It’s the annual event that celebrates, motivates, educates, and connects us – that’s right, it’s nearly time for the 6th Pet Blogger Challenge!
Mark your calendars for January 9th, 10th, & 11th, when all pet bloggers are invited to join this inspiring community affair.
The end of the year is quickly approaching, which makes this the perfect time to waltz back though all that’s happened on your blog in 2015 and begin contemplating where 2016 will take you. Last year’s blog hop was exceptional – seventy-one bloggers came together to build relationships, share ideas, and support each other. I’m confident that this year’s event will be just as lively and enlightening, and I hope you’ll join us in celebrating the successes of 2015, sharing what we’ve learned, and laying out our visions for our blogs in 2016!
2016 Pet Blogger Challenge
Joining the Pet Blogger Challenge is a cinch … just publish a post on your blog with answers to the questions below on January 9th, 10th, or 11th. I will publish my answers and a Linky List here on Take Paws on the morning of January 9th. After publishing your post, visit my post and add your link to the Linky List, so we can all find each other’s answers easily.
Here are the questions for the 2016 Pet Blogger Challenge:
1. How long have you been blogging? And, for anyone who is visiting for the first time, please give a quick description of the subject of your blog.
2. What is the one thing that you accomplished during 2015, either on your blog or because of it, that made you most proud?
3. Which of your blog posts was your favorite this year and why? (Please include a link.)
4. A common theme from last year’s challenge was that many of us wanted to increase the size of our audiences. Whether or not we intend to monetize our blogs, it seems we’d all like to reach more people. It feels good to know that we’re connecting with others, sharing a laugh or supporting a cause, and it’s motivating to see those numbers grow! What is one thing you’ve done in the past year that has brought more traffic to your blog?
5. Which of your blog posts got the most traffic this year? Why do you think it was so popular? (Please include a link.)
6. What is one blog that you read religiously – other than your own – and what makes you such a devoted reader? (Please include a link.)
7. What resources do you rely on to enhance your technical, writing, photography, social media, or other skills that improve your blog?
8. What is the best piece of advice you can offer other bloggers?
9. What is your vision for your blog in 2016? Do you have specific goals?
10. You have the attention of the pet blogging community – is there one blogging challenge you’d like help with, or one aspect of your blog that you’d like input on?
The big day is less than a month away! If you have any questions or need a little help, please don’t be afraid to ask – building friendships is what the Pet Blogger Challenge is all about! Your help in spreading the word is also much appreciated. The more people who participate, the more we’ll all learn, so please tell your friends, share a link to this post on social media, and take a screen shot, or use this code to share the Pet Blogger Challenge badge on your blog.
Pet Blogger Challenge Badge Code:
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Yes! Please mark your calendar and join us next year, Sindhoor.
I missed the deadline. Pity. I’ll look forward to particiating next year. Great idea!
GoPetFriendly.com Thank you!
GoPetFriendly.com I’d love to! Thank you and I’ve enjoyed some of the bloggers who did participate. Thanks for sharing :)
Yep, it looks like the LinkyTools website is still down, Kirstina, so several people weren’t able to add their links. Leave the link to your post here in the comments and I’ll add it to the list when the Linky website comes back up.
Be sure to add your link here in the comments, Katie. I’ll look forward to reading your post!
It looks like the LinkyTools website went down, so several people weren’t able to add their links Paula. I’ll add your post to the list when the Linky website comes back up.
I’m sorry, too, Myrna! I would have loved to have you join us. Mark your calendar for next year, for sure!
Katherine A. Moore It looks like the LinkyTools website went down, so several people weren’t able to add their links. I’ll add your post to the list when the Linky website comes back up.
That’s great, Claire! We’ll look forward to having you join us!
I’m sorry you missed it, Lindsay! Absolutely mark your calendar for next year – we’d love to have you join us.
Ah crap, I missed this! Marking my calendar now for NEXT year. What a great idea! :)
I discovered the challenge this year and bookmarked your blog in order not to miss it next year ! http://www.swisscatblog.ch
Guess I didn’t get the link in :(
I just posted in time http://kamoorephotography.com/…/2016-pet-blogger…/
Sorry to have found about this only today!www.myrnash.blogspot.com
We were able to participate this morning, but didn’t get here in time to post our linky. http://sweetpurrfections.blogspot.com/…/6th-annual-pet…
got emergencies and won’t be able to do the challenge until later this week… still gonna do this, even if no linky for me. -Katie.
The linktools link is giving me a 503! According to downforeveryoneorjustme it’s down, can you extend the deadline?
Yay!! Thanks so much Shannon!
Thank you, Kirin – it’s my pleasure! I always have a great time writing my post and reading everyone else’s.
I discovered the challenge just in time to join in and share it with others. Great idea. Thank you for doing this.
Yay! One of our favorite challenges!
I haven’t committed to a time, Christina – but I’m shooting to have it up early on Saturday morning. And yes, I’ll have the code available so whoever wants to add the linkylist to their post can as well. I’m looking forward to seeing your post!
Fantastic! Thanks Christine – see you there!!
Wonderful! I’m looking forward to it, Barbara.
Hi Christine! Just adding the link to your blog post where you answer the Pet Blogger Challenge questions is all you need. I’ll have the LinkyList up on my blog tomorrow morning. So glad you’re joining us!
Quick Q: Is it as simple as adding the blog post link or do we need a special link?
I just learned about this challenge from Elaine over at ChasingDogTales.com ~ I’ll be participating on my blog http://www.K9sOverCoffee.com!
I’m excited to participate! I’ll add the badge and get my post up for sure this weekend! My blog is: mylifewithdogspdx.com Thanks!
What time will your blog post be going live with the linky list? Will we be able to add the code to our own blogs, as in previous years?
That’s great, Ashley! I’m looking forward to it.
I’ll be taking part for sure!
YAY!! Good for you, Joni. I hope you all have a terrific time.
Will be leaving around January 6th, 2016 for my first R V adventure with my 3 homies.
That’s great! I’m looking forward to it!
Hi Colby! I’m looking forward to it too – see you there! =)
This sounds pretty cool, LittleDogTips is in!
Hi Amy! Thanks for hosting this years Pet Blogger Challenge. I can’t wait to see what you and everyone has to say about last year and 2016. Happy Holidays!