Many of us have made New Year’s resolutions or at least reflected on what we’d like to achieve in 2013. But how much attention have you paid to your blog?
I’m launching a 28-Day Blog Challenge in February, and I hope you’ll consider joining! The official link is already published, so you can take a look ahead of the start February 1st.
Here’s how it’s going to work:
It’s time to commit to building a better blog and creating community — so come join the 28-Day Blog Challenge! It’s the shortest month of the year but you can have a big impact by taking small steps each day in February. We start on February 1 and whether you’re just beginning your journey or are a well-established blogger looking to become even bigger, everyone is welcome. I’ll make recommendations of 28 things you can do (adding subscription options, tweaking commenting settings, organizing your Google Reader) and you can take them as far as you want OR you can create your own to-do list. To take part, just accept the challenge, download the app on your phone and leave a comment or post a photo every time you do something positive for your blog or the blogging community! Make sure you tweet about your work using the hashtag #28DBC.
At the end of the challenge, everyone who has completed the challenge (a minimum of five entries) will be entered to win a prize and I’ll select the winner at random. In total, 25 people will win a prize.
The prizes are pretty awesome — popchips and Sparkly Soul are on board and we may have more fun surprises in store. It’s totally free to take part and YOU get to take part as much or as little as you want.
Here is a sneak peek at some of the suggestions I’ll be making:
- Add/update categories (BONUS: Add/update menus and navigation bars)
- Review and refresh bios, including URLS (BONUS: Do this on all platforms)
- Comment on five blog posts (from separate websites!)
The Challenge is definitely designed for bloggers, but if you don’t have a blog and want to take part, you’ll be able to craft your own 28 entries, and I’m here to help!
We kick off February 1st but you can join now by heading to this link and using the hashtag #28DBC.
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Love this idea! I’m in!
My blog could use some serious updating, this is the push that I need!
hmmm. I am starting a new blog and this could be just what I need!!
Challenge Accepted! Very excited! Thank you
Awesome! I’m totally in for the challenge!
Katy, once again you are brilliant!! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thank you so much. Now if only February will come a little faster.
I’ve been going back through your social media posts to kick off the year and make some changes, so I’m definitely interested to see what you have in store for 28 days!
Can’t wait!
This is perfect, I’ve been putting some serious thought into reviving my blog
Perfect timing! I am working on moving my WordPress free blog to SquareSpace and had already decided that Feb 1 was my own little deadline for unveiling the new site, so this will just help me stay on task to get it up and looking good! Thanks!
can international bloggers participate / win prizes?
I’m SO in. I love your blog homework assignments, and this sounds like a great way take it one step further!
maybe? oh man, i’m horrible at commitments…
Exciting! I want to try to participate!!
How exciting! My blog SO needs some TLC.
Yaaay! So excited for this!
This is one of my resolutions this year!
Stumbled across this in my RSS reader and became very intrigued. I’ll be joining in!
Cute idea! Such a great way to get bloggers more engaged with other blogs they don’t normally read
Just signed up! This is the perfect push/help that I need to update my blog. Thank you so much and I am really looking forward to it!
I’m looking forward to this challenge. It’s going to help me get my blog back on track! Thanks!
Katy, thanks so much for putting together and hosting this fun blog challenge! I’m really excited to participate.
Hi Katy!
) So wanted to stop by and thank you so much for the troves of great info you have around here. Looking forward to the challenge – hope you’re having a great week!
This looks awesome – what a great idea! I haven’t commented yet, but have been *mining* your website for a few weeks now as I’ve worked on getting my site up and running. I finally decided to just LAUNCH the thing and finish figuring out thesis overnight and on weekends
Thank YOU so much — let me know if you need any help once the Challenge gets started!
Great tips!!
Sounds great! I am in.
I’m in! Looking forward to it.