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. Hi, everyone! Anyone who filled out the form and hasn’t get received and email and access to The Commons will get it tomorrow, and any unfulfilled requests to switch challenges will be answered tomorrow as well. Thanks for your patience — and your enthusiasm!

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  2. I did not receive the first posting for Blogging U.

    Gail “PupMom” Leonard Proud puppyraiser of Thompson (#18) Guide Dogs of America

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  9. Hi, I signed on for blogging 101, but didn’t receive any emails yet. I did yesterdays challenge of the blog, but can’t find todays. So if I can get added to the email list you will have my thanks!

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    1. You’re definitely free to do both. I think I’d be challenging to do them at the same time for the same blog, and 101 has lots of elements focused on branding and growth to get your started, but your call!

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    1. Yup! All the assignments are posted publicly here, so dive right in. If you’d like access to The Commons, the private discussion space, let me know — happy to add you 🙂

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    1. Sure — the assignments are posted on The Daily Post — looking for the Blogging U seal on the home page — so have at it! If you want to use The Commons, let me know which challenge you’re doing so I can add you.

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    1. We’ve got about 3500 participants, so most people are chugging right along. Let mw know which challenge you registered for, and I’ll get you added and re-send the email. We’ll also be refining and re-offering both challenges, so waiting’s fine too 🙂

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