Name This Blog Contest – New Theme Update
- Comments: 34
- Written on: December 2nd, 2007
Sorry this has become such a production, but I have switched themes a couple times in the past and I really want to get it right this time.
Here’s a quick update of what I have done so far, what I need to do, and what you can do to earn $25 via PayPal for helping me out.
Progress Report
1) Plugins
- I have installed the DoFollow Plugin (feel free to make a comment and get a free backlink)
- I have installed the Sexy Comments plugin (shows avatars in comments and formats them in a forum-like style – I also modified the CSS to make the text slightly easier to read)
- I have installed the AdMan plugin (to earn the blogs $1.58 per day average)
- I have installed the All-in-One SEO Pack Plugin
- I have installed the Google Sitemaps Plugin
- I have installed the Subscribe to Comments plugin
2) Blogroll
- I have Added a couple of my most frequent readers to my blogroll. Let me know if I forgot anyone.
3) Header
- I removed the text name and description of my blog from the top of the page to recover some top-fold space.
4) Content
- I will begin generating actual, relevant content again with my post tomorrow – theme ready or not.
To Do List
- New Header Coming Soon!
I am working on getting a new header image done to replace my piddle dog header that came with the default template… Although the little guy is starting to grow on me 🙂
- Top Commentators Plugin
There are a ton of these out there. Which do you guys recommend?
- Site Re-Launch Contest
I want to run a contest of some kind to promote the site’s new look and feel. I have bought a 23″ LCD display to give away (about a $300 value) but its just not doing it for me. What kind of prizes trip your triggers?
- Advertising and Monetization
I am worried about content, readers, traffic, and then monetization in that order.
But I need to get my theme optimized for ads up front. So to get the ball rolling, I am going to offer some ad spots for $10 a month via PayPal. I get about 2,000 unique visitors a week, in case you need to know what your $10 buys.
As for ad space, I have no idea where it will be yet except for the banner you see at the top of the page now. Drop a comment if you are interested or email me (tschrock
schrockinnovations.com - MAKE $25! A New Name, Logo, Favicon and Avatar
This is something I have thought long and hard about, but the Thor Schrock Marketing and Technology Blog is just not doing it for me anymore.
I need suggestions for new names for my blog. If you suggest a name and I use it, I will send you $25 via PayPal.
The name needs to convey that this is a blog about online marketing and the technology behind it.
That’s it! Lots of info that you may or may not care about, and lots of nice open ended questions that just beg for comments. Drop a comment to get a free nofollow backlink and suggest a name to have a shot at the $25!
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- Comments: 34
Hi there
I blogged about your contest here – http://www.contestbeat.com/suggest-a-blog-name-win-25/
All we do is write about contests in the blogosphere so hopefully we can send you a few more entries too!
Regards, Matt.
Great new name contest!
http://myblogcontest.com/name-my-blog-and-win-25/
Hello,
Just blogged about your contest. You can check it out at the url below.
http://www.bloggingcontest.com/win-25-from-thorschrockcom/
There are many possibilities for a name with different variations and playing around with the words.
Here are a few:
– Tech Marketing (or, Tech-Marketing)
– Online Tech Marketing
– Tech Marketing Online
The “Tech” sounds better and more “hip” than “Technology”.
Good luck with the site
Adding to this:
Of course you may put ‘&’ in places to form: Tech & Marketing Online, etc.
Thanks for the help Matt! I will be sure to let you know about the next one. Its going to have a more expensive prie. This one was kind of spur of the moment.
Thanks for the exposure! I appreciate it!
Do you think people might think I am marketing technology instead of writing about online marketing and the technology that supports/assists?
Here’s a hint of what I am looking for. One of the ideas I was kicking around for a blog name is “From Peanuts to Profits.”
I would like to come up with something creative that communicates the idea of the blog without being so stiff and formal.
Marketing Bytes
Business Bytes
New Century Marketing
How about “The TSM TECH Blog”. People like when names are smaller. As for things people like right now for contests…paypal money and ipods. Nano is hot right now and its cheaper than the ipod Touch. Ipod is the name. So anything Ipod will get you traffic. Make sure when you get the traffic that you have an action for the user to follow. Being from a marketing background you may all really know about the A.I.D.A. (Attention, Interest, Demand, Action). Last one is very important. Call it the glue. Good luck.
MoneyTech
(means worker)
Count me in please!
blogged ya:
http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2007/12/sunday-edition-of-contests-galore.html
MoneyTech
Count me in please!
blogged ya:
http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2007/12/sunday-edition-of-contests-galore.html
My suggestions for your name:
Reaching the cash summit
T.E.C.H. – To Earn Cash: How
T(r)eching Your Way To The Marketing Pinnacle
here go my suggestions for the name..
AllTechFund
OnlineMarketingTech
MarketingTech
MarketingTechno
TechnoMarketing
TechMarketing
InternetTechCenter
TheTechnologyShack
MarketingShackWorld
InternetMarketingShack
OnlineMarketingBar
BestMarketingCenter
WebMarketingLaws (this one is cool…like you creating your own laws..!)
WebMarketingDna(another good one)
MarketingUnleashed
UnleashedPromoting
InternetMarketingMag
OnlineAdvertisingUnleashed
WebPromotingUnleashed
huh!!
I hope I win this one man..I need money for my hosting bills!
Well, following your idea of “From Peanuts to Profits.”, perhaps you might want to consider “From Bits to Bytes”, or 4B2B for short.
Since you are are offering a space in your blog, I would like name it as anyone of this.
1. market4fun
2. marketspace
3. adbits
4. space4ads
Thanks for letting me participate, pls. include my blog http://www.workahome.blogspot.com in your blogroll
Perhaps:
“Marketing Bytes, Technology Bytes, With No Bites.”
Or,
“Marketing Bytes, Technology Bytes, With Chunky Bites.”
How about “cashbytech.com”
Actually we thought of “moneymarket” but someone has grabbed in already.
Cheers
Link And Earn
SchrockTech
-Thomas
There is a new contest for you to enter at http://www.thorschrock.com/2007/12/06/secret-classroom-blog-contest-with-1800-in-prizes-up-for-grabs-enter-now/
$1,800 in cash and prizes with a $1,000 top prize! Enter now!
TechMark
BlogTech
MarketingTech
TechyMarketing
BlogAboutTechnology
BlogAboutMarketing
The BlogTechMarketing
BlogTechMarketing
Email me if I win.
okay, okay! since this is a blog containing lots of information and formulas for successful tech and marketing, why not call it “BLOG SERUM.” serum is a formula, you know just like the truth serum or whatever.. using the word tech and marketing is a little too overused already. it’s for some creativity…
how about it? catchy right?
How about:
MegaBitsToMegaBucks. Or use any other prefix, like GigaBitsToGigaBucks, or TeraBitsToTeraBucks.
Market This!
Congratulations Rodney! I liked your idea of Marketing Bytes the best, so the $25 via PayPal is yours!
But of all of the ideas suggested I still liked my original one the best, so I ran with it. Thanks for everyone’s suggestions!
I know I am a little late but…
How about something like:
Schrock Talk – Marketing Made Easy
LOL saw this “old” post and immediately thought of a great name, which is now most likely irrelevant.
You are looking for a name of a blog about online marketing and technology.
Here is what I came up with…hope more than one is okay
1. rank and style
2. Google Mania
3. Exceptional Content…from a quote by Rufus Griscom
4. King of the Sandbox
Connie
I find blogging one of the good ways of internet marketing. I have received a small number of visitors on my site especially from the sites where I commented their blogs.
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