Yep, it’s time to put on the big boy pants … Copyblogger is five years old today.
A lot has happened in those quick five years, but as with any 5-year-old, we’re just getting started.
Most of all, we want to thank each and every one of you for “raising” us to this point — it truly could not have happened without you. So thanks for that, and also for sticking with us for the cool stuff we’ve got for you as we head toward age six.
We’re also really sorry for scribbling on the wall with that black Sharpie. Whoops.
Reader Comments (79)
Tess Giles Marshall says
Happy 5th birthday, and thanks for all your wisdom. Really, you’re a child genius!
RinatisDinoro says
In one word, it is wunderkind! ๐
andrew says
So, you mean to tell me that all this time I’ve been taking advice from a toddler?
Norman Buffong says
I celebrate you on this momentous 5th anniversary milestone! Huge thanks for all the awesome expertise you share so selflessly. May all of your tomorrows continue to brim with the priceless trademark intellectual brilliance you radiate.
John Terry says
Copy That Over. HAPPY Birthday you little 5 year old.
Child Genius, I agree whole kindheartedly.
Love reading your blog, love learning from ‘Idiot Savant of Copy’ ๐
Garry Kousoulou says
Happy Birthday. Very cool Podcasts
Chris "The Traffic Blogger" says
Your podcasts are the best part of your program because you can only write so much in every article and the podcasts allow you to dive into greater detail. What’s more, you don’t have the opportunity to sit for a half hour proof reading your audio like you do your posts, so we get to see the real you in action.
Thanks for helping us all out! My site went from 2,000 followers to 9,600 thanks to your work on how to get your feed seen better.
Rob McCance says
Congrats, and great job with this property in five years!
Now go get some big boy pants!
Shane says
Happy Birthday CB –
And the post that started it all was called “Sold”. In fact, it talks about how people go online for information seeking out solutions. And blogs are such a great way to build authority and trust so when you do “buy”, you don’t feel that certain discomfort that comes from being sold….
That post, 5 years later is still true and it’s not only true it’s been proven over and over. And as Zig Ziglar once said,
โEvery sale has five basic obstacles: no need, no money, no hurry, no desire, no trust.โ
Enough said. Copyblogger was born and what a great place to be then and in the foreseeable future.
Sajib says
Happy Birthday CopyBlogger!
Where did you get that boy’s pic? ๐
CopyBlogger has significantly improved over time (especially after leaving Thesis ๐ ). I wish to see how it looked like when it started its journey, though.
Thom McFadden says
Brain, the brain you are the smartest 5 year old I know, thanks for the great Info and keeping it real. B Bop
Sonia Simone says
Expect to see lots more independence, attitude, and requests for cash.
Well, that’s what happened when my Little Dude turned five, anyway. ๐
Samntx says
And a significant amount of back-talk.
Sonia Simone says
Yes! Hooray for back-talk.
Jack G Hardy says
Happy Birthday! Keep up the excellent work you’re doing!
Luke says
Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday dear Copyblogger
Happy birthday to you.
Vaclav Gregor says
Happy birthday!
I would also like to see how it looked when it started its journey. It could be pretty interesting to compare the transformation.
MKR says
Ever thought about making a book/ebook out of some of the better posts?
Five years of this is a lot for someone to go through. A book would help new readers get more out of CB.
Kate says
Tres belle fete, Copyblogger. Thank you for the inspiration(s). Look forward to many more.
Elena says
Happy Birthday Copyblogger! ๐ You’ve given me some great posts that inspire me to become a better blogger. May this be the best year yet.
Barstool Buddy says
Happy Birthday guys, I’m glad you’re around because I’m learning a lot from you!
Darren Ryan says
Happy Birthday! Just keeps getting better with age!
Thanks!
Roberta Rosenberg says
Happy Birthday to Brian and the gang!
Gregory Wessels says
Happy birthday! And many happy returns.
I have been an enthusiastic admirer for some time and thoroughly enjoy reading and re-reading your posts. Keep up the good work; I’ve been hooked.
Melody Lesser says
Happy Birthday! Here’s to many more … (As for scribbling on the wall with that Sharpie – you’re forgiven, but only because your scribblings are so insightful.)
Malcolm says
Happy Birthday!
Heather says
Happy Birthday! I’ve only been watching your antics since you were 4 1/2; I keep learning while you keep growing!
Online Writing says
Congratulations for a very productive and successful year. Definitely, year 6 and the years ahead will always be a blast for the most awesome blog in the web world.
Amie Gillingham says
Happy Birthday, Copyblogger! And kudos on the Big Boy Pants. Before we know it, you’ll be asking for the keys to the car.
Todd Spare says
Happy Birthday Kids….
I have only known you for a year, but love your work and tell everyone who writes content that they should subscribe.
Keep on growing….
Sherice Jacob says
Happy Birthday Copyblogger! Please post a screenshot of the site in its toddler days ๐
Marco Pakoeningrat says
Happy Birthday!
Sue Melone says
A bold, open field of possibilities lies ahead for you! Bold on!
Marcus Couch says
Happy 5th! I use all the Copyblogger products and services and could not be happier! ROCK ON! m/
Charme says
Yay for Copyblogger! I love your stuff–thanks for sharing.
Les Sheppard says
Many happy returns – wish I’d been around since the birth, because you guys have been a great resource for me over the last few months. Look forward to more.
Murtaza Ali says
CB, Congratulations!
Now, you’re proceeding from COPY to ‘PASTING’ Blogging …
Have more productive Time Ahead!
Michael Stelzner says
Happy birthday you old fart! In social media years you’re ancient…
Benoit Lelievre says
Congratulations, it’s a lot of work to keep up a blog of this magnitude, for five long years.
I found out about you this year and I will keep at it.
Niall Harbison says
Nice work. Been a lurker for the last 2 or 3 years and great to see you guys grow. Am sure bigger and better things await in the future. Always one of my first stops online to get a bit of inspiration ๐
ntathu allen says
Yeahhh- congratulations and best wishes as you step into big shoes-I am new to your blog but appreciate your humour, good manners and valuable content. Blow out your candles. Make a wish and enjoy the nxt 5 years. Om
Robert Bruce says
Happy Birthday CB. What a ride.
Jennifer says
Happy Birthday! Thanks for all of the great insights and advice. Lookin’ forward to many more!
Brooks C. Sackett says
If there ever was a stellar model of providing great value, ideas, and guidance and then letting the money follow naturally with gratitude, Copyblogger and its principals are it!
Happy Birthday and many, many more!
Owen says
Happy birthday, Copyblogger! Your posts are always stimulating and helpful. Two months into blogging now, so at five years you are like a granddaddy to me.
Steve Weber says
I only discovered you guys about 4 months ago … I’m surprised to hear you’re only 5 years old. You have the wisdom of someone much older … maybe like an 8 year old! Thanks, I’m learning daily!
Yoichi says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Wow, 5 years is a quite a long time! Congrats on your success and keep the good information coming!
Aloha!
Yoichi
Work From Home Ideas Guy says
Happy Birthday! I just stated following this blog about 2 weeks ago, so I’m a little “late to the party”. However, I’ve learned a TON already, and I’m looking forward to what you have in store for year 6 …
Best to you,
Scott
Design Expertise says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CopyBlogger!
Keep up the great work – you’re one of the most outstanding marketing and copywriting resources around!
xoxoxoxoxoxo!!!
Eleazar says
You may be 5 years old but have an experienced of an old teacher who have vast knowledge to share to his students. Happy Birthday, CoppyBlogger!
Vee Sweeney says
Happy Birthday! Can’t believe it has been that long. The knowledge gained from copyblogger is unlike anything else, keep up the good work!
Don Bates says
Kudos and congratulations! Copyblogger is the best site covering online writing, website design, list management, and related issues. If I had to choose only one site for advice and ideas about how to create and manage great websites and blogs from concept to content and beyond, Copyblogger would be it. Here’s to another 5, 10, 15, 20.
ElizOF says
Happy Birthday Copyblogger! May the next five to fifty be fruitful and exciting. ๐
Kudos,
Elizabeth
Monette Flores says
Many thanks for the gems of thought you’ve shared with your readers/subscribers. Looking forward to the next five years! And what you’ll do when you become a teenager! ๐
Jon Morrow says
Dude, these have seriously been five great years. Thanks for starting something so special.
Aparna Ganguli says
Happy Birthday ol’ boy!
Keep the good work going ๐
Mike Lopez says
Congratulations! Five years of being useful is great! – Mike
Constantin Gabor says
Happy Birthday! And thanks for existing.
You’ve helped me a lot! Cheers.
Ali says
Congratulations on your fifth anniversary.I’m proud to be associated with you.
Keep up the spirit.
Korana Koraksic says
Congrats! i wish you many happy and successfull years!
Sean says
Happy Birthday Copyblogger!
There is no other site more formative to my toddler years online.
Thanks for everything, and best of luck in kindergarten!
Paul Cheney says
happy b-day you old dog you.
BarnabyA says
Happy birthday folks. Many thanks for all of the great content – looking forward to the next five years.
Five years – makes my 2 months on my blog seem very little ๐
Have a big cake!
Kathryn Pless says
Happy Birthday! I always find something I can use in your posts and I really enjoy your sense of humor. Here’s to another 5 years and beyond!
Josh Ferris says
Brian — Copyblogger has been my go to resource for most of the last 5 years. You (and the team) completely redefined the way I view writing/blogging online. Thank you for everything; I can’t wait to see what the next five years bring!
cathy ann sauer says
Happy Copyblogger Day! Great job Brian! I’m not quite “one” yet, so still in e-trade baby phase. Hope to be like you when I grow up!
Best,
Cathy
David Knapp says
Congrats and Happy Birthday!
peggy braswell says
Happy Birthday+you are brilliant 5 year old! xx
Dean Saliba says
Happy birthday Copyblogger. Let me know when the cake is being dished out because I’d love a massive slice! ๐
James Chartrand - Men with Pens says
In Quebec, we’d buy you large beers and make you chug it all in one swallow, then clap you on the back and huzzah while watching you try not to throw up.
Lacking beer, I’ll offer the back-clapping and cheers. A very happy birthday to you.
juan pablo vasquez says
Hola amigos, Feliz cumpleaรฑos, siempre los leo.
Mark McGuinness says
Many Happy Returns!
Yep, it’s been quite a ride. Thanks for being a blog that makes a difference. (And I hope it’s not getting too hard to blow out all those candles. ๐ )
Amy says
Glad you were born!!!
Amy Parmenter
The ParmFarm.com
Ricardo Bueno says
Dude, congratulations to everyone on the Copyblogger Team! You all had a big 2010! Really lovin’ all that you contribute and do to help make us more successful on a daily basis. Cheers to moving forward and making even bigger waves in 2011!
Rose Ismail says
Greetings from Malaysia! I look forward to this blog as it has helped me so much in the work i am doing in my country. Keep up the fantastic work and here’s a *toast* to many more birthdays for Copyblogger!
Mike Fook says
I don’t think I’ve read another blog more consistently over the last 2 years – congrats – you deserve it!
Tony Friendly says
So that’s how you do it, ask for cash and presents:-) I need to try that.
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