The #MyFriendAlexa Challenge is about to end on 30th September 2019. Here are my journey and insights on this amazing platform set for bloggers by team Blogchatter.
How did I get to know about the #MyFriendAlexa Challenge?
Well, I was reading a few blogs, given the advice of pro bloggers that it was inevitable to read other blogs and connect with bloggers when I stumbled upon the #MyFriendAlexa Challenge. Bloggers swore by the mighty Alexa rank boost that it promised. Of course, I was curious. This was in June 2019.I hogged as much information as possible about the challenge and hoped that it would be introduced this September(2019).
The most awaited news…
6th August 2019, after two months of desperate waiting #MyFriendAlexa Season 4 was announced by team Blogchatter. Yes I remember the date, just like a couple remembers the day they first met! I was ecstatic! My first ever blogging challenge was about to begin! I registered immediately.
The Blogchatter support system…
Team Blogchatter means business when they introduce a challenge. I learned it gradually. From giving a point of contact(contact person) to holding FB sessions on the subtle nuances of #MyFriendAlexa Challenge and offering expert advice and food for thought on successful blogging, engagement with fellow bloggers; they did it all. Hats off to the fantastic team!My contact person Ms. Sona Grover was super helpful, not just with reference to the #MyFriendAlexa Challenge, but also with other blogging and networking difficulties I faced.
The writing challenge…
The #MyFriendAlexa Challenge calls for 8 posts in the entire Alexa month. Well, as far as Alexa rank is concerned, that’s the key to catapulting your rank; frequency, and consistency in posting. This post is my 8th Alexa post in the fourth week of the challenge. Dedication and focus help you achieve the target. My Alexa rank shot up like never before.
Target achieved! Yippee…
The reading list…
The best part of the #MyFriendAlexa Challenge. Why?
- The reading list was an intellectual treat served on a platter! Everyday!
- I got acquainted with bloggers from my genre and others too. It’s great to have a community to relate to, right?
- Learning! Learning!Learning! with every blog, you read.
- I came across awesome new blog designs, social media strategies, writing styles, the scope of various genres, plugins used (once you start blogging, you can make out the plugins used), way of displaying awards and accolades, etc.
- The comments by fellow bloggers made my day. Honestly.
- My twitter following increased and I could follow fellow bloggers to learn from them.
- Sponsored posts, reviews, and guest posts on blogs gave me insights on how to monetize my blog better.
- Lots of bliss!
- The Blogchatter team is a watchdog for reading lists. You skip it and you are out of the challenge. I even got a mail congratulating me for completing the reading lists. Great way to motivate. Thanks, Blogchatter.
- Learned discipline in blogging. I wish to continue the same.
What next?
Four days to go for the #MyFriendAlexa Challenge to end and I have already started getting separation anxiety from the Blogchatter family and fellow bloggers. But, separation is the last thing on my mind. I have resolved to keep up the discipline I have learned from this challenge. Hope fellow bloggers keep it up too. It’s time to stay connected and get the best out of the blogosphere.
Thank you Blogchatter for this amazing opportunity.
I am taking my blog to the next level with Blogchatter’s #MyFriendAlexa.
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Well you have spoken my heart out joining this campaign was the best thing i could do to consistency in my life in regard to reading & writing. Not to mention getting to know some fellow bloggers through their work. Good read!
It seems you had written my thoughts. It is my second year of participation and I always had a great experience with blogchatter community and their campaigns. yes me too feeling separation anxiety..#Surbhireads #Myfriendalexa
Ypur post will be a ready reckoner for those who will attempt My Friend Alexa next year for the first time.
Such a comprehensive post about the whole experience
The entire experience was a combination of fun and learning while taking out blog sites to another level. Must add the support team at BLOGCHATTER was very supportive. Kudos and three cheers.
Hahaha separation anxiety – wow never thought of it quite that way. Really liked to read your learnings from Alexa. Way to go for reaching your target 😀
Indeed #MyFriendAlexa is the best campaign i came to know in blogging world, strongly agree with all the points mentioned.I too feel Reading part is the real bliss of this campaign.
My #friendalexa certainly helps in improving blog rank. It is also a good way to read many other blogs and get acquainted with bloggers and stay in touch.
Way to go! I love Blogchatter’s Alexa campaign and this was my third time doing the challenge. You’ve summed up your experience beautifully.
i wait for #myfriendalexa every year it’s my second season n i love it totally
oh yes! My friend alexa is a blessing
That’s great sum up of a month long blogging marathon! It is a great way to connect with new bloggers and also improve your writing. Best wishes in your blogging journey.
The gist of the Alexa Campaign so wonderfully rendered in your post. Indeed, the campaign has been a great learning experience and it feels nice to be a contributor to our abode, Blogosphere. Just about everything that you wrote in the post resonates with me too 🙂
That separation anxiety can be a real thing. haha… This is my second year with Alexa challenge and I love the way it helps to discover new and same genre bloggers,
You spoke my mind. This is my first MyFriendAlexa challenge and a first blogging challenge too. Ditto on the reading list. I discovered some great bloggers and writers.
Your post is honest and you have spoken the mind of many I am sure. This certainly was one month full of fun and learning and of course taking your blog to the next level.
Yes, surely having the separation anxiety. Your post will be so beneficial for the bloggers who will attempt this challenge next year!!
True! It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow bloggers. Let’s keep connected and follow the discipline.
Totally on point dear. This was my first #myfriendalexa blogging challenge and it is the best by far. Haven’t come across a supportive and encouraging community ever. Absolutely in Love with the sessions too. The reading list is a pleasure and I have learnt so much in this one month. Totally working to apply all the knowledge. #damurureads #myfriendalexa
Wow.. I can so relate to your post.. This is my first blogging challenge and I must say it has been a wonderful journey! Have connected to so many amazing bloggers out there who are always helpful.. Sona, too has been very very supportive and helpful all through out.. You are absolutely right.. I, too have started getting separation anxiety!
I experienced the same in this whole journey.
You wrote each and every point😊
It was my 2nd year of participation and the challenge was super fun. I love the way blogchatter treats every blogger the same and give every blog an equal and fair chance to come up in the reading list. They also add value to the blogging world and make it simple for newbie bloggers or pro-bloggers by regular Twitter sessions or Facebook Live’s.
#vigorousreads #MyFriendAlexa
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I felt as if you have penned down my thoughts on MyFriendAlexa challenge. This is my first time too and I am really looking forward to participating in the next one as well.
You have aptly put it. My Friend Alexa not just takes the blog statistics to another level, it also helps build a great community.
The biggest and best surprise is yet to come- the change in your Alexa rank!
It was definitely a fun challenge to be part of, and I’m glad I came across your blog!
A piece of advice- do embed your Twitter handle, it makes a huge difference!
Even I have seen my insight’s splurged after participating in bogchatter.#millennialscribbler #myfriendalexa
Ha ha ha Na na it will not leaving us
We all can do more creative things now
To keep our blog alive
Its so lovely to read your thoughts on MyFriendAlexa campaign.
Blogchatter team is fabulous. My blog’s rating has increased beyond my imagination.
Ii agree with u, I have taken part first time in Alexa and I am glad that I have taken part.it really done great job on our Alexa.
I totally agree with you.. this is my first time participation and I am so happy that I did…
It’s like you’ve mirrored my thoughts! I’m glad that I was almost able to keep up the consistency. This challenge worked wonders for my Alexa rank! Though it was a gruelling challenge, I’m glad I signed up for it.
I agree that blogchatter helps us to connect with great writers and meanwhile learn a lot. I loved this first experience
You have said it all, #MyFriendAlexa is one of the greatest and lively blogging campaigns I have ever participated. This is my 3rd year with BlogChatter campaigns
It was so lovely to read this and super happy to know this challenge has helped you
I know the feeling how everything good comes to an end. Blogchatter myfriendalexa was a really good experience to myself as well. I loved it.
This is the third time I participated in this challenge and totally find it worth it. Looking forward to next year now.
Happy to know the My friendAlexa made your blog shine.
so well explained post about #myfriendalexa it was great reading it thank you for sharing it.
Such a lovely post on #MyFriendAlexa! I agree with each and every point ….especially the fact that one learns so much by reading blogs. Thank you for echoing the thoughts of each participant in this fab campaign!
#DiaryOfAnInsaneWriter
This is one awesome challenge to keep up the consistency in reading and writing. This is my second time and I’m enjoying.
,#tmmreads #myfriendalexa
I have always enjoyed taking up Blogchatter’s challenges be it #AtoZChallenge or #MyFriendAlexa 🙂
I am participating for the third time and I feel so excited to learn something new with every campaign.