BlogCatalog is looking for some Blogger Advocates (or whatever other great name we can think of for the position). The purpose of these advocates would be to promote the work of BlogCatalog bloggers on the BlogCatalog blog. This could be done through highlight posts that describe a BC blogger and his/her blog, or through posts discussing a certain topic which then refer readers to members’ posts about that topic or a related topic. The main goal here is to promote the writing of BC members and send more traffic to their blogs.
We have come up with a list of 10 topic categories for advocates: (We're in the process of coming up with more too. Suggest one if you feel we've overlooked something!)
1. Family
2. Arts & Entertainment
3. Sports
4. Politics
5. News (Current Events)
6. Business
7. Science & Technology
8. Health & Fitness
9. Food & Drink
10. Lifestyle
What are the benefits of becoming a Community Advocate?
1. Increased exposure. Your posts will include a byline with either a headshot or your avatar, a link to your blog(s), a link to your BC profile, and a link to your twitter account.
2. The posts you write will not only appear on the BlogCatalog blog, but will also be rotated onto the BC homepage. The links and the positioning of your work on the BC homepage are a great way to gain more visibility in the community and on the web, and we hope will end up leading to more traffic for your own blog.
3. A professional relationship with BlogCatalog can help validate bloggers trying to make names for themselves or trying to make bigger names for themselves. Making connections with members of the BlogCatalog team and other social media professionals we work with can help strengthen your position in the world of blogging/social media.
4. Opportunities such as the chance to attend blogging conferences and other relevant social media events.
If you are interested in becoming a BC Blogger Advocate, please email jason at blogcatalog.com to let us know. In the email please include your BC username and the category for which you would like to be an advocate. If you are a blogger who is not a BC member and are interested in becoming an advocate, you will have to sign up for a BC account before you will be considered. You can sign up at http://www.blogcatalog.com/blogs/submit_blog.html
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ibrahmareddy says:
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 at 02:58 am
sagar
Good idea. Lets have one topic of environment conversation.
ibrahmareddy says:
Thursday, August 13th, 2009 at 12:53 am
sagar
the topic should be environment conservation and global warming.
bpo solution
medicineliberty says:
Friday, September 4th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Congrats for the idea. Great networking potential. Where would you situate health care reform? Health or politics?
sintuadr says:
Saturday, September 5th, 2009 at 09:35 am
thats nice idea....i choose science and technology
mistygboy says:
Sunday, September 6th, 2009 at 10:20 am
why not do one on the paranormal and all things wierd
WapitiWaters says:
Monday, September 7th, 2009 at 11:38 am
I agree! Very important and timely topic - environment, conservation, global warming. Large wildfires are a direct result of global warming in the northwest and they increase pollution....lots of things to talk about here.
lorenglish says:
Monday, September 7th, 2009 at 11:44 am
I would be interested in advocating for category dealing with home and garden blogs.
BTW I have looked everywhere for an email address to send this to. Am I missing the obvious here?
BC name is Lori E
Boomertraveler says:
Monday, September 7th, 2009 at 11:49 am
You need a category for Travel.
naomiestment says:
Monday, September 7th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Excellent concept, thank you. I absolutely endorse the conservation category, as well as wildlife in general, and also writing.
kiwimeg says:
Monday, September 7th, 2009 at 07:19 pm
I agree - a green bloggers category would be great!
praveentrivedi009 says:
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 at 01:14 am
please add "education" category
praveentrivedi009 says:
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 at 01:15 am
and can be featured articles be in hindi language?
collinsom92 says:
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 at 07:22 am
thats a cool venture, you can count on my support !
johnlewman says:
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 at 08:19 am
A great blog category that is missing from your list is
Hobbies and Crafts.
Jaybetee says:
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 at 08:55 am
I would think that we would want submissions to be in English.
Jaybetee says:
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 at 08:59 am
I thought my email was in the post. I spelled it out instead of adding a link just to avoid spammers. It is Jason at blogcatalog.com
jgonzalonso says:
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 at 10:13 am
I would be interested in advocating for category Science & Technology
KoalaBearWriter says:
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Faith/Religion would also be a good topic.
englishlearningcam says:
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 at 02:01 pm
What an excellent idea! I personally agree with the environmet conservation and global warming to be included in the topics as these issues refer to the human being life.
prophecy says:
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 at 04:05 pm
You should do category entitled "Prophecy" and you can even use the 100% accuracy of the May 15th Prophecy
freelance11 says:
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
nice idea to discuss with a topic and get along. Better would be on family and business.
davehambo says:
Thursday, September 10th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Jason has email. I support the idea wholeheartedly!
Royaladvert says:
Sunday, September 20th, 2009 at 10:26 am
This is a nice idea….i choose News (Current Events)
loreto82orcilla30 says:
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 at 03:40 am
For me i Choose The Topic about Religion....
goshopper1 says:
Thursday, October 1st, 2009 at 02:30 pm
I write about health & wellness, my interest is in the Health & Fitness category. It is something I can do.
I sent Jason an email
dmartin336 says:
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 08:14 pm
Please consider advocacy for individuals with disabilities
deepakmd says:
Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 09:23 pm
I write about Drug Addiction and treatment because,i was an alcoholic for 12 years and now i am sober.People of 60% don't know about drugs,addiction.
example:Now a days Marijuana is used as medical use for cancer.
http://de-adiction.blogspot.com/2009/07/california-medical-marijuana.html