Very cool prize pool for bloggers

September 26, 2007 · Filed Under Gas Money 

*(Drawing has been held but you should still check out his site) It’s probably obvious that I could really use a new theme (yeah this is a free one) and even a really cool logo but as most of us on the low rung of the industry know, those things can be really expensive especially for the really good work. I definitely think the kind of work done by the pros is really worth the high price tags but being one of the broke bums out there, the only chance I have to get an awesome new custom theme or a great logo is to win it. Or maybe beg for it a ton but I will hold off the begging until after I make my official sacrificial post offering to enter this awesome drawing.

It may sound like I am being a kiss arse to get an edge but it’s not. It’s completely honest appreciation of the pros and their talent. And they have plenty of great references so it’s not just me. I mean, if licking shoes would help you can be sure I would be tasting the soles of their penny loafers but lucky for everyone, it is completely random. But regardless if you enter or if you check them out for some custom work it’s definitely worth your time.

The gracious host of this amazing giveaway is David Airey over on his logo designer blog (great read BTW) as a celebration for his blogs great first year. Just by seeing the talent he has and how open and helpful he is I am confident that the growth rate will only increase. You can find the details of the ultimate graphic designer giveaway on this page: > HERE <

Want to know the prizes and what has me drooling so much? Here is the listing of what is being given away. Some truly awesome prizes!..

verbatim from the blog:

To celebrate the 1 year anniversary of my graphic design blog, I’m launching this bumper giveaway to thank you all. You’ve helped make this site what it is today and here are the fantastic prizes up for grabs:

Gold award

The ultimate business blog package:

Silver award

Bronze award

Bonus prizes

The following prizes will be drawn individually.

Podcasting kit

Free money

  • $25 via PayPal courtesy of Gayla McCord of . Free money! Who doesn’t want ? Very kind of you Gayla.

USB storage keys

  • 2GB USB storage key x 3 courtesy of Jamie Clague at . Three USB sticks will make up three separate prizes, with free worldwide postage. Jamie, , has also kindly donated his valuable time to helping with the prize draw administration.

Blog reviews and design help

Telephone and Skype consultations

  • with Ben Yoskovitz of Instigator Blog. Ben has offered his expertise to review 3–5 of your articles, providing tips and giving suggestions on writing, plus a quick and how you can benefit from it.
  • Two 45 minute coaching consultations with Mark McGuinness of . Mark specialises in , and is a real expert in his field. The first session will involve goal setting, with the second session reporting on progress and making adjustments.
  • 4 hour business growth consultation with Rebecca Caroe, via telephone / Skype, or face-to-face in London / Cambridge. Rebecca is a for creative agencies, so if you’re looking to then this is the prize for you. If you want Rebecca to visit your offices simply pay her travel expenses.
  • Tele-Coaching with Tammy Lenski. A one-hour, private telephone consult with Tammy Lenski. Figure out how to deal with a challenging client, strengthen your , or confront difficult conversations with more confidence and success. Free call within the U.S., via Skype outside the U.S.
  • One hour with Design Translator (DT) of Design Sojourn. Whether you’re launching a line of t-shirts, custom furniture, electronics, or any other product, DT will lend you his .
  • with Easton Ellsworth of . You choose, do you want to generally improve your blog or do you want help making money from it? Easton has kindly offered his help.

Art and literature

  • Two premium quality books designed and produced by David Hyde of . John Hinchcliffe, internationally acclaimed designer-maker, is the subject of the richly illustrated first of two . Crafts in the 20th Century is the second book kindly donated by David.
  • Copy of by Brad VanAuken of The Blake Project. Brand Aid is a practical how-to guide on building . Derrick Daye was kind enough to offer this great prize.
  • Watercolour print from Ed Roach Watercolours. Ed has quite a talent, and will graciously ship your favourite print from his watercolour studio.

Online advertising

Forum membership

  • Lifetime membership to the paid membership site that Andy Beard, and , will launch on Andybeard.eu (eta and value yet to be determined). If the prize winner already qualifies for membership (some people will), then Andy will kindly come up with an alternative prize.

How to enter

Get one entry by subscribing to my website
Subscribe to my website, either by RSS or by email, and in your first update you’ll see a code word at the bottom. Simply email me with the code word for your entry into the prize draw.

Get one entry by blogging about the draw
Write a blog post telling your readers about the prize giveaway and you’ll get one entry. You can describe the draw in any way you like.

For every 5 prize sponsors you link to (they’re all listed above), you’ll get 1 extra entry into the draw.

After writing your blog post, email me the URL so I can check it out. I’ll add your entry into the prize draw.

MAXIMISE your chance of winning
If you want to achieve the maximum number of draw entries, here’s what you’ll do:

  • Subscribe to my site by RSS or by email
  • Publish a blog post about the giveaway
  • Link to the prize sponsors in your post (1 extra draw entry for every 5 sponsors linked to)
  • Email me with the code word from subscribing and the URL of your blog post

Prize draw details

The deadline for entries is Wednesday, September 26th 2007, and the winners will be announced here on Monday, October 1st 2007. Names will be drawn using a random generator.

There’s a maximum of one prize per person, and prize sponsors are more than welcome to enter the draw (obviously not to win your own kind gift). If you win a prize that doesn’t suit your needs, please run your own blog giveaway, offering something back to your readers. This will create buzz on your blog and will give extra thanks to the draw sponsors.

Good luck!

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