Hello! It’s time for the third annual A Barefoot Gal Best of (insert year here)! I have done this in November for the past two years, but I thought it made more sense to wait until the last month in the year. So here I am, and here are the rules:
What is Best of 2017?
Best of 2017 is basically a survey followed by several polls. Everything is voted on by the readers. I only come up with the categories. There are 25 categories this year ranging from “Camera Master” to “Funniest Post” to “Coziest Blog Design”. Thank you to Clara, Hannah, Laura, and K.A. for giving me the ideas for several of the categories!
How do I do this?
Click on the button below to go to the survey. Then you can pick a post/blog/blogger that you think is the best for that category and paste the URL into each box. You MUST link to the actual post if it’s a post category or I will not include it. You can’t just link to “exampleblogthingythatwouldwork.wordpress.com” for the “Lifestyle Post” category. None of the categories are mandatory, so you don’t have to do every category. There’s nothing to stop you from it, but I would like you not to vote for yourself.
What’s after the survey?
The survey closes on December 13th, so the last day to vote on that is the 12th. On the 13th or soon after I will post the next post: Best of 2017 Voting. There will be 25 polls (oh wow, that’s going to take me a long time) with every post/blogger/blog for each category. Example:
I’ll link to each post/blogger/blog that was nominated right above the poll so you can visit the posts. If something was nominated more than once I’ll say that, and give it extra “votes” for that.
When will the results be posted?
I’ll give you until December 27th to vote, so I will hopefully be able to post the results before 2018. (Woah, 2018 is in less than a month. Help.)
Is there a prize?
No, not really. I’m guessing your blog will get a little more traffic if you’re nominated or if you win. I’ll also make little “buttons” for the winners that they can display on their blog if they want to. But other than that, no. There’s not really a prize. But it should be fun! 🙂
Now that I’ve explained all the rules, what are you waiting for?
Take the Survey!<a href=”http://polldaddy.com/s/3CD759E5D8EC950C”>Take the Survey!</a>
(The survey button might not show up unless you’re on my actual blog.)
I hope you have fun voting! I’m looking forward to seeing what all you picked. 🙂
did you take the survey yet?
what’s your favorite category?
P.S. To celebrate Christmas I changed my blog header up a bit. I’ll change it back when Christmas is over. The candy cane was drawn by my sister Allison. 🙂
UPDATE: Actually I changed it back, and just added a different graphic and “merry Christmas!” at the bottom.
I’m taking the survey right now this is so fun!! I can’t wait to see the results lovely ❤ xx
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Thank you so much! I know, I can’t wait either. 😉
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I’m definitly going to take the survey!
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Thank you so much!
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This is awesome! I just took the survey, and it was so fun. 🙂 Also, I love your Christmas theme! Especially the snow falling. XD
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Thanks Olivia! 😀 And thanks. XD Yeah, I love that WordPress has that option!
~Megan~
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I love your new Christmassy blog!! I will definitely take the survey! 🙂
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Thank you so much, Liz! Yay! 🙂
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So exciting! Whew, that took like forever to fill out the survey!
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Yes! Wow, I bet it did. XD Thanks for doing it though!
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Hey Megan!
This is Arhan, and I just discovered this blog! Remember Saanvi from anotebookonepenandme.wordpress.com? She’s my sister! I just wanted to say that this is such a wonderful idea, I am definitely taking part! 🙂
Also, on my blog (arhansavenue.wordpress.com), I am trying to reach a goal of 20 followers. I would appreciate if you could follow me and I’ll follow you back!
-Arhan
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Hello Arhan!
Thanks for taking part! 🙂
I followed your blog. I hope you reach 20 soon!
~Megan~
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Thanks Megan! I did, next goal: 50 😉
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THERE’S A CAMERA MASTER CATEGORY??! (This is the part where everyone turns and looks pointedly at Clara. 😂)
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HEHE! I got the idea from you. XD (Indeed.)
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Yes!
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Oh good grief. XD WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO ME, MEGAN?
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WELL THAT WAY THERE WILL BE PROOF ABOUT WHO IS THE CAMERA MASTER! XD
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This is such a great idea! Going to take the survey now…. 😁
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Thank you Cynthia! Yay! 🙂
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Cool! I took it! Was really fun! How do you get the snow falling setting turned on?
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Thanks so much! 🙂 There’s a tutorial for how to do it here actually! https://nancydrewblogforyou.wordpress.com/2017/12/02/how-to-make-it-snow-on-you-blog/
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Thanks so much! I’ll check it out. I found the place to turn it on but even after applying the setting it doesn’t work. 🤷🏼♀️
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You’re welcome! Hmm. Sometimes it takes a while for it to come? I’ll go see if it’s showing up for me.
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Ok. Thanks!
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It shows up on my computer!
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Really? Ok. Thanks!
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I took the survey! It was so much fun, I’d say the “funniest” blogger category was the hardest to answer 😄
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Thanks so much, Buttercup! Yeah, I was wondering if that would be tough. 🙂 Thanks for doing the survey though!
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My pleasure! It was only because I know quite a few funny bloggers
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Aha! XD
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I TOOK THE SURVEY. IT WAS HARD. BUT I DID IT. *wipes brow* XD XD I can’t wait to see the results!
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THANK YOU! Oh my, I’m sorry you had to suffer through that. I know, me neither!
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I know, it was terrible. *shakes head* Hee hee!
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It’s funny to see sister’s talking online. You might even be in the same room! Lol. xxx
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Haha! Yeah, it’s kinda strange. XD
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I can imagine!
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Heh heh. XD I know, right? Well we weren’t in the same room that time, but we have been in similar circumstances before. 😛
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I took the survey! Though I left a lot of categories blank… Oh well, I did my best!
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Thanks Chloë! Oh, that’s okay. 🙂 I’m glad you did it!
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I took the survey and they were so neat! I skipped a couple near the end because I just couldn’t think of them! Hope that’s okay! I reposted this on my blog to help spread the word!
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Thank you so much Lizzy! That’s perfectly fine. 🙂 Wow, thanks a bunch!!
~Megan~
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My pleasure! It’s an awesome survey! No problem!
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This did take FOREVER. So many amazing blogs and posts to choose from. Excited to find out who wins though!
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Oh no, I’m sure it did take a long time. XD Thanks for doing it though!
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My pleasure! It was great fun.
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i did the survey and i’m excited to see the winners. the new blog design looks great, too. 🙂
xo loren
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Thanks so much, Loren! Thank you. 🙂
~Megan~
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I sent mine in! This took, like, two days to finish?? 😛 I can’t wait to see what it comes out like, this idea sounds really fun!
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Wow, thanks for doing it! Yeah, me neither!
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Yay! I can’t wait for the blogging awards this year. I’ll have to vote soon.
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Thanks Josie! 😀
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❤ Took the survey a couple days ago! Fantastic idea 🙂
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