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2013 BIG BLOG JUMPSTART CHALLENGE Give the New Year a GREAT START!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside

2013 BIG BLOG JUMPSTART CHALLENGE Give the New Year a GREAT START!

 

CHECK THE GROUP FOR
MORE INFORMATION!!!

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NOW PLEASE !

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 You are invited!

2013 January Challenge
2nd Annual Big Blog Jumpstart

21 POSTS in 21 DAYS


Start: Friday, January 11th, 2013, 12:01 am Pacific time

End:  Thursday, January 31st, 2013 11:59 pm Pacific time


penguinCHALLENGE GOAL:
Develop Consistent Blogging habits while learning more about Blogging Techniques.

POINTS?  What would a Challenge be without POINTS!
1.  One Challenge post entry per day.
Your topic. Remember the value of quality.
NOTE:Day ends at 11:59 pm Pacific time. You may write as many times each day as you choose but only one will be counted in the Challenge.
2.  Each post must have at least one of the following: a photo, a graphic, a map, a video, a drawing or clip art.  Remember to verify - Copyright-protected or not??
3.  Standard 200 Base points each post daily.
4.  Additional 80 Challenge points per entry post to be awarded after conclusion.

 

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BONUS POINTS?Of course, extra learning earns extra points!  
1.  Choose an AR Webinar/Tutorial to attend or to watch in ActiveRain University.
2.  Incorporate the techniques YOU LEARNED into a LOCALISM post for your Business Success!
NOTE: Only one post per Webinar/Tutorial may qualify for bonus points in the Challenge.
3.  LIMIT of THREE
(3) POSTS in this BONUS SECTION!
4.  Additional 111 Bonus points per Webinar/Tutorial-learning based LOCALISM post.
NOTE: For these Bonus points, please provide the link to the Webinar/Tutorial you chose at end of post - mouse type size and up! Others reading your post will benefit by knowing where to go to learn what you have demonstrated so well!


OTHER GUIDELINES?
1.  Title your posts as best serves your business - no Challenge mention needed.
2.  Post entries
to the 2013 BIG Jumpstart Group and any other groups you choose. The final count for entries will be on posts in the 2013 BIG Jumpstart Group.
3.  QUESTIONS? You may leave questions in the Comments section of this Challenge announcement. Or, if you prefer email, the 2013 BIG BLOG JUMPSTA
RT Challenge has its own email address: 2013.AR.BigJumpstart@gmail.com.
NOTE: Email will be CHECKED EACH DAY AT 11:00 pm Pacific and answered at that time.

Penguin dancingTOTAL EXTRA POINTS POSSIBLE? 2013

Challenge Points   -----------  21 posts at 80/each = 1680

3 x Bonus Webinar Post Points ----------- 111/each =333

2013 extra points for completing all posts in the Challenge for 21 in 21!

 

ActiveRain 2013 BIG BLOG JUMPSTART Challenge!
Sign up now!


Have a happy day -
Lynn

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Wika Hutchinson
Eugene, OR
Broker, CRIS, SFR, CDPE
I just saw this....
Jan 16, 2013 01:38 AM
Kim & Kristine Halverson
Sotheby's & Knipe ERA - Bend, OR
Sisters, Realtors

Wonderful contest!  Kristine

Jan 16, 2013 09:29 AM
Bill Dean
Haggerty Team St. Louis, Mo. - Fenton, MO
William Dean - Broker, Salesperson

Here is my truly last minute entry.  http://actvra.in/Pr4

 
Jan 16, 2013 03:59 PM
Catherine Ulrey
Keller Williams Capital City - Salem, OR
Equestrian and Acreage Property Specialist

Agh!  How did I miss this? I need this challenge to get me going again too.  Oh well, I will just have to challenge myself to post everyday.

Jan 17, 2013 03:55 AM
Catherine Ulrey
Keller Williams Capital City - Salem, OR
Equestrian and Acreage Property Specialist

My last minute entry too, thanks for the invite!!!

Jan 17, 2013 12:28 PM
Vienna Bello
Liberty Realty, LLC - Jersey City, NJ
Real Estate Sales, Rentals & Consulting, GRI, SFR

Ughh... I just missed this!  Good luck to those participating! Even though I won't be awarded any points, I think I'll give it a shot anyway (for myself) to improve my blogging skills :)

~ Vienna

Jan 19, 2013 11:04 AM
Christine O'Shea
Christine E O'Shea Broker - Naples, FL

So sorry I missed this one, but s is sich a busy time of year for me!

Jan 22, 2013 10:40 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Penguin thumbs-up Dear Fellow AR Members and Challenge Partners -
COMING INTO THE HOME STRETCH!! 
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THE THREE WEBINAR/TUTORIAL LEARNING BASED POSTS SHOULD BE INCLUDED. Some of the tutorials are only one and a half minutes long so not possible to say "I don't have time!" Try Profile Picture ...

GET BONUS POINTS FOR EACH OF THE THREE ---
200 for post + 80 for Challenge + 111 BONUS =
391 Points for each Learning post!


TRY THE TUTORIALS - One Challenge member did that and has gotten repeated compliments on her NEW SIGNATURE, only 3:09 minutes! Maybe you would prefer Inserting a Link - 2:54 minutes! Or Inserting a Picture - 3:05 Minutes!

You are 2/3 done!
HOME STRETCH NOW!!!!
Go for the BONUS points.

Have a happy day -
Lynn

PS Remember, only the posts at the GROUP will be counted for points. If you have left your post links in these contest announcements, we won't see them when we tally the scores. L.

Jan 24, 2013 09:45 AM
C. Lloyd McKenzie
Living Albuquerque - Albuquerque, NM
Living Albuquerque

Good Morning Lynn,

Happy New Year...I am sorry I missed the deadline for your contest.  I have been away for awhile.  Today is the first time since the beginning of the New Year that I have found the strength to do this. Good Luck with the contest.  It is a great idea.

Jan 25, 2013 07:05 PM
DeeDee Riley
Windermere Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA
Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas

Hi Lynn,

I really enjoyed doing this last year but this January has been so hectic for me that barely spent any time here on AR.  Hoping to get back into the swing of things!  Hope you have lots of takers as I know this is a lot of work for you to put together!

DeeDee

Jan 27, 2013 02:43 AM
Dana Basiliere
802 Real Estate - Williston, VT
Making deals "Happen"

Lynn,

Even though it is very difficult for me time wise I have found it valuable because I need to do today what I would put off until tomorrow.

Jan 27, 2013 10:37 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Penguin thumbs-up Dear Fellow AR Members -

Thank you for all the kind comments!

I'm really happy that so many of you found participating the 2013 BIG Blog Jumpstart Challenge helpful. By the January 17th deadline, 116 people were participating.

Points will be tallied manually and then sent to AR - look for your points in mid-February - not any sooner - there are over 2000 posts to verify!

Please remember that only the posts at the GROUP will be counted for points. If you have left your post links in these contest announcements, we won't see them when we tally the scores. 

We are in the final days... It's been great fun - THANKS for participating!

Have a happy day -
Lynn

Jan 27, 2013 02:09 PM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

I'm not sure if the post I wrote today is what you were looking for in the webinar challenge.  Sorry rules were a bit confusing with the use of the term "localism" when not all of the webinars are about writing local blog posts.  I did put it in the challenge group.

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3597465/if-you-aren-t-social-then-stop-taking-up-space-on-social-networks

Jan 30, 2013 11:15 AM
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Lynn,

I too set an  email and didn't get a response.  No worries, we completed EVERYTHING.  All blogs written and posted, all bonus areas covered completely.  Looking forward to seeing the "points".  Thank you so much for doing this challenge.

Jan 30, 2013 09:44 PM
John Buetergerds
Buetergerds Team at Keller Williams Realty Select - Sarasota, FL
The Buetergerds Team

YES! SWEET SUCCESS!!!

I JUST COMPLETED MY 21st POST FOR THIS CHALLENGE!!!

I SURVIVED THE 

2013 January Challenge

2nd Annual Big Blog Jumpstart

21 POSTS in 21 DAYS

 

Jan 31, 2013 01:43 AM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Lynn, Thanks for orchestrating this challenge...I just finished my final post and hopefully John Buetergerds won't mind me borrowing his copy of your artwork!

I SURVIVED THE 

2013 January Challenge

2nd Annual Big Blog Jumpstart

21 POSTS in 21 DAYS...TOO ! ! !

Jan 31, 2013 01:06 PM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

OK, here are all of my links...

 
5 Important Interesting Items That Occurred on January 31
15 Strange But True World-Changing Facts That Happened on January 30
Nationwide Housing Affordability Index at Highest Level Since 1970
4 Homes for Sale Under $100K in Lewis County, Wash. Buy 1 or All 4
Silicon Valley Estate Sells for Record-Breaking $117.5 Million
Celebrating the 64th Republic Day of India January 26 2013
Open til 4:30 Sun. Monta Vista Duplex 22572-22574 Alcalde Cupertino
6+2 Strange But True World-Changing Facts That Happened on January 26
5 More Important Interesting Items That Occurred on January 25
3 Important Interesting Items That Occurred on January 25
4 Strange But True World-Changing Facts That Happened on January 24
Supercook to the Rescue!
3 California-Centric Events Connected to Silicon Valley on January 22
Make Your Voice Heard About Proposed Drive-Thru Restaurant, Bank in SJ
3 Strange But True Events That Occurred on January 21
Michelle Carr Crowe's San Jose Lynbrook High Homes Update Jan. 20 2013
9 Newsworthy Notes That Occurred on January 19
With This Post I’m an Official Member of the 700 Club
San Jose, Calif. 95129 Lynbrook High Homes Update January 18, 2013
7 Important Interesting Items That Occurred on January 17
The Way to Get Started is to Quit Talking and Begin Doing-Walt Disney
16 Strange But True World-Changing Facts That Happened on January 16
January 15 is New Year's Day for Procrastinators
Happy Pongal, Makar Sankranti January 14, 2013
Festivals of India: Makar Sankranti
12 Weird But Real Events That Happened in History on January 12
San Jose, Calif. 95129 Lynbrook High Homes Update January 11, 2013
Jan 31, 2013 03:56 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Yeh...

I SURVIVED THE 

2013 January Challenge

2nd Annual Big Blog Jumpstart

21 POSTS in 21 DAYS...TOO ! ! !

Jan 31, 2013 04:58 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Lynn I completed the challenge, in fact I had several days that I posted more than one blog, so you will see one for each day of the challenge, and some of the days with multiple blogs.

Feb 01, 2013 06:37 AM
Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC
Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

I did rthe 21 post in 21 days..Challenge.  Not sure if I got the points or not.  How do we check..

Thanks,

Ginger Harper

Feb 13, 2013 09:51 PM