It’s that time of the year again.
If you’ve been following me you know that I talk about the #IBCT a lot.
It’s something that I spend a ton of time on, it’s crazy.
Sometimes I wonder why the hell am I doing all of this, but then after I finish my research I’m reassured ten fold.
Another thing you may have noticed me talking about is #OldSchoolKnowledge.
That’s the belief in stuff like “there’s nothing new under the sun” and “anything worth having is worth working and waiting for”.
This is why I believe the best way to learn something worth doing is to learn it from someone who really knows how to do it.
This is how the #IBCT got started.
I used to email a list of great websites to my clients so they could see what’s possible with their blog.
The problem was the list just kept growing and growing.
Finally, I realized I should to come up with a cool way to share this information publicly and get others involved.
THE #IBCT IS BORN
I was very excited with the response from the first year.
This is how I first made contact with very successful bloggers such as the inaugural champion Hesham Zebida of FamousBloggers.net.
Last year I featured hugenormous MEGA websites such as DrudgeReport and Engadget.
I wanted people to see that the sky really is the limit.
- The man behind DrudeReport, Matt Drudge is rumored to be worth over $100 million dollars.
- AOL who purchased Engadget is rumored to looking for a buyer in the EIGHT digit range.
That’s HUGE business, I’m just saying all dreams are free so dream big.
This year I’m focusing on blogs run by individuals or just a couple people.
Small businesses if you will. (Even though Drudge is run by like 3 people, total.)
This year I’ve switched things up a bit.
There are three types of bloggers that I’ve nominated this year:
- Bloggers earning over $1 million dollars per year.
- Bloggers earning over $100k per year.
- Bloggers on the rise. (One day soon 6 and 7 figure earners)
Here are my 128 nominations for the 2013 #IBCT
*In order of Alexa rank.
+Only the top 64 will be selected for the tournament.
Now I want to hear from you.
What are you favorite blogs?
Please send me your nominations before 6PM EST Monday March 18th.
Post a comment below or on the main #IBCT page thanks.
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What's up! I'm Darnell the founder of Your Online Biz. I believe "We come from absolute greatness. Accomplishing the extraordinary is the least that we should expect from ourselves." In 2012 I launched TruckLicense.net which redefined how to get a CDL without expensive trucking school. I also created the #IBCT - International Blogger Championship Tournament which features the top 64 blogs worldwide in a competitive comparative analysis. When you support me you help #PayItForward as I contribute 10% of my online income to help children in need.
Wow. Great list of blogs. I am already following most of the blogs on the list, and I can say that following and learning from their tips and styles are worth it.
Victorino Abrugar recently posted…16 Leadership Tactics for Small Businesses
Great idea Darnell…
How do I keep ending up at your blog?? Oh yeah I know..It’s your great ideas you come up with..
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Very Kind words Mitz, Thank you.
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Whoa, I got nominated; thanks! I remember this from last year but it’s the first time I’m hearing of it this year and I saw it on a post today on G+. Great company to be in as well.
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Ha haa! I gotta get my game tight on promotion man lol.
Who’s your pick to win it all only 8 left. (link below)
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Where I’m going to vote? Hope I will be nominated next time.
Brian Couch recently posted…Direct Selling Online- Stop Harassing Friends And Family!
Great list and one that has thrown up some interesting new ‘faces’ along with the old tried and tested faves that I refer to often. Well done to my friend Annabel Candy for making the list
One day I hope to be on the list too – wish’n and a dream’n!
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Thanks Johanna,
You and me both, I want to win the #IBCT too
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Wow Darnell, that’s an epic list – look forward to seeing where it goes
Annabel Candy, Successful Blogging recently posted…5 Best Blogging Practices for Freelancers and Consultants
Thanks so much for the nomination Darnell! Especially awesome to be included with such incredible bloggers!
Ruth Zive recently posted…Does Your B2B Brand Have Personality?
Thanks for setting a great example your branding is awesome
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Hey Darnell,
I think anytime I’m nominated for something I’m honored so thank you for that. I’m definitely among a great group of bloggers and it’s kind of fun to see that although there are plenty of bloggers that have a heck of a lower Alexa ranking then me, I’ve got a lot of them beat still. Yay me!
Again I just appreciate the mention so thank you for that.
~Adrienne
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…you’ve got a lot of them beat in more ways than just Alexa ranking.
Next year I’ll use a better system for ranking.
email subscribers, Blog comments, and social for example
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Thank you very much, Darnell! This is a great group of people, I’m honored to be listed with them!
Stacy
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Ha haa!
You set a great example Stacy with your blog and your great BOOKS.
Hey, just remember to give me a shout out when you make it on Oprah
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Without a doubt, my vote is for Marketing Wise!! They are paving the way and standing out as leaders in their field.
I’m not sure I understand the whole process – boomer brain here –
but I am honored to be nominated and to be in such good company.
Thanks, Darnell.
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LOL, yeah it’s a lot.
I’m hoping one day to convert the whole thing into an interactive game that you can just play online like farmville, etc.
whatever it takes to get people to see the potential in online marketing.
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