Wow. Richard Hearne from Red Cardinal is offering a free consultation for all nominees. It’s about 15 minutes of his time but it can still be a good deal. There are lots of terms and conditions but none too sneaky. He is of course looking for you to subscribe to his blog feed too and link to his blog from your blog. This is known as linkbaiting but since both sides benefit, it might not be classed as spam. I’m reminded of something else …
If the 100s of nominees all respond it could keep Richard busy for quite a long time.
Still, nice to see people offering free stuff to Award nominees and winners. If any other company or group wants to offer freebies to the nominees or the whole of the blogging community then contact me on IrishAwards [at] Gmail
I think 15 minutes of Richard’s time x 100 people is worth more than a couple of free beers 🙂
Oh you big cynic you.
But come on now, there’s absolutely nothing spammy about this. Cute perhaps, but spammy no.
Sorry, I wasn’t referring to you Paul. We seem to have met a race condition on the comments 🙁
But come on now, there’s absolutely nothing spammy about this. Cute perhaps, but spammy no.
It’s very clever, I have to say. Linkage with a very specific and sought after keyphrase from the top blogs in the country.
Well worth your time even if the full 500 take you up on it and good for the blogs to get some feedback from you.
Although it’s not for me.
But bear in mind that I rank very well for most SEO related terms (‘search engine optimisation ireland’ – #2).
I’m not doing this for the ranking. But if people are going to link to me then I would prefer to get good anchors.
TM I might give your site the once over regardless and email you what I find.
Feel free, Richard.
But if people are going to link to me then I would prefer to get good anchors.
Of course, I wasn’t being at all critical. I genuinely think it’s a very clever idea.
I’m offering to narrate “you pay taxes” live if I win. This live DJ 12″ mix will then be pressed for a Global Underground release.
Great idea Richard!
Can’t do your SEO related terms ranking no harm, or your subscribers!