I gots an idea.
In an effort of shameless self-promotion, I would like to ask you kind people to display a badge telling the world that you read “This Is Reverb”.
Knowing full well that most of you would respond to this request with something along the lines of, “and I would do that because?” – You would do that because it could be a great benefit to you. Let me explain…
This here blog of mine is meant to be an intentional blog. I am looking to grow the readership of it so that more and more people can:
a. Be entertained every now and again
c. Be informed every now and again
f. Be challenged every now and again
m. Be part of an online community every now and again
r. Be invited to partake in something more every now and again
y. Be able to take a peek into our lives and share with us
And that’s not even the beneficial part! Haha! The beneficial part to you is that I’ve got a $50 Amazon.com e-gift certificate that you can spend on whatever you want! I want to find out who all was willing to post the “I read This Is Reverb” badge on their blog and then you’ll be entered for a random drawing for the prize!
Also – I’m interested in doing some “blog story” dealios with some of my readers and the badge-displaying crowd will be chosen from first.
All you’ve got to do is paste this html code into the sidebar area (or wherever) of your blog:
It’s also a great thing for bloggers to promote other bloggers to grow their own readership…strange, but true! Leave me a comment letting me know that you’ve got the badge displayed and I’ll do the drawing for the $50 e-gift from Amazon.com on Sunday night.
Thanks,
Ryan
I am unable to put the badge in my sidebar because I don’t know how to. But I did link you on my blog.
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you had me at “amazon.com”
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just added it
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I did it, but I may self-loathe because of it. I hate going with the grain.
However, in the spirit of online community-ship, you’re officially badged, am I the first?
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Done! Its under all my other links to blogs I read.
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I added ya!
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Its been added.
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Hi. I have been reading your blog for awhile. Never said hello however…”Hello.”
I added it.
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Done!! BTW, I love your blog!
I wrote about you and your Fathers blog recently. My friends in TX and MI are checking you out too.
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I’m such a sucker for giveaways. And I talked about you anyway in my post this morning. Before you did this whole badge thing-ey. Does that entitle me to two entries? I’m all about feeling entitled, you know.
Ok, not really. But still.`
~Brea
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I did it.
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I linked to you but cannot figure out, for the life of me how to add the html code… which is weird, b/c I generally know how to do it.
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You got it! Love your blog and I stalk…errr…check it out every day!
http://rumplesnat.blogspot.com/
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I’m all about badges for my daily clicks! Added it & I’m so glad you made a button so our blogs can “wear” them proudly!
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Well, if you’re going to bribe me with a chance at $50 to Amazon….
Just kidding! Ida done it anyway!
Not sure how to get it on the side bar. But it’s at the bottom with Mark Lowry’s…
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and I thought I was an egomaniac
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De-lurking to say hello and that I enjoy your blog. I’ve added the badge to my sidebar.
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Totally added it. Love your blog and would have been happy to do it without the Amazon giveaway.
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I already had your blog posted as one of the running blogs I read … so this is just a little extra step. Especially if I win a $50 cert. Woowee. What an incentive
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Gotcha posted!
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I have your blog linked on my page already but now your blog button is on the page too!
Thanks for doing a drawing…….too cool.
Pick me……pick me!
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Added. Love your blog dude. Oh, and I’m writing from Puerto Rico, so you’re already semi-international; be proud.
http://www.moncheopr.com/
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Added! Love your blog!
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Posted proudly…Although I woulda done it without the Amazon bait. Hmmm…if i win…I’m getting a French Press!
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Added it! http://juiceandgoose.wordpress.com
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Do Livejournal profiles count? I live on LJ, and I read your blog through an LJ RSS feed
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Added…
See it here:
http://kaeakingskid.blogspot.com/
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Your on….in two places….blog entry AND side bar! Great idea!
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Done.
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I’ve been following your blog for months now, but never commented until now. Thank you for your blog. I always enjoy reading–but especially enjoy the photos.
Oh, and I’m “wearing” your badge.
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Done!
Hey…I hear you got a good babysitting recommendations from Karyn….so give me a call …I’ll hang out with Ava!
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Done. You were already there anyway, but now it looks much more professional!
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Done.
Since I am unable to figure out the template of my blog since I “updated” – the only place I found to put it was in my Twitter box! But… it is there. 
I also tell a lot of people I know that they should read your site.
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I put you up!
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Aw Ryan, I was all ready to cut and paste before I even read about the gift certificate. But thank you for adding that in!
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your badge is proudly being displayed on my blog. I enjoy your blog but have never said hello so now I’m sayinging “howdy”.
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I linked ya
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Thanks! Added the badge to my site.
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I’ve got the badge. Maybe I’ll become less of a lurker and more of a commenter now.
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I have added the badge. For what its worth I would have done it for free. I mean if I won the Amazon GC I would take it but I still would have done it just because you asked. :0)
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You are on there, I think you are a good read.
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I added it to my sidebar. I’m such a bad blogger, so that’s one of my goals this year. To do better.
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All done.
Love you blog!!!
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You are on my sidebar….how exciting!!!! Have a FANTABULOUS Weekend!!!!
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All done…
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Really enjoy reading your blog, and I’m more than happy posting it in our ‘Favorites’.
However, your logo is way too big for our sidebar. I tried it, and it just didn’t look right with our set up. Your logo is bigger than our family picture at the top of our blog.
Like I said though, I’m happy to link to you, and I hope that counts.
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I’ve enjoyed and been blessed by your blog since the first day I read it. I’ve added your button on my blog. Hopefully I’ll begin to include more in mine than just my leatherwork.
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Yoiu are turning into the Pioneer Woman, come to my site and advertise for me but I wont ever stop by your site, cuz I am way too busy. I have commented extensively on your website and you have not commented on my site once.
It goes both ways my friend.
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I posted your add on my blog. Welcome to the family!
In HIS Service
Rhonda
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Well, sure, why not? This is a much prettier link than the one I was going to add anyway.
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I had you in my Daily Reading list already, but since you need extra bling I added the picture.
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If I knew how to do it, Ryan, I would. However, I can’t figure out Blogspot (I use it because my work overseas requires a closed readership). Sorry!
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Done… under the heading “because he offered to pay me… but he is very awesome anyway”
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I’m shameless
I did it. But don’t put me in the drawing. Not much I can do with the gift card right now.
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Complete.
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Just did it. I love reading your blog!
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I already had your blog in my “blogs I follow”, but I’ve added your button as well! The thought of an Amazon gift card gets me every time!
Blessings!
Kim
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I added it.
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Well, you have been on my blogroll for quite some time now, but I am a sucker for pretty blog badges so now you have your own spot.
I have been burned by American Amazon in the past, but clearly I haven’t learned my lesson because here I am with my hand up in the air saying “Pick me! Pick me!!”
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Done and done. Drawing or no, your blog it totally worth linking to via a cool button. Thanks!
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Posted to my widgets – 2nd from the top! I love your blog and your help on PW!
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I have been reading for a while. Never posted ,today I added to my page. I find you very real and a reminder that we are all works in progress. Thank you for being real. Elaine
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Wonderful idea!
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“ME, ME, OOHH, OOHH, PICK ME”!! Name that movie.
I would love to put your bloggie tab on my blog. Hey anyway I posted about you yesterday anyhows, so fo sure dude. I will so promote you throughout the land. Even though “The Land” I’m speaking of probably only consists of people in California, Arizona and Iowa. That were all my peeps are from. So, yep you may count me in. I’m already there.
Over and out.
The Sideline Mom
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Will you return the favor and put a mention of my blog somewhere? If not, that’s fine. Just asking.
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Maybe I will win this time
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I posted you at the top, and proudly
) I’m always reading your posts to my husband and family, and I’m constantly telling friends on a ‘mom board’ I frequent about your posts. I don’t get a ton of hits (esp. since revamping), but here’s hoping I can draw a few more people over here! 
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I love adding buttons to my blog! Great idea and you didn’t have to give away anything to get me to do it!
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I had your blog listed on my blog roll, but now I have added your button in it’s place. It looks a little more “official”
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Alrighty. It’s there. I’m not a joiner, so this is a step for me
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enjoy your blog-happy to help out!
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It’s posted over at our family blog now.
Shelly
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Done and done.
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Wow, it worked. In so many ways, I’m a blog newbie. Still learning a lot of this stuff. Not to get long winded but I really enjoy reading yours. It leaves me with a great feeling each time. Thanks for that.
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My blog proudly wears your tag
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Took me a bit to figure it out, but it’s done!
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Button added. Hope I’m not too late!
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My poor technologically challenged mind couldn’t paste it in the sidebar, but you have our very own post on my blog http://www.flourgirlpip.blogspot.com
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I know I’m too late for the contest but letting you know I’ve since added your badge to my blog
Found you through Pioneer Woman.
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I didn’t see your post until this AM, but I did add it to my blog anyway. Have a great day!
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I would love to do this for you, but my blog is not designed with a sidebar. I could put it in my links/resources page if you send me the picture.
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Missed the post cause I’m a tard, but I added it anyway.
-Chris
Weather Moose
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Thought I commented to say I added it, but I guess I didn’t.
Anyways (much, much too late) here’s my comment saying it’s added!
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I posted your link. Thanks, my blog looks less empty now.
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