Friday, March 21st, 2008...11:31 am
Win $2,000 Worth of Expenses and 1:1 Consulting for SOBCon08
How would you like an hour of free one on one consulting with me, face to face?
Even better, how would you like us to meet in Chicago, with someone else picking up the bill?
Are you looking to be an authority blogger? Join the Authority Blogger SOBCon Contest!
Blog Catalog, SOBCon08, and Authority Blogger have come together to make an exciting new contest offer. It’s all set to help you launch your yourself this year as an Authority Blogger with the plan, the models, and the support that you need to be off to a successful career.
What is SOBCon08?
As you may already know, I am going to be giving a talk at this years SOBEvent in Chicago.
I’m very excited, not just because I think it will be a fantastic event (it will), a lot of fun (yup), and I will get a chance to meet some really cool people (that too), but also I think the attendees will get a huge amount of benefit from it.
You see, it is a conference like no other.
SOBCon08 is small and focused on truly beneficial and actionable information. It’s a series of mastermind meetings. You will get quality time with serious experts giving real knowledge, not lame half-pitches for their expensive CD box set
Other speakers/presenters include: Anita Bruzzese from Gannett USA Today, on online reputation management, Brian Clark, Copyblogger, on online business models that work, Lorelle VanFossen of Lorelle on WordPress, one focusing your business to get noticed, Muhammad Saleem on what makes an appropriate social networking portfolio, Chris Brogan, on social media choices that produce, Dave Bullock, a sales model that converts, Liz Strauss, how to build an irresistible offer and Wendy Piersall on success management.
Don’t you think that is perfect for Authority Bloggers? That’s why we’re offering this contest!
Authority Blogger Contest Prizes and Rules
It’s always fun to start with the prizes. What the Blog Catalog, SOBCon, Authority Blogger competition winner will win:
- $1000 budget to pay for SOBCon08 registration and travel expenses which also includes:
- a copy of ProBlogger: Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure Income by Darren Rowse and Chris Garrett
- 60 attendees will get free design and SEO consults from Network Solutions experts.
- a $99 lifetime hosting offer from THC
- a pro account at E-Junkie
- a free subscription to Blogger & Podcaster Magazine and a chance to join their new USA Today guide
- a professional video interview on you and your biz for BlogTV sponsored by Fuel My Blog
- A hour of consulting with Chris Garrett, face-to-face if possible.
- The complete Authority Blogger online course when it launches.
- An introduction to all of the speakers at the event.
It’s a fabulous prize package!
To Enter:
1. Write a blog post explaining why you’re the best candidate to be the next Authority Blogger. What you’ll add to the event, what you hope to learn from a personal consultancy with Chris Garrett and the wealth of great business bloggers in that weekend in Chicago. Be sure to write with authority. Tell your compelling story.
2. Have your post written by March 31st.
3. Leave a trackback to the post at chrisg.com or a link in the comment, so that we know you’ve entered.
4. Your post can include pictures, but should be no longer than 1000 words.
5. Liz Strauss, and Chris Garrett, that’s me, will select the winner on 1st of April.
6. In the case of a draw a representative from Blog Catalog will have the deciding vote.
Make sure you sign up to the Authority Blogger newsletter to be eligible for the full prize and to see all the competition announcements.
Don’t miss the deadline, then you really would feel like an April fool
Get writing and good luck!
Chris
“With so many self-proclaimed blogging experts out there these days, it's nice to know you can learn from a guy who's earned that distinction without question. Chris doesn't just talk about building authoritative blogs... he builds authoritative blogs. Don't settle for anyone who can't walk the talk.
“Chris Garrett is the authority that professional bloggers like myself
turn to when looking for advice on how to up our game”
“Chris's work on new media is consistently worthwhile. In an age of Twitter spammers and self-described experts, Chris stands out from the pack by adding real value through his blog posts, PDF articles, and valuable products. I've gone from reading his site once a month to once a week to the moment he publishes something new. ”
“Chris is one of the brightest minds in Social Media world today. He never ceases to amaze me.”
“Chris Garrett is one of the top business bloggers on the Web and has a reputation to match. And he deserves it. Chris is smart, generous and an excellent teacher. Every time I have the privilege of hearing Chris speak about blogging and social media, I learn something new. It's clear he cares deeply about the success of his students and audience, whether it's at a live event, virtual event or the content he shares on his blog at ChrisG.com. He's truly and authority in his niche. I would recommend Chris without reservation for consulting, training and as a speaker.”
“I was really a big blog skeptic. Chris Garrett stepped up to the plate. And he’s been effective from day one. He’s advised us what we can do in terms of technology. In terms of the nitty-gritty of blogging. And kept us updated on the bits and pieces that help create a blog that’s a lot different from all those blogs out there. And that’s why I’d recommend Chris.
You could say, I’m a satisfied customer. I’m sure you’ll find Chris’ talents and abilities will work for your business blog just as well.”
9 Comments
March 21st, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Super excited about this. I’ll try to spread the word, too, Chris!
Looking forward to meting you for the first time at SOBCon08.
March 21st, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Thanks and good luck
March 21st, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Sa-weet! I’m incredibly excited about this, too.
SOBCon07 was amazing, and this year’s line-up looks fantastic. I’m trying to get everything lined up to be able to come (wife said yes, so that’s done!), and this would be an amazing opportunity to win.
Thanks for the contest!
March 21st, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Dear Chris,
Thank you for the exciting news! There has to be a way for me to get my message out and since I don’t seem to be making much headway on my own, I’m off to enter this exciting contest.
Have a wonderful day!
Brennan
March 21st, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Chris – thanks for this amazing opportunity!!! I didn’t win the first contest and you had best believe I will be entering this one.
March 21st, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Well, sure would like to go to SOBcon08 and meet everybody and offsetting financing would certainly help me! Too bad that I don’t feel like an authority on anything .. more like a jack, or rather “HART” of all trades….
But, I did sign up to the newsletter anyway.
March 21st, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Good luck everyone, thanks for taking part
@Hart – Perhaps an authority on running multiple blogs?
March 23rd, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Hmm.. a “HART”-of-all-Trades-Master-Of-None .. I’ll need a pot of coffee to work on that one. >:)
March 28th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
The post is up… I’m just mentioning it because I’m not seeing evidence of a trackback or links here (I did both, to CMA).
Thanks, Chris!