3 Years Making It Great (and still going strong)
I can't believe it. Today, March 3rd, 2008, marks the 3rd anniversary of Make It Great!, the brand and the blog.
A few noteworthy stats:
- 1471 posts
- 2520 comments
- 188 trackbacks
- 8 authors
- Technorati ranking of right around 5000, with about 700 blogs linking back here
- My first book, 10 Ways to Make It Great! was published (first and second edition, with 6 printings already complete)
A HUGE thank you to everyone who has commented, linked back, or otherwise contributed to the success of Make It Great! I can't thank each of you enough or personally, so I thought I'd do something extra special for you. In honor of my 3 year blogiversary, I'm giving you a free MP3 to listen to from me at the 2007 Personal Branding Summit talking about your 5 x 5 branding plan and a copy of the ebook I mentioned in the conversation. I hope you enjoy it and can learn a little something from me, just as I have learned something from you!
2007 Personal Branding Summit conversation between Phil Gerbyshak and Jason Alba
It's my small way of saying THANK YOU for all you've done for me! I look forward to making the next 3 years even GREATER!
Happy anniversary, Phil! The blogosphere is a much better place with you in it and I'm grateful for your energy, outlook and ideas. Here's to a strong and bright future!
Posted by: Tammy Lenski | March 04, 2008 at 04:34 AM
Phil, congratulations and Happy Anniversary!! Thank you for continually making it great and for all your contributions to the world!! Here is to many more awesome years. Keep making it great and keep making a difference.
Posted by: Pam | March 04, 2008 at 07:04 AM
Phil:
CONGRATULATIONS! 3 years is quite a milestone for one particular blog.
Keep going, you're doing GREAT. Your heart is in the right place, you reach out and touch a lot of people, a very important thing you're doing. Don't stop!
Posted by: Stephen Hopson | March 04, 2008 at 08:18 AM
Congrats Phil!
You didn't mention the tons of people's live that I know you have changed. I know that is hard to measure, but I know you change lives here everyday! You are very appreciated. I can't wait for the next 3 years.
Posted by: Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. | March 04, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Congratulations, Phil!
Posted by: Steve Sherlock | March 04, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Kudos and congrats, Phil! You have created an impressive and inspiring body of work. Thank you.
Posted by: Troy Worman | March 04, 2008 at 12:15 PM
WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT, PHIL!
Congratulations!
I was pleased to be one of the ones counted in the commentators.
Always enjoy your articles. And, as I have said before, when I see that joyous face on your blog when I come here, it always cheers me up!
Carry on with carrying on!
Posted by: Corinne Edwards | March 04, 2008 at 01:57 PM
Phil, I feel like you make it great for us (or at least me)! I'm just along for the ride - keep up the amazing work!
Posted by: JibberJobber Guy | March 04, 2008 at 05:32 PM
Congratulations Phil!!! 3 years and it seems like last week. That is when you know it is going really well. I am really impressed with the latest direction of honesty and openess. It has really projected you forward. It makes you seem very real and authentic and I feel it really connects with your audience. Great Job and keep it going.
Posted by: Rocky | March 04, 2008 at 08:39 PM
Congrats on 3 years Phil! Great to have you blogging!! :-)
Posted by: Mike Rohde | March 04, 2008 at 09:33 PM
Phil, congratulations! Here's to many more years! Cheers! :D
Posted by: Michael Martine, Blog Consultant | March 04, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Congratulations, Phil. Three years is quite an achievement in blog time.
Posted by: Valeria Maltoni | March 05, 2008 at 05:26 AM
Attaboy Phil!
Posted by: Reg | March 05, 2008 at 02:38 PM
Congratulations Phil! Very impressive. Keep up the great work! Thanks for all of your help.
Posted by: Nick McCormick | March 06, 2008 at 09:58 PM
Congratulations, Phil! You are amazingly inspiring. Thank you, and here's to many more years.
Posted by: C.B. Whittemore | March 07, 2008 at 04:21 PM
Congratulations Phil!
Your endless charm and enthusiasm for life is always to enough to help everyone you meet Make It Great.
Keep up the great work
Posted by: Chris Owen | March 07, 2008 at 07:28 PM
Congratulations Phil. May you have many more blog anniversaries to come.
Posted by: Susan L Reid of Alkamae Blog | March 08, 2008 at 01:57 PM
Congrats, Phil, any time I've visited your blog, you've provided an uplift for me. You do make it great for other bloggers!
Posted by: Robyn | March 08, 2008 at 04:48 PM
Phil, You are one of those rare people/bloggers who is so personal. You make all of feel how much you care. I continue to look up to you in amazement at all you have accomplished. Happy Anniversary - and by all means slow down a bit and savor this!
Posted by: Deb Call | March 09, 2008 at 09:13 PM
Happy 3rd Make-it-Great, Phil! And may you have great, greater, and greatest days ahead! Stay as infectious as you are =)
Posted by: M eikah Delid | March 10, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Phil,
At three years old does that mean your blog has matured from an infant to a toddler? Congratulations my friend. I look forward to the years ahead of learning from your wisdom and insight.
Mike
Posted by: Michael Lee Stallard | March 11, 2008 at 09:01 AM
Just discovered your blog! I wish you many many more years of fun and blogging!
Posted by: Nik Spithas | March 11, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Congratulations Phil!
You are just awesome and wish you all the success.
Look forward to catching up with you sometime soon.
Best,
Raj
Posted by: Rajesh Setty | March 11, 2008 at 09:12 PM
Congratulations Phil!
Thanks you for your positive energy and ongoing commitment to personal growth and development.
Craig.
Posted by: Craig Harper | March 12, 2008 at 08:46 PM
Congrats on 3 years Phil! Keep up the GREAT work man! :-)
Posted by: Mike Rohde | March 13, 2008 at 11:36 AM