Today’s training is up and there are two videos from Robert on backlink building which are essential viewing and also a podcast from Ed in which he highlights the key mistakes challengers are making, that are preventing their sites from getting decent ranking. Ed also talks about the charity auction, which brings me to this..

The charity we have selected to receive the proceeds from the auction is…

Kiva.org

I have been a supporter of Kiva for over two and a half years now and think they are a fantastic charity which enables you to give a gift which keeps on giving and I truly think this a great fit for the Thirty Day Challenge.

From their site:

Kiva lets you connect with and loan money to unique small businesses in the developing world. By choosing a business on Kiva.org, you can “sponsor a business” and help the world’s working poor make great strides towards economic independence. Throughout the course of the loan (usually 6-12 months), you can receive email journal updates from the business you’ve sponsored. As loans are repaid, you get your loan money back.

How great would it be come next year, to see these businesses (just like yours) flourish, and be able to re-loan the money back to a new set of businesses, together with any money we raise in next years auction.

Ed will be sending you an email with more details about the auction this week.

Update: I have set up a Kiva Account for the Thirty Day Challenge. View the profile here.

Dan