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Round 5 Q&A
Written by Tyme White on September 25, 2006
With Round 5 coming up a lot of questions are being asked. What type of sites are you looking for? What do you look for in a site? My site was rejected last time, how can I get in this time? This is the time to ask those questions, and I’ll do my best to address them. Every day I’m going to give a tip on what I look for. Let’s do this…
Tyme, what type of sites are you looking for?
Guess what? I do not have a set type in my mind. Of course I am looking to fill in smaller communities but 9rules has always been open to accepting blogs on diverse topics. Of course except the you-know-what-niche adult sites.
Are you rejecting sites in niches where the community is large?
No. I take into consideration the community a blog will fit into but I do not mentally dismiss a site because we have a large community.
What do you look for in a site?
You’ll see in the upcoming entries.
I write anonymously. Can I be in 9rules?
Short answer: yes. We realize there are many reasons as to why a blogger might need to right anonymously. That does not make you any less accountable for what you say, especially as the anonymous blogger becomes popular the more curious the audience becomes about the identity of the blogger.
My site is not written in English. Can I join 9rules?
Currently, sites must be in English. If you have an English site that compliments your other site, submit the English site.
I live in (insert place here) and I cannot submit my site that day!
Round 5 opens Oct 25th 12am EST and closes 11:59 PM EST. Middle of the night for us, bright and early in the morning for others. If it’s morning for you, submit your site - you have all day. If you’re sleeping at midnight, when you wake up submit your site. You have all day.
Most people have the time but forget the day. Mark your calendars!
I have a podcast/videocast. Can I join 9rules?
Yes! Bring it on! If you can dance, oh my goodness…matter of fact, if you have a dance video put a link to it in the comments box when you submit your site. I want to see it.
Have more questions? You know what to do.
September 25th, 2006 at 12:48 pm
If you do end up getting some dance videos I believe we need a 9rules sponsored competition… judges, prizes, etc. Think about it.
September 25th, 2006 at 1:07 pm
What if we aren’t sure what category our site fits into, or maybe it is a blend of a couple categories? Is that something you decide when you accept a site?
September 25th, 2006 at 2:13 pm
I was hoping to see the answer to: “My site was rejected last time, how can I get in this time?”
September 25th, 2006 at 4:51 pm
I have a question. Where are all the women I was promised upon acceptance?
September 25th, 2006 at 6:06 pm
While I’m still reeling from round 4’s exclusion, I do not have any questions — just renewed enthusiasm and a better site. I am also reading a book entitled, “Blog inclusion through subtle art of mind control.”
Best/ you must pick me,
Devin
September 25th, 2006 at 10:23 pm
Do we get extra points for submission if we include a dancing video as well?
September 26th, 2006 at 12:34 am
That just answered all of my question
September 26th, 2006 at 5:19 am
Aye, that’s a very useful entry.
The only other query, merely out of personal interest, is if there’s a rough estimation as to how many blogs you take on at each Round. Obviously you want to keep things varied and open, yet exclusive at the same time.
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CK
September 26th, 2006 at 8:09 am
Bring on Round 5! 9rules here I come!
September 26th, 2006 at 10:54 am
I’ll drink to that Azhar ^^
September 26th, 2006 at 4:21 pm
CK - No we do not have a set number. I really try not to do that kind of thing because that means I’ll filter some out (or add some) to reach a goal.
Kyle - One thing is guaranteed, I’ll be spending more time on the site if only watching the video.
Rich - The 9rules saying…”soon…”
Amelia - don’t look at the communities now and think “where would my site fit?” because the communities might change around. We created new communities and combined some with Round 4. Also members sometimes change direction on what their focus is. Yes, I do think of what community for those reasons but I don’t reject any because we don’t have one.
Dreams - You know, that’s not a bad idea.
LOL @ Devin
September 27th, 2006 at 5:18 pm
Yeah because I have a video of me and Miranda playing dance dance revolution.
October 4th, 2006 at 3:24 pm
Is there any blog that would be too topical or specific? In other words, are candidate blogs supposed to be aimed at a general audience?