Saturday, March 17, 2007

Aussiejourno's Weekly Blog Awards

Top Blogs For Week Ending 17 March

Aussiejourno's Weekly Blog Awards are meant to encourage bloggers from all round the world and they give new bloggers the chance to get their work noticed in an increasingly popular forum, alongside the world's most-visited blogs.
There is no monetary reward, no live TV coverage, no red carpet interview, but the exposure comes with international bragging rights. If you would like your blog (or someone else's) to be considered for next week's awards, please leave the url here, in the comment section. You can nominate as many blogs as you want. Entries close at midday Greenwich Mean Time each Friday.

1. http://toiletpaper56.blogspot.com/
2.
http://copperstiletto.blogspot.com/
3.
http://chewy-myblog.blogspot.com/
4.
http://aquarius2626.blogspot.com/
5.
http://www.autopartsplace.com/bg/
6.
http://jenerahealy.blogspot.com/
7.
http://www.ramblingtraveler.com/
8.
http://querkeyturkey.blogspot.com/
9.
http://mur38.blogspot.com/
10.
http://www.bartraeke.com/
11.
http://bobs-diary.blogspot.com/
12.
http://www.megabluewave.com/blog/
13.
http://cash4blogging.blogspot.com/
14.
http://webolee.blogspot.com/
15.
http://tytka.blogspot.com/
16.
http://colorado-bob.blogspot.com/
17.
http://shadeswithinyoullc.blogspot.com/
18.
http://www.blogguelph.com/
19.
http://circlesinthesandbysamadhiwhitehouse.blogspot.com/
20.
http://travellinmama.blogspot.com/
21.
http://www.no-fing-way.blogspot.com/
22.
http://www.thescandal.ie/
23.
http://web.mac.com/allancook/
24.
http://thatblueyak.blogspot.com/
25.
http://thedanmega.blogspot.com/
26.
http://www.storybookphotos.blogspot.com/
27.
http://grumpyandfarting.blogspot.com/
28.
http://dancewithsun.blogspot.com/
29.
http://invisiblestudio.blogspot.com/
30.
http://ldpundit.blogspot.com/
31.
www.mcglinch.com/blog
32.
http://moviessansfrontiers.blogspot.com/
33.
http://mybitswontbyte.com/
34.
http://www.livinghope1.blogspot.com/
35.
http://thewithering.blogspot.com/
36.
http://geraldthemajesticgoat.blogspot.com/
37.
http://www.dressedandpressed.blogspot.com/
38.
http://andreajoseph24.blogspot.com/
39.
http://scooterguy-doug.blogspot.com/
40.
http://adarkershadeofblack.blogspot.com/

And honourable mentions go to:
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/VisitorsMemories.htm
http://profbush.blogspot.com

In conclusion, I would just like to say I've been mentoring several bloggers for a while and it is important to know that the work of a blogger whose url has only 10 hits can be ranked alongisde a blogger whose url has 10,000 hits or more. I would like other would-be writers and bloggers to benefit from the fact that I am a career journalist with almost 30 years' experience in writing, editing, design, newspaper technology and production. My first novel, `Vegemite Vindaloo', was published by Penguin Books India in April 2006 and was on the bestseller lists, ranked ahead of Frederick Forsyth and Jeffrey Archer.

46 comments:

COLORADO BOB said...

David .... Via Stumble Upon :
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Anonymous said...

Thanks very much for visiting my blog and for the very useful advice, David! This is my Magick Riiver blog URL: http://magickriver.blogspot.com

Dressed and Pressed said...

Hey David,

My first blog award! All this in two weeks. I am over the moon. Thanks for making Dressed and Pressed a winner.

D&P

www.dressedandpressed.blogspot.com

steve said...

thanks dave

And with or without your inclusion I would still have to say I love your photography

steve
The People History ( Where People, History and Memories Join Together )

Stacy said...

Hi David! Thank you for including RamblingTraveler on your list. It's great to find out about so many other blogs, too. I've added a few more to my feed reader because of you.

Deb said...

David thanks so much for the #1 spot, it means so much, and I have met so many other 'bloggers' because of you. Sites that I would never have discovered on my own. It's exciting coming home after a bzzy day and relax and link in with my fellow bloggees. I don't know anyone else who cares enough about us to do this little 'award', so kudos to you, David. Hope I keep my winning streak next week. Got a few ideas up my sleeve for posts - just gotta write 'em!

Deb

http://toiletpaper56.blogspot.com

seraphya said...

nominating for next week
http://hesderoleh.blogspot.com

http://ahhhri.blogspot.com

http://www.israellycool.com

Doug said...

Hi David,
Thank you so much for the
award! I appreciate your
comments plus the kind
and helpful advice for
us newbie bloggers.

All my best,
Doug

http://scooterguy-doug.blogspot.com/

david mcmahon said...

G'day Colorado Bob,

What an awesome image. That's one I'll remember for a very long time.

Stay in touch

David

david mcmahon said...

Hi Antares,

Glad the advice was of help. You can always contact me here, any time.

Thanks for the url - that's a nomination for the next set of awards next week.

Good luck

David

david mcmahon said...

Hi dressedandpressed,

Well deserved, I might add. You're welcome. Buzz me here at any time if there's anything I can do.

Cheers

David

david mcmahon said...

Hi Steve/ the people history,

No worries at all. Glad the photography is something that you enjoy.

Plenty more where those images came from.

Cheers

David

david mcmahon said...

Hi Stacy,

Congratulations. I do enjoy the blog and thefact that you've worked hard on the design element of it.
I'm so glad you've discovered some great sites. That's what it's all about.
Stay in touch, and happy blogging.

David

david mcmahon said...

Hi Deb,

Thank you for taking the trouble to get in touch. Your achivement was well warranted. You really cranked up the overall look.

I look forward to your next ideas.

By the way, let me say that I'm sure there are many people who do for new bloggers what I do. It's just a question of knowing who they are.

I really do find great reward, though, in sharing my experience. I have been very lucky in my career and would just like to share the knowledge.

Good luck and happy blogging.

David

david mcmahon said...

Hi Seraphya,

Got those nominations. Thanks. You're in the mix now.

David

david mcmahon said...

Hi Doug,

You're most welcome. Keep going - you have a great touch.

You now you can always buzz me here for anything specific.

Cheers and keep smiling

David

Steph Lealman said...

Hiya David,

Just little note to say the awards list looks pretty cool, recognise some of them and gonna check out some of the others later - It really is a good way to help everyone get connected and such.

Steph

PS: Also gonna nominate mine and Ron Southern's blogs for next week:

http://steph-lealman.blogspot.com/

http://rodentia.blogspot.com/

acwo said...

http://tytka.blogspot.com
please for nominate again :)

Buscador said...

Ok so I'm going to nominate a couple of my other blogs just because I update those more often than the other one. So here they are for your consideration...

http://artsy-stateofmind.blogspot.com/

http://unforeseenpaths.blogspot.com/

Ak-Man said...

Made the list . . . sweet . . . and 4 is my favourite number!!

Its monday and im at work, gonna enjoy checking out the blogs in the list this week.

Ak-Man

david mcmahon said...

Hi Steph,

Thanks for that. Yes, it's a great way to get people connected.

I think it's also a great way to put people in touch and to get them pooling their talents.

Got both those nominations. Thanks and good luck. Take care

David

david mcmahon said...

Hi acwo,

Thanks. Just confirming your nomination.

Good luck and happy blogging.

David

david mcmahon said...

G'day Buscador,

Got both those nominations. Thank you.

Mate, you produce three blogs? I doff my hat to you - that's a huge effort.

Good on you and keep smiling.

David

david mcmahon said...

Hi ak-man,

I don't think there was ever any doubt that you would make the list.

Hope you have a good Monday at work. It's late Monday night here, so I'll be signing off soon.

Still trying to work out alignment issues withe some text boxes here - as you can see!

Cheers

David

copper stiletto said...

Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I can't believe I ranked that high!! I am extreamly honored!

I want to re-nominate myself please!

david mcmahon said...

Hi Copper,

I thought you might be rather pleased with the result!

Seriously, though, it was a lot harder judging the sites this time around - simply because everyone is on the learning curve, the results are tangible and the work being put in by everyone is amazing.

As you can see, I've also been busy, updating my own layout. Still got some minor hiccups and alignment issues with the text boxes, but a good friend, Terry Fletcher, webmaster of the Portugal-based Anglo-Indian Portal, is an absolute genius. He's been very generous with advice, from my first foray into blogging.

Take care, Copper and well done. It's been a great effort all round.

Keep smiling

David

Anonymous said...

Thanks David I am truly honored! CASH$BLOGGING

copper stiletto said...

Hey David,
Your the best, and "rather pleased" does not come close to covering it. Its great that you have such a good network of folks to rely on. My network is more social services oriented.

Basically, I just wanted to let you know that I will be MIA for about 2 weeks. But dont forget about me because I will be back full force ASAP. I also want to re-nominate http://adarkershadeofblack.blogspot.com/ He was #40 last week and I am so, so happy to see he made it.

Keep up the good work while I am gone.

Miss you,
Copper

copper stiletto said...
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david mcmahon said...

Hi Pjsandcoffee,

You're most welcome. Keep up the good work.

Cheers

David

david mcmahon said...

Hi Copper,

Thanks for your generous words. You take care for the next two weeks and be sure to buzz me as soon as you get back.

Thanks for the nomination, too.

Be safe and keep smiling

David

mcglinch said...

From one Mc to another Mc -- good on ye, David!

www.mcglinch.com/blog

Shades Within You said...

Thanks very much for visiting my site and for all the advise that you have giving me. Please visiting again...

http://shadeswithingyoullc.blogspot.com

Valerie Hill said...

Your site is way cool, something I hope to make my blog one day. I'd like to submit my blog URL for consideration.
http://www.photo-sensitivitynew.blogspot.com/

Thanks for having a place like this.
Valerie aka photosensitive

david mcmahon said...

Hi McGlinch

McNificent.
Us wee laddies have to stick together.

David

david mcmahon said...

Hi shadeswithinyou,

Will certainly visit again. Is there anything in particular you want me to evaluate?

Stay in touch. Happy blogging.

David

david mcmahon said...

Hi Valerie.

Thanks for taking the trouble to leave a comment. Yes, consider yourself nominated. Will visit and give you some feedback.

Glad you liked the photographs.

Happy blogging

David

david mcmahon said...

Hi Valerie,

I hope you come bck to read this. The url you gave me didn't work. Can you please check the link and re-post it here - many thanks.

Sounds like my sort of site.

David

Shades Within You said...

Thank you for all you help. I'm working on making the changes to my next entry. Please stay tune. Please come back and check out my new updates.

http://shadeswithinyoullc.blogspot.com

Shrink Wrapped Scream said...

David, what a refresingly amusing, informative, and entertaing blog - I shall definitely flag it, so I may enjoy your site further!

http://shrinkwrappedscream.blogspot.com/2007_03_01_archive.html

Shrink Wrapped Scream said...

Ooops, did I say I was definitely going to "Flag" your blog??? Sorry - I really meant I was going to bookmark/add to my favourites, I'm just a bit thick with my blogspeak, is all.

http://shrinkwrappedscream.blogspot.com/2007_03_01archive.html

david mcmahon said...

Hi Shades,

Got that. Thanks for dropping by.

Cheers

David

david mcmahon said...

Hi Valerie,

Hope you drop by and give me the url again - looking forward to visiting your site.

David

david mcmahon said...

Hi shrinkwrappedscream

I knew what you meant! Relax! I hope you saw the comment I left on your blog, which I thoroughly enjoyed.

Take care and enjoy your blogging.

David

Dianne in Texas said...

Hello David,

Nice site, glad I came across it while surfing. Your making a lot of people very happy. And that's a good thing! Funny how the smallest of things can make a persons day. Keep up the good work and God bless.

Dianne
http://thoughtsntexas.blogspot.com/

History Snark said...

Hi, I'd like to nominate a blog. Hope it's in time for this week!

http://gun-totin-wacko.blogspot.com/