This page contains an outline of the Modules and Lessons of The Challenge 2011 as well as the links to my posts about each lesson. I will update the page as I progress through the lessons
Pre-Challenge Module – Preparing For Awesomeness
Lesson 1: Ustream – TV For the Masses
Presenter: Ed Dale – Challenge.co
Video Length: 5:36 mins
My Blog Post: Pre-Challenge Module – Day 1 – Ustream
Lesson 2: Twitter – Tweeting the Awesome
Presenter: Andrew Nesbitt (Nez) – Challenge.co
Video Length: 11:13 mins
My Blog Post: Pre-Challenge Module – Day 2 – Twitter
Lesson 3: Google Chrome – The Browser of Choice
Presenter: Robert Sommerville (GuruBob) – Challenge.co
Video Length: 13:59 mins
My Blog Post: Pre-Challenge Module – Day 3 – Google Chrome
Lesson 4: Setting Expectations – Getting the Best Out of The Challenge
Presenter: Ed Dale – Challenge.co
Video Length: 4:28 mins
My Blog Post: Pre-Challenge – Day 4 – Setting Expectations
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Lesson 5: Disclaimer – Telling it Like it is… The Facts
Presenter: Ed Dale – Challenge.co
Video Length: 10:21 mins
My Blog Post: Pre-Challenge – Day 5 – Challenge Disclaimer
Lesson 6: The Magnificent Symphony – It All Comes Down to these 4 Parts
Presenter: Ed Dale – Challenge.co
Video Length: 19:01 mins
My Blog Post: Pre-Challenge – Day 6 – The Magnificent Symphony In 4 Parts
Lesson 7: Getting Ready to Start – Tools & Tips For Getting the Most Out of the Challenge
Presenter: Various
Video Length: 5 videos / 27:47 mins total
My Blog Post: Pre-Challenge – Day 7 – Getting Ready to Start
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Module One – Keywords & Market Research
Lesson 1: What is a Niche?
Presenter: Dan Raines – Challenge.co
Video Length: 4:05 mins
My Blog Post: Module 1 – Day 1: What is a Niche?
Lesson 2: Finding Niche Ideas
Presenter: Dan Raines – Challenge.co
Video Length: 15:14 mins
My Blog Post: Module 1 – Day 2: Finding Market & Niche Idea
Lesson 3: Keyword Traffic & Competition
Presenter: Dan Raines – Challenge.co
Video Length: 6:49 mins
My Blog Post: Module 1 – Day 3: Keyword Traffic & Competition
Lesson 4: Finding Theme & Category Keywords
Presenter: Dan Raines – Challenge.co
Video Length: 6:49 mins
My Blog Post: Module 1 – Day 4: Finding Theme and Category Keywords
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Lesson 5: Understanding SEO Competition
Presenter: Jon Dean – Challenge.co
Video Length: 10:38 mins
My Blog Post: Module 1 – Day 5: Understanding SEO Competition
Lesson 6: SEO Matrix Analysis
Presenter: Jon Dean – Challenge.co
Video Length: 11:48 mins
My Blog Post: Module 1 – Day 6: SEO Matrix Analysis
Lesson 7: Commercial Indicators Within Micro-Niches
Presenter: Jon Dean – Challenge.co
Video Length: 14:158 mins
My Blog Post: Module 1 – Day 7: Commercial Indicators
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Module Two – Publish Your Micro-Niche Content
Lesson 1: Get a Domain, Hosting, and A Free Trial WPD Account
Presenters: Kenny Goodman – Domain Face & Marty Rozmanith – WordPress Direct
Video Length: 32:50 mins total – 5 videos
My Blog Post: Module 2 – Day 1: Domains, Hosting & WordPress Direct
Lesson 2: Finding Keyword Optimized Content Using Market Samurai
Presenters: Ed Dale – challenge.co
Video Length: 21:16 mins total – 3 videos
My Blog Post: Module 2 – Day 2: Finding Keyword Optimized Content
Lesson 3: Writing Keyword Optimized Content Using Market Samurai
Presenter: Ed Dale – challenge.co & Jon Dean – Challenge.co
Video Length: 26:54mins total – 4 videos
My Blog Post: Module 2 – Day 3: Writing Keyword Optimized Content
Lesson 4: Editing Your Keyword Optimized Content Using Market Samurai
Presenter: Ed Dale – challenge.co
Video Length: 20:17mins total – 3 videos
My Blog Post: Module 2 – Day 4: Editing Your Keyword Optimized Content
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Lesson 5: Setting Up Your WPD Blog and Publishing Your First Article
Presenters: Marty Rozmanith – WordPress Direct & Jon Dean – Challenge.co
Video Length: 18:29 mins total – 3 videos
My Blog Post: Module 2 – Day 5: Setting Up Your WPD Blog and Publishing Your First Article
Lesson 6: Setting Up Google Analytics and Rank Tracker
Presenters: Emily Becker – WordPressDirect & Jon Dean – Challenge.co
Video Length: 22:03 mins total – 3 videos
My Blog Post: Module 2 – Day 6: Setting Up Google Analytics and Rank Tracker
Lesson 7: Getting Your WPD Blog Indexed By Google
Presenters: Mike Roberts – Ping Kaching
Video Length: 27:29 mins total – 3 videos
My Blog Post: Module 2 – Day 7: Getting Your WPD Blog Indexed By Google
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Module Three – Create Your Off-Page Network
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Module Four – Authority Back Linking Strategies
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Module Five – Market Leadership Strategies
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Module Six – Monetization
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Module Seven – Your Go|No Go Decision
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