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AdSense publishers live and die by their content. I’ve been a bit delinquent myself lately over not creating enough new content for my sites, so I thought I’d challenge myself.

For the month of February, my challenge is to create at least one page of new content each day. And to give the challenge some teeth, I’ll document the results here. I’d also like to open up the “One Page A Day” challenge to you, my readers, by offering prizes to those who take up the gauntlet.

OPAD Rules

The rules for the One Page A Day (OPAD) challenge are simple: you must create one page of new content for each day in February. Since 2008 is a leap year, that’s 29 pages of content.

A “page of content” is defined as at least 200 words of new content: a web page, a blog post, an article, or even a comment. If you use PLR content, you have to substantially rewrite it, otherwise it’s not much of a challenge.

To entice you to participate in this challenge along with me, I’m offering a free copy of Uncommon AdSense to everyone who successfully completes the challenge. One of the winners will also win a copy of PLRSiteBuilder. There are additional restrictions to win a prize, however:

Please note that I reserve the right to remove links and/or comments that are spam and/or that violate AdSense policies and/or are otherwise questionable. All decisions in this challenge are mine alone. This challenge is null and void where prohibited by law. Winners will be announced on March 15.

I realize this is a lot of work, which is why I’m giving prizes to everyone who finishes. There’s an additional benefit, however: links from my blog do not use “nofollow”, so you’ll get a PR boost for any links you submit here. I’m hoping all of this makes it worth your while. Plus you’ll have all that great new content to attract visitors!

I have no idea if anyone will take me up on this challenge, but I’ll be doing it myself. Start thinking about your content now!

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Eric Giguere is the author of several printed books and knows a thing or two about content monetization. Subscribe to his AdSense blog today and never miss any of his insightful comments. And the not-so-insightful ones, for that matter.

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January 30, 2008 | Filed Under AdSense 

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54 Responses to “One Page A Day Challenge”

  1. Rich on January 30th, 2008 3:02 pm

    I accept the challenge! This comes at a good time for me, because I also want to write at least one article a day through February (and half of March) and so your site will help motivate me. I am creating new websites (with the help of your wonderful PLRStieBuilder product) and need to submit articles to link back. I don’t know if I can create 29 new websites, but I will create 29 articles anyway. Thanks for the contest!

  2. Brendan McPhillips on January 30th, 2008 3:26 pm

    This may be the caffeine talking but I’ll take up the challenge! I’ve been neglecting my website (www.BrendanMcPhillips.com) and this is the kind of thing I need to get me moving. Deadlines and structure get a bad rap but they work for me, hey, journalists and authors use them effectively everyday.

    Eric, I’ve been a longtime reader/lurker of MEMWG and I enjoy it very much.

    Happy Writing,
    Brendan

    P.S. Skellie is adding some useful how-to-write posts over at ProBlogger that may be useful for those of us taking up the challenge.

  3. Colin on January 30th, 2008 3:29 pm

    One question. If we already have a copy of Uncommon AdSense (like through the recent PLRSiteBuilder promotion) do we get a different freebie?

  4. Peter Davis on January 30th, 2008 3:29 pm

    Hey, I’ll do it. Sounds like a fun group project. I tend to create content in spurts rather than gradually.

    Couple of questions to clarify… by content do you mean text or can it be photos, video, etc… any minimum amount of text, etc?

    Also, should the pages be on a single website, can it be on any website, or just websites that I own?

  5. Molly on January 30th, 2008 5:54 pm

    I must be out of my mind. I accept the challenge! Deadlines work for me, too. I have the same question…multiple sites???

    Eric, your is one of the FEW things in my inbox that I read religiously.

    Molly

  6. Eric Giguere on January 30th, 2008 6:21 pm

    Great, it’s good to see that I won’t be the only one doing this!

    Rich: You definitely don’t have to create 29 sites, although if you do I think you’re well on the way to building your AdSense empire!

    Brendan: Thanks for the kind words. And, yes, deadlines are great motivators.

    Colin: Yes, if you already have the book then I’ll arrange another prize with you. Maybe a signed copy of one of my book? Or some of the products I have with giveaway rights.

    Peter: I was thinking more text, but I’m OK with other kinds of content. I know videos actually take a lot of work to create. The content can go anywhere — one site, multiple sites, whatever. It just has to be public. You could contribute a lengthy essay to the Wikipedia. Or make a fabulous comment (like Chuck Brown’s been known to do here).

    Molly: Same answer…

    Eric

  7. Keith Goodrum on January 30th, 2008 6:57 pm

    Eric,

    I’m game! I already had a plan to post daily, so this will serve as extra motivation.

    I’m not going to type anymore… need to save words.

    Keith

  8. Manuel Viloria on January 30th, 2008 6:58 pm

    Count me in, Eric! :-)

    This is a wonderful way to motive people to create content. Hopefully, this 29-day challenge will become a habit for more bloggers.

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  10. Kathleen Gresham on January 30th, 2008 7:43 pm

    What a great challenge! I’m in.

    Thanks!

  11. Lorna on January 30th, 2008 9:01 pm

    I accept your challenge, so count me in!

  12. hanneng on January 30th, 2008 10:10 pm

    Eric, I would like to take part too.

    Count me in.

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  14. Dave Starr --- ROI Guy on January 31st, 2008 5:04 am

    Count me in. Eric, this is a great idea and I thank you for taking the time to motivate us this way. I announced the challenge here too, to see if we can drum up more entrants/earners.
    http://retiredpay.com/income/opad-challenge-get-busy-make-money/

  15. Sandra on January 31st, 2008 9:38 am

    Count me in.

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  17. Eric Giguere on January 31st, 2008 12:08 pm

    Wow, it’s great to see so many people taking up the challenge! It won’t be anywhere near the number that Darren Rowse gets when he posts a group writing project, but it should still be pretty good! I’ve got my first day’s content planned already, now I just have to go and write it….

  18. Tuppy Glossop on January 31st, 2008 3:07 pm

    OK, I’m in.

  19. WisdomTracker.com on January 31st, 2008 3:21 pm

    Eric Giguere, I love your writing style and honest reviews. It’s like a friend is writing to me. Now it’s my turn to join in on the fun. I just started a website talking about making money on the internet. I’ll take your challenge and no doubt this will benefit all of us.

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    Count me in. Great contest, everybody wins!

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  23. Lane on January 31st, 2008 11:16 pm

    Hi

    I will take up the gauntlet. I plan on writing my 200 words per day on relevant vegan topics including restaurant reviews, current events, product reviews, and recipes.

    Good luck to all. Fun contest!

    Lane of VeganBits.com

  24. Flora Morris Brown, Ph.D. on February 1st, 2008 1:13 am

    A post a day? I’m in.

  25. Gerry Alanguilan on February 1st, 2008 1:28 am

    Hey, this looks like fun. Won’t be too much of a problem since I regularly update, almost on a daily basis, so going full bore daily won’t be too hard. (Link on my name.) :)

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  27. Linda on February 1st, 2008 8:57 am

    Count me in and thanks for the push. I’ve been working on getting this blog going and a challenge like this perfect.

    One more question. I’ll definitely write the posts in February — new posts — and link to them. But can I date some of the posts in the past? For example, I went on a three-week trek in the Himalayas last September. I have a lot of notes, but I haven’t written any posts yet. If I write them, I’d like to date them when things happened and not now when I’m writing. Is it OK?

  28. Eric Giguere on February 1st, 2008 11:00 am

    Linda, as long as the content is new I don’t care when it’s dated. Just leave a note to remind us it’s new when you link to it here.

  29. Deb on February 1st, 2008 12:45 pm

    Great idea Eric! I’m in. This will be a great motivator to put content on my blog.

    Deb

    P.S. I too already own Uncommon Adsense…

  30. Maria Palma on February 1st, 2008 1:07 pm

    Hi Eric!

    I’m rising to the challenge! This is something that I’ve been wanting to do, so your offer comes right on time…thanks!

  31. Bill Perry on February 1st, 2008 1:25 pm

    Great idea Eric!
    By luck of timing, I started doing my first 30-day trial on my blog. Since Steve Pavlina got his 30-day trial of eating raw foods just wrapped up, and I decided to get off my butt and do my own trials to start growing.

    So, my first was to begin keeping a Journal and posting at least once entry from each day to my blog.

    So, I’m experiencing the benefit of setting a goal and sticking to it, journalling every day, posting to my blog every day for a full MONTH, and I’m certain traffic will go up at least a little bit.

    Count me IN!

  32. Jude Vihervaara on February 1st, 2008 2:01 pm

    I’m in – this is a great way to wake-up and start to write regularly again. I’ve had too long break of writing, but maybe it will start from here again. Unfortenately I write with my native language – finnish – so propably you won’t understand a word, but I can tell you that it will be good and unique content.

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  34. Ann Stewart on February 1st, 2008 2:18 pm

    Hi and thanks for the challenge. It’s exactly what I need! I’ve been meaning to write one-a-day. But now it offers me the push to stick with it!!

    Thanks,

    Ann Stewart
    http://online-opportunity.com

  35. Vinny on February 1st, 2008 5:28 pm

    Why not join, It sounds like a good way to get my new blog up and running and make me accountable.

    Thanks Eric

  36. Ryan Healy on February 1st, 2008 5:34 pm

    I’ll participate. I just left a comment on Day 1. Thanks!

  37. Rob on February 2nd, 2008 1:16 am

    Oh dear, almost missed day one, but I’m in!

    I’m going to take this opportunity to pick up slack on my blogs, write content on a website that hasn’t had new content in almost 4 years (but is doing better than ever with AdSense), launch a new blog that I’ve written about a dozen articles for over the last 2 years, and finally I’m going to try out Eric’s new PLRSiteBuilder software which I just bought.

    It will be a mish-mash from me, but looking forward to it.

  38. Gary on February 2nd, 2008 5:17 pm

    Eric,

    I may hate myself for doing this by the end of the month, but I’m goint to take you up on this. The last month or so I’ve been slipping with the number of posts I’ve written. Hopefully your challenge will get me back on track.

    Since this is day 2, I’m already behind but will post twice somewhere during the month and catch up.

  39. Molly on February 2nd, 2008 7:38 pm

    My Article Number 2 Could Your Senior Get Help From The Floor? has been approved & posted at ezinearticles.

  40. Hadi on February 3rd, 2008 10:13 am

    Eric,

    Just the kick up the behind I needed.

    I suddenly feel fired up so thanks for the opportunity.

  41. Kat on February 4th, 2008 10:49 am

    I’m going to try doing this as well.

    It is a good idea! Thanks!

  42. millwaukeeSteve on February 5th, 2008 8:11 am

    Great idea, I’m down.

    I’m a little behind, but I think I can make it up.

    See you in 29 days!

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  44. Living Off Dividends on February 7th, 2008 3:05 am

    count me in!

    good motivation to get some more content!

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  46. Tyler Whitaker on February 8th, 2008 1:37 pm

    This is a great idea for a contest. I’m in. It should help me generate some good content.

  47. Jon Baines on February 8th, 2008 9:33 pm

    I hope I am not too late to join in the challenge Eric.

    I have just put up a Brand new Blog, on a brand new domain. So it should be interesting to see how things develop on it over the course of the next month.

    Thanks Eric,
    All the best

    Jon

  48. A scientist in the kitchen on February 8th, 2008 9:48 pm

    Can I still join? I have two blogs which I made several posts for this month already. Thanks.

    Gay

  49. Eric Giguere on February 8th, 2008 10:35 pm

    Yes, the contest registration is still open for a few more hours… so go ahead!

    Eric

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  51. sebB on February 8th, 2008 11:38 pm

    Alright Eric, here’s my entry to the challenge. What a fantastic idea!

    sebb

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