Today’s IBOT post is brought to you by me.
Jess.
What a surprise.
I have an opening, or rather a proposal.
See below.
Position Vacant
#teamIBOT
There exists, for the right person, the opportunity to be a part of the exclusive team IBOT, the commenting team personally responsible for making all Tuesday bloggers feel warm and fuzzy.
We are looking for a comment savvy, social media aware person, who is commited to dedicate one to two hours (on average) a week to reading and commenting on posts.
This is a completley unpaid opportunity.
You will, however get exclusive access to the #teamIBOT Facebook group, your own #teamIBOT blog badge, and your profile on the incredible popular #teamIBOT page.
If you are looking for a small amount of commendation for your commenting practices, and would love an amazing opportunity to read many more wonderful IBOT blogs, then we would love to hear from you.
Really, what more could you ask for?
Just a short post today. I’m busy getting ready for next weeks special IBOT Christmas vlog.
Come back tomorrow for an in depth article on foster cats.
Also, next Tuesday, the 18th of December, will be the last IBOT for 2012, as Christmas falls on a Tuesday this year. I’d rather you all spend time with your families, than spend time worrying about blogs to read.
So who wants to join #teamIBOT
Pick me! Pick me! I would be truly honored to join Team IBOT
I remember the very first day I hit publish and my blog went live, by some small miracle Gemma from MGN came past my blog and she offered me the best advice so far in my blogging adventures – visit Jess and link up with IBOT – you will learn so much!
She couldn’t be more right – Not only have I found IBOT an amazing community and space to be creative, without the judgement
It has opened the door to so many incredible new writers, I may not have come across otherwise
So…Pick me!
xx
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Gemma is from MBN
and I love that next week is the last IBOT – I was toying with the idea of going on a blogging holiday as of next Tuesday and wondering if that was the right thing to do or not, and this was the perfect sign 
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I love Gemma so much. In fact my blog only started to get popularity after she added me to her blog roll (which is why I’m such a huge fan of blog rolls now!)
Be happy to put you on the list Josepha. I’ll send out an email to everyone probably tomorrow
An extremely coveted position, indeed! I’m sure you’re going to have lots of candidates to choose from
x
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How to pick!
I would like to apply Jess, I do try to read heaps of the IBOT posts each week. I’m up for it!
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You do read heaps! I have noticed this!
As much as I would LOVE to be a Team Ibot all star, I think I would be doing you a disservice by putting my hand up, as I don’t think I can devote the time. But thanks for asking
I have mentioned you in my post today – a complete loop from your “Dear Santa” post last week. Have a great day.
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Thanks for being honest! I don’t expect everyone to have the time at all. I just love that you participate
How exciting!! I can’t wait to meet the next Team IBOT member
Rachel x
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So Many to choose from!
I would love to be an IBOT All Star, however I really don’t feel I have the commenting prowess needed for a job such as this. My verbal diarrhoea just wouldn’t do!
Whoever you chose will be very lucky indeed, and it will be well deserved!
xx
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Ha ha Tracey! I wouldn’t have ever accused you of verbal diarrhoea
I remember the first time I saw #teamIBOT on twitter and ooed and ahhed at their brilliance. They definitely do a great job with the comments!
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They are wonderful
#teamIBOT is looking forward to their newest member..
Can not wait to meet them! xx
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It’s all very exciting!
I think it’s great that you need a team to manage IBOT and a great team they are. Good luck finding your next commenting star
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Thanks Laney. It’s just a great way to make sure the comment love gets spread around with out putting too much pressure on everyone
Sounds like a great position for a lucky candidate! No new post from me today as still trying to organise Internet at my new house but couldn’t resist popping by to have a look. I’d love to be a part of team IBOT, good luck finding the right blogger!
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Thanks Chrissie!
No Internet must be so hard!
I love your advertising campaign!!
Thanks Ann
How exciting. I’m too new to the IBOT concept to put my hand up, but I appreciate the time and dedication of every host and commenter that’s been a part of it. Good luck to whoever joins the team next!
Thanks Lara. They do a fabulous job
Once upon a time when I had more of it….
IBOT has done so well. Congratulations, Jess. I’m sure you’ll find the right person for the job.
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Thanks Veronica. I wish you had more time too
I love reading and commenting on other peoples blogs. I try to visit as much people as i can on a tuesday. Although i have no internet yet at the new place so not to sure gow that will work for me. I have a feeling we are going to have trouble getting internet here.
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Oh no Sal! That should have been on the list of priorities higher than nice kitchen or bathroom!
I appreciate all the comment love you share xx
How exciting to be getting a new #teamIBOT member Jess. I am sure it is going to be tricky selecting the lucky blogger. Maybe you should have added in there something about welcoming gifts and they who offered the best gift…
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Oh bugger! Yes I should have asked for presents!
Can’t wait for the Christmas Vlog!!!! I haven’t got a post yet for today :-/ I’m hoping to have something a little later on though… hoping!
Cass x
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Send those children to bed and get vlogging!
Or blogging rather.
Whatever tickles your fancy!
I am your girl. Over the last month I have pushed myself to start commenting on a ‘column’ of IBOT posts, it may not always be on a Tuesday – but I check a few a day over the week. My blog has grown thanks to IBOT and would love to give back to this community.
I try to write meaningful and/or cheeky comments and also try to read another blog post from that blogger.
I will be aiming to link-in today, but the kids and the man are on holidays. They do not understand my need to sit and write blog posts. They would rather do things outside or as a family – so not blogger friendly!
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I had noticed you were commenting a lot more! I’ll definitely chuck your name in the hat.
Now maybe you can fake sick and hide yourself in your bedroom so you can blog?
If only the hours were better & the pay more attractive
Seriously, though LOVE team #ibot such a great bunch of bloggers helping to share the #ibot love! xx
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Yes it is definitely a labour of love. But still, that team IBOT button… That’s a pretty cool button!
ohhhh teamIBOT is freaking awesome, i have so much love for the gang… can’t wait to welcome a new teamer xx
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I love you all too!
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I would love to apply, but alas the timing isn’t right for me right now. I’m returning to work in five weeks and have just started studying too… Congratulations on an awesome year of IBOT, Jess, you and the #teamIBOT have done a cracker of a job!
Thanks Jenn!
You’ve got a massive year ahead of you! Good luck with it all
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oooh how will you ever pick?! I’ll put my name in the hat! Do you need a resume and references?
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Yes I will. And maybe a present…..
Can’t wait for the Christmas vlog – I’m a bit Christmas obsessed
This is my first time joining in, bit nervous!
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Oh welcome!
Don’t be nervous, cause we love new bloggers here
Ahh Team IBOT, they brighteners of Tuesday. Can’t wait to see who the new member will be
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‘Team IBOT, the brighteners of Tuesday.’ Love it!
Sounds so intriguing! I look forward to the new member too!
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Yes! Thought I think we will probably have more than one with the amount of applications.
Jess- this is exciting. You know what I’m REALLY good at? Finding something to say about EVERYTHING. You know what else I’m GREAT at? Doing stuff for no money!! Yes, I have perfected this art over the last few years very well. You know what this means? I do everything I do for the love of it and want to do more next year.
I’d love to help out at #teamIBOT in 2013! An excellent opportunity for new relationships and getting to know new bloggers on a more regular basis, and what a great bunch they are. This year has brought me the joy of being on the AIOOW team as it exposes me to a whole new community, outside my own little Corner. More of the same I say! Call me. Call me now
Impressive resume you have there Twitchy.
I’ll be on touch
Good luck finding someone Jess! I think you’re going to have some amazing candidates. If it wasn’t for IBOT, no way would my Blog of grown the way it has. I, too, was given the advice to do two things when I started blogging. Link up to Jess and Grace. Best thing ever! I’d love to put my hand up but I’m trying to keep my hand down these days as I’m going to launching an online business in the new year
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Yes keep that hand firmly down! It’s hard to do sometimes
PS, I’ve sent you an email and a FB message. Did you get them?
Putting my hand up and waving it madly in the air! How do I apply?!
This is my first time joining #IBOT with my NEW blog but definitely NOT my last … previously at Footprints blog.
I would love to be on Team IBOT Jess. I don’t really know what to say to convince you but I already spend at least two hours commenting on blogs every Tuesday (+another two for FYBF). I love discovering new blogs and I realise how important are these linky parties to make your blog known to others and grow your audience.
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I’d love you to be part of it too Rita!
I’ll be sending out an email to all the interested parties tomorrow with more information.
Hi Jess,
I’m sure you have heaps of people that said they would help you out with #IBoT. But I still would like to throw my hat in the ring. Would love to be involved!
Annaleis
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Thanks Annaleis! There are a lot to choose from, but the more the merrier! I’ll send out an email tomorrow.
Great will be waiting! Congrats on all the posts today!
Hi Jess,
Firstly thanks for not doing IBOT on Christmas Day, I wouldn’t want to miss it by spending every second with the family.
I would love to put my hand up but do we we need to comment on every post or do you split it up?
I love iBOT it has helped me to grow as a blogger and learn so much and get feedback on my posts!
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The way we have done the commenting so far, is that one team member has a column each, and then we have a sub for sick/busy days and I use a spreadsheet which has me visiting every blog fortnightly.
The idea (and hope) is that every Tuesday blogger should get at least two comments, even if it’s just me and another #teamIBOT member, but hopefully more cause others are sharing the love too. 
So the most anyone has to read (apart from me) has been getting up to 20, which is why we want some new blood to take some pressure off. Depending on how many new people we have join will depend on how we divide it up, and how many to read, but it’s definitely not every post.
Thanks for the info! I am in because I try to do 20 anyways each week
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I am not #IBOTing today with my blog as I am taking a step back for the month of December and only blogging weekly. But of of course Tuesday rolls around and I couldn’t help but swing by for some fab reading!!
I would like to nominate Catherine from Cup of Tea and a Blog as Team IBOTer. Her commenting style is perfect, I am sure she comments and reads almost every IBOT post weekly already.
BTW I haven’t actually spoken to Catherine or checked if she wants to do this so you might need to check with her
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So it turns out #IBOT is addictive, I couldn’t resist linking up and reading the other blogs!
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What a fantastic idea Jess! I’ve always wondered how on earth you manage being a mum, having such an active blog and reading and commenting on all those #IBOT posts
I’m sure you will have heaps of applicants! I would love to be one of them but I know that at the moment my time is a bit limited. Another time perhaps! Look forward to hearing who the new team #IBOT members are 
Happy times! xo
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I have been reading blogs for years and only just launched my very own blog 12 days ago! Being on the IBOT team would be a great way for me to learn more about blogging as we’ll as build up my own blogging community (I only have 14 followers at present). This would be an awesome opportunity!
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Wow, so many offers already! The button is pretty cool though – definitely worth it. How to choose Jess??!!!!! Can’t wait to meet the new #teamIBOTers
Oh I love #IBOT and how much of a great community is here, Jess. All the #IBOT team are champs.
Would love to put my hand up for consideration but alas time is being an utter jerk at the moment and letting a team down is not my style. Poo to you lack of time, I say.
So many wonderful candidates though – we’ll be blessed with whoever you choose
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I think so far in my opinion IBOT posts are all amazing and I am always happy and somehow feeling honored when I see someone from IBOT team comment on my post. How I wish to be able to put that signature when commenting on other IBOT post
So Jess….please PICK ME!!
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Poor Jess… You’re going to end up with hundreds of candidates! Perhaps if you pick your favourite twenty, you could open it up to a vote? Or maybe use it as an opportunity to reward a small blogger who doesn’t have a lot notoriety yet?
Good luck darl!
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If I had the time I’d love to but since I don’t even get around to most of my commenting until Wednesday I’m so not your girl – I’m sure you’ll pick someone as totally awesome as the rest of the team though!
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Hows about a token male to balance things up? My New Years resolution is to read more posts, it’s as if it’s meant to be ; )
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It’s funny you say hat I was wondering if we would get any male candidates
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I would LOVE to be in Team IBOT! But with no facebook page, no twitter account and bub#2 arriving early next year, I’m almost certain I’d let you down.
Pick someone else. Good luck choosing – there’ll be lots of A-gamers. And I’ll be doing my best to visit all the links anyway! x
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alas I would not have the time to devote and do your good work justice – and it is good work.
If it helps – I like the idea of having a male voice in the IBOT team
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I second what he said
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I don’t have an IBOT post today, haven’t had time to write one, but thought I would still check out te other posts and leave some comment love anyway. It is my fab bloggy day of the week after all. And now I am even happier I did as I would love to put my hand up for #teamibot! Ever since I found IBOT I’ve wanted in on the action so consider this my application. And rest assured that even if I don’t make the cut I will still continue to share the IBOT love every week!
Love your work Jess!
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Thanks for hosting Jess, I’m late and it would seem you got your fair share of offers but I’ll put my hand up, Mel Can’t wait to see the vlog!
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Starting 2013 I’m there with bells on if you need.
I don’t get paid for work I do anyway, so I don’t expect pay for my awesomeness anymore lol JOKE!
Happy iBOT beautiful xxx
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Ooh, how exciting! I’d love to join Team IBOT. Sign me up!
xx
Danya
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I am terrible at keeping up with my own blog comments so I am not your woman but it sounds like you have lots of wonderful people applying.
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This would be such a great learning curve. I am in love with #IBOT and I appreciate the raw honesty of blogging more than I can say. This community is becoming an important part of my life. My third baby. X
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I would love to apply. I’m certainly not a very experienced blogger, but I’m passionate and most certainly willing and able. I’m a stay at home Mum who just recently (I’m talking three weeks ago) finished my journalism degree with a minor PR. So now I’ve found myself with all this spare time and there are only so many times one can rearrange the lounge room. That’s actually why I started my blog, keep my mind active whilst my busy toddler snoozes.
xx
Hi Jess sounds like fun but for a time starved bachelor mum like me I’d make a hopeless candidate, xx
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woah…way to go with the good news of so many wanting to become part of #TeamIbot, Jess. This is a huge compliment to you and the team…NOT just saying it as I have been the ‘contributor with the lessest” lately…. good luck with selections. Denyse x #TeamIbot
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Oooh so many wonderful people putting their hands up. I love that IBOT is a team effort. One of my favourite linky’s!
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Congrats on the linkup being so successful that you need new #teamibot members Jess! It looks like you have some wonderful candidates – I do not envy your choice…good luck!
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Whaaat? Over a hundred posts? That’s awesome, Jess!
I remember a time when I could get through every post and leave a comment on every single one. What a community!
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Me, me pick me!!
Of course I didn’t get a chance to post today, but that’s the way the cookie crumbles sometimes!
Anyway, would love to be involved in team IBOT, I know you have some great candidates already, it’s going to be a tough decision.
Karen xx
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Ohhhhh what an awesome opportunity!! Let me get some more some experience and I’ll totally apply for the next available position!!
Will there be an interview – I’d totally dress up in my sexy sophisticated business clothes
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106 links? How awesome – now to catch up on some reading!
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