Apr 14, 2014 / Beginner

Last Call for Blogging U.: Challenges Start Tomorrow

The submission form is now closed; anyone who has registered should have received a welcome email and we’ll be responding to all requests for switching challenges. If you didn’t sign up, all assignments are posted here, so feel free to jump right in!

NOTE: the sign-up form for both challenges is now closed! However, all assignments for both challenges are published publicly here each day and comment threads are open, so even if you missed the sign-up period, you’re welcome to join in!

Anyone who filled out the form should now have received a welcome email, and any unfulfilled requests to switch challenges will be answered tomorrow as well. Thanks for your patience — and your enthusiasm!

Our Blogging 101: Zero to Hero and Blogging 201: Branding, Growth, and Traffic challenges kick off tomorrow, and it’s not too late to sign on. Learn more about each challenge and sign up below!

Blogging 101: Zero to Hero

Zero to Hero is thirty days of digestible blogging assignments to give you a solid grounding on all things blogging. At the end, you’ll have:

  • A half-dozen (or more) published posts, and a handful of draft posts to get you through your next 30 days.
  • A customized theme, with widgets to draw new readers in and highlight your favorite reads.
  • A (small but growing) audience.
  • An understanding of the blogging community, blog etiquette, and how to build a readership of your own.

Blogging 201: Branding, Growth, and Traffic

Branding, Growth, and Traffic is a 14-day challenge to give your blog’s growth a serious kick start. We’ll help you:

  • Define your blog’s brand and make sure it’s effective and consistent.
  • Build your audience both within WordPress.com, and without.
  • Understand and use your blog’s stats to grow your traffic.
  • Make the most of your existing posts, to bring them ongoing attention.

At the end of the two weeks, you’ll have some new readers, new tools, and a to-do list you’re excited to attack. If you’re participating in either challenge, you’ll also have access to The Commons, a private, conversation-focused site where you can chat with other participants, share works-in-progress for feedback, and more (there will be separate sites for 101 and 201 bloggers). Staff will be on hand there to answer questions, give feedback, direct you to more resources, and keep the conversation flowing. Get ready to blog!

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  1. I accidentally signed up for 101 – and then promptly signed up for 201. I messaged you about it on the original post & you said you’d take care of it. I am so sorry if I am a huge pest & you already have this on your (I’m sure very long) to do list – It is still showing up as me being all ready for the 101 & I just want to make sure I’m good to go for tomorrow. Please & Thank You. 🙂

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  2. Hi ! Ive mentioned earlier that i was signed into 201 bt i had regstrd for 101. could u pls switch me over asap? I do not want to miss the challenge pls!!

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  5. I’m trying to sign up to the 101 challange but the submit button doesn’t seem to be working. I am using my phone, don’t know if this is an issue.

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  11. I really like blogging, posting. I signed up because I often am not sure of what I am doing and if it is correct. I would like to learn the proper etiquette of blogging culture. Many of the blogs I read sound very good or even great. I often at a loss for words and so I just click like. I want to change that and participate more in the conversation. Some of which are awesome conversations!!

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  12. Why do we catalogue everyone as white, black, brown, yellow, red?
    It is inappropriate and divisive. We are people. Colors belong in a Crayola box

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  14. Hi there, I’m interested to join the challenge but due to travelling plans I will be without Internet access for 8 days and so I can’t post anything during this period. Is the challenge strictly over the next 30 days only? Thanks!

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  21. This sounds like an amazing opportunity! But as a part-time blogger and a full-time student, I’m unable to participate in either challenge at the moment. Will Blogging U. be offered again in the future–perhaps over the summer months?

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  23. hi, i think i have sent multiple things so i apologise for that. I would like to remain on the 201 section. Thank you 🙂

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    1. Not via the app, but you can access the form if you visit The Daily Post in a browser. Don’t worry about signing up immediately — all the assignments will be publicly posted here, so they’re accessible to anyone.

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  26. I am quite excited about my enrollment as it will force me to work on the ideas that I have and, hopefully, I will learn to write about these ideas in a more professional way. Good luck everyone!

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  27. I’m excited about getting this started! 🙂 And looking forward to meeting some new friends (and generating some traffic!) 🙂

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  28. Cassandra Taylor
    Ladyclawson.wordpress.com
    I’d like to participate in both challenges:Blogging 101 & Blogging 201
    My goals for these challenges are to become a better writer/blogger & hopefully connect with my readers on some level

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    1. Could you put your into into the form in the post? That’s the best way, thanks.

      Also, I wouldn’t recommend doing both at the same time for the same blog — there are plenty of readership-building exercised in 101 if you’re just getting started.

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  30. Hi Michelle,
    I have signed up a 3rd time now for the 201.
    I have been placed in 101.
    Can you please switch me to the 201 before tomorrow?
    **I want to be in the 201.**

    Thanks

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