2008 at 9:29 AMGreat idea, but ohhh the pressure. Lots to do and little time to do it in. Can I overcome in time to get my act together?
Matthew says
July 25, 2008 at 9:57 AMThanks for doing this 🙂 I’ve got mine submitted!
Now, to go home tonight and churn out some new content so I have something exciting to link to in the morning.
Darla - UltraBeautyBoutique says
July 25, 2008 at 10:04 AMCOOL! Thanks. I just sent you an e-mail.
Robin ~ PENSIEVE says
July 25, 2008 at 10:24 AMLiz, GREAT idea! I just tweeted it after reading about it.
I realized after hosting BlogHop ââ¬Ë08 last week how many blogs are out there I have NO idea about!
I’ll post @ it this weekend, too :).
Marcy Massura-The Glamorous Life says
July 25, 2008 at 10:28 AMSo excited about this! E-mail is on its way!
Marianne says
July 25, 2008 at 10:37 AMJust found this through Mrs. Fussypants on Twitter. Looks like a great idea!
Will get cranking and submit later today.
And I’ll be back to browse your blog!
Thursday Bram says
July 25, 2008 at 10:49 AMSubmitted my site. Thanks for the opportunity!
Mike Templeton says
July 25, 2008 at 11:17 AMI just submitted our blog. This looks like an interesting way to find out about several new blogs out there. I’ll be looking forward to your post.
Glenda Watson Hyatt says
July 25, 2008 at 1:29 PMWill a blog be disqualified from the show if it doesn’t have a tagline yet? 😉 Off to spit n polish my blog.
Mary Beth says
July 25, 2008 at 1:46 PMI just sent over my email – thank you so much for doing this. I can’t wait to get to know new bloggers:)
Renee says
July 25, 2008 at 3:29 PMOff to submit my blog.
Connie Ragen Green says
July 25, 2008 at 6:03 PMI sent my email early this morning. Great idea, Liz, and thank you!
Ricardo Bueno says
July 25, 2008 at 7:37 PMI did it…just submitted my entry. So far it sounds like it’s going to be a great lil event! I’m really looking forward to it…
Hunter Nuttall says
July 25, 2008 at 10:10 PMTerrific idea, Liz! Come to think of it, I don’t know why we don’t see this kind of thing more often. Looking forward to it!
Barbara Swafford says
July 26, 2008 at 3:13 AMHi Liz,
I’m in. Can hardly wait to see it all happen.
Ulla says
July 26, 2008 at 4:07 AMJust submitted my blog – I hope it’s not too late!
Dave Lucas says
July 26, 2008 at 6:23 AMHi Liz, I found you via Geoffrey Philp’s blog. I just commented him and thought your readers might be interested to see what I wrote:
Hello Geoffrey!
After reading your post I decided to sign on to this as well. Unlike you, I don’t think I’m going to post an article about my posts. You see, some of the articles I believe I researched and wrote to perfection, have barely been seen by netizens, while some posts that were written quickly, even some as “throwaways” have gone on to become monster hit-grabbers. Some posts that I wrote in 2005 are still catching hits on a daily basis.
In recent months, two posts, one about teen actress Miley Cyrus and the other about Hillary Clinton’s right-hand Huma Abedin, gobbled up traffic like there was no tomorrow, while some special stories and RIPS barely got noticed (except this week’s post about the death of DJ K-Swift).
Some blogs are able to atract large numbers of RSS subscribers and a “following” or regular readership. In my estimation I have about 50 total “followers.” But you know what? On any day should my blog get thousands of hits, it’s those 50 loyalists who really count, who make my day when I look in the blog stats and see that they’ve come back.
For me, the best thing about blogging (besides getting issues out there and off my chest) is meeting wonderful people, like you and many others. Thank-you Geoffrey, and thank-you “others” for making my daily journey across life a little easier each day.
Peaceful Blessings,
Dave Lucas
lala says
July 26, 2008 at 11:07 AMHi Liz, I sent mine in last night. Looking forward to seeing all the other blogs!
Al at 7P says
July 26, 2008 at 3:30 PMHi Liz – I’m sooo impressed with what you’e doing here. Just wanted to remind you that you are awesome.
Kirk M says
July 26, 2008 at 6:56 PMWhat an excellent idea, Liz. You always come up with the best of them. Too bad I got wind of it too late to join in (been under the weather for the last few days…figures).
I’ll definitely join in the reading part of it though.
Standtall says
July 27, 2008 at 5:42 AMHo did I miss this opportunity? I am just seeing this now and it pained me. Anyway, there wil lbe a second chance I hope. I love this initiative!!!
Standtall says
July 27, 2008 at 5:48 AMIt’s already 12noon Sunday in Nigeria where I live hence
Standtall says
July 27, 2008 at 5:52 AMOh but of course, since it required physical presence, I guess I am kind of diqualify. I hope as time goes on you will extend the invite to pple living abroad. Thanks
Kare Anderson says
July 27, 2008 at 8:39 AMAgain you are trailblazing Liz. Wish I’d not been on a plane so much last week and missed hearing about this earlier. Yet I will peruse the posts and refer to your glorious Me2We showcase where one prson – you – leveraged more value with and for many other adept bloggers
Perhaps this will be an annual event, eh?
Kare