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• Posted by _Jacque_ on January 13th, 2011 at 6:39 am
  

  Oh boy! I saw this on Twitter and jumped right over to check it out! I would love, love, love to attend this conference but just can't afford it right now! I'll be tweeting tons! And I'm off to work on that blog post too! Thanks so much for the chance!
  My recent post Blogging Goals for 2011

• Posted by Karon Warren on January 13th, 2011 at 7:18 am
  

  I would love to win this ticket and draw on the experience and knowledge of those successfully navigating the blogosphere! For me, learning how to make the most of SEO is a challenge, but one compounded by learning my way around all the various plug-ins that should b able to make your blog better. Which ones are the best? What is necessary and what is optional? It's questions like these that I need answered!

• Posted by @gangwayadv on January 13th, 2011 at 7:44 am
  

  My biggest challenge is time management. I'd love to win to learn new tips, ticks and techniques!

• Posted by @ohsocynthia on January 13th, 2011 at 7:56 am
  

  I'm always open to learning. Keeping up with changing trends and new platforms is a challenge because they change so quickly!

• Posted by jenifer apazidis on January 13th, 2011 at 8:05 am
  

  My biggest challenge is content strategy, I am online all day and love trading FB,Twitter and blogs. That being said I am always unsubscribing from newsletters, tad, blogs as they are just not interesting enough. So once you start a blog, get all your followers, how do you keep them coming back AND passing your writing aloof to their social circles….

• Posted by christy bales on January 13th, 2011 at 8:10 am
  

  My biggest challenge it know how much and what to post.

• Posted by @cksyme on January 13th, 2011 at 8:13 am
  

  My biggest blogging challenge is balancing the need to have content broadcast (Social Media Today and other blog sites) and meeting the needs of a niche audience. Really hard to do both. I blog about communications in higher ed and college athletics, so it's tough to do both.

• Posted by Michelle Eichhorn on January 13th, 2011 at 8:21 am
  

  My biggest challenge is really our team's biggest challenge. We are in the planning stages of a company blog and have so much we want to share–our products, our live conferences for moms, our online classes for students. We are starting from the ground up and trying to plan so in the end we have cohesiveness. We also want to make sure we are taking full advantage of using social tools on our blog. We also want to make maxiumum use of our content–articles from our speaker team, MP3s from our webinars and conferences, YouTube videos–as best we can on our blog. Thank you!

• Posted by @myk1e on January 13th, 2011 at 8:32 am
  

  Would love to attend Blogging Success Summit 2011, major event with lots of respected experts !
  Keep my fingers crossed for now !

• Posted by @I3A_Updates on January 13th, 2011 at 8:32 am
  

  My biggest challenge is content… I3A is a NFP Trade Association supporting the imaging ecosystem. Our members are companies and their staff members participate in our interest groups, committees, projects, etc. — coming up with content that is imaging related and benefits both companies and their employees is difficult (particularly since many of the "participants" are engineers and scientists and the organization does not currently have anyone with technological/scientific expertise on staff at the moment). An additional challenge is time, as I3A currently has only 2 full-time employees and we've had no luck entising our members to write guest posts.

• Posted by @All6aremine on January 13th, 2011 at 8:51 am
  

  I would have to say that my biggest challenge to moving forward is time. I have 5 of my children still at home so I am not lacking material! I am working and a graduate student as well. My goal is to develop my business and writing enough that I can do that from home and not have to work for someone else. My second biggest challenge is money and for all the same reasons.
  My recent post A sister for David

• Posted by Tina on January 13th, 2011 at 9:03 am
  

  My biggest blog challenge is finding a new perspective on social media. What is something people haven't already discussed? What are some helpful tools that aren't as well-known as the big players? It can be difficult to do a blog entry that's really something different.
  My recent post Volunteering in the digital universe

• Posted by @mintzwebdesign on January 13th, 2011 at 9:06 am
  

  Hi Diane,
  I've been designing websites for over a dozen years. The most important thing about any web project is purpose. That's what leads everything.
  As far as a host, there's not a lot of difference – I look for good phone support, so if you have a question, it won't take half a day or make you feel like an idiot.
  Choosing a web designer – or anyone you want to work with. It's the quality of the work, and personal rapport/trust.
  Then it's planning, and more planning. I have free web planning guides on my site (http://www.mintzwebdesign.com) but the most important thing to remember is to keep the purpose in mind, and plan with the most important ideas taking priority.
  Have fun, Margie Mintz
  My recent post Surprise!

• Posted by Bob Hendershot on January 13th, 2011 at 9:16 am
  

  My biggest challenge to blogging is finding a subject that would be of value to our clients. We have a very diverse array of clients and it is hard to find something of value to all of them.

• Posted by Tammy on January 13th, 2011 at 9:19 am
  

  My biggest blogging challenge is finding creative ways to let people know about our blog. We have great content (I think!) and we are very committed to blogging and helping pet people, but we don't always get the word out. We're jumping in to social media, and using Twitter is proving helpful. But, wading through all of the other ideas, options, costs, etc. to figure out how to draw in traffic is time consuming and overwhelming.
  My recent post Another New AAHA Resource

• Posted by Stan Gore on January 13th, 2011 at 9:24 am
  

  My greatest challenge is not the creation & delivery of content, but choosing the optimal, long-term, sustainable monetization strategy. I blog to provide health-educational material for the consumer. The production of video and written blog content is easy, but as a physician-educator, asking for money is tricky. Not only am I professionally prohibited from endorsing products or providing professional advice, but I really don't want to sell or promote on my educational site other people's products or services, either in the form of affiliate marketing or paid advertising. I want complete transparency: 'no vested interest'. Blogging combined with moving people to a paid membership site is an option, but most people expect FREE.
  Winning a Blogging Success Summit ticket should provide great insights about how to balance the GIVE with the GET. @StanGore

• Posted by Wayne Kurtz on January 13th, 2011 at 9:34 am
  

  My biggest hurdle with our blog is to managing consistent content oriented feedback from our subscribers and tribes of readers. As our blog has continued to evolve with more re-Tweets it's been difficult to get significant interaction with our various questions, topics. Our comments are usually short and sweet and of course very happy with the significant increase of re-tweets as our message is clearly within our target market. We have implemented several strategies with surveys, etc. to change content with success but our goal is to make it more focussed on interaction with comments.

  Looking for a long term strategy to build more feedback from our tribe. By the way, great idea for a the winning Blogging Success Summit ticket. Thanks
  My recent post High 5 Thursday Athlete Carlos Silva

• Posted by Kay Newton on January 13th, 2011 at 9:44 am
  

  As a wife in Midlife Crisis I'm up for a challenge any day! My recent post http://wifeinmidlifecrisis.blogspot.com/2011/01/w…

• Posted by @thinkvaulter on January 13th, 2011 at 9:49 am
  

  My entry link is below. I am always excited about learning from people who have depth of knowledge and experience. The more I know, the better I can serve my clients and colleagues. http://bit.ly/h4m4Q5

• Posted by Jackie Logan on January 13th, 2011 at 10:32 am
  

  My biggest challenge is defining what my challenge is! I was recently asked to "handle social media" and am trying to figure out where to start, what NOT to do, and how much time & resources to allocate to this obviously important area. The company is a small consumer goods manufacturer dealing in b-c and b-b. Hope I get the opportunity to participate in this summit as it appears to offer a great jumping off point!

• Posted by @kelkel926 on January 13th, 2011 at 10:39 am
  

  I would be immensely honored to attend Blogging Success Summit 2011. I've studied most aspects of social media, but the new wave of blogging for business is still new to me. SEO is another area where I could use some assistance. The blogging world has really blown up since the early 2000s, and BSS 2011 would be the perfect way to soak up great advice and lessons from top thought leaders to help me become more current with blogging trends.

• Posted by @kelkel926 on January 13th, 2011 at 10:40 am
  

  Additionally, this seems like a great way to connect with great companies, some of which may be looking for someone like me to join their team.

• Posted by My Biggest Blogging Challenge for 2011 on January 13th, 2011 at 10:48 am
  

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• Posted by @ivettemuller01 on January 13th, 2011 at 10:52 am
  

  Well, here's my blog entry about my biggest blogging challenge for 2011 and beyond. I think it's one most of us share since a lot of us engage in other activities other than blogging. Looking forward to learning more about the summit and speakers – there's a great line up! I think that my personal blogging can benefit from the summit, but also the blogging I do for my clients. It would be a win-win for both of us!

• Posted by @ivettemuller01 on January 13th, 2011 at 10:53 am
  

  Hmm, for some reason I don't see the link to my post so here it is again, just in case!
  http://www.wahmbahm.com/biggest-blogging-challeng…
  My recent post My Biggest Blogging Challenge for 2011

• Posted by Ron Rosenzweig on January 13th, 2011 at 11:04 am
  

  My biggest blogging challenge is integrating all of the social media channels and building a relevant following for my blogs. The next big challenge is monetizing the blogs with truly high quality content that maintains interest, keeps readers coming back and transforms readers into happy and satisfied customers. Social Media Examiner, Copy Blogger and Pro Blogger have been providing the information and training on this challenging journey, however the Summit is where it's all coming together, I'd love to be there!
  My recent post DVD Multimedia Branded Presentations

• Posted by @rohishetty on January 13th, 2011 at 11:33 am
  

  My biggest blogging challenge isovercoming my fear of failure.
  My recent post How to Lose Weight Without Dieting With These Four Golden Rules

• Posted by @ConnieFoggles on January 13th, 2011 at 11:33 am
  

  Not sure if I need to do this or not, but here's a link to one of my tweets – http://twitter.com/#!/ConnieFoggles/status/256200…

• Posted by aaronsachs on January 13th, 2011 at 11:38 am
  

  I want to say thank you to SmartBlogs & SocialMediaExaminer for the opportunity to enter into the contest. I've chosen to write about the difficulty of blogging as a full-time MS student working on a thesis, as well as living in both the academic & professional worlds. Enjoy! http://aaronsachs.wordpress.com/2011/01/13/2011-t…
  My recent post 2011- The year that I promise myself to blog more effectively…and bridge the academic-professional gap

• Posted by Donna Perugini on January 13th, 2011 at 11:42 am
  

  My biggest blogging challenge for 2011 is the sales funnel and then going out to find the right followers to participate in the sales funnel. I have re-issued my children's books, October 2010, during which time an author platform is being established.
  I've been following Social Media Examiner for over a year and implementing their ideas into my blogging. Some of the information involves a technical aspect (sticky page Facebook and Blog) that seems beyond my technical abilities. I'm applying myself and don't mind hearing things more than once.
  I'd appreciate and find a ticket to your Blogging Success Summit extremely useful. Thank you for giving me an opportunity towards that end.

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• Posted by i.am.glor on January 13th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
  

  I wrote a blog post last week that talked about strategies for a successful blog–bit.ly/dX5tHm. What's so important about my post is that the guidelines outlined for creating a blog ALSO applies to creating / writing content for your blog. One of the challenges bloggers face is content, Original content, which is why using the who, why, where, what and how strategies is a great starting point for creating original blog posts that's concise and timeless.

• Posted by Tom Horn on January 13th, 2011 at 12:39 pm
  

  My biggest blogging challenge is coming up with a strategy to effectivily leverage all of the social media I am using: blog, twitter, facebook, linkedin, etc. It's possible to spend all day working these tools to spread the word about my company but I know thats not smart, after all I do have my main job (which is why I am doing all this social stuff). I can't really afford to attend so I would like to win tickets! Thanks alot.
  My recent post Are You Secretly Under Surveillance

• Posted by Jackie Augustine on January 13th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
  

  I was really excited about the opportunity to win tickets to the 2011 Blogging Success Summit. I’ve been working on my photo blog for about a year. I’ve added Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin links. However, even though my audience has doubled, it is very small. I really need some insight on how to improve SEO, create more original content, and get more people involved and active on my site. Pick me! Picke me! Thanks so much for the chance!

• Posted by Amanda on January 13th, 2011 at 1:53 pm
  

  My biggest blogging challenge is determining what people are looking for in a blog post. I want to create content my target group likes, but I don't want to feel like I'm ripping people off when I get ideas from other blogs writing about similar content. Once I figure that out, I really want to establish good SEO practices.
  My recent post How to Update Winter Gloves on the Cheap

• Posted by kariann on January 13th, 2011 at 1:53 pm
  

  I really think I should be the winner!
  My recent post Online Marketing Plans

• Posted by @oksanager on January 13th, 2011 at 2:14 pm
  

  My biggest blogging challenge is getting more comments on my blog posts. How do you make people comment?

• Posted by David Kovacovich on January 13th, 2011 at 2:21 pm
  

  What an interesting challenge!

  I am a blogger, HR 'vendor' and one who works for at a small corporation. In earnest, I am swimming against the tide…
  1. By being catagorized as a 'salesman'
  2. In working for a corporation and not as an indepedent consult or entreprenuer

  I ask your consideration of my blog for your contest: http://www.davesweeklythought.blogspot.com/

  It is an honor to be considered and I believe I would benefit greatly from attending this event.

  You Are Appreciated!

  Dave
  My recent post Why I Love My Wife

• Posted by keenlykristin on January 13th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
  

  I would so love to win this…would love to participate, but just can't afford it right now!

  My recent post Philly Cupcake- I heart you

• Posted by Jacqueline6 on January 13th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
  

  My biggest challenge is to know where to start. Should we have a regular company blog? Should it be more casual or conservative? And then how do we link it all in with channels such as FB or Twitter without sounding like we're just trying to sell? How do we get people to read our blog?

• Posted by Tad Wolfe on January 13th, 2011 at 3:27 pm
  

  My blogging challenge is the technical part. I want to know how and what I am doing. But, my biggest blogging is what to blog about. I am narrowing the subject matter but I am looking for a subject that truly inspires me.
  My recent post Tad Wolfe’s Resume

• Posted by rosemary on January 13th, 2011 at 3:54 pm
  

  My biggest blogging challenge has yet to arrive. It will this year though. It has to or Im out of blogging. Stage 2 of my business plan will see my blog linked to a new online based service – international in its outlook; ethical and fresh in an often-times tired, worn down, amoral industry. Help me shake up the paranormal industry!
  My recent post 12 101 Things to Do Before You Die

• Posted by @VYFCT on January 13th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
  

  Why would I love the chance to participate in the 2011 Blogging Success Summit? Because I LOVE reading all the tips, tools of the trade, content counsel, etc. They get me totally fired up to blog… to do for all the reasons the pro's suggest. I want to increase readership (OK, so I currently have a total of readership of ONE so there's no where to go but up from there!). So I sit down. Fingers poised. And then, I freeze. For all the reasons everyone cites… time, writer's block, concern if my content is valuable, and the list goes on. Bottom line is I'd REALLY relish the opportunity to participate in such a fantastic event – and it seems to me – if I can't manage to succeed after attending this kind of event – then, well, it's not you. It's me.

• Posted by lilac on January 13th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
  

  My biggest challenge is learning the ropes. I know what l want to do , l just don't know how to get there. I would love to be part of this Summit.

• Posted by @carlanne on January 13th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
  

  My greatest challenge, and therefore opportunity, relates to Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Every time I feel like I am getting a handle on it, one or more of the players change the rules and I am back to the drawing board learning even more. I am certainly glad I have attended Social Media Examiner's classes in the past. I learn many valuable tips and tricks. The information is usually spot on and gives me the added boost of knowledge I needed at the moment. Managing numerous blogs certainly keeps me busy, as does managing a number of writers. So I have two challenges which you can read about at my latest post http://expectedoutcomes.com/my-greatest-challenge…
  My recent post My greatest challenge as a blogger – and what is yours

• Posted by Sherry Nouraini on January 13th, 2011 at 5:18 pm
  

  My biggest blogging challenge is exposure and getting people to follow my blog. I love writing, and do it well, I just have to convince people that it is worth their time reading my material.
  My recent post Shoeboxed mobile app offers a sweet solution to the bitter task of catching up

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• Posted by Simon Houghton on January 13th, 2011 at 5:39 pm
  

  My biggest blogging challenge – take your pick! Im a beginner and have lots to learn.

• Posted by eatslovehappy on January 13th, 2011 at 6:24 pm
  

  This is an amazing contest, thank you for posting!

  I have a few blogging challenges, but one of them is time management. I feel like I have jumped right in and want to be researching, documenting and blogging all of the time (including at work…oops). I would love to learn how everyone else's schedules work when they have a full-time job and also have a personal blog. I would also love to learn more about blogging for businesses and having it as a part-time/at home job.

• Posted by Michelle Brinson on January 13th, 2011 at 8:56 pm
  

  My biggest blogging challenge? Gosh, where do I begin. I love to write. I feel like I have something to say. I want to inspire and motivate others. I have a blog. I know I need to find my niche, but I'm still not sure what that is yet. I'm desperate to discover where I fit. Add to that, I'm blogging for some other businesses, and I want to help them achieve their goals, drive people to their site, buy stuff or whatever their goal is. Honestly, I want to save the world and I'm pretty sure if I had the right blog I could do just that. But if I could at the very least attend this summit, I'm pretty sure I'd be off to a good start.
  My recent post Words- words and more words

• Posted by Gustavo Larrea on January 14th, 2011 at 6:06 am
  

  My biggest challenge is gaining followers, it's been VERY slow goings and I am desperately having trouble growing my business! Also coming up with original copy day in and out can be daunting! I am new to this and am feeling overwhelmed! –Larrea
  My recent post Dr Oz’s Top 5 Mistakes Dieters Make

• Posted by kristi linebaugh on January 14th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
  

  Being a small business owner is the challenge! Ha ha actually we own two cafe latte coffee house and eatery in winter haven florida and a company that was born from the cafe, Vigoa Cuisine we make a 200 year old recipe for seasoned olive oils that my business partner, Miriam Vigoa, family made called Canary Island Garlic and Herb Olive Oil. We travel the country doing shows to help busy people eat healthier using our oils. Here’s where the opportunity for growth, and how to do it and why YOUR SUMMIT would help us help all our existing and future customers. I would like to learn strategies for implementation for both of our businesses and how we can reach further faster with our healthy tips. Thank you for your time. Our site is http://www.vigoacuisine.com on it you will see my first blog post. We have a huge following already but I believe having a coherent plan for blogging and steps to accomplish our blogging goals could be found at your summit. Thank you for considering my entry. Kristi Linebaugh

• Posted by Aileen on January 14th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
  

  I simply don't understand blogging, period. I know that it could launch a great at home (or where ever) business, but I am just simply lost.

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• Posted by The Gratitude Guru on January 14th, 2011 at 9:25 pm
  

  Wow! What a great opportunity! Winning would certainly be awesome!

  I have been blogging, sharing ideas, and literally changing peoples' lives. I started out doing this for fun and as a hobby. It has taken off like wild-fire! I have been learning as I go. With the comments and the emails that I receive, I now this this much more serious.

  My biggest challenge – learning how to affect more people in a more positive way.

  Be Well.
  Paul.
  My recent post Gratitude vs Strangulation

• Posted by Mickey Coutts on January 14th, 2011 at 10:43 pm
  

  My biggest blogging challenge is exactly what the summit will be covering. I own a small baking business, so I'll not be at a loss for content, posts, pictures, tutorials, etc. I want to know how to stand out from every other baking blog. There are hundreds of bloggers with baking and cooking blogs. I need to set myself apart from the others. I'd be thrilled beyond words to win the tickets and be able to learn from these amazing speakers!

• Posted by Megan Foley on January 15th, 2011 at 8:35 am
  

  Marketing is my passion. I want to immerse myself in all aspects of social media, but I view blogging as the first step in the process. It will give me a space to provide more value to our current clients and of course, prospects. It's my goal to have a blog started for my company by March 1st, so the timing of this unbelievable opportunity is perfect. I wanted to attend the Facebook Summit you offered last fall but was unable to find the time. Now that I have an assistant and have been given the okay by our management to explore social media, I'd love nothing more than to attend this conference. I want to prove to our veteran management that marketing and social media is what we need to bring growth to our business. If I'm able to attend the Blogging Success Summit, it will be my number one priority and I will participate at every chance. Thank you so much for this opportunity.

• Posted by @AreMorch on January 15th, 2011 at 8:57 am
  

  My biggest blog challenge is to overcome procrastination and take proper action when I need to.

  Cheers.. Are
  My recent post Project Collaboration An Awesome Social Media Strategy

• Posted by Angie on January 15th, 2011 at 3:02 pm
  

  My biggest blogging challenge is getting more comments but also organizing and planning out blog posts using an editorial calendar. I would really like to have the year planned out as much as I can to free up time to do other aspects like marketing, social media, etc. Thanks for the opportunity to enter.
  My recent post Tasty Tuesday- New Year’s Resolution Miso Soup

• Posted by Michael Neuendorff on January 16th, 2011 at 12:10 am
  

  My biggest challenge is definitely keeping up my blogging. As my business grows I find my time to blog shrinks. I'm looking forward to learning about how others keep to their schedules for blogging.
  My recent post Welcome! How can I help you

• Posted by Felissa on January 16th, 2011 at 11:25 am
  

  Thank you for creating this ticket giveaway. I would love to attend the Blogging Success Summit but it just isn't in the budget (actually there is no budget) maybe we will learn how to bring paid sponsors and ads to our blgo through this event. We wrote a post and discussed our Blogging Challenges http://www.twolittlecavaliers.com/2011/01/bloggin….

  We are also tweeting to try a ticket that way. Thank you in advance for stopping by our blog.

  Felissa
  My recent post Blogging Success Summit and our Blogging Challenge

• Posted by Sheila Atwood on January 16th, 2011 at 12:42 pm
  

  This is great! I appreciate the chance to win a seat at the summit. Very nice list of contributors! It should be fabulous.

  My biggest blog challenge is the time to effectively market my blog. Being creative and consistent is not a problem but building a consistent following for my target market is.

• Posted by Melanie Kissell on January 17th, 2011 at 1:27 am
  

  Super duper! This is an outrageously magnificent opportunity — thanks!

  I've linked to this page in my post: http://www.melaniekissell.com/2011/01/how-bloggin…

• Posted by Jude Lee on January 17th, 2011 at 7:18 am
  

  I am a super newbie and I have just launched my online business at the beginning of Nov. Now that I am getting into the social media area I realize that building the website/blog seems like the easier part. Good thing I didn't know that at the time! I am fascinated and overwhelmed with the amount of tools and viral potential of this form of communication and realize that blogging is critical and yet interdependent part of the e-network. This would definitely set a newbie in the right direction and help me to focus on the most critical aspects of blogging as opposed to trying to filter through althe e-maze. For me, this is an opportunity to participate instead of picking up the free bits and post-summit highlights.
  My recent post Sublime Silver Shipping Fees

• Posted by @ivettemuller01 on January 17th, 2011 at 10:25 am
  

  For some reason the link to my post is not displayed. So I wanted to make sure I submitted my entry – sorry if this is a duplicate behind the scenes.
  http://www.wahmbahm.com/biggest-blogging-challeng…

• Posted by @Sue_Koch on January 17th, 2011 at 9:47 pm
  

  My biggest challenge is working with my clients on their biggest challenge, and thus not making time for my own! Great idea and good luck to all!

• Posted by Randi K on January 18th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
  

  I would love to win this! I used the button to RT http://twitter.com/?status=%49%20%77%61%6E%74%20%…
  My recent post Free Lacoste Fragrance Sample

• Posted by Karen Fox on January 18th, 2011 at 3:25 pm
  

  My biggest challenge is how to get followers that engage in the conversation. I spend quite a bit of time writing the content and many times adding a video yet I need an audience to enjoy all of it. Thanks for the opportunity to possibly win a ticket.

• Posted by Maria Jeantet on January 18th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
  

  My biggest Blogging Challenge is writing compelling, relevant and interesting articles for the social consumer. We're husband/wife real estate team doing everything we can to stay on top of the SM world and delivering value to our readers and followers via our Blog. While some are already rumoring that "blogging" is oldschool and no longer essential, we say, it's more essential than ever. The real ROI and value is in HOW you connect all your efforts to your HUB mainly your Blog. So with all that said, it's providing quality content for the quality, social consumer!

• Posted by Charlene on January 19th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
  

  My biggest blogging challenge is being able to integrate sales content in with informational. Yes, I know how to include a call to action. What I'm talking about is including within the informational content a way to entice or encourage the reader to purchase without sounding 'salesy'.
  My recent post Online Marketing Pros Talk Turkey About Landing Page Optimization

• Posted by Victoria Colotta on January 20th, 2011 at 5:14 am
  

  My biggest blogging challenge is actually two challenges: getting started & figuring out what type of content to put on my blog. I have been working on setting up a blog for years, but have not "jumped in" yet. I know that it is important for my business to have a blog, but I feel that I need some direction. Also, I want to make sure that I can give visitors content that they want & can use. I want my blog to be a place where people can ask questions & I help them get the answers. I know it sounds like a cliche, but it is true.

  Then, after taking part in a webinar on the Jan. 18th (9 Companies Doing Blogging Right and What You Need to Know), I have realized how much something like the summit would benefit myself, my clients, & my business. I would love to attend Blogging Success Summit 2011.

• Posted by Laurie on January 20th, 2011 at 9:18 am
  

  I absolutely would love to win a ticket to the Summit. Learning Social Media Marketing and Blogging is key to success in the Real-Time today. My biggest challenge as of late is the amount of time I spend on Social Media Networking and "Following" and it hinders my content. I so want to be a Blogger with Integrity and be successful, but find that doing this (flying blind) is overwhelming. I spend more than 16 hours a day on the computer in order to just keep current. I would so love to learn ways and ideas to help me get the most bang for my time investment! I know the Summit is a great way to learn this!

• Posted by J Costin on January 20th, 2011 at 10:04 am
  

  My biggest challenge as a sole proprietor is finding the time to get it done. I am balancing writing for clients with blogging to help promote a new business opportunity. I would love to attend this conference as we are just about ready to launch a new blog: Contentforbiz, geared to b-to-b marketers. We would like to get market specific, but targeting to multiple requires more time and resources.
  Help! There are not enough hours in the day.

• Posted by Kathleen Samuelson on January 20th, 2011 at 10:25 am
  

  I could say my biggest blogging challenge is any of a number of things–most of which have already been identified in these comments. But, in truth, my biggest challenge is getting our team (including myself) motivated and excited about blogging consistently and strategically. In my opinion, that's more than half the battle. I believe attending this summit would help us overcome this challenge…and, in turn, help improve our blog tremendously–and to the benefit of our association members and industry!

• Posted by Jennifer on January 20th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
  

  I would say my biggest blogging challenge now is layout. I've been blogging for 2 years and built up a pretty good following in my target market. But in 2 years, things have changed. I know the things I like and the things I don't like on other blogs I visit, but I need more information about what will continue to help me grow my presence and serve my readership well.

  Would love to win a seat to the summit!

• Posted by Keith Ward on January 20th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
  

  We are looking to expand the effectiveness and reach of our blog. No one seems to comment on articles, but we're hoping to improve that. Tickets to the Blogging Success Summit would really help us get there.
  I want to win a ticket to Blogging Success Summit http://bit.ly/winBSS11 (via: @SBoSM ) #winBSS11

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• Posted by Keri on January 20th, 2011 at 6:37 pm
  

  While my blog is enthusiastically open to the entire planet, my biggest challenge is getting the population nearest to me to understand the value of social media — especially blogging…

  I am located in Wilmington, Ohio – The TV show, "60 Minutes," has called us the "ground zero for unemployment." Since May of 2008, our community has gone from very conservative in view and largely uninterested in the online environment, to moderately conservative and opening up to the world outside the county walls.

  In a couple of years' time, I have re-educated myself in social media through Social Media Examiner's Social Media Success Summit 2010, Facebook Success Summit 2010, and I have already reserved my ticket for Blogging Success Summit 2011. Each day I receive SmartBrief's updates, and I am constantly reading blogs and searching news to eventually position myself as one respected in the social media-sphere.

  At the same time, I've been working to open the minds of business leaders and organizational heads around me. My husband is now back to work, and I've been able to concentrate on re-branding my company, networking in nearby communities, and offering workshops.

  Finally, I've worked out a partnership with the Chamber of Commerce to offer free sessions on social media for local business owners and local leaders. And they are opening their minds! We had a pretty good turnout this past Tuesday – Here's a blog post with pictures to give you a look:
  http://ideagirlmedia.com/2011/01/lets-get-social-…

  Attendance looks to double for the next session in early February. So, folks are beginning to realize the value and they are listening for more! But blogging is still a bit of a reach for most of my local contemporaries. I'd like to change that!!

  As I have already reserved my ticket to Blogging Success Summit, if I were to win, I would give my ticket away in effort to empower others. As I see it, a win/win/win.

• Posted by DavidGadarian on January 20th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
  

  Biggest challenge is being smart about how I blog. There are so many different aspects to blogging. Sometimes its about blogging as a business, other times blogging for lead generation. Where is the right place to be, and how to get there. I suppose that is a challenge that even the best face, and so I'm looking forward to hearing how all these industry leaders address this.
  Thanks!
  David
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• Posted by Michele Welch on January 21st, 2011 at 5:43 am
  

  Hi,

  Is the cut off for entry to the contest the end of today? Or do I still have a shot?

  Thanks
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• Posted by @Phil_Mershon on January 21st, 2011 at 9:06 am
  

  Michele,
  The contest ends at midnight today, Friday, January 21.

  Thanks.

  Phil Mershon
  Social Media Examiner

• Posted by @imagesgroup on January 21st, 2011 at 9:15 am
  

  My biggest blogging challenge was my decision NOT to take this course by the deadline.

• Posted by @imagesgroup on January 21st, 2011 at 9:26 am
  

  For some reason – whether the post was too long, or there was a blip in the sytem, the rest of my post has been lopped off! It went on to say that although I decided not to attend last night, I immediately regretted that decision and registered this morning. The value given in the last two summits has been enormous and the replay videos one of the main reasons for me buying an iPad. I decided not to attend because of an imminent product/business launch and felt that money was too tight to spare for a blogging Summit. I need to learn how to blog in an effective timely manner and build on the blog platform a means of generating extra visitors and traffic to my new business website, which launches soon. While I have benefitted indiectly from the SMSS and the FBSS, by using the knowledge to advise clients how to deploy SM in their own businesses, this time its for me. I need the tools, tricks and tips from the experts to make my new business fly. And Im sure BSS will deliver again.

• Posted by Why Leaders of Wilmington, Ohio Should Be Blogging | Idea Girl Media on January 21st, 2011 at 11:14 am
  

  [...] to win a ticket to the online Blogging Success Summit 2011 beginning February 1, 2011.  In a comment on SmartBrief’s blog, I stated my reasoning for being chosen as a winner.  Honestly, [...]

• Posted by @ConnieFoggles on January 22nd, 2011 at 7:37 pm
  

  I've been a blogger for over 3 years and thoroughly enjoy it, but my biggest blogging challenge is getting readers to my posts and keeping them as long term readers and subscribers. Part of the problem is my lack of SEO knowledge and the other part is writing content that is fresh and inviting.
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