Pretty soon the lemonade stands will be a distant memory and all the little angels will be back at their desks, dressed to the nines with brand new SpongeBob lunchboxes.  Most of you are jumping up and down with excitement at the very thought!digitalart

Through much analytical research, we found that back to school searches are heavily used this time of year.  We all know that hyper local posts bring clicks, views and business.  Being up-to-date on the happenings in your neighborhood speaks volumes. 

Moms and Dads, Nannys and Grandmas will soon be searching in preparation for the first day of school.  What does little Sophia need on her first day?  What time does school begin and end?  What bus route is closest to home?  When does boys track start?  What is the attendance office's phone number? 

Last year, heavily clicked upon blogs included the keywords below:

  • school calendar
  • school supply list
  • bus schedule
  • sports calendar
  • school board

 

Once again it's time for you to be known as the expert of your Community.

We know that points aren't what it's all about but we're throwing some your way to light that fire.  Write a hyper local post using one of the above keywords and receive 1,000 bonus points.  Points will be awarded for up to 3 posts with a max of 3,000 points total.  Include your post(s) link in the comments below.  Contest ends midnight September 4th. 

You are all encouraged to dominate your market and if you need a refresher on SEO, please visit the ARU calendar and sign up for an SEO Training class.  People will find you...it happens every single day!

*Points awarded once contest is over.

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SEP
04
2011
988,370 Points 49 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Almost forgot to add my 3rd one, here you go..... http://activerain.com/blogsview/2482585/palm-beach-county-school-lunch-menu
9:34pm • #673
221,523 Points 1 Featured Post

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2490907/lake-forest-high-school-felton-delaware-spartans-soccer-schedule

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2490870/lake-forest-high-school-felton-delaware-spartans-cross-country-schedule

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2490224/lake-forest-high-school-felton-delaware-2011-football-schedule

 

 
10:12pm • #674
360,245 Points 42 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

I have two:

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2490294/fishhawk-lake-real-estate-vernonia-school-district-football-and-jewell-school-district-football-schedules

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2486879/fishhawk-lake-real-estate-annual-fun-day-for-the-family
10:17pm • #675
251,132 Points 16 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

 

Hi Kerri,

I did three - one is about the 4H programs for this school year - to include 4H School Year calendar. 

And for the college aged kids and the fans of all ages, two posts - one  about Texas A&M University Sports Calendar and the United States Air Force Academy Sports Calendar.  The football schedules where emphasized. 

 

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2490918/are-your-kids-interested-in-4-h-this-school-year-

 

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2490759/for-the-aggies-in-colorado-springs-texas-a-m-football-schedule-

 

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2488672/as-the-summer-ends-it-s-time-for-college-football-

 

Thanks for coming up with contests that really make us think about how to apply certain aspects of localism to our blogging. 

 
10:36pm • #676
165,381 Points Attended Rain Camp

First entry is Where is the 2011/2012 school calendar for the Toronto District School Board?
10:57pm • #677
165,381 Points Attended Rain Camp

Second entry is

Toronto Catholic District School Board - Bus Routes, Maps and Schedules
10:58pm • #678
165,381 Points Attended Rain Camp

Third entry is Toronto Catholic District School Board - Implementation of Dress Code for Elementary Schools
10:59pm • #679
334,005 Points Outside Blog

Here are four entries of six I posted to show what a proactive School Board Chandler Unified School District has!

 

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2466977/cusd-journey-2020-proposed-by-the-school-board-effective-resource-management

 

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2466968/cusd-journey-2020-proposed-by-the-school-board-culture-of-success

 

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2466960/cusd-journey-2020-proposed-by-the-school-board-outstanding-staff

 

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2466957/chandler-unified-school-district-s-journey-2020-as-proposed-by-the-school-board-academic-excellence

 

 
11:07pm • #680
1,156,728 Points 29 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Here is my submission:

School Calendars

http://actvra.in/hXR    Rhinebeck

 

http://actvra.in/hXS   Red Hook

 

http://actvra.in/hSx    Hyde Park

 

Thank you.

 
11:10pm • #681
238,330 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp

OK Kerrie, looks like you have your work cut out for you, 676 posts as of this one.  But it's 20 minutes to midnight so you shouldn't be getting many more.  Her is my two:

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2491043/westchase-elementary-school-calender

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2490997/deer-park-elementary-school-calender

 

 
11:43pm • #682
SEP
05
2011
217,818 Points 10 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Here are the links to the two I wrote:

 

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2474529/school-bus-schedules-for-sharon-ma

 

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2472777/sharon-ma-public-school-calendar-2011-2012-

 
12:01am • #683
201,522 Points 7 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Here are the two school posts I made during the contest period:

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2452967/roswell-high-school-classes-start-monday-football-season-is-ahead

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2458506/back-to-school-in-cherokee-county-high-schools

I cannot remember if I already sent these to you or not!!!

 
12:48am • #684
1,207,918 Points 193 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

These posts were posted prior to contest dateline:

Frisco TX Fun Fall Activities Lined Up

Frisco TX Youth Sports Activities

Back to Oklahoma Sooners Football - Watch Party Schedules & Info
9:06am • #685
150,066 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog Hit Router Called Shot Master

OK - I have to be the first one to say it: the 3,000 points were a joke right?  Don't worry, I have no gripe and got positive feedback.  If it was a trick, I'm still very happy I posted them as I got nice comments from them and looks great the way it was presented in localism.  But, I had to ask - is it for real.  Yes, I'm a relative newbie and, even worse, I'm from just around NYC.   We don't trust anyone around here!

 

David
11:55pm • #686
SEP
06
2011
329,600 Points 6 Featured Posts Hit Router Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Here is a number#5 JUST FOR FUN!!! SCHOOL SUPPLIES LIST FOR DON JUAN~AVILA ELEMENTARY
12:51am • #687
150,066 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog Hit Router Called Shot Master

Am I the only one confused here?  Seriously, I don't get it.  This is the first time I've done a contest on AR. I can clearly see that adding points for about 650 people would be a ridiculous nuisance and very time consuming.  However, I expected some indication like - "The Contest is Now Over and we will be working on the reesults over the next week or two."  I've been away from PUnta Cana too long.  I used to be much more relaxed!

If anyone has any idea, let me know.  Also, if there are any other school related contests, I'd be interested.  I actually got excellent personal feedback from the blogs.  So, as I mentioned a few responsed up, I'm happy with or without the points. I'm just confused.  (Story of my life.)
6:58pm • #688
SEP
07
2011
628,120 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog

Hi Kerrie,

I just figured out what you meant by posting the links. All of these were done in August. I hope I can still receive points, my 1st contest? 

Thanks,

Adrian

1st post: Bus Schedule

2nd post: School Supplies

3rd Post: School Board
8:41pm • #689
SEP
08
2011
492,317 Points 10 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen:

Just wanted to stop by again  say that this was a fun contest.  I hope that everyone enjoyed it as much as I did.  Thanks for sponsoring it
12:22am • #690
SEP
12
2011

WOW!!!!

Thank you all for your submissions.  I have spent the last 8 years of my life morning doling out points and you should all see them now.  If there were any mistakes, please let me know at kerrie@activerain.com. 

I'm very proud of each of you and hope that you saw some traffic or saw your phone ring from your timely hyper local posts. 

Blog on!
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