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Happy Birthday UBD! 1-Year Anniversary Contest

Posted: August 22, 2008 by Nate Whitehill Filed Under: Blog
Contest Update: The contest is now over. Thank you to everyone who entered. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, September 2nd. In the meantime, check out the newest addition to the UBD WordPress theme lineup - Citrus Theme.

Today, August 22nd, 2008, is the 1-year anniversary of Unique Blog Designs. One year ago, UBD was born with the redesign of John Chow dot Com.

Fast forward one year, and we have worked with over 200 clients, including John Chow, ShoeMoney, Zac Johnson, Uber Affiliate, Fat Man Unleashed, Alex Shalman, MakeUseOf, Courtney Tuttle, Here.org.uk, Blog World Expo, Entrecard, and now, Yahoo!

Enter the UBD 1-Year Anniversary Contest

In celebration of our one-year birthday, we will be running a contest for the remainder of August (until Sunday, August 31st). The contest is open to everyone on Earth! If you are not from Earth, you are responsible for the cost of shipping. So, what are the prizes?

UBD Prizes

Grand Prize - Brand New 8GB iPod Touch ($299 value) and One (1) Copy of our New UBD Citrus WordPress Theme (coming next week).

Three (3) runner-up prizes include copies of our new UBD Citrus WordPress Theme.

How do I enter?

Entering the UBD 1-Year Anniversary Contest is super simple!

  • For one (1) contest entry - just reply to this post with a comment. Only one comment per person will be counted.

The winner will be randomly chosen Monday, September 1st, 2008. We will draw the winner via streaming video from the UBD office.

Official Contest Rules

  • The contest runs from 12:00AM PST Friday, August 22nd, 2008 to 11:59PM Sunday, August 31, 2008.
  • Winners will be chosen Monday, September 1, 2008 through a random drawing.
  • Only one (1) comment entry per person and one (1) blog entry per person.
  • Prizes include (1) grand prize of an Apple iPod Touch 8GB ($299 value) and three (3) copies of our new UBD Citrus WordPress Theme ($99 value) - coming next week.
  • Contest is open to everyone world-wide.

Thanks to everyone who has supported us over the past year! We have many exciting things planned for this next year!

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  1. ronyNo Gravatar
    ronyNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 1:21 am

    Woo….I want those themes!

  2. nhc1987No Gravatar
    nhc1987No Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 3:16 am

    Blogged at http://all-contests.blogspot.com/2008/08/happy-birthday-ubd-1-year-anniversary.html

    :Smiles:

  3. Karolis PociusNo Gravatar
    Karolis PociusNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 3:24 am

    I’d write something, but I blog in Lithuanian, so there’s no way for you to know what I wrote. I guess 1 entry will have to do…

  4. Ron PereiraNo Gravatar
    Ron PereiraNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 7:16 am

    Congrats guys! It was a pleasure working with you… LSS Academy had 200 subscribers before the redesign (where it had been trending for months)… now around 4 months later I am approaching 1,700! It wouldn’t have happened without the redesign.

  5. miskrisNo Gravatar
    miskrisNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 7:42 am

    The Citrus theme looks beautiful, are there any bigger screenshots for a sneak peek :) ?

  6. John LampardNo Gravatar
    John LampardNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 7:50 am

    Congrats on the milestone. That’s one year that’s passed by really quickly. :)

  7. John EllenichNo Gravatar
    John EllenichNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 8:43 am

    Woah- iPod touch FTW! Those themes look SWEET too ;-)

  8. Linda EllenichNo Gravatar
    Linda EllenichNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 9:10 am

    Hey, I’d love to win an i-pod, and I’d blog but I don’t know how yet.
    And oh yes, I’m John’s mom.

  9. SEI Design GroupNo Gravatar
    SEI Design GroupNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 9:55 am

    Happy Anniversary UBD!! We love our UBD designed blog and wish you guys only the best! Congrats Nate, Matt and Josh!!

  10. Philip ChurchillNo Gravatar
    Philip ChurchillNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:18 pm

    Happy Anniversary guys. Competitions, I love em! All I need now is one of your great themes.

  11. TristanNo Gravatar
    TristanNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:18 pm

    Citrus looks sweet. HAHA — get it? Man, I slay myself sometimes.

    Happy 1 year! Keep up the great work.

  12. Online Money MakerNo Gravatar
    Online Money MakerNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:20 pm

    Happy Birthday to Unique Blog Designs Team..

  13. DaveNo Gravatar
    DaveNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:21 pm

    Happy Anniversary! Love to win that iPod and theme!

  14. lurksterazNo Gravatar
    lurksterazNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:33 pm

    Happy Anniversary! I’m liking the citrus theme… sharp

  15. BlantoniousNo Gravatar
    BlantoniousNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:40 pm

    WOW UBD has only been around a year? You guys have done well in a short period of time. Now give me my iPod Touch. Please. :-)

  16. Tommy DayNo Gravatar
    Tommy DayNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:42 pm

    Many Happy Returns, UBD!!

  17. Blain ReinkensmeyerNo Gravatar
    Blain ReinkensmeyerNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:44 pm

    Hey Nate, count me in man. Btw, I have been trying to get a hold of you regarding a design quote. If you can please shoot me an email.

  18. MaritaNo Gravatar
    MaritaNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:45 pm

    You guys designed my blog which has greatly enhanced our website!

    The Citrus Theme looks beautiful!!

  19. Luke BurrellNo Gravatar
    Luke BurrellNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:45 pm

    I love citrus….

    Grats to UBD on the anniversary

  20. JMomNo Gravatar
    JMomNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:46 pm

    Happy Blogversary!! I would love to win that citrus theme. The iPod wouldn’t be bad either ;)

  21. Prime Time MoneyNo Gravatar
    Prime Time MoneyNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:50 pm

    Nice themes. Bring it on.

  22. MaritaNo Gravatar
    MaritaNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:50 pm

    Congrats on your Ist Anniversary!!

  23. MarkusNo Gravatar
    MarkusNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:53 pm

    WOW! Already 1 Year. Boy, time goes by.

    Congrats from germany!

  24. Jonathan FieldsNo Gravatar
    Jonathan FieldsNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:53 pm

    Congrats on 1 year, count me in on the fun!

  25. SteveNo Gravatar
    SteveNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:55 pm

    I can’t believe all the stuff you guys have done in a year. I remember finding you about a year ago too.

    I will get something wrote up on my blog which is a free design that you guys did.

  26. XanderNo Gravatar
    XanderNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:55 pm

    Congrats on your first year of business. I know you did a great job on my blog.

  27. JMomNo Gravatar
    JMomNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:56 pm

    Blogged about your special day :)

  28. Creando Negocios Rentables En InternetNo Gravatar
    Creando Negocios Rentables En InternetNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 1:09 pm

    Hi everyone.

    Congratulations for your anniversary. Your wp themes are really outstanding! And the citrus theme seems to be even better.

    Thanks for this year.

  29. seo007No Gravatar
    seo007No Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 1:14 pm

    Happy Aniversary UBD!!!

  30. seo007No Gravatar
    seo007No Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 1:15 pm

    happy aniversay UBD, Looks like very nice..

  31. DannyNo Gravatar
    DannyNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 1:21 pm

    ‘Touch’ me, babe! Congratulations.

  32. Leonard KlaatuNo Gravatar
    Leonard KlaatuNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 1:25 pm

    http://leaningtowardwisdom.com/shameless-marketing-why-it-works/

    I’m in!

  33. Mark CudaNo Gravatar
    Mark CudaNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    Sounds great! Would a post mentioning the contest be enough?

  34. Ian FernandoNo Gravatar
    Ian FernandoNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 1:48 pm

    happy bday! also I will be stopping at your booth at IzeaFest!

  35. Suzie CheelNo Gravatar
    Suzie CheelNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 1:49 pm

    Just in time, looking for a new theme and I like the look of Citrus, Happy Birthday

  36. C.D. AllenNo Gravatar
    C.D. AllenNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 2:03 pm

    Wow! Congrats on your quite succesful first year in business! Yes, I’m entering this contest because I really need that iPod Touch for when I go to the gym, jogging, etc.

    Thanks!

  37. Glen AllsoppNo Gravatar
    Glen AllsoppNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 2:22 pm

    Congrats on making it to 1 year guys, I’ve been watching you from the start!

  38. Paul PiotrowskiNo Gravatar
    Paul PiotrowskiNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 2:23 pm

    Happy Birthday UBD!

  39. PedroNo Gravatar
    PedroNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 2:41 pm

    Happy birthday…. and be sure to keep the good work that you ´ve acostumeted your clients to.
    I know, i´m one of them…. even if i got one of yours free themes. Neverdeless, i hope i win the prize.
    (just kidding)

  40. WebTrafficROINo Gravatar
    WebTrafficROINo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 2:45 pm

    happy birthday , your money making theme is brilliant ..i am looking forard for updates on the theme

  41. Jim HrbekNo Gravatar
    Jim HrbekNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 3:01 pm

    Happy Birthday UBD! You have given me piles upon piles of info that I can take with me. Thanks for all you do.

  42. Douglas KarrNo Gravatar
    Douglas KarrNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 3:04 pm

    Congratulations! I’m incredibly impressed with the value of your service. I’m looking forward to doing business as soon as possible!

  43. Jan AlvinNo Gravatar
    Jan AlvinNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    Posted mine! I hope you like my message to you guys! Happy Anniversary!!

  44. RarstNo Gravatar
    RarstNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 3:10 pm

    Happy birthday. :)

  45. peter marshallNo Gravatar
    peter marshallNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 3:15 pm

    Happy Birthday, one year old just a baby imagine how good you guys will be when its time to go to school, Awsome work congratulations, I love my blog theme I tried many but there was no competition.

    peter marshall

  46. bnpositiveNo Gravatar
    bnpositiveNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 3:17 pm

    Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! You don’t even look close to a monkey and I’m sure smell better than one too! Now. Do I keep the iPod Touch or do I sell it for a 80GB Zune?

  47. Nate WhitehillNo Gravatar
    Nate WhitehillNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 3:54 pm

    Thanks, everyone! You rock!

  48. seanNo Gravatar
    seanNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 4:01 pm

    Happy one year, the designs ye do are great!

  49. AdnanNo Gravatar
    AdnanNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 4:10 pm

    Wow, what a year it’s been for you guys - congratulations with all your successes, I’m so pleased that it’s gone well, and hopefully I can follow in your guys footsteps with my own internet business!

    Anyway, Happy Bday UBD and here’s to another record breaking year!

  50. MoneyMingleNo Gravatar
    MoneyMingleNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 4:15 pm

    I love it! Congrats! Not only do you make quality blog designs now you are showing off your Viral Internet Marketing Skills! This is brilliant and glad to be a part!

  51. JcyreusNo Gravatar
    JcyreusNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 4:20 pm

    I love your themes guys…in fact I’m looking to overhaul jcyreus dot com this weekend with one of your latest free releases.

  52. TheBadBloggerNo Gravatar
    TheBadBloggerNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 4:33 pm

    By far the greatest unique blog skin UBD ever created….

  53. mNo Gravatar
    mNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 4:40 pm

    I love birthday parties where the guest gets all the gifts!

  54. Luz AguirrebenaNo Gravatar
    Luz AguirrebenaNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 4:43 pm

    A year already? Amazing guys. Big Congrats in order. You designed my blog around 4 months into the year. I am so happy I chose UBD. Honestly, after a long time of research. Right on target
    Best to you. It’s very inspiring.

    Happy Birthday!

  55. Jim KirkNo Gravatar
    Jim KirkNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    The quality of your work is evident by your list of clients and the fact that you’re still here (and growing) after a year. Congratulations!

  56. www.booksnbeats.comNo Gravatar
    www.booksnbeats.comNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 5:09 pm

    Congrats on the first-year anniversary! I’m developing a new urban Christian music and book blog, specifically targeting urban youth, so I’ve been eyeing your themes, which I’d be willing to pay for, of course. But winning one–now that would be the most perfect blessing.

    God bless you, your partners and your business. May everthing you touch be fruitful.

  57. Nathan ChapmanNo Gravatar
    Nathan ChapmanNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 5:20 pm

    Hey, Happy Birthday Mate! Congrats!

  58. marti garaughtyNo Gravatar
    marti garaughtyNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 5:30 pm

    The ipod would be a nice goodie but will settle for gourmet cookies. ;-) Seriously, congrats on the great reaction to your promo!

  59. Nick ThrolsonNo Gravatar
    Nick ThrolsonNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 6:10 pm

    Great contest Count me in here is my blog post

    http://nickthrolson.com/unique-blog-designs-1-year-anniversary-contest/

    Thanks’
    Nick Throlson

  60. Isaak KwokNo Gravatar
    Isaak KwokNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 6:12 pm

    Congrats on UBD’s 1st birthday. And the themes look wonderful!

  61. Mr. JavoNo Gravatar
    Mr. JavoNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 6:18 pm

    Nice contest! I will write a post tomorrow….

  62. MatticusNo Gravatar
    MatticusNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 6:31 pm

    Yay! Happy birthday UBD!

  63. KiranNo Gravatar
    KiranNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 7:09 pm

    Successful blogging starts with a Unique Blog Design i belive. I wish all of you a Happy Birthday UBD and many more to come.

  64. joliveiraNo Gravatar
    joliveiraNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 7:17 pm

    Congrats on your 1st year :)

  65. --DebNo Gravatar
    --DebNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 7:32 pm

    Wow, congratulations. Happy blogiversary!

  66. ChelleNo Gravatar
    ChelleNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 7:46 pm

    It’s easy enough to enter, so here is my comment :)

    Happy Birthday and Congratulations on 1 year!

  67. sahilNo Gravatar
    sahilNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 8:27 pm

    I’d love to win an iPod :P

    Also, is it possible you have a spot for a freelance designer? :)

  68. seo samNo Gravatar
    seo samNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 8:36 pm

    Hello and Happy Anniversary to the 1 year old baby - UBD!!! I want to win that iPod or the Citrus Theme!!!

  69. LukeNo Gravatar
    LukeNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 8:47 pm

    awesome themes, I’d love to win them (and an iPod never hurt either…)!

  70. CarlNo Gravatar
    CarlNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 8:58 pm

    Great designs! I hope to one day be able to have one created for my blog.

  71. EricaNo Gravatar
    EricaNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 9:09 pm

    Happy Birthday UBD!

  72. Matt HugginsNo Gravatar
    Matt HugginsNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 9:23 pm

    Congrats, guys! I’m seeing your themes EVERYWHERE nowadays!

  73. Wayne LiewNo Gravatar
    Wayne LiewNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 9:29 pm

    UBD has been bamming out great themes over the last year. Great job and keep it up!

    I am in the contest.

  74. Milinda PathirageNo Gravatar
    Milinda PathirageNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 9:52 pm

    It’s great to here about this competition and thank you for making it public.I would like to participate.

  75. GofreeNo Gravatar
    GofreeNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 10:06 pm

    Such a success you have there, dude. I wish to use one of your design, too.

  76. indocontestNo Gravatar
    indocontestNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 10:17 pm

    Woohooo…. Cool Contest.
    Happy 1st Anniversary UBD
    Blogged at:
    http://www.indocontest.com/win-8gb-ipod-touch-ubd-1-year/

  77. Joerg PetermannNo Gravatar
    Joerg PetermannNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 10:22 pm

    Happy Birthday!

    Like to see this event. Wait for a little new friend. :)
    All the best for you.

  78. SherryNo Gravatar
    SherryNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 10:23 pm

    nice contest, Happy Birthday :)

  79. James WilcoxNo Gravatar
    James WilcoxNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 10:39 pm

    Happy birthday ubd! great prize to give away too. I’ll blog about this in a bit.

  80. SherryNo Gravatar
    SherryNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 10:39 pm

    http://iluvcontest.blogspot.com/2008/08/happy-birthday-ubd-1-yr-anniversary.html

    my entry

  81. NinaNo Gravatar
    NinaNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 10:41 pm

    Wow! I want that Ipod touch hahaha so I’m joining the contest :)

    blogged about it - http://entrecardcentral.blogspot.com/2008/08/birthday-contest-from-ubd.html =)

  82. BobNo Gravatar
    BobNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 10:41 pm

    hi there. i want to win the iPod too. here is my post about your contest. http://bigbobsbusiness.com/?p=24
    good luck to all of us

  83. KaransinhNo Gravatar
    KaransinhNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 11:01 pm

    Wishing you all on 1-Year Anniversary, Happy Birthday UBD.

  84. lakaNo Gravatar
    lakaNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 11:25 pm

    I hope could wine the citrus theme…

  85. MjuboyNo Gravatar
    MjuboyNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 11:49 pm

    Congratulations on the successful year! I look forward to the many more years of quality content and themes helping bloggers all around the world! =)

  86. tvbtorrentNo Gravatar
    tvbtorrentNo Gravatar said on August 22nd, 2008 at 11:59 pm

    I want to win one of these prizes too… Count me in please. Thank you

  87. Jonathan RadandeNo Gravatar
    Jonathan RadandeNo Gravatar said on August 23rd, 2008 at 12:18 am

    This is the first time i enter a blog contest..hopefully beginner’s luck is on my side.

  88. Jonathan RadandeNo Gravatar
    Jonathan RadandeNo Gravatar said on August 23rd, 2008 at 12:20 am

    My trackback didn’t post. Here’s my url:

    http://www.royalradande.com/2008/63/unique-blog-design-1-year-anniversary-contest/

  89. masboniNo Gravatar
    masboniNo Gravatar said on August 23rd, 2008 at 12:38 am

    Great, happy birthday. I like your design. This is a great opportunity about blog design that I know.

  90. JoshuaNo Gravatar
    JoshuaNo Gravatar said on August 23rd, 2008 at 12:57 am

    If I win, I’ll fly down to save you the shipping ;)

  91. AsimNo Gravatar
    AsimNo Gravatar said on August 23rd, 2008 at 1:09 am

    A really good contest you are hosting here. Ol the best people . And i must say you have a really good sense of designing!
    Here is my entry http://roscontest.com/2008/08/happy-birthday-ubd-1-year-anniversary.html

  92. jeremNo Gravatar
    jeremNo Gravatar said on August 23rd, 2008 at 1:26 am

    Happy Birthday UBD

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