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Thanks to Taosbound for the post about the contest. Also, I’ve opened up commenting so you don’t have to register on the site first. Thanks! I didn’t realize that.

Update:

It seems that the theme is the problem. Wordpress is set to accept comments without registration, but the theme isn’t cooperating. One more reason to update!

If you’d rather e-mail me your suggestions, then that’s fine too. Use cs AT cornerscribe DOT com. Put theme contest in your subject line so I don’t miss it.

I’m having some serious difficulty choosing a new Wordpress theme, so I thought I might turn it into a contest. And no, you don’t have to create a theme to enter.

What I want…

1. A theme that’s valid (html, css, etc.)
2. Widget and plug-in ready
3. Professional but not plain. Something with a touch of “artsy-ness” is what I’m looking for, but I’m at a loss to describe it better. I want it to look like a writer’s site, not a business site.
4. Three-column layout preferred. However, if the theme is otherwise terrific, then I’d take two-column.

What would you suggest as a prize for the person who recommends the winner? I’m leaning toward an Amazon gift certificate ($25), but I’m open to other suggestions. If you’re the winner and really want a gift certificate to somewhere else, let me know and we can probably work it out.

Rules:

1. Submit no more than 3 themes.
2. If more than one person submits the same theme, and it’s the winner, then the first person to submit will get the prize.
3. To submit a theme (or themes), leave a comment in this post, a trackback, or a link to an article on your site where you talk about your picks.
4. The contest will end August 15th.

Any questions? Post them here in the comments. I’m looking forward to seeing your suggestions!

The results of the Daily Blog Tips contest are in.

No, I didn’t win one of the 3 $100 prizes, but I did get an honorable mention for my entry. Since there were 115 entries, I was very pleased to have placed that highly.

Thanks to all who voted for me. I think I left thank you comments on everyone’s blog, but if I missed you, please accept my apologies!

If you haven’t yet read my entry or those of the winners, you may want to head on over and do that.

Hello to everyone coming from Daily Blog Tips for the contest entries. While you’re here, please subscribe to my RSS feed; I’d love to have you.

My entry is here.

My votes for top posts is here.

I’ll also have a post tomorrow on writing better titles and openings for blog posts. Current readers, I’ll be putting up the character building worksheets within the next day or two, so keep an eye out for those.

I entered one of my blog posts in a contest over at Daily Blog Tips.

You can’t vote unless you entered, but the articles are definitely worth taking a look at. You may even find another blog or too to add to your RSS reader.

When I was reading (or skimming) the other entries, I was looking for content that was well-written and that taught me something or approached the topic in a unique way. My votes for best entries are, in order…

3 Reasons why Comment Relish is not Good for Your Blog I didn’t even know what comment relish was, but Vijay gives a good explanation on why not to use it, and what’s the better alternative. I agree!

3 Reasons why I suck as a Blogger Ben gives an interesting take on blogging, considering the abundance of sites that help you find more and more readers. A refreshing viewpoint!

3 Good Blog Habits to Get Huge Traffic for Your Blog Amey has some good tips for increasing traffic, and they’re not just the same old ones either.

3 Ways to Have a Luxurious Hawaii Vacation on the cheap Sheila gives some good tips for making a Hawaii trip both fun and affordable.

How to Sell Your Blog in 3 Easy Steps I’m not in the market to sell, but if you’re thinking about it, Ahmed has some useful advice.

Inkygirl lists this contest on her blog, if you’re interested. It sounds like it might be fun.

I don’t believe I’ve ever entered a contest, but I know that lots of people do. If so, let us know how it works out for you.

While you’re there, check out her blog and comics. They’re very funny.