Join the Creative Fun…Not 1 but 2 Winners!
As I said in my previous post on blogging experts, being interactive is something I am going to implement on my own blog a lot more in the future.
Pictures, contest, surveys…I am going to incorporate all of it.
It’s a way for others to join in and that’s creates excitement and fun.
So, with that in mind, I sat for days wondering how I could incorporate a contest into my blogging. I had a great gift set aside…actually a few of them…it was just a matter of coming up with an appropriate contest that excited others enough to get them involved.
I’ve been working on a blog makeover lately. Haven’t come up with any particular design…that will come but I need ideas for a bi-line.
Bingo…I suddenly realized that I had the perfect audience to help me out 😉 😉
I’ll let my blog readers help me out. They are brilliant, they know my market, they know me, they love to help and they are somewhat craaaaazy….at times. Exactly what I was looking for.
Here’s what I need:
a bi-line representing me. Could be anything from a famous…or non famous quote that you are particularly fond of or that you think applies…to a short branding and description of what I represent such as what you find on Nikki’s blog header:
I am a marketer…yes. I love outsourcing and writing about it but I also love teaching people about blogging. And, if you’ve read much about me in the past…you know I am all about FREEDOM…
And, as most of you know, I am highly spiritual. I used to try and keep my spiritual “bend” outside my blogging…but that is a thing of the past.
Part of my new platform is to be authentic…totally transparent. It is very hard to keep my metaphysical views from occasionally finding their way into my posts.
So, from this day forward…if I am not anything else…I am authentic 😉
So, give me ideas…don’t make it hard. Have some fun with it…
Leave a comment on this blog post and you will be entered into the random drawing. Any comment…even about the contest.
Leave me ideas in your comment and you will be entered into the second contest where I chose the winner….both will officially end on midnight of August 4th EDT.
The winners will be announced on August 5th. Simple as that!
The first winner will be the name pulled randomly from the list of all names that commented….this way everyone who comments gets a chance to win.
The second winner will come from my personal favorite…I know this one will be hard but it gives me a chance to give away another prize…based on effort and creativity alone. I want those juices cooking and for those inclined, this will give them incentive.
Two contests…two winners.
I may or may not use any of what is submitted. That’s not the purpose of this contest.
The purpose of the contest is to get ideas…things to draw from.
If one happens to strike a cord strong enough…it just may end up on my blog header 😉
You have nothing to lose and lots to gain by joining the fun.
Okaaaay…that’s a great question 😉
Drum roll please…. 😉
A fully licensed copy of Camtasia 7. That’s right…I am giving two winners a fully licensed copy of Camtasia 7…
Full License to Snag It…great screen capture software!
Wow…zeeeee
If you already own and use Camtasia and Snag It you know the incredible value of this contest gift. Camtasia sells for $299. and Snag It sells for $49…which brings the value of this prize to $348 per prize.
Camtasia 7 is the premier screen recording and video editing software and Snag It is a tool I use nearly every day when I am online to capture and correct all types of pages and pictures.
Now, if you already own Camtasia 7…that’s cool…and even better…
because if you win one of these license’s, you can keep it as a second license for a second computer…which we all seem to have these days…
or…you can turn around and give it away in your own online blogging contest 😉
How perfect is that!
Once you win it…it’s yours to do what you want…use or give it away.
Ok…get busy…be creative…
- leave me a comment …any comment and if you have ideas include them…if not…a comment about the post will do just fine 😉
If you are so inclined…I want all ideas…titles included…whatever comes to mind…even logos! (if you leave a blog comment the first time…and come back later with an idea…leave it…you will be in both contests ;)…and twice in the random contest 😉 More comments…more chances…more ideas…more chances 😉
- everyone who leaves me a comment on this blog post will be entered to win… Everyone.
- a second prize will be rewarded based on merit and chosen by me…this contest is for those that include ideas.
Good luck to everyone. Have fun!
(my granddaughter Juliet and I at the beach over the 4th of July)
Congratulations to the three winners of Sally Neill’s blog coaching contest…Nikki, Sarah and Barry. I need to stroke Barry’s good luck charm as he has now won in both Dawn’s transcription contest and Sally’s coaching contest 😉 lol
Alas…I did not win…life must have something else in store for me.
It’s all good 😉 I always go with the flow and trust life without question.
Looking forward to Sally’s webinar coming up and if you haven’t already signed up for it…you can find a link to do so on her blog.
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It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice.
Michael from 3d animation jobs
wow Michael…my aplogies…
I just now found your comment and entry when I was putting them all together to get ready for the draw.
So sorry I have not responded before now and I want to thank you for joining the fun.
Kathy
Hi Kathy,
Ooooohhhhhhhhhh. Boy would I love to win a Camtasia license. 😉
Actually to be honest with you. What a great idea! A good way to incorporate interaction with a little bit of brain storming.
I could be quirky here and offer you “Kathy Dobson Your Authentic Outsourcer.” hehe
or
“Kathy Dobson Teaching You Authentic Blogging And Outsourcing With Honesty And Integrity”
Good luck with the competition and I am sure you will get a heap of good ideas to work with.
It is hard coming up with a tagline sometimes…..
I hope everything is going well for you.
See you back here soon. 😎
Cheers
Jacinta 😀
Hi Jacinta…
Wow…you should win the prize for being the first one here to comment 😉 Remember what Sally says about being the first 😉
I’ll have to think about it 😉
At any rate…thanks for getting this contest off to a great start with your comment 😉 I truly appreciated it…
and I love the taglines you offered…see I am getting ideas already.
So girlfriend…you are officially entered into both contests.
If you come up with any more…come back…and you’ll get more entries 😉
Good luck and I hope you win one 🙂
Now I’ve got to get to your blog today. Believe it or not…it was on my mind this morning to do so!
Kathy
Hi Kathy, Thanks for the congrat’s. Am I ok to enter 😉 They say things come in three’s…..
I’d love to get my hands on both prizes as they’re both fantastic pieces of software that will fit my tool kit very well 😉
How about:
Kathy Dobson The Authentic Blogger and Outsource Queen: Creating a Living Online and Allowing People to Follow My Steps
Kathy Dobson The Authentic Blogger and Outsource Queen: Creating a Living Online and Showing People How to Do IT
Kathy Dobson The Authentic Blogger Showing You How to Outsource Successfully and progress online.
Kathy Dobson The Queen of Outsourcing and Authentic Blogger Guiding You To Online Success.
Kathy Dobson Authentic Blogger and Outsource Queen Doing IT Online and Teaching People How to Make Money.
How’re they for starters Kathy?
I’ll be sat thinking of new tag lines now 🙂
Catch up again soon Kathy
Barry
Hi Barry…
Can I stroke your good luck? Seriously…you are on a roll my friend 😉
Congrats again on coaching with Sally. I have to find a way to get into that class myself.
I believe in Sally and know she will be a fab teacher!
Thanks for all the great ideas Barry…who knows you may be on your way to another win.
Good luck my friend and thanks for writing such a quality comment 😉
Kathy
What a great idea, Kathy, and what a great prize! Very sweet for anyone who has not got Camtasia as it is brilliant, but also, as you say, sweet for those who may want to have their own contest for it. I love Snagit too, both are brilliant gifts.
I wonder if you got my email I sent last week? Never sure where to send it as I seem to have a few addresses for you now, but hope it helped. I love the new colour, by the way, really refreshing.
So my entry: how about ‘Kathy Dobson – Dedicated To Helping You To Find Your Freedom’.
Enjoy the journey.
Mandy
Hi Mandy…
I already replied about your email 😉
Camtasia is almost a must have for anyone working in the marketing world online.
It is a tool that is on my list to conquer this year…I know a bit but I want to be great at Camtasia.
This contest has already given me so much help…;)
Thanks for stopping by Mandy…
Kathy
How about – “The Wonder Woman of Blogging”
Since I really don’t know you that well, it is a bit difficult for me, but that is the first thing that popped in my head when I read the post 🙂
I’ll keep thinking, though 🙂
Sounds like an exciting contest – good luck to everyone and WOW Barry won again! Hey Kathy – don’t feel bad, I haven’t won anything either – was really hoping to get in with Sally though – but that is ok, I know what I need to know for the most part – I think 😉
Have a wonderful day!
Linda
Hi Linda…
Well, you’re on your way and now in two contests of mine 😉
I like that…”wonder woman” :);)
wonder if I could live up to that 😉
Yep Barry is the lucky man right now. I need to stroke his good luck charm.
Good luck to you Linda…I hope you’re a winner 😉
Kathy
Hi Kathy
Great post and great contest. I agree that you have to be interactive with you blog readers. I have been very quite with my blogging lately but I am in the process of tweaking my blog and becoming more active online.
Love the idea of the contest, it will certainly get people ‘reacting’ and thinking, which can’t be a bad thing when everything these days is so automated.
My first thought regarding the bi-line was:
“Kathy Dobson Teaches You The Road To Freedom”
“On The Road The Blogging Freedom With Kathy Dobson”
My brain will now start working overtime thinking of more bi-lines, so I will be back when I think of some REALLY good ones.
Thanks for creating the contest, it is good way to get the cobwebs out of the brain.
Take care.
Robyn
PS. Who enjoyed the beach more you or your granddaughter? Looks as though you both had fun and isn’t that what life is about.
Hi Robyn,
Getting the cobwebs out of my head can be tricky sometimes 😉
I love getting all this help with my tagline. I just couldn’t settle on anything and it seemed such a perfect idea to get ideas…and it is working great!
I already have some great ideas flowing through my brain…
Thanks for your entries…you are now in both contests 😉
If you think of more come back and add another comment…
You will be entered again 😉
Kathy
What a great idea for a contest. Camtasia is a great tool. And version 7 is the best one yet. It is pretty pricey but offers so much more than Camstudio or even Jing. A very kind and generous offer for prizes.
Here are a couple of ideas for taglines I thought of:
Kathy Dobson – The Freedom Blogger
Kathy Dobson – Freedom Blogger
Kathy Dobson – Teaching Freedom
Kathy Dobson – Living Freedom Every Day
Kathy Dobson – Real Freedom Really Rocks
Kathy Dobson – Teaching The Truth About Freedom
Kathy Dobson – True Freedom Online
Hi Michael…
wow..thanks for all the great ideas 😉
This contest is working out better than I even thought…
I’ve already come up with some new and exciting ideas…just from all the creativity flowing in 😉
And I agree…yes, Camtasia is the way to go if you are working online 😉
Good luck!
Kathy
Interesting contest, Kathy. Right off I had this suggestion:
“Let Kathy Dobson Help You Live Your Dream”
I will be back with more as they come to me.
Pat
Hi Pat…
so nice to see you here 😉
and, thanks for the idea…
Good Luck…
Kathy
After thinking about it some, I like this version a little better…softer and more personal, I think.
“Let Kathy Help You Live Your Dream”
Pat
Thanks again Pat…it has been recorded 😉
Hi Kathy…Just dropped in from Twitter after visiting Barry Wells blog which made me realise how important it is to keep active…
And I have not been that active of late…
So here I am …..After reading your post, and comments, it got me thinking (which doesn`t happen to often) what a superb way to gather ideas & inspiration…Outsource for them…
So I thought I would try my luck and have a little bash and see what ideas I could push your way and hopefully help you find what you are looking for???
Here are a couple of thoughts that sprang to mind:
“Kathy Dobson`s Outsourcing To Inspired Success”
Or maybe
“Kathy Dobson`s Inspired Outsourcing For Fun & Freedom”
Take care
all the best `til next time …..Mike
Hi Mike…
Always happy to entertain those coming from Barry’s blog. He’s amazing isn’t he?
Maybe this will also stir something into you to get going in the blogging world again 😉
Thanks for the great ideas…
You’ve actually used a couple of my favorite words in yours 😉
Good Luck!
Kathy
Hi Kathy:
How about:
Kathy–keeping it real so you can live a dream.
Kathy tells it to you plain–aythentic is her middle name 🙂
No candy-coating here–Cathy’s truth is so much sweeter.
Hi Joyce…
Thanks for stopping by and participating 😉
I’ve recorded your entries…
Good luck with the contest 😉
Kathy
Kathy,
How about “Be, Do, Have, Outsource your way to Freedom Online”
I need to change my blog too, haven’t updated in a while.
I encourage you to be authentic. I am going to incorporate my metaphysical studies into my business too since it is a big part of my life.
Ann
Hi Ann…
Wow it’s great to hear from you! I’ve wondered what you’ve been up to!
Ok girl…I loved the name of your blog…come up with something as great as that for me will ya 😉
I wrote you an email…check your mail for it…
Good Luck,
Kathy
Hi Kathy
You have been busy! 😉
Now this is the way to get people involved! Great post Kathy and you have got my brain working overtime! 😉 I must admit I would love to get my hands on the Camtasia prize.
Here are my first thoughts for a bi-line:
Kathy Dobson: Authentic Blogging Queen: Inspiring You on Your Road to Freedom – The way of life.
Kathy Dobson: Authentic Blogging Queen: Inspiring You on Your Road to Freedom – Brings you tomorrow – today!
Kathy Dobson: Authentic Blogging Queen: Guiding you on your road to Freedom.
Kathy Dobson: Authentic Blogger, Showing You the Road to Freedom is not a car!
Here’s a quote you might like:
“The authentic self is the soul made visible”
Take care, catch up soon
Ian
Hi Ian…
Always great to see you here…I am really glad you are joining the fun!
Gee…I wish I could give Camtasia to everyone. I know how much I wanted it two years ago and had to wait.
Those are some great quotes…
Good luck with the contest Ian…
Kathy
Can’t help you with the ideas, i’m the guy that goes on fiverr when he’s out of inspiration (not that i’ve ever had it to begin with), but i’m sure the rest of your readers will be more than helpful in this area.
Good luck!
Hi Martin…
No problem 😉
That’s why I created the contest this way…so everyone has a chance to win…just for commenting 🙂
Kathy
Hi Kathy,
Well, I’m going to be honest here, I had to google Camtasia as I’d never heard of it before! And what I discovered – whow, what a super prize. Terrific idea, like being a kid again, ‘clean up your room and I’ll give you a penny’:-)
Thanks also Kathy for taking the time to visit and leave your comment on my blog. You want to send your daughter to Barry’s latest post and Adrienne’s blog – kids will be kids, seems no matter how old they are and not taking that 100% heed of their parents advice -need that little push elsewhere to get your point across.
Take Care
Cheers
Julie
Hi Julie,
The value of the contest is wonderful…especially for anyone working online.
Camtasia was software that I had to put off buying for over a year after starting online because of the cost.
I’d like to get this software into as many hands as possible because of it’s value…so sharing where I can will help some people.
Thanks for your lead to Adrienne’s blog 😉
Kathy
Kathy,
This is a great idea. I like it for a way to come up with a bi-line.
I was looking for a quote that was about Freedom and found one from Robert Frost that says “Freedom lies in being bold” I like that because I look at bloggers as bold and I see you as being bold so was trying to incorporate it somehow.
Maybe something like:
Freedom Lies In Being Bold
Bold Blogging With Kathy
Ok, I am not overly creative but it is an idea.
Hope you come up with a great bi-line.
Dee Ann Rice
Hi Dee Ann,
Thanks for joining the fun. I love Robert Frost…and that’s a great quote 😉
Good luck to you!
Kathy
Hey Kathy
What a fab idea to get some ideas for your new blog design.
It’s a win win situation for everyone and I luv it (lol).
How about…
Outsourcing Your Way To Online Freedom
Helping You To Outsource Your Way To Online Freedom
Dreams Come Alive When You Outsource Your Way to Freedom
That’s all I can think of at the minute but if I can think of any more I’ll be back.
Take care
Dawn
P.s Where’s your Facebook like button????? lol
Haha…I knew someone would say something about that darn “like” button…
I am getting there. My freelancer is working on it as we speak 😉
Thanks for joining the fun Dawn…and good luck 🙂
Kathy
It takes 2 minutes to get it set up Kathy and it’s well worth the effort…
Are you up for the challenge????
Will be back later to see lol
Dawn
Oh my Dawn is hard core. I didn’t know what I was getting into when I chose her as my accountability partner 😉
I better get my freelancer moving on this!
Kathy
There is no reason in having an accountability partner that doesn’t hold you accountable.
Now get on with it misses and I’m coming back to check!
you’re da bomb Dawn 😉
Hi Kathy,
Great idea, great post and even greater prizes. I love doing videos but can’t afford Camtasia at the moment so fingers crossed.
My idea for your tagline is:
“Kathy Dobson’s Blog: Let me help you help yourself”
I like this as your aim would be to show others how to do it themselves eventually, right?
Anyway, thanks again for the post and good luck to everyone else!
All the best,
David
Hi David,
Thanks for the nice words 😉
Camtasia is almost a must for marketers and I want to wish you lots of luck with your entry…
Thanks for joining the fun and leaving a tagline 😉
Once again…lots of luck!
Kathy
I thought of another along the same lines.
‘Living my dream by helping you live yours’
The competition is a great idea. Must come up with some good prize ideas, although yours are the best I’ve seen so far.
Thanks for popping by my blog.
All the best,
David
Hi David…
You and Barry really have the spirit. Keep em’ coming because you have been entered a second time into both contests 😉
I enjoyed your blog very much and it must have been a thrill to meet John Thornhill.
Kathy
Hi Kathy, more to think on 😉
Kathy Dobson: Outsourcing for profit and Blogging (about it?) for pleasure.
Kathy Dobson: Queen of Outsourcing and Blogging my route for others to follow.
Hope they help Kathy
Barry
Hi Barry…no wonder you win contest! Look at the energy you put in…Nice 😉
You have been entered again my friend…into both contests…so, you’re chances keep increasing 😉
Kathy
Hey Kathy,
OMG I love the photo at the end, it is simply adorable, hope when you choose your new tagline you also add a photo of yourself to your header!
I remember choosing my tagline, I was on Youtube watching inspiring videos (lil pick me up on a dark day lol) and the burn brightly quote jumped out at me, so I grabbed it.
Its hard to choose one for you… but…
Kathy Dobson – Making a difference not just a buck!
I do not wish to be entered into the competition as I already have Camtasia thanks to your kindness 🙂
But I still wanted to participate cos I don’t like missing out on the fun lol.
Speak soon,
Sally x
Hi Sally…
Well, the photo idea came from you coach 😉
I am going to try and implement more personal connections…including photos…
Thanks for you idea…and you and Dawn are gracious to let someone else win 😉
Great story about how you picked your tagline 😉 It was meant to be yours. It’s awesome too!
Thanks Sally…err…I mean coach 😉
Kathy
Hi Kathy,
don’t really feel that I can add anything that others haven’t, but I do remember that you sent an e-mail out a few weeks ago with an offer for Camtasia is that still current? If so is there a purchase link?
Did you get the e-mail from myself and Steve King about Internet Coaching Monthly? We have set you up with a free membership for life. If you didn’t get this just let me know and I will resend.
Take care
Rob
Hi Rob…
Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the membership! You guys are going to be awesome coaches and I will some time in there browsing and getting acquainted soon…and the best thing is you have a forum 😉
I will email you about Camtasia 😉
Kathy
Hi Kathy
I hope you’re well…we’ve haven’t spoken in way too long 🙂
What a great idea and fabulous way to inject some interaction into a blog…not that you needed to. You’ve done a great job!
Here’s my attempt for a little tag line / acronymn
O – Only
U – United
T – Teams
S – Succeed
O – Online
U – Utilizing a
R – Really
C – Competitive
E – Edge
Hope you get something that suits you and all the help you give.
Let’s catch up soon
cheers
Steve x x
Hey my friend…I have sorely missed you! But I knew that you and Rob were creating a membership site and look at you now!
Wow, I am so happy for you Steve 😉
Thanks for the awesome entry…you have now been entered into both contests 😉
I will drop you an email and we can connect…looking forward to it!
Kathy
Hi Kathy,
This blog post is a very good example of the many different things you can do to get people involved. I really like what you are doing.
Yes giving away prizes but the ideas you are getting are priceless. There are so many ways to use your blog for so many different things.
If one gets involved with their own blog and puts time aside each day along with working their business done the right way so much can be gained.
Writing creative posts such as this one, blog hopping will get good results and as you mentioned on my blog in your comment- All for NOTHING!
Working your blog and blog hopping will allow you to learn, help others, build relationships, get traffic all for no cost. Zero, zip, nadda. How can you beat that?
About getting ideas for your bi-line. I’m just going to let my brain roll so here are some for you to kick around Kathy hope it helps,
Kathy Dobson for Outsourcing = Freedom
Blogging tips, Outsourcing Info with Kathy Dobson
Freedom Rings with Kathy Dobson- Outsourcing Specialist
Have Online Freedom through Outsourcing with Kathy Dobson- Outsourcing Specialist plus so much more Internet Marketing Info
Make Life easy- All about Freedom through Outsourcing with Kathy Dobson
Too much work? Outsource with Kathy Dobson + Total Internet Marketing Info at it’s best.
Outsourcing with Kathy Dobson- The Freedom Queen
Learn Internet Marketing and Outsourcing with Kathy Dobson- The Outsourcing Specialist.
Kathy Dobson- Internet Marketing and Outsourcing can go together to make Life easy. Now that’s Freedom!
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I hope you get some really good ideas from all of us Kathy. If I’m ever stuck on something I’ll know what to do using my blog as an Idea Machine all thanks to you,
Terry Conti
Hi Terry…
You always write the nicest most comprehensive comments!
And, thanks for all those great ideas…my mind is definitely getting stimulated 😉
Our blogs can be used for so many things…I am just beginning to tap the sources…
Looking forward to Sally’s coaching to become a great blogger!
Kathy
This is too good not to enter. How about…
Kathy Dobson Inspirational Blogging
Kathy Dobson Mind,Spirit and Business
Great idea Kathy, that’s not an entry by the way lol.
I should be doing something like this on my blog.
Andy
Hi Andy…
Thanks for stopping by and participating in the fun 😉
And, thanks for the great tagline ideas.
You have now been entered into both contests 😉
I wish you lots of luck 😉
Kathy
Here is a few more
The Dominator of Blogging – Kathy Dobson
The Queen of Blogging – Kathy Dobson
The Excellent Blogging Communicator – Kathy Dobon
OK, so I am not so creative, but just wanted to leave another entry as it was my intention to do so earlier and just never got here.
Linda
You’re on the boards again Linda…
Thanks for more entries 😉
Kathy