Congratulations again to everyone who took part in the 2013 Blogathon. Whether you posted every day in June or not, just by participating, you learned something about blogging, social media and yourself.
We are thrilled to announce winners of the 2013 Blogathon raffle prize drawing. Thanks again to our generous sponsors for donating these great prizes. If you won a prize, the sponsor will send your prize directly or contact you to work out other arrangements for collecting it.
Here’s the complete list of prizes:
GRAND PRIZE WINNER – WordPress theme development or WordPress tech support, valued at $450. From Waterday Media, a Denver boutique web development and media production company — Katy Manck, BooksYALove
2 hours of book or other editing, valued at $250. From Danielle Buffardi, writer, editor, social media manager and website content management consultant at PenPoint Editorial Services — Joan L. Bailey, Japan Farmers Markets
Business or blog logo design, valued at $150. From Dani Magestro, online business manager and tech admin, at Dani Magestro.com — Tia Bach, Tia Bach, Author
One hour of digital brand strategy consultation, valued at $125. From Ron S. Doyle, Waterday Media creative director. Doyle’s current client list includes New York Times and Wall Street Journal authors, award-winning writers, comedians, filmmakers, speakers, spokespersons, photographers, and artists. One of Doyle’s clients recently received the 2013 James Beard Award for Best Food Blog — Alana Mautone, Ramblin’ with AM
2 hours of virtual assistance work, valued at $60. From Jan Udlock, owner, Jan Udlock Virtual Assistant — Nancy Thompson, Just a Backpack and a Rollie
2013 AP Stylebook, individual Stylebook online subscription ($26) or print edition ($20.95). From Michelle Rafter, WordCount Editorial Services — Annie Logue, Ann C. Logue
$25 Starbucks gift card. From Michelle Rafter, WordCount Editorial Services — Barb Freda, Babette Feasts
Socially Responsible Investing for Dummies or Day Trading for Dummies. From Anne C. Logue, author, independent writer and analyst at Anne C. Logue — Meg Gerner, De Petites Merveilles
Six-Figure Freelancing and Dollars and Deadlines books. From Kelly James-Enger, author and owner, Improvise Press — Andria Tieman, Find me Frugal(er)
The Freelancers Bible: Everything You Need to Know to Have the Career of Your Dreams – On Your Terms, by Freelancers Union founder Sara Horowitz, MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, and one of Forbes’ Top 30 Social Entrepreneurs of 2011. From Freelancers Union — Jean Gogolin, The Writer’s Clinic
Your choice of ebook versions of Iduna’s Apples, Vahalla, or Rhythm. From Jennifer Willis, author, journalist and editor, at Jennifer Willis. — Shihaam H., Misplaced Indulgences