Paid Hotel Dec 4-7, 2007
Paid-for Full Conference Pass
$500 Spending Money
Who is this open to?
This is open to anyone anywhere in the world who wants to goto Las Vegas Pubcon AND have access to all the insiders, parties, and even events that never make it anywhere publicly.
What is required of you to have a chance to win?
1) You should look at the photo gallery from last year’s PubCon and make sure you know what you’re in for. These parties are no joke and if you can’t get up @8am to go to all the sessions and party until 2am+ then this is probably not for you! (also feel free to use them in your posts)
2) You must be able to fly to Las Vegas (we will cover the costs) This means if your outside the united states you need to have a valid passport or the ability to come to the United States (legally)
3) Write a blog post about why you should win the Roll With The Rockstars contest and post your link in the comments.
The finalists will be picked by November 10th and a winner will be chosen by the 15th! GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
Your judges-
Dax Herrera - “Rolling like an SEO Rockstar means one thing to me: you take your pants off louder than you talk business.Questions are right out the window for an SEO Rockstar. Anything that starts with “What do you think of…?” Is not something from the mouth of a “baller” or a “shot-caller”. Put some juevos on the line and throw out opinions like you’re bailing out a sinking canoe.I’d like to hear what you’re going to do in Vegas with $500. None of it better be going home.” |
Rebecca Kelley- “If you’re going to roll with the rockstars at Pubcon, you have to be one funny mofo. None of this wallflower B.S., because that ain’t gonna fly with us. Can you bring the snark? Can you cash in on the clever? Can you make an observation so witty and rad that we’ll bust our guts, stand back and stare at you, and say “Damn dude, I should hire you to be my office jester!” Oh, and if you can dish it out you have to be able to take it, too. We don’t want to hang with people we can’t tease. So what if you’re an SEO noob? If you’re a good sport, funny, and have the ability to knock back a few and stay out late, you’re all right in our book.” |
Neil Patel- “If you are looking to talk shop all day, that is cool, but I’m looking for someone who is fun. If you want to roll you need a personality and need to be able to hang until late hours of the day. The most important thing is you need to know is how to get drunk and get loose.” |
Greg Hartnett - “I’m going to be looking for a guy or girl that has a great sense of humor, likes to drink and since it’s Vegas, likes to play cards. I could care less about their industry experience or what they do for a living. We’re looking for somebody who knows how to have a good time and can hang until the wee hours of the morning.” |
David Dellanave I don’t care if you’re funny or witty or cute. If you want to roll with us, Pubcon or anywhere else, you better be able to bring it. No SEO newbies or Hello World programmers need apply. If you can’t rank #1 for viagra in a few hours, you’re not a rockstar. If you can’t build a site in assembly overnight with just 1 can of Red Bull and a DiGiorno, you’re not a rockstar. Rolling with us involves copious amounts of drinking and fighting, and we leave behind our fallen. So if you can’t hang, don’t even think about applying. |
Entries so far:
http://stickybutter.com/party-like-a-rock-star.html
http://mygoodfinds.org/2007/10/27/from-vegas-virgin-to-party-rock-star/
I just want to be clear we have not recieved any financial or endorsement from Brett Tabke or The Pubcon Conference.
October 24, 2007 at 1:51 pm
Looks like a good time is had by all at PubCon…
When does the contest end (or did we miss that in the post)?
October 24, 2007 at 2:16 pm
nice I suppose I should add that in.
October 24, 2007 at 2:21 pm
Paid round-trip, paid accomodation, full pass and $500 to spend!
Only 1 winner? When is the closing date?
October 24, 2007 at 2:26 pm
Dang I wish I lived in the US!!
October 24, 2007 at 2:43 pm
wow! I’m very tempted. Just imagine the face of my daughter’s principal when she sees the photos.
October 24, 2007 at 2:54 pm
@blogcontests where do you see US only?!?!
October 24, 2007 at 2:59 pm
Dear Lord, looks like we might see a new light heaveyweight SEO champion crowned.
October 24, 2007 at 3:08 pm
OMG, everyone looks so frickin wasted!
October 24, 2007 at 3:25 pm
Yeah, but I’m the only one rockin’ the sweet ’stache.
October 24, 2007 at 3:26 pm
This sounds like an awesome contest. I may just have to enter.
October 24, 2007 at 3:31 pm
i miss funnels
October 24, 2007 at 3:36 pm
Will there be a limo service from the airport to hotel and vice versa?
October 24, 2007 at 3:56 pm
Sounds fun, too bad Ill be doing finals then
October 24, 2007 at 4:06 pm
Looks fu nthats forsure but I don’t have a passport and can’t get one that fast.
October 24, 2007 at 4:08 pm
Looks like a bunch of softies to me – I’m thinking the judges probably all go home at 10pm and go to sleep with a blankey….
October 24, 2007 at 4:08 pm
I just got back from 3 weeks in Brazil, now that was a test of my stamina and toxin processing abilities.
October 24, 2007 at 4:11 pm
might do this. i garuantee that i can drink every one of the judges under the table. i didn’t spend 8 years in university doing 4 study abroads for nothing. i live the rockstar lifestyle in countries with less than stellar economies, why not do it here. last time i was in vegas i got kicked out of my hotel, thats rockstar. not to mention i could use any help i can get with regards to search. this contest is for me to win.
October 24, 2007 at 4:34 pm
Sounds like a blast. I don’t party like that any more (not sure if I ever did). I would love to go to that event though. Is there anyway to get discount tickets or are they that much? I live in Az, its less than an hour to fly there, and cheap too.
October 24, 2007 at 4:54 pm
That pic of Neil Patel is one of the funniest pics I’ve seen, did he get that funnel down?
October 24, 2007 at 5:00 pm
What if, uh, we’re under 21?
October 24, 2007 at 5:03 pm
Shoe,
Is there an option for those of us who don’t have a blog or a suitable place to post?
October 24, 2007 at 5:39 pm
I’m not much of a party guy. Hope whoever wins, has fun!
October 24, 2007 at 6:05 pm
I would try but my chances of winning are probably slim so ill pass heh
October 24, 2007 at 7:04 pm
I still party like that on ocasion, but as I got older I stick to my work from home business.
http://www.homejobsite.com
October 24, 2007 at 7:27 pm
Shoe, I’d be there in a heartbeat, man!
And here’s why: http://onlinebibletalk.com/party-like-a-rockstar-at-pubcon-conference-id-love-too
- RO, aka JohnM
October 24, 2007 at 11:34 pm
http://uberaffiliate.com/random/can-i-party-like-a-rockstar-mommy/
mmhmm
October 25, 2007 at 12:01 am
fake ID
October 25, 2007 at 12:06 am
Damn…that sounds like fun! I’ve been there twice this year, and I still get pumped whenever Vegas enters the equation.
I haven’t hit a beer bong since 2000.
October 25, 2007 at 12:09 am
cool, im gonna enter. i just want to go to see what nate looks like drunk. oh yea and to network…
October 25, 2007 at 12:18 am
if you cant figure out how to make a free account on wordpress or blogger then…. well… i dunno =(
October 25, 2007 at 12:28 am
Shoey,
I want in.
Here’s my blog post link:
http://www.aimsgraz.org/2007/10/hey-shoey-im-your-vegas-boy.html
Peace!
October 25, 2007 at 1:39 am
I look great drunk
October 25, 2007 at 1:43 am
My bad!
October 25, 2007 at 6:59 am
That would be fun, but my wife is due a few weeks atter this. There’s no way she’s letting me go to Vegas right before she gives birth.
I would feel like an ass if I were drunk in Vegas and she went into labor.
October 25, 2007 at 7:29 am
good idea not to apply… a few weeks. rock start would get the call the kid was born two days from the lawyer letting you know the babies momma was asking for support
jk
October 25, 2007 at 8:12 am
Omg the first guy was freaking sexy..lol
October 25, 2007 at 8:40 am
OK boys and girls here is my entry post for the contest:
http://www.jaankanellis.com/why-i-am-the-shoemoney-search-engine-rockstar-for-pub-con-las-vegas-2007/
October 25, 2007 at 8:52 am
$500 != rockstar
Come on I could loose that in 15 minutes at the blackjack table.
October 25, 2007 at 9:02 am
Here is my entry:
http://www.jaankanellis.com/why-i-am-the-shoemoney-search-engine-rockstar-for-pub-con-las-vegas-2007/
October 25, 2007 at 9:19 am
I am a rock star!
http://stickybutter.com/party-like-a-rock-star.html
October 25, 2007 at 9:32 am
I feel like we are in high school again… too bad I’m a wallflower and proud of it…
October 25, 2007 at 9:43 am
you can’t get a bottle of “gray” goose at some clubs out there for $500. 15 minutes? after getting kicked out of the hotel last time in vegas, we decided to take what we had left and drop it on one hand at the closest table (next casino). We doubled up and hit up a bar. 15 minutes wouldn’t give you time to wait for your drink… but at the same time you could double up in less time.
October 25, 2007 at 9:54 am
wow :O look fully rocking
October 25, 2007 at 10:23 am
looks like alotta fun…verrry nice
October 25, 2007 at 10:55 am
Count me in…
http://seo-rockstar.blogspot.com
October 25, 2007 at 11:38 am
SEO rockstar..lol..that name is really funny
October 25, 2007 at 11:41 am
Laura Martin rocked The Next Internet Millionaire and is simply the only choice from the entries so far. Contest? No contest, pick Laura.
October 25, 2007 at 11:55 am
I am definitely you boy blue!
http://www.jaygeiger.com/index.php/2007/10/25/party-like-a-search-engine-rockstar/
October 25, 2007 at 12:20 pm
I am so freakin fun, I have to be a finalist.
http://www.jaygeiger.com/index.php/2007/10/25/party-like-a-search-engine-rockstar/
October 25, 2007 at 12:53 pm
Well I hadn’t even posted my blog yet about why I should be in the Shoemoney Entourage before Ross commented haha
Thanks Ross!
SO there ya go. I am officially entering. Boomshakalaka.
October 25, 2007 at 12:59 pm
Sorry for the double post.
October 25, 2007 at 1:29 pm
hahaha, that is great marketing, let’s call it “pant off” marketing. lol…
October 25, 2007 at 1:40 pm
Ok Shoe. ITS MY TIME TO WIN!!
http://drink-alcohol.com/2007/10/25/why-i-should-go-to-the-pubcon/
just take a look at the url. Looks beautiful, doesnt it? Well. I guarantee that I can drink everyone of you under the table. I’m european. That says all.
October 25, 2007 at 1:41 pm
sorry here’s my link:
http://lauramartinonline.com/time-to-party-like-a-rockstar-in-vegas-with-shoemoney.html
October 25, 2007 at 1:56 pm
Now that’s rock star status.
October 25, 2007 at 1:58 pm
No cute tag line here on why I should be a finalist. But here are some personal messages to each of the judges in my entry.
http://www.jeremyenke.com/2007/10/25/shoemoney-roll-with-the-rockstars-contest/
October 25, 2007 at 2:05 pm
european doesn’t = good drinker to us across the pond. you have to be from specific countries. for example french aren’t known to drink more than a glass of wine or two, portuguese aren’t known for drinking either… the stereotypes are specific
October 25, 2007 at 2:11 pm
Hey, that would be cool to go there. Count me in
http://seoker.com/2007/10/25/roll-with-the-rockstars-contest-party-like-a-rock-star-at-pubcon/
See you there
October 25, 2007 at 2:15 pm
Hm, my first try did not work. Comment is not showing up.
Anyway – hey, this sounds like a lot of fun. Count me in. Here is my “application“.
October 25, 2007 at 8:16 pm
I AM THE #1 ROCKSTAR: Pubcon Rockstar
October 25, 2007 at 10:16 pm
http://nathaniajohnson.com/im-party-deprived-send-me-to-vegas
October 25, 2007 at 10:41 pm
Amazing. Wish I could be there.
October 26, 2007 at 7:19 am
Here is my entry. Thanks, Shoe!
http://www.businesshut.net/2007/10/party-like-rockstar.html
October 26, 2007 at 8:58 am
dammit – i didn’t think I’d fall into the trap but I found myself hacking away on the keyboard…
http://nvizion.blogspot.com/2007/10/party-like-rockstar-with-shoemister.html
October 26, 2007 at 10:22 am
Um, my link hasn’t been included with the others at the end of the post. So I’m making sure it wasn’t overlooked
http://nathaniajohnson.com/im-party-deprived-send-me-to-vegas
October 26, 2007 at 11:12 am
Damn most of these guys try to sound so hard in their entries
October 26, 2007 at 4:40 pm
I agree Dan, pretty funny. It is like they are trying to get laid for the first time, LOL.
October 26, 2007 at 9:17 pm
dan and jaan we like people that “act as if”
October 26, 2007 at 10:24 pm
I wouldn’t go that far
October 27, 2007 at 12:27 am
Here is my entry into the comp, enjoy:
http://www.party-like-rockstar.com/
Good luck all
October 27, 2007 at 7:31 am
Ok, got the hubby’s approval.
Vegas Virgin to Party Rock Star
Count me in!
October 27, 2007 at 2:26 pm
Is this open to people who allready live in vegas? (it would save $) LOL
October 27, 2007 at 2:29 pm
nothing like dropping your pants for a picture
October 28, 2007 at 4:26 pm
Hey Shoe,
Can you please add my entry to the ‘Entries so far’ list above:
http://www.party-like-rockstar.com/why-im-going-to-vegas/
Cheers
October 28, 2007 at 5:45 pm
My Entry, thanks for the great contest:
http://www.newsverge.com/editorial/why-i-deserve-to-party-like-a-rockstar-at-pubcon
October 28, 2007 at 7:05 pm
http://www.thesupergeek.co.uk/partying-like-a-rockstar-from-widnes-to-vegas-michael-johnson-for-rockstar-status.html
October 28, 2007 at 7:06 pm
Super Geek Rockstar
October 28, 2007 at 7:52 pm
http://www.thesupergeek.co.uk/partying-like-a-rockstar-from-widnes-to-vegas-michael-johnson-for-rockstar-status.html
October 29, 2007 at 8:56 am
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Hey You So Forgot to add this Submission to the List!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
October 30, 2007 at 10:23 am
http://www.smart-keywords.com/2007/10/party-like-rock-star-party-like-aussie.htm
I never win anything…… well maybe the genetic lottery
October 30, 2007 at 10:25 am
If I win I will auction my prize and give you the money for electrolysis
October 30, 2007 at 10:29 am
I am a Rock Star well in my mind at least…..
This did not seem to post last time…..
October 30, 2007 at 12:14 pm
I’m about to launch a blog at digitalvegetarian.com (currently a placeholder for a side venture called en2unes). I was intrigued by your Rockstar SEO contest as I’ve used that mantra before – so i looked at your photos from last year and it looked, well – Kinda lame(sorry!) How do you guys party like rockstars when you don’t play music? I’m an SEO director and an artist (put my music where my mouth is – see artists at erniball.com or http://www.aaronstanleykronis.com/mp3) – basically I’m writing because I’ve not launched my blog yet and this is a better way to discuss this contest with you as I’ve not decided on entering yet based on not really understanding what you guys are offering other than 500 bucks and entry fees ( I’m already going, but 500 bucks sounds nice). Also I’m simply opening a dialog with you folks as I’ve recently relocated here from Toronto and need to network a little more. So I guess I’m writing to find out what your definition of Rockstar SEO is and seeing if it is similar to my attempted re-definition of that.
i.e. on saturday night i was dressed as LEELOO (google it) performing with a heavy metal band at a crazy Halloween party somewhere in Los Angeles, girls everywhere and SEO somewhere back in my mind(met a few girls with websites who said they were making money on the ‘net – I asked e’m about keywords and they said they were #1…who talks about this while there…I do – i doubt anyone else there even knew what SEO was!)..
feel free to write back.
Aaron – http://www.kronis.us aaronkronis.com(not built out yet, placeholder sites – I know my sites define me, but don’t worry I have a new site structure incorporating 32 domain names it just hasn’t been launched)
October 30, 2007 at 1:51 pm
Wow, does this guy know that “Rockstars” don’t wine and they certainly don’t use THAT many words?
October 30, 2007 at 1:53 pm
Did you notice the lack of an end tag. That’s because I don’t stop.
October 30, 2007 at 1:58 pm
<GEIGER><PARTY-LIKE-A-SEARCH-ENGINE-ROCKSTAR></GEIGER>
October 30, 2007 at 2:33 pm
shoot I am not a rockstar but I could learn..
http://www.ibusinesstalk.com/others/shoemoney-is-giving-away-pubcon-trip-and-parting-with-them/
October 30, 2007 at 6:05 pm
Hey Shoe,
Are you going to update this post with all the latest entrants?
Regards,
Sock.
October 30, 2007 at 7:50 pm
hahahaaha Dax Herrera looks damn funny!
October 30, 2007 at 8:34 pm
I was there a year ago until my home business got the flue!
October 30, 2007 at 11:42 pm
I am ready to be added to the official entries! This contest spoke to me. Please ad me to the official list- http://www.traviscannell.com/time-to-roll-with-the-seo-rockstars
October 30, 2007 at 11:43 pm
Love the pictures so far!
October 30, 2007 at 11:48 pm
This contest spoke to me in ways other contest haven’t. Please add my entry to the list- Its time to Roll with the SEO Rockstars!
October 30, 2007 at 11:56 pm
http://www.seocracy.com/posts/show/36-Entering-that-shoemoney-contest
That entry has my blood sweat and fuckin TEARS in it man!!! TEARS!!!!!!!
October 30, 2007 at 11:56 pm
http://www.seocracy.com/posts/show/36-Entering-that-shoemoney-contest
November 4, 2007 at 12:14 pm
Well, “shoemoney”, if that is your real name, I don’t know who these so-called judges of yours are (although that girl with the mustache is kinda cute) but I am oddly compelled to want to party with them.
This Dax guy is all about taking his pants off? Well, my site is nude, so he can just step off with his pantsless self.
Rebecca wants me to stay out late? I think I last saw her in Vegas headed up to her room for sleep as I continued my party lifestyle (of, erm, eating a burger in a cafe, but still, that may have been to keep my energy up for a return to partying! As long as Ken and Todd don’t come by to contradict that, then as far as you all know, I gambled for three more hours then went to a strip club after that burger).
Neil will be able to judge if someone knows how to drink in about five years when he’s old enough to drink himself.
Greg doesn’t care about what someone does for a living? Thank God, since i’m a hobo. I am so in.
Well, Dave, didn’t take me long to outrank Dave Naylor so I count that a win. Good thing I don’t need all that other stuff. Ouranking Naylor was way easier.
PS – I brought the hats to Vegas last year. Who knows what I might bring this time. Do I win?
November 4, 2007 at 9:42 pm
No.
You don’t know the difference between a comment and a post?
You lose!
November 6, 2007 at 12:41 am
Well, I couldn’t resist
Thanks for hostin’ such a cool contest guys, this loser would love to roll with the rockstars. Here’s my entry: http://www.seoloser.com/2007/11/06/common-rockstars-let-a-loser-roll-with-you/
November 8, 2007 at 11:00 am
Cuz I’ve never seen a gangsta ass seo beg
http://www.inavandownbytheriver.com/vegas-baby-vegas/
November 8, 2007 at 11:53 am
I gotta get in on this… Stand by
November 8, 2007 at 8:38 pm
I’ve issued the last call for this pubcon contest with my entry for the contest.
November 9, 2007 at 5:45 am
Here we go, yo!
http://www.seodisco.com/2007/11/09/can-a-disco-kid-roll-with-the-rockstars/
November 9, 2007 at 8:59 am
When it comes to brand and reputation, pwn or be pwned. Consider this my entry to Party in Vegas with some Xrs, Ys, and an old guy.
November 9, 2007 at 9:00 am
When it comes to brand and reputation, pwn or be pwned. Consider this my entry to with some Xrs, Ys, and an old guy.
November 9, 2007 at 1:44 pm
Can we still enter tongiht?
November 9, 2007 at 5:06 pm
So who are the finalists???
November 9, 2007 at 8:34 pm
I’m not sure if I’m too late, but here’s my shot at it.
http://ryantrembath.info/2007/11/09/party-like-a-rock-star-at-pubcon/
November 9, 2007 at 8:37 pm
http://www.shoemoney.com/2007/10/24/come-to-vegas-party-like-a-rockstar-at-pubcon-on-us/
November 9, 2007 at 9:33 pm
Please consider this my official entry and please take the time to check the video
http://filthyjack.com/index.php/category/partry-like-a-rockstar/
November 9, 2007 at 9:35 pm
Please consider this my official entry.
http://filthyjack.com/index.php/category/partry-like-a-rockstar/
November 9, 2007 at 9:36 pm
Please condier this my offical entry:
filthyjack.com/index.php/category/partry-like-a-rockstar/
November 9, 2007 at 9:37 pm
condier… man i am a loser
errr consider 
November 10, 2007 at 6:52 am
My official entry is here -
http://dewdrop-sem.blogspot.com/2007/11/are-you-attending-pubcon_10.html
November 10, 2007 at 6:54 am
My official entry is here –
http://dewdrop-sem.blogspot.com/2007/11/are-you-attending-pubcon_10.html
November 10, 2007 at 11:53 pm
My buzzer-beater entry:
http://www.carzi.com/2007/11/10/engineer-by-day-rockstar-by-night/
cheers
November 10, 2007 at 11:55 pm
http://www.carzi.com/2007/11/10/engineer-by-day-rockstar-by-night/
November 18, 2007 at 7:42 am
You have my vote. Would appreciate a return Digg sometime. Thanks
November 25, 2007 at 5:59 am
Maybe I can teach Neil Patel how to beer bong the right way at Pubcon next month.
November 30, 2007 at 2:02 pm
So who is going to get tanked?
I don’t plan to have a hangover in the morning however I did want to mention FREE Drinks at Pubcon Thursday December 6th, 5:30-7:00pm
http://sphinn.com/story/16567
December 13, 2007 at 10:09 am
do you cheer for yourself while you chug?
December 13, 2007 at 9:39 pm
Haha, that was quicky funny
December 13, 2007 at 9:41 pm
Shit, I missed this post… how come I am not following ShoeMoney’s blog in last couple of months…. Damn!
December 26, 2007 at 3:27 pm
When is the Blog and DrinkYourFaceOff expo? haha..
Work Hard… Play Hard…
looks like a great time, Shoe!
January 15, 2008 at 5:21 pm
looks like a ton of fun. Also congrats on cracking 14k RSS subscribers Shoemoney!
January 29, 2008 at 4:03 pm
hmm.. I guess I did not know this. Thanks Geiger I’ll keep that in mind. It must be the guitar fingers that make me type and wine so much.
See you at Dragonfly Bar in Hollywood Feb 5th @11pm with Unraveled if its not past your beauty sleep time – we’ll play our hearts out.
May 6, 2009 at 9:22 am
I attended the Party like a Search Engine Rockstar in 2007, and it rocked!
Invaluable for the SEO knowledge I gained. And I had SO much fun!
Will there be another one this year? If so, I’m in! NO one does it like SEO Pubcon.
– SEO Rockstar
http://www.atlantaseoworks.com/seo-rockstar.html
July 27, 2009 at 8:36 am
Neil doing the bear bong looks like a scene from revenge of the nerds.