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Friday, July 25, 2008

Week 13: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2008

Here's the 13th week summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs in 2008. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.

This writing project will not be possible without the support of our major sponsor YesPinoy. Also to minor sponsors PRC Board Exam Results, RegaloService.com, and Fil-Am Yellow Pages.

Week 13 only
For the 13th week, we received a total of 10 entries from Miss Write, Writingedge, Hener, Fernand Yim, Inghinyero, David Shaw, Bloggista, Drew, Banana and Herbert.

A total of 62 blogs were cited from the 10 entries (excluding the additions and revisions made by some of the earlier week entries). They are:

The following blogs got one mention each:

Combined with week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 , and 11 entries, we now have a total of 152 writing project participants citing 366 blogs.

All blogs listed in the previous weeks won't be re-posted unless it gets chosen again by entries submitted in Week 14. As we are entering the last month of this writing project, we will be pushing all participants to complete their top 10 list for inclusion in the entries master list (and be included in the raffle).

We still have 1 weekly update to go.

If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.

Entries Masterlist: The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs in 2008

Here's the master list of entries in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs in 2008 writing project.

Note that those who prepared an entry in the writing project are listed here. If you were "mentioned" but did not submit an entry, then you wont' find your name or blog here.

This writing project will not be possible without the support of our major sponsor YesPinoy. Also to minor sponsors PRC Board Exam Results, RegaloService.com, and Fil-Am Yellow Pages.

We will be doing a final check on entries from August 5 to 10. Those with a "complete" note meant that we're done checking. For now, these are the ones who cited 10 qualified blogs to be included in the raffle this August 11. Ten winners will be drawn to win US$100 each.

I'll be adding more to this list. (work in progress)

Friday, July 18, 2008

Week 12: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2008

Here's the 12th week summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs in 2008. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.

This writing project will not be possible without the support of our major sponsor YesPinoy. Also to minor sponsors PRC Board Exam Results, RegaloService.com, and Fil-Am Yellow Pages.

Week 12 only
For the 12th week, we received a total of 5 entries from Cidz, Jenaisle, Saberkite, Rio, and Ben.

A total of 16 blogs were cited from the 5 entries (excluding the additions and revisions made by some of the earlier week entries). They are:

http://www.gensantos.com/

The following blogs got one mention each:

Combined with week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 entries, we now have a total of 142 writing project participants citing 318 blogs.

All blogs listed in the previous weeks won't be re-posted unless it gets chosen again by entries submitted in Week 13. This is the overall ranking of the blogs mentioned (including additions made by previous week entries), as of today:

As we are entering the last two weeks of this writing project, we will be pushing all participants to complete their top 10 list for inclusion in the entries master list (and be included in the raffle).

We still have 2 weekly updates to go.

If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.

Friday, July 11, 2008

Week 11: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2008

Here's the eleventh week summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs in 2008. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.

This writing project will not be possible without the support of our major sponsor YesPinoy. Also to minor sponsors PRC Board Exam Results, RegaloService.com, and Fil-Am Yellow Pages.

Week 11 only
For the eleventh week, we received a total of 9 entries from Ayel, Maire Magante, Kenjishiela, theSiraniks, Prudence, Jaydj, Jonel, Juned, and Aethen.

A total of 40 blogs were cited from the 9 entries (excluding the additions and revisions made by some of the earlier week entries). They are:

The following blogs got one mention each:

Combined with week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 entries, we now have a total of 137 writing project participants citing 303 blogs.

All blogs listed in the previous weeks won't be re-posted unless it gets chosen again by entries submitted in Week 12. This is the overall ranking of the blogs mentioned (including additions made by previous week entries), as of today:

As we are entering the last month of this writing project, we will be pushing all participants to complete their top 10 list for inclusion in the entries master list (and be included in the raffle).

We still have 3 weekly updates to go.

If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.

Friday, July 04, 2008

August 11 Eyeball: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2008 Winners Announcement

First, many thanks to those who submitted entries to the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs writing project. Let us meet up on August 11 and get to know each other more!

(Details about our eyeball sponsor will be posted here soon.)

The August 11 gathering will be held in the Ortigas area (exact venue to follow) from 6 pm to 9 pm. Please confirm your attendance by posting a comment here.

We will be drawing the 10 winners on this day (from the entries master list) who will get US$100 each. Of course, those who can't make it are still part of the draw and can win.

Writing project participants are requested to confirm their attendance. If you have a friend who wants to tag along, please ask him or her to submit an entry to this writing project before the cut-off date.

The following have confirmed their attendance:

I will update this post as we receive confirmation.

Thank you!

Week 10: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2008

Here's the tenth week summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs in 2008. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.

This effort will not be possible without the support of our sponsors. One of them is www.YESpinoy.com. The company facilitates instant remittances over the Internet using a credit card and Cash remittances through trusted agents. In Hong Kong, YESpinoy accepts cash remittances at any 711 store 24 hours a day. Recipients are issued with a free SMART Money card which is used to withdraw the money at any Philippine ATM.

Week 10 only
For the tenth week, we received a total of 12 entries from Alng102, Gilbertyaptan, Shannonxj, Chiara cokieng, Beacamruiz, Arbet, Aileen Apolo, Sonn, Lenggai, Rlmacalintal, Juler, and Dimaks.

A total of 44 blogs were cited from the 12 entries (excluding the additions and revisions made by some of the earlier week entries). They are:

The following blogs got one mention each:

Combined with week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 entries, we now have a total of 128 writing project participants citing 292 blogs.

All blogs listed in the previous weeks won't be re-posted unless it gets chosen again by entries submitted in Week 11. This is the overall ranking of the blogs mentioned (including additions made by previous week entries), as of today:

As we are entering the last month of this writing project, we will be pushing all participants to complete their top 10 list for inclusion in the entries master list (and be included in the raffle).

We still have 4 weekly updates to go.

If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Week 9: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2008

Here's the ninth week summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs in 2008. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.

This effort will not be possible without the support of our sponsors. One of them is www.YESpinoy.com. The company facilitates instant remittances over the Internet using a credit card and Cash remittances through trusted agents. In Hong Kong, YESpinoy accepts cash remittances at any 711 store 24 hours a day. Recipients are issued with a free SMART Money card which is used to withdraw the money at any Philippine ATM.

Week 9 only
For the ninth week, we received a total of 13 entries from Paolo, Pepsiice, Hotchiqqa, Lady Dyan, Fritz, Luz, Lainy, Jeric, Gusher, Sedna16, Forg, Munki, and Daniel Liew.

A total of 53 blogs were cited from the 13 entries (excluding the additions and revisions made by some of the earlier week entries). They are:

The following blogs got one mention each:

Combined with week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 entries, we now have a total of 116 writing project participants citing 260 blogs.

All blogs listed in the previous weeks won't be re-posted unless it gets chosen again by entries submitted in Week 10. This is the overall ranking of the blogs mentioned (including additions made by previous week entries), as of today:

As we are entering the last month of this writing project, we will be pushing all participants to complete their top 10 list for inclusion in the entries master list (and be included in the raffle).

We still have 5 weekly updates to go.

If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Week 8: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2008

Here's the eight week summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs in 2008. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.

This effort will not be possible without the support of our sponsors. One of them is www.YESpinoy.com. The company facilitates instant remittances over the Internet using a credit card and Cash remittances through trusted agents. In Hong Kong, YESpinoy accepts cash remittances at any 711 store 24 hours a day. Recipients are issued with a free SMART Money card which is used to withdraw the money at any Philippine ATM.

Week 8 only
For the eight week, we received a total of 13 entries from taraytitay, deej1127, Lionheart, FX, Jaypee Tanguilig, eeeek, Bluepanjeet, Ederic, ice9web, LaurenMarie, Julia, Joan Pinon, and Anitokid.

A total of 57 blogs were cited from the 13 entries (excluding the additions made by some of the earlier week entries). They are:

The following blogs got one mention each:

Combined with week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 entries, we now have a total of 103 writing project participants citing 229 blogs. This is the overall ranking of the blogs mentioned (including additions made by previous week entries), as of today:

All blogs listed in the previous weeks won't be re-posted unless it gets chosen again by entries submitted in Week 9 or still included in the total The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs in 2008.

We still have 5 weekly updates to go.

If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Week 7: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2008

Here's the seventh week summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs in 2008. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.

This effort will not be possible without the support of our sponsors. One of them is www.YESpinoy.com. The company facilitates instant remittances over the Internet using a credit card and Cash remittances through trusted agents. In Hong Kong, YESpinoy accepts cash remittances at any 711 store 24 hours a day. Recipients are issued with a free SMART Money card which is used to withdraw the money at any Philippine ATM.

Week 7 only
For the seventh week, we received a total of 7 entries from Shatwo, White, Sarah, Cautionhot01, Little Light, Gwenpnava, and Richard.

A total of 35 blogs were cited from the 7 entries (excluding the additions made by some of the earlier week entries). They are:

http://www.filipinovoices.com/
http://manilafoodistas.blogspot.com/
http://blog.edarevalo.net
http://delfindjmontano.blogspot.com/

The following blogs got one mention each

Combined with week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 entries, we now have a total of 90 writing project participants citing 197 blogs. This is the overall ranking of the blogs mentioned (including additions made by previous week entries), as of today:

All blogs listed in the previous weeks won't be re-posted unless it gets chosen again by entries submitted in Week 8 or still included in the total The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs in 2008.

We still have 6 weekly updates to go.

If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.

Thursday, June 05, 2008

Week 6: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2008

Here's the sixth week summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs in 2008. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.

This effort will not be possible without the support of our sponsors. One of them is www.YESpinoy.com. The company facilitates instant remittances over the Internet using a credit card and Cash remittances through trusted agents. In Hong Kong, YESpinoy accepts cash remittances at any 711 store 24 hours a day. Recipients are issued with a free SMART Money card which is used to withdraw the money at any Philippine ATM.

Week 6 only
For the sixth week, we received a total of 11 entries from Jyao89, Bryanmmx1984, Joey, Dlozarie, Janelleong09, Kat, Cuayo, Dcpanganiban, Glblguy, Kamulo, and Marc.

A total of 32 blogs were cited from the 11 entries (excluding the additions made by some of the earlier week entries). They are:

The following blogs got one mention each

Combined with week 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 entries, we now have a total of 83 writing project participants citing 184 blogs. This is the overall ranking of the blogs mentioned (including additions made by previous week entries), as of today:

All blogs listed in the previous weeks won't be re-posted unless it gets chosen again by entries submitted in Week 7 or still included in the total The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs in 2008.

We still have 7 weekly updates to go.

If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Week 5: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2008

Here's the fifth week summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs in 2008. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.

This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as PRC Board Exam Results, RegaloService.com, Fil-Am Yellow Pages, and YesPinoy.

Week 5 only
For the fifth week, we received a total of 23 entries from Amaterasu, aleihs2go, Lerma, Remedios, Adette, Mae, Mpaunlagui85, Malugueco, JD, Prescy, Tinaryan, Dazzie, Me Anne, Utakgago, BA, Pamhazel, Tanom, Arroxas, Nina, Ed, C5, Harrell, and Tiff K.

A total of 67 blogs were cited from the 23 entries (excluding the additions made by some of the earlier week entries). They are:

The following blogs got one mention each:

Combined with week 1, 2, 3, and 4 entries, we now have a total of 72 writing project participants citing 171 blogs. This is the overall ranking of the blogs mentioned (including additions made by previous week entries), as of today:

All blogs listed in the previous weeks won't be re-posted unless it gets chosen again by entries submitted in Week 6 or still included in the total The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs in 2008.

We still have 8 weekly updates to go.

If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.

Monday, May 26, 2008

Promoting a writing project

Idea for writing project promotion - mind map

Promoting a writing project nowadays requires more promotion efforts than usual. This is partly attributed to numerous developments happening online and offline where becoming prioritized is a major challenge. This is especially true if a writing project intends to attract a global audience and the blog starting it is unknown to the majority.

For the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs writing project, I have the following activities in mind. Some of them are already in motion while the others are on its way:

Submit to social news site (Digg, Del.icio.us, StumbleUpon) with the intent of spreading the word. The key to success in this area is getting more folks to do the same.
Advertising is one way of getting attention from target participants. I am using Entrecard and Google AdWords for this purpose. So far, some of the entries received were through it. I still have to see Google AdWords conversion performance.
Giveaways are also an important attraction to any writing project. For now, 10 winners of US$100 each was created for entries who submits an entry citing 10 qualified blogs. Giving entrecard credits and e-book is another tactic I'm planning to offer in the weeks to come.
Updates about the writing project are now done on a weekly basis showing a summary of entries and blogs cited. Creating an entry masterlist and blogs cited masterlist are items I intend to post online this coming week.
Announcing the writing project and its summary is currently done through Twitter. A big chunk of entries outside of the Philippines came through this medium. I will be posting the writing project updates in our Yahoo Groups this week.
Interact with fellow bloggers by visiting various blogs is something that I make time for once to twice a week. Sending email to fellow bloggers is also something that I make time for once a week.
Events can help boost writing project participation. Last year, entries were dwindling in the latter weeks but upon announcement of an eyeball event, there was a surge of entries. Tying it up to a conference is also another option to ensure maximum exposure of club members.

There are more ideas coming in that I hav