Written on December 19th, 2007 at 11:12 am by Darren Rowse
Speedlinking - Celebrity, Awards and Top Lists
It’s that silly time of the year where lots of awards, ‘best of’ articles and ‘top 10…’ lists start appearing on blogs (and MSM sites).
- This morning I got an email about making the Forbes - Web Celeb 25 list. I scraped in at number 25 (warning - that page scrolls through different profiles) - watch out Perez, I’m coming after your #1 position. One thing I noticed about the list straight away was the ‘male-ness’ of it. Only 4 women in the list. Also the ‘white-ness’ and the US-ness of the list stood out. Lastly - the average age of the list was 38. So much for the theories that the web is just about young people.
- While I’m glowing in my own celebrity status (my wife and mates are going to give me so much grief about that last one) Wendy emailed me to let me know that I made her list of most influential Dads in the Blogosphere.
- Performancing are holding their Blog Awards and are calling for nominations. 28 categories there to choose from - nominate yourself, nominate your favorite blogs etc. Spread the love around - think before your nominate, it’d be great to see some quality new and fresh voices featured.
This is just the beginning of awards and top lists that will do the rounds over the coming two or three weeks. Then it’ll all be about ‘predictions for 2008′ type posts. It’s a bit of a ’silly season’ - but can be fun too.
55 Responses to “Speedlinking - Celebrity, Awards and Top Lists”
Nick
December 19th, 2007 12:07 pm
Hey Darren,
Well done on the rankings in forbes and on Wendy’s blog.
Chris Marshall | Martial Development
December 19th, 2007 12:15 pm
Lastly - the average age of the list was 38. So much for the theories that the web is just about young people.
Maybe it’s still about young people, and they just aren’t in leadership positions?
If MySpace was about Rupert Murdoch, how many teens would be reading it (and clicking ads)?
Mike Goad
December 19th, 2007 12:15 pm
Congratulations, Darren! From what I’ve seen, you deserve it!
Darren Rowse
December 19th, 2007 12:17 pm
Chris - yeah I guess so. The list is based upon criteria that would make it hard for a newcomer to break into it very quickly. It’d be interesting to see someone do a survey of how long each of the people in the list have been doing their thing. My suspicion is that most of them have been at it for 3-5years (or more).
Complete Geek
December 19th, 2007 12:19 pm
Congrats man! I know making the top 25 in a Forbes list came from loads of hard work, so you definitely deserve the recognition.
Again, congratulations.
Veronica
December 19th, 2007 12:20 pm
Hey that’s great! Congratulations.
Warren
December 19th, 2007 12:23 pm
What a celeb! Forbes is a big deal Darren. You seem to be taking it with great humility. Congrats.
Maybe I should be a “Top” list or something. We’ll see.
Wild Flux
December 19th, 2007 12:26 pm
Awesome! Congrats on getting on Forbes!
SearchSAHomes
December 19th, 2007 12:29 pm
Congrats Darren. Shot for the #1 spot for 2008!
Blogvalia
December 19th, 2007 12:35 pm
Congrats! Daren,
25 in Forbes list, what a Great way to finish 2007. Your hard work pays off! Well Done!
Ali
December 19th, 2007 12:37 pm
Congratulations mate! It must be relieving to see that all your hard work done over the past years is finally paying off.
You totally deserve it, the knowledge you give away here is absolutely priceless. Keep it up, and hopefully more lists positions to come.
Wendy Piersall
December 19th, 2007 12:47 pm
Holy Cow Darren - that Forbes mention is HUGE! I’m SO pleased to see you getting the recognition you have earned and deserved. Congratulations!!! :D
Melissa Donovan
December 19th, 2007 12:50 pm
Congrats Darren! You surely should have been in the top ten since any blogger worth her salt is subscribed to ProBlogger.
I’m surprised Tom of MySpace wasn’t there. What’s all the fuss about Facebook these days anyway?
-Melissa Donovan
Writing Forward
Luke
December 19th, 2007 1:12 pm
What’s your list of top 10 or 25 or however many bloggers are doing the best job (other than yourself) and making not only good-money-making but just plain good blogs? Will we get to see such a list?
Chris Vincent
December 19th, 2007 1:30 pm
All hail the word “list”… without it most large blogs wouldn’t have ever been large…
Congrats Darren
Chris Jacobson
December 19th, 2007 1:49 pm
Congrats Darren! As for taking over Perez… I don’t know about that. He has too much online influence I think. lol
Aaress
December 19th, 2007 1:58 pm
Congratulations Darren - you definitely deserve the mention!
Mark
December 19th, 2007 2:32 pm
Congratulations Darren! It is obvious that you take your job very seriously. Many people benefit from your hard work. Keep it up and much success in the future!
Think Like An SOB
December 19th, 2007 2:33 pm
Watch out Darren, I am gunning for that #25 position next year. :)
Congrats!
Patrick
December 19th, 2007 3:14 pm
That’s crazy (in a good way)! Congrats!
Marlon Burrows
December 19th, 2007 3:36 pm
Congratulations mate! You really do a great job, so it’s well deserved.
Jummy
December 19th, 2007 3:38 pm
Congrats Darren! Here’s to moving steadily up that list!
Technology Slice
December 19th, 2007 4:15 pm
Congratulations Darren.
Welcome to Nepal
December 19th, 2007 4:29 pm
Hello Darren,
Congratulations on making to the top 25 list. Hope you make to the top.
Good Luck to you.
Chris Baskind
December 19th, 2007 4:39 pm
> Maybe it’s still about young people, and they just aren’t in leadership positions?
That’s the beauty of the web: anyone with WordPress and a good idea can be a leader.
Busy Mom
December 19th, 2007 4:42 pm
Congratulations!!
I want to be on a list. Must make up my own list and be famous in my own mind…
JEMi
December 19th, 2007 5:40 pm
well I certainly am very impressed :) congrats on your success!!! :)
Lex G
December 19th, 2007 7:33 pm
Sweet ….
milos
December 19th, 2007 9:13 pm
Congratulations! Except TechCrunch, this is the only blog from the list that I’m subscribed on, at least for now.
Dom
December 19th, 2007 10:18 pm
That’s definitely well deserved recognition. The ‘make money blogging’ thing is so difficult to get right, but you manage to do it consistently with style and integrity.
Not sure about the others on the list though. :)
Darshana
December 19th, 2007 10:28 pm
Congratulations,
you really deserve the recognition for providing a inspiration for everyone, specially newcomers like myself. Guess the best award I can give you is big “Thank You”
Dan Blank
December 19th, 2007 11:34 pm
You rock Darren!
To some of the points made on other comments here… the list (and your inclusion) speaks to the incredible amount of hard work and passion that it takes to be successful. You aren’t on that list because of the “make money while blogging ” thing, its because of the community that you worked so hard to create, and how much of yourself you have given. Thanks for another year of your blog! Have a great day.
-Dan
GradeMoney.com
December 20th, 2007 12:10 am
Congrats. No. 25. Haha
Brian Clark
December 20th, 2007 12:29 am
Congrats on the Forbes list Darren… seems to me you should have been a few spots higher.
zr5
December 20th, 2007 12:34 am
wow. great job making the list.
Roni
December 20th, 2007 1:10 am
Congrats!
signed
- 30ish something female blogger (yes we DO exist ;~P)
SpicePuppy
December 20th, 2007 1:26 am
Awesome, Darren! Is this the article you mentioned that they needed your picture for?
Kevin
December 20th, 2007 1:45 am
Nice work! Those are some big names your sharing company with. I agree with the above comments, I’d put you at least 2 spots higher. Congrats!
Pearl
December 20th, 2007 3:06 am
That’s awesome! Congratulations Darren.. nice early Christmas present(s) I’d say… heres wishing you more success for top10 next year!
Guru
December 20th, 2007 4:24 am
I never knew there was a forbes list for web celebs, and coming to the list, i’m pretty new to this, so of the 25 i know only 2 names - seth godin and you. Anyways congrats bud ..
Shama Hyder
December 20th, 2007 5:05 am
Congrats Darren. You deserve it!
Tim H.
December 20th, 2007 5:24 am
Well congrats!
Renae
December 20th, 2007 5:51 am
Congratulations! However, I am sorry to hear that 38 is not young. You are shaking my middle age denial.
Sallie Mae
December 20th, 2007 7:37 am
You have to be good looking to break it into the Top 10. I’m sorry but you’ll never be able to beat #9 Harry Knowles.
Michael Grove
December 20th, 2007 8:22 am
I think it´s very nice for you Darren, congratulation here from Denmark.
Eric Engleman
December 20th, 2007 9:49 am
Very cool!
BTW - I created a public folder on Bloglines Classic for anyone who would like to get the OPML for the Web Celeb Top 25. It’s located here - http://www.bloglines.com/public/Ericengleman
Brad V.
December 20th, 2007 1:18 pm
Congratulations Darren! I think you should have gotten a better ranking. Well, there’s always next year. And just getting on the list is a pretty big accomplishment in and of itself.
Keep up the great work!
黔山毛豆
December 20th, 2007 7:50 pm
cool!
milos
December 20th, 2007 10:32 pm
> Also the ‘white-ness’ and the US-ness of the list stood out
My girlfriend also noticed the glasses-ness. :)
NIMONY
December 21st, 2007 2:07 am
I visited Forbe.. Those 25 websites are very interesting.
Ruchir
December 21st, 2007 6:37 am
Congrats for making it into Forbes Darren and also for making it into the influential dads list. And thanks for letting us know about the performancing awards…
DB Ferguson
December 21st, 2007 8:23 am
That’s fantastic to get honored like that! Congrats!
On the up side, I’m looking forward to all the blog fodder that the Top Lists of 2007 will give me to blog about.
Dave
December 21st, 2007 11:51 am
Congratulations Darren - you deserve it. I do alway follow what you’re writing even if I’m not amongst your most prolific commenters.
Camilla downs
December 22nd, 2007 3:46 am
Congratulations! I believe the status is very well deserved! Thanks also for the information regarding the Performance Blog Award!
Cat Laine
December 22nd, 2007 8:53 am
Woohoo! Go Darren.
Re: the gal/guy divide. Hopefully that will change soon. Pew just put out this report that with teenagers, more girls blog than boys. Though apparently guys are 2x as likely to post video.
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