by Wendy McCance
I love finding incredible blogs to promote. Sure there is the “Special Offer” page where anyone can submit a link to their blog and get more visibility. I felt that I needed to offer an opportunity to get even more traffic to your site, so I have come up with a special event.
First, let me explain what I mean by a blog that inspires. Everyone has that favorite blog that they enjoy because it brightens their day, is full of great ideas or inspires them in one form or another. These are the blogs that you should think about nominating.
How to Nominate Your Favorite Blog That Inspires:
- Vote for your favorite blog by commenting in the comment section below.
- Only one vote per person (only your first vote will be counted).
- Please include the web address of the blog.
- Explain why you think the blog is worthy of winning this year’s award.
- A blog will not be counted as a vote if the information above is not filled in.
To make the cut, a blog must be nominated more than once.
Nominations must be received by May 15, 2013.
The Top 7 Blog Winners Will Receive:
- Winners will be featured in a special article on the front page of Searching for the Happiness with a description of their blog and a link to their site.
- Winners will be placed on a blogroll for 3 months to gain more exposure to their site.
- Winners will also have the opportunity to do a guest post if they are interested.
Winners will be revealed on May 25, 2013.
HINT: You might want to consider mentioning this contest to the followers on your blog. Have them stop by at http://searchingforthehappiness.com and vote for your blog.
Good Luck to Everyone!
Wendy McCance
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Hi there would you mind stating which blog platform you’re using? I’m going to
start my own blog soon but I’m having a difficult time choosing between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal. The reason I ask is because your design seems different then most blogs and I’m
looking for something unique.
P.S Sorry for getting off-topic but I had to ask!
No problem, I’d be happy to pass the information along. I signed up with iPage for the dot com and then used WordPress for the theme. I am a big fan of WordPress and loved that I didn’t need to create my own template. Also, the amount of free plugins available can’t be beat. If you ever have any other questions, don’t hesitate to ask. I’d be happy to help where I can.
**Hi WENDY……Thought I would respond to this, I LOVE WORDPRESS!!!……Thanks to Wendy, my first *Little Blog that could* was one of the winners picked for my blog. I HAD SUCH overwhelming requests from many who wanted to follow my Recovery Posts and I didn’t have that option on my Simplesite Blog, so I set up a New Blog Home here at http://catherinelyonaddictedtodimes.wordpress.com AND it has Opened Up a whole New World for me!!!, and of course Wendy helped!! I Vote you use WordPress!! Have a Great Day! Author, Catherine Townsend-Lyon
Hi Catherine, thanks for your input. I’ve only ever used WordPress so I can’t compare, but I do love it. Glad you like it so much too.
Are you still accepting nominations? If so I would like to nominate Jasmine’s blog http://www.carpediemwithjasmine.com.
I find her blog to be very inspirational and she motivating.
I’m sorry, nominations ended on May 15.
I nominate Zee & Zoeys Cat Chronicals by Deb Barnes - http://www.zeezoey.com/blog
Not only is Zee & Zoey about a beautiful,happy family of cats (yes they are all fixed), but Deb is a cat advocate who spreads the word through her blog on big and small ways everyone can help cats everywhere.
We are voting for Deb Barnes of Zee & Zoey (http://zeezoey.com/blog/) Whether you are looking for something to lift your spirit, move you, tickle your funny bone or anything in between, you can find it on her blog! Her cats are marvelous and her posts insightful.
Barbie the Mom at the Cat From hell
Thank you so much for the nomination, Barbie and Nellie - I am very happy to know that I can inspire you and lift your spirits - what a wonderful thing to hear!
I’d like to nominate Deb Barnes, who inspires so many through “Zee & Zoey’s Chronicle Connection” (url: http://www.zeezoey.com/blog). Her passion and love for life, cats and all species shines through in her writing and in brilliant photography. And Deb’s tireless advocacy for cats, and continued efforts to educate and inform are truly an inspiration to all who are fortunate enough to read her blog.
Meowmeowmans - you are always so kind and I appreciate your nomination. You are the one who is tireless - what you do in your community to help cats is amazing and you are my inspiration.
I would like to nominate http://zeezoey.com/blog/ since she has such a good blog especially for my favorite subject and that is the feral cats and how they need homes. It is really well written.
Marg - you are such a treasure and you know how much I appreciate you taking care of the feral cats and giving them a loving and compassionate home to live in. Thank you so much for the nomination - it makes me happy to know that I can help inspire people with my words.
I would love to nominate Deb Barnes from Zee & Zoey which can be found here: http://zeezoey.com/blog/
She is worthy of recognition because of her tireless advocacy, determination and insight into making the world a better place for all species. The wordcrafting and photographs are magical and she never fails to inspire. us, and others, to always do our best for our chosen cause.
Brian - it is because of people like your human that I am able to write with such compassion and conviction to help inspire others. Your human is so dedicated to helping animals and I am grateful to consider him one of my friends.
I want to nominate Deb Barnes Blog-Zee & Zoey’s Chronicle Connection. http://www.zeezoey.com/blog This blog is not only enchanting, its informative. I have learned so much about kitties whether they have been her own, tame or shelters. Her blog on spay/neuter taught me and all my followers more about the importance of why you should have those kitties altered, I always look forward to the post on Zee and Zoey and the photos are fantastic. I even bought the book for a present for a friend who absolutely adores it., This blog is one of my favorites and I am sure if you visited it too you would also consider it one of yours.
Carmapoodale - you know how much I appreciate what you do in your volunteer work to help animals and I appreciate your nomination. I am also happy to hear your friend enjoyed my book so much - that means so much to me!
I would like to nominate Zee & Zoey’s Chronicle Connection. http://zeezoey.com/blog/
She writes very inspiring posts. She shares he life and love of cats with us plus so much more. Sometimes she has wonderful giveaways too. She responds to each persons comments which I feel is very special.
Sue B
Thank you for your nomination, Katsrus. I always enjoy your comments on my blog and it is always my pleasure to respond back to let you know that your thoughts are important to me.
I would like to nominate Zee & Zoey at :
http://www.zeezoey.com/blog
Deb Barnes who is the author of this blog; not only writes FROM the heart, she also writes about what is near and dear TO her heart… the cats who share her personal world, as well as the ferals and shelter cats who deserve to share their life with a loving and compassionate person(s) too. Her blog posts have brought to light the sober situation many of the shelter cats and ferals face today. Her blog also mixes it up a bit with humorous posts, pictures and video about the antics her clowder gets into every day. We hope Zee & Zoey are considered for this contest; I enjoy reading Deb’s blog posts….I know others will too
Thank you for the nomination, Laura, as well as your insight as to how you interpret my blog. It is so very important to me to try to help make the world a better place for cats, but I want to do it by making the situation as compelling as possible so that it inspires people to help. You are such a dear…
I would like to nominate Deb Barnes, writer of Zee & Zoey’s Chronicle Connection. http://www.zeezoey.com/blog
I not only connected with Deb through our mutual love for cats but also on a more personal level. I admire and love that Deb is guardian to EIGHT gorgeous kitties, writing about their daily adventures that are not only entertaining but also educational. I’ve learned, laughed and cried reading Deb’s blog…..Deb’s the total package : )
Toni - thank you so much for the nomination! I love that I can give you a laugh or smile through my blog, and yes, sometimes even a reason to cry. Life has it’s ups and downs and I find that true inspiration comes from the lessons learned from true experience.
I would like to nominate Zee & Zoey which is written by Deb Barnes. Deb has written some of the most sensitive and thought provoking pieces on educating the public about the plight of feral cats, spay/neutering, along with many other posts that contain her observations about life AND cats. The link is http://www.zeezoey.com/blog . I encourage you to check it out to be inspired and I hope she is one of the winners!
Caren - you have been with me from almost day one and I appreciate your support. It means the world to me to know that you feel me worthy of this nomination and I love how you perceive my writing style.
I too would like to nominate Deb Barnes. Not only is her blog amazing, but I am blessed to observe her passion and dedication first-hand to so many wonderful causes and to our wonderful feline family of eight! Trust me when I say she is the real deal - she continues to teach and reveal so much in me that I never knew existed. The blog is http://www.zeezoey.com/blog
Dan, you above all have nurtured me when I needed it most so that I could believe in myself. As a result, I have now been able to find my inner strength and passion, which is to help animals and inspire others to do so as well. Thank you for being my partner in life. xoxox
I nominate Gina Quarles @ http://www.ginaquarles.com after her auto accident, my wife could not do much while in a halo and a broken leg. She did what she could and wrote, set up a blog, while healing herself, she was healing others with her stories and words of inspiration. Her book will out this summer of her story of survival. I am very proud of my wife.
Thank you hubby and I love you!If it were not for your care, I would not have been able to do it!XOXO, Gina
Gina Quaries inspirational true story is my nomination. Each recovery story is different, of course, and there are many that are worthy. Having read Gina’s, I would recommend it to anyone. She pulls it all together and gives us an example of courage to aspire to.. Her site: http://www/ginaquaries.com.
There are so may great blogs out there that I cannot choose just one without hurting someone else’s feelings. I have my own blog at http://lorrainemariereguly.wordpress.com and don’t want to nominate myself, as this is a new blog (only a few months old), so I guess I will just say good luck to everyone nominated! I am entering a contest, too, however, and anyone interested in learning about this can read about it at http://poetryperfected.blogspot.ca
Wendy, it has been a pleasure watching you evolve the last few months. You offer many great tips to your fellow bloggers, and I enjoy popping in here from time to time. I read about 200 blogs, and comment when I can. I have been to many on the list of nominees, too!
Congratulations, everyone, for doing a great job blogging!
SMART Living 365 at http://smartliving365 is also my favorite blog and my nomination. Always new ideas and things to think about…
Hope it’s not too late to vote for myself and my blog at SMART Living 365! http://smartliving365.com My goal is to help others AND myself create a life of happiness, peace and meaning by sharing ideas and information that I discover along the way. And thanks to you Wendy for another great idea for helping others…you do an amazing job of searching for the happiness just by being yourself!
SMART Living 365 at http://smartliving365.com is the best blog I read. Kathy is always upbeat, practical, sometimes spiritual and I always come away with a thing or two new! Keep up the good!
Thank you Gary! it is VERY much appreciated!
I would nominate Susan Cooper - http://findingourwaynow.com/ for her very friendly and informative blogs supported by some beautiful drawings. Always a pleasure to read - like reading a letter from a penfriend you’ve known a long time. Best wishes John Barton
I nominate Gina Quarles as my choice because of her open mindedness and distinctively clear insight, in depth knowledge, unbiased opinion and positive attitude.
I believe that her ‘Actions and Words’ are the same. She seems to ‘live by examples’.
Hi I nominate http://rebelgrain.com as its author elisha makes me feel welcome, encourages me and sounds like she would invite me over to her house and feed me with love.
I nominate SMART Living 365.com at http://smartliving365.com/ I really enjoy reading these posts,, they are warm, inspiring and thoughtful. Easy to read but much to ponder about how to live a better, happier and more simple life.
Hey Jenni….Thank you for nominating me. I’m glad you’re enjoying the posts ~Kathy
I nominate Susan Cooper’s blog http://findingourwaynow.com/. Susan has something for everyone, including incredible art, recipes, stories, and lovely photos. It’s like visiting a friend and staying to chat for awhile.
I nominate SMART Living 365.com at http://smartliving365.com/ because I love reading all the articles, they are so helpful and inspirational.
Thanks Ann! It is very much appreciated!
Hope I’m not too late to the party. I nominate Susan Cooper of http://findingourwaynow.com/. She writes warmly on a variety of topics, posts her own illustrations and recipes, teaches us about wine. and encourages many bloggers.
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I have always enjoyed Susan Coopers style of writing, especially her creative food recipes http://findingourwaynow.com/ So I would like to nominate her blog!
Would like to nominate Susan Cooper at http://findingourwaynow.com/
I would love to vote for Susan Cooper at http://www.findingourwaynow.com. She is a true inspiration to bloggers and non bloggers like myself.
I always enjoy Kathy Gottberg’s blog SMART Living 365 at http://smartliving365.com. Not only does she write about happiness from all different perspectives, she backs it up with up with stories, personal examples and research.
Hi I’d like to nominate Susan Cooper from Finding Our Way Now. The url is : http://findingourwaynow.com
I would like to nominate Catherine Lyon: http://www.simplesite.com/CatherineLyonAddictedToDimes . Her blog is an inspiration for those that have suffered from addiction as well as those still struggling with it. She’s a great role model and gives others hope, that they to can recover and conquer their addictions.
I would also like to vote for Catherine Lyon: http:www.Simplesite.com/CatherineLyonAddictedToDimes A source of inspiration to all of those who have struggled with addictions, as well as a great writer.
My vote is for Susan Cooper from findingourwaynow.com. She goes out of her way to support and encourage so many others in the blogosphere.
I would like to nominate http://brokemillennialsblog.wordpress.com. Her blog is fantastic! A great mix of fun, fresh, and a very “real” way to break down finances. Her blog gives it’s readers a ton of information, in a exciting way to read it!
I nominate Susan Cooper author of the very inspiring blog Finding Our Way http://findingourwaynow.com/. Her blogs are inspiring, funny, nostalgic, heartfelt and beautifully illustrated by Susan herself.
Susan Cooper has my vote. I enjoy her stories, graphics, recipes and information on various wines.
I would like to nominate Erin Lowry’s blog: http://brokemillennialsblog.wordpress.com. In this age of Millennials being stereotyped as selfish, it is nice to read about those who are not. Erin’s blog encourages Millennials to live within their means. What a novel concept to be able to save and give back.
I nominate BrokeMillennials at: http://brokemillennialsblog.wordpress.com. In an era of Millennials getting really bad press about being so selfish, Broke Millennial puts a fresh voice to young adults striving to live within their means. Think of how much we could all give back if we all lived within our means.
I would like to nominate Susan Cooper. The URL is http://findingourwaynow.com - She is an inspiration to all of us and it shows in her posts.
Susan has a way of connecting the right messages at just the right time for me.
I nominate #BrokeMillenials by Erin Lowry. The URL is http://brokemillennialsblog.wordpress.com/ This blog is worthy of winning because it provides useful tricks for a wide variety of people to reduce their costs and live life to the fullest. While this sort of information could be conveyed in a dry format, the blog is engaging, enhanced with relevant pictures and leaves readers clicking the refresh button for more.
I would like to nominate Susan from http://findingourwaynow.com/ … Her blog is chock full of food, fun wine & great stories. Her blog is very positive & extremely worthy
Susan Cooper at http://findingourwaynow.com/ has my vote. Always thought that was the best and most entertaining blog that I found in my circle of friends., Isn’t even my niche and I still read it. Thanks Susan!
My vote goes to Susan Cooper, DefintielY!!
I nominate Susan Cooper at http://findingourwaynow.com as she always has a positive word for the world. She is an incredibly supportive blogger and continuously impresses & inspires me with her fantastic illustrations and ability to present to her readers a sense of enjoyment out of even the simplest things in life. A very worthy contender for this award.
I nominae Susan from http://www.findingourwaynow.com
I vote for Susan at http://findingourwaynow.com/ I met Susan networking and absolutely adore her blog stories and podcasts with stunning images she produces herself. And as a food and wine lover, look forward to her varied posts on these, always well researched, full of tips and yummy
I nominate Susan Cooper at findingourwaynow.com. Why? Because her wonderful storytelling via her blog is just like sitting down at the kitchen table with a good friend, a slice of cake and a cup of tea. Plus recipes for good home cooked food too. I always look forward to her new posts
I’d like to nominate Randall St. Germain’s site called “Camino My Way” at http://www.caminomyway.com/. I love his journey and the pictures and stories he tells along the way. I feel like I’m there with him every step of the way and magically transformed to a place in another part of the world.
Randall was curious about the Camino De Santiago pilgrimage several years ago but didn’t know anything about it and talked about it with his mother. When his mother got ill and took a grave turn for the worse she told him to take the trip. He has done this pilgrimage walk in her honor and wrote a book about it “Camino De Santiago in 20 Days”.
To some, around the world, this is a spiritual journey and the walk opens a space within presenting lessons they may have never learned. I have a friend who is preparing her personal journey on this pilgrimage and have shared this site with her. I hope you all will check it out.
I would like to nominate Catherine Lyons blog. http://www.SimpleSite.com/ CatherinelyonAddictedToDimes Very Inspirational blog. Welcoming and abundant information and guidance and help for those suffering with Addictions. Outreach. I too read her book. and soo inspiring to all those coming ..reading..Hope..One feels welcome entering and sharing there..she has my Vote…Excellent!!!
I’ll 2nd the vote for Catherine Lyon http://www.simplesite.com/CatherineLyonAddictedToDimes She gives her followers a relaxing, and informational place to learn about the growing problem of addicted gambling. She Inspires her readers with insight and a great recovery resource page. It has that little something “SPECIAL”
I would like to nominate #BrokeMillennials. Her blog is fresh, fun, and you can read the “real” dripping off of her posts! A fantastic blog if I say so!
I would like to nominate Gina Quarles and her inspirational true story of recovery, challenges, motivation and pursuit against all odds. Her site can be found at the URL: http://www.ginaquarles.com. Good Luck Gina!
Thank you so much Elaine! I so appreciate you and glad you’re enjoying my blogs of inspirational messages I try to spread out there!
I vote for http://www.ginaquarles.com
I second the nomination for MoggiePurrs by Beverly J. Harvey, http://MoggiePurrs.wordpress.com. Bev’s writing is fresh, crisp witty with a huge dose of humanity, I dare to say even those who are not cat lovers will find something to relate to on this immensely entertaining and truly inspirational blog!
I ,love this:) This is inspiring and encouraging to all of us and more who write to inspire:) I hope I make the cut!!!
I hope so too. Mention this contest on your blog and encourage your readers to vote for you. Good luck!!
Ty so very much:)
Gina really as a story to tell - and comes from the heart with what she does
Thank you so very much, trying to spread some joy!
I would like to nominate: http://www.simplesite.com/CatherineLyonAddictedToDimes , She has also been nominated for the “2013 Very Inspiring Blogger Award” as well. Her April Blog post called, “PURE INSPIRATION” is a collection of “Quotes & Sayings” to inspire others who are in Recovery, who come to visit the blog. Her blog is a testament of her “Service” to others. She has given readers an Insight of the “NOT” so fun side of Gambling! The mission for the Blog is to help all who are in, or reaching out for HELP & HOPE to overcome addictions.
Hmmm - I think I’ll nominate Wendy McCance’s blog right here at http://www.searchingforthehappiness.com. She’s provides insightful stories and resourceful information and is so generous in sharing it with everyone. She has worked so hard this year and you see her everywhere on the internet. She is getting the word out on how to find your happiness!
Pat, you made my day. Thanks, that was a sweet thing to say.
By the way, since I can’t be one of the winners, you still have your vote for another blog to vote for. Have a great weekend.
You’re welcome Wendy and you’re right about the nomoination. I got to thinking about it after I commented that perhaps you weren’t eligible. I have to think about it a little more and come back.
My nomination is…Kristen Lamb! Everyday Kristen dishes out pearls of wisdom that are not just inspiring, but leave you with real knowledge. Many blogs give me a warm fuzzy and I love that! But Kristen goes further and truly inspires. She’s amazing and her energy is always present in her blogs. http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/
I nominate Susan Cooper’s blog. The URL is http://findingourwaynow.com/. Susan’s blog is inspiring because she has worked hard since it’s beginning to make it grow. She reaches her readers by sharing her passion with food and wine, and also by sharing stories from her life that contain lessons all readers can relate to. Her blog’s growth is reflected in her newest addition, podcasts. Susan also tirelessly supports other bloggers.
WOW< Thanks Jeri.
I nominate College Artworks because it is for college, and high school students to get more exposure for their art. It has many different interviews, and a lot of gallery photos that help with that. http://collegeartworks.wordpress.com
This is way cool. I’ll need to give this some thought and come up with a nominee.
You can always nominate yourself. Mention it on your blog and I’m sure you will get tons of your followers to nominate you as well.
WOW Wendy, I have been overwhelmed by all the nominations. It was truly surprised me and warmed my heart.
Mine too. It’s been wonderful to see how many people are so touched by the blogs that are written. I’m glad you got a chance to see just how much your blog means to so many people.
I nominate MoggiePurrs by Beverly J Harvey. The URL is: http://moggiepurrs.wordpress.com. I think it is worthy of winning this year’s award because it offers fresh insight into Cat Society, is often humorous, and sometimes though provoking. But it always delivers a great dose of cat content for feline lovers everywhere! It’s just Purr-fect!