Blogging Expertise

I have a shirt I love that says “I’m blogging this.” Every time I wear it, I get comments and have the opportunity to talk about how fantastic blogging is. It’s a fantastic ice-breaker and even works for those of us who are a little shy.

My only problem is this: I only have the one blogging shirt. I do not want to be known locally as “the girl who never changes her shirt” (that’s just not the attention I’m going for…). I did some searching, and while I found a few options, I mostly discovered there’s a sad shortage of clever t-shirts with which to proclaim my blogging obsession.

It’s time to remedy this situation, and what would be more fun than doing it with a contest?

The contest entry details

• An entry consists of a blogging-related phrase or quote that’s suitable for printing on a t-shirt (crude language probably won’t make the cut). You do not have to actually design a shirt (though I suppose you could if you’re so inclined).
• Anyone may enter (provided it’s legal where you are) and you may enter as many times as you like.
• You may not submit an entry that’s already copyrighted (this almost certainly includes any existing t-shirt designs)—we don’t want to get in trouble for using it.
• The contest will end July 13th, 2007.
• Entries should be submitted using the form at the bottom of this post.
• Judging will be done by the staff of Blogging Expertise (and in one case, by the readers of the blog), and we’ll be looking for creativity and the likelihood that someone will start a conversation based on the shirt.
• By entering, you give us permission to print your entry should we so desire, regardless of whether or not you win.

Prizes

There’s a significant chance the winners will be printed and made available here on the blog—but fame and glory aren’t the only things you stand to win! These prizes have been graciously donated and I encourage you to visit the sponsors.

• First prize: Your choice of $100 USD cash or a year’s hosting at MediaLayer (the AppLayer DX plan) and a two-year domain name registration. (Provided by Blogging Expertise.)
• Second prize: Ready to dig into blogging and learn all you can? You’ll like this prize: one copy each of the books Blog Design Solutions, Textpattern Solutions, and Podcast Solutions, generously donated by friends of ED.
• Third prize: Don’t want to wait to get your hands on some great t-shirts? This $60 ThinkGeek gift certificate is enough to buy three of their hilarious shirts, or put it towards anything else they sell. (Provided by ThinkGeek.)
• Fourth prize: A $40 gift certificate for ThinkGeek is plenty to get a couple of Despair posters (if you’re a touch cynical) or perhaps something to perk you up. (Provided by ThinkGeek.)
• Fifth prize: Pamper yourself with an Organic Body Wash, Organic Lip Balm and Organic Insect Repellent. (Provided by Tennille Chambers’ Organic Lifestyle Income Opportunity.)

We also have several special prizes!

• Most Creative: This will be determined by a vote on the blog (watch for it on Monday, July 16), and the winner will receive a copy of the excellent Color Schemer Studio. I use this daily for blog designs and it’s on my “Top 5″ list of software I can’t live without. You can even download a 30-day free trial to check it out before buying (or you can just win it here!). To top it off, there are versions for both Mac and PC computers. (Provided by ColorSchemer.)
• Wanna-be Blogger: I’ve already talked a bit about Yaro Starak’s Blog Mastermind program (and I’ll be talking about it a lot more in the near future!), and if you’ve been wanting to sign up but haven’t yet, you’re in luck! Any non-blogger who enters this contest is eligible for the prize of 3 months’ membership in the Blog Mastermind system. If you’re interested in this prize and haven’t done so already, I highly recommend you read Yaro’s free Blog Profits Blueprint ebook! Please note: you must state in your entry that you qualify and want to be considered for this prize. (Provided by Yaro Starak.)
• Business Blogger: If you’re currently blogging for your business, or serious about getting started as a business blogger, you’re definitely going to want to win this prize: 2 hours of consulting time with Ian Lurie of Portent Interactive (a $600 value!). Ian helps businesses of all sizes develop successful internet strategies, and he’ll apply his knowledge and experience to your blog. Please note: you must state in your entry that you qualify and want to be considered for this prize. (Provided by Ian Lurie/Portent Interactive.)

Now I know you want to win one of those prizes, so get entering below!

Enter early, enter often

Fill in the form below to enter your clever blog t-shirt saying.
(form removed… the contest is over!)