Best International Personal Finance Blog
The amount of work that goes on behind the scenes of any blog isn’t immediately obvious to most people. That’s why it would probably come as a surprise to anyone who knows me or Jay to hear that we’re actually quite obsessive about organising all the little things that need to happen. Among the lists of zillions of tasks that need to be performed, we like to keep a list of goals. So a week ago, I added “Win best international blog – Plutus Awards” to our list.
The Plutus Awards celebrate the best personal finance blogs out there and offer awards in different categories. I’m pleased and slightly confused to announce that Sterling Effort has made it into the finals of the Best International Personal Finance Blog category. It’s down to us and four other awesome blogs.
When I wrote down that grandiose, even arrogant, goal of winning the award, it was something we were thinking about for the future. I certainly didn’t think we were in the running for the award this year. And I still don’t. However, it’s amazing to be included in such great company, particularly Monevator, another great UK blog which we love.
Jay and I have high hopes for Sterling Effort. We’ve got a whole development roadmap to get this site from what it is today to what we want it to be in the future. We’re aware that this process is going to take years and this is just the beginning so we’re absolutely thrilled to receive this kind of recognition so early on. We didn’t think we even deserved to be mentioned at this point so we never mentioned our secret aspirations for the award. We didn’t campaign for a single vote, so we’re touched that anyone would go out of their way and nominate us. So, to whoever did that, thank you very much.
Ash and Jay
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Sterling Effort was created to stuff some financial knowledge into those of us who grew up without being taught how money really works; how to make it, save it and grow it. Our aim is to give you clear and concise information regarding personal finance and hopefully provide some entertainment along the way.
Savvy ScotAugust 21, 2012 at 1:51 pm
I personally nominated you guys in this category, as I am sure plenty others did too. Massive congrats
JayAugust 24, 2012 at 2:54 pm
A very big thank you for nominating us mate. All the best and thanks!
maria@moneyprincipleAugust 21, 2012 at 9:59 pm
Good luck! A win is a very good thing. Voting for you promptly.
Drew @ ObjectiveWealthAugust 22, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Well done chaps, an achievement in itself. Good luck in the finals!
RonAugust 23, 2012 at 8:43 am
You guys definitely deserve to be there, well done and all the best.
AshAugust 23, 2012 at 8:01 pmAuthor
That’s very nice of you to say so Ron. Thanks for your support, as always
MonevatorAugust 23, 2012 at 11:56 am
Great achievement guys, you’re on the up and up!
AshAugust 23, 2012 at 7:59 pmAuthor
Thanks! I really do hope you guys win though. I love investing and I think it’s hard to make it come across as an interesting subject but you guys do a great job at that
JayAugust 24, 2012 at 4:11 pm
Thanks very much! Good luck for Plutus! (not that I think you’ll need it :p )
MonevatorAugust 24, 2012 at 11:40 am
Cheers, very kind of you to say so and glad we’re hitting the spot for you!
EthanSeptember 2, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Big congrats on making it to the Finals!
I’ve got my fingers crossed for you, but even if you don’t win outright, it’s an achievement to have got this far.
AshSeptember 2, 2012 at 5:36 pmAuthor
Only 4 days to go! Thanks for the support