That’s right my friends! I’m very excited to announce we will be hosting another guest blogging contest. As always we will post the main details February 1st 2012 but in the mean time let me share what it will be about.
First in order to join you must be a Blog Engage Registered Member. So if you’re not a member yet make sure to visit the Register Page and create your manual submission account. A one time sign up fee of 29.99 will be needed for all new members.
The idea of our contest as always will be very similar to our contests in the past. You write a guest post here on Blog Engage and market it as much as you possibly can. When you market your posts we will give you points based of specific networks you use to market.
Contest prizes
First place 250 USD
Second Place 150 USD
Third place 100 USD
How To Win
1. Register for an account here and fill out your bio info. Please note this is separate account compared to your initial Blog Engage account. Contact me admin (@) blogengage dot com letting me know your username and I will upgrade your account.
2. Login to our WordPress back end, write your Guest Article and submit it for pending review. At this time you can also e-mail me your article about our contest, help us promote the contest and link to Blog Engage. (500 bonus points) Once your Guest Article is published on Blog Engage you can start marketing and promoting it.
3. Guest Articles must be at least 450 words.
4. You may have as many links as you wish in the body of the article. However, please limit links to your projects or websites to your bio. Absolutely no affiliate links allowed.
5. Spread the word about your Guest Article through all your social media channels: Twitter, Blog Engage, Facebook, etc. A high value will be placed on number of Tweets and overall social media promotion.
The Points System
Tweets, 50 points per tweet up to a max of 15000 points
Linked In Votes, 50 points per vote, up to a max of 15000 points
Facebook Likes, 50 points per tweet up to a max of 15000 points
Google Plus, 50 points per Plus up to a max of 15000 points
Engages at Blog Engage, 100 points per Engage (vote) Unlimited points
Comments that provide value, 10 points per comment Unlimited Points
Get Bonus Points
I award bonus points for contests that add the blog engage contest images.
Payment Information
All awards and prizes will be delivered 15 days after the contest is closed. As already stated a valid PayPal account will be needed to accept any money prizes.
Sponsors
If you’re interested in sponsoring our $500 USD Guest Blogging Contest lease Contact Us for pricing and details. I’m also open to non cash awards and prizes so Contact Us.
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Hi There my name is Brian, I'm the owner of Blog Engage. I own a personal blog about SEO and Marketing. Make sure to follow blogengage on twitter @blogengage and like us on facebook. Be sure to add me as a friend, bbrian017
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Blazing Minds
January 20th, 2012
I’ll have to get my blogging hat on and get myself in to a mode of writing and amazing article
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bbrian017
January 20th, 2012
That’s great news Karen; also I will be doing the same as 2010 and giving away 1000 USD to the best Guest blogger of 2012. So everyone who joins our contests during 2012 will be auto nominated to win 1000 USD again.
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branded items
January 20th, 2012
Wow, Brian, you’re the man! This is yet another exciting and surely successful contest that I should not miss. 500usd is definitely nailing it this time. I’m sharing this to my blogger friends, as well.
bbrian017
January 22nd, 2012
Hey thanks for spearing the word I appreciate it!
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Forte Properties
January 20th, 2012
I really need to get in to blogging! This is great that you have these giveaways. Really brings out the best of the best.
bbrian017
January 23rd, 2012
Hi forte, I agree and hope to see you joi9ning the contest with us I’m sure it will be fun and a great experience.
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bennix
January 21st, 2012
Great Brian, you always have the best prize that anyone could win here…:)
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bbrian017
January 23rd, 2012
Hi bennix, I try my best to reward the users that work hard on guest posts. I think a financial reward seems to motivate everyone the best!
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Argie Monroy
January 21st, 2012
Wow! I’m excited to get back at guest blogging once more. This sounds great Brian !
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bbrian017
January 22nd, 2012
This is great Argie, I look forward to you joining and showing us how to do it! I think February will be a great turnout I’m very excited!
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Easther
January 22nd, 2012
Hey Brian
awesome, I am going to put on my thinking cap on, for the next content
I am going to give this one another go
thanks Brian
~Easther
bbrian017
January 22nd, 2012
Hey Easther this is great I’m so glad your going to be joining! I’m starting to get even more excited I’ve gotten a lot of feedback ti’s looking like February is going to be a great contest!
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Holly Jahangiri
January 23rd, 2012
Much as I like all of you fine bloggers, February is mine. Go plan your articles for March.
No, seriously – good luck to everyone! Great contest, Brian.
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Abhi Balani
January 23rd, 2012
LOL…. Good one, Holly! I have planned for march as you know.
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bbrian017
January 23rd, 2012
What I didn’t even mention a contest in march lol, but you know we will have one now!
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Abhi Balani
January 23rd, 2012
That’s great, Brian. It’s nice to have a contest every month, if you don’t mind. LOL
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Holly Jahangiri
January 24th, 2012
I was just hoping to delay them with the hope of one, long enough they’d miss out on February’s! LOL But that is MOST excellent news, Brian. Can I enter two months in a row??
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Ivin
January 23rd, 2012
I’ll have to participate in this one
Tell, me, in the first paragraph you said something a bout a new account. Do we need to register a new account? Let me know, thanks!
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Holly Jahangiri
January 23rd, 2012
Itching for a rematch, there, Ivin?
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bbrian017
January 23rd, 2012
Oh Holly don’t scare Ivin away already LMAO haha!
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Holly Jahangiri
January 24th, 2012
Oh, why not, Brian? I mean, if he’s that easily scared off… who could blame a girl for tryin’?
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ivin
January 23rd, 2012
Oh, Holly, you’re on. I’m getting better and better. You’re reach is wider than Big Brothers’, but I’ll catch up with you yet
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Abhi Balani
January 23rd, 2012
Ivin, I think, the “new account” mentioned in first paragraph is for those who don’t have a basic account on BE, already. But I guess you need to register another account on the next “register an account” link, to submit article for contest.
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bbrian017
January 23rd, 2012
That’s right Abhi, as long as the blogger is a member of blog engage there is nothing to worry about.
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bbrian017
January 23rd, 2012
Hi Ivin, this would be for non blog engage members, As long as your a blog engage member you have nothing to worry about buddy!
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Holly Jahangiri
January 24th, 2012
He may be referring to the point that confused me – but I believe he’ll have no trouble there, either.
To enter, you must have a Blog Engage membership and you must register for a user ID on the Blog Engage blog’s WordPress back-end. That is your “two different accounts.”
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Andrew
January 26th, 2012
I don’t have enough blogging and marketing expertise to compete but I will try joining the contest. I am not going in for the win but rather I want to see where my level is at right now, If I win that’s just a bonus for me. What I really want to know is if I have improve my skills over the past months. Good luck to me and all participants.
Holly Jahangiri
January 26th, 2012
Andrew? You need to set up your profile pic over on gravatar.com. And you need to start getting into the habit of adding your blog URL when you comment, so that you can stop picking on yourself and your lack of blogging expertise, and let others do it for you.
No, seriously – if ever anyone was in need of this post, it’s you. http://thenextgoal.com/2011/10/increase-your-odds-winning/ Please read that (and Brian, please let it through – you know I wouldn’t put it there if it was spammy or irrelevant). Andrew, go for the win – what the heck. What’s the WORST that can happen?? (Unless you’re a heinous spammer and/or arrogant ba**tard, no one who matters a bit is going to throw rotten produce at your head or call you names or anything.) Worst that can happen here is pretty much the same thing that happens to people who don’t enter at all – they don’t win. Not winning doesn’t make you a loser. Not getting up, dusting off your backside, and trying again – may. You sound like you’re okay with that, so – no worries, right? Now that you’re okay with that possibility, and you have other clear goals (see where you stand, see if your skills are improving, etc.) – go for the win.
I say that as one who is definitely planning on beating you. But you could prove me wrong, and part of that is attitude.
How do you get the expertise to compete? Get out there and try. That’s how.
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