Gail writes:

I downloaded my certificate when I submitted another article. Very cool! I plan to frame it and hang it with my other writing achievements. It’s always great to get a pat on the back. Thanks Chris.

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Kathy Ostman-Magnusen writes:

Thanks that is very cool!

I wonder if it might not be a good idea to post a star or some little EA-HAHD icon besides the authors name as another bonus? Squidoo does that when you have a certain amount of lenses, you get a Giant Squid icon besides your name. They have other ways of getting more icons for various reasons. People will do a lot for a star~! Hummm?

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Marc writes:

Kathy,

An excellent idea! So excellent, in fact, we had it as well… It would appear great minds think alike! ;-)

If you look at the Author Name (the “by-line”) on any article written by a Platinum level member, you will see a little gold star indicating their Platinum status. This star indicates to the reader that the author has passed the article standards necessary to achieve that level.

Another indicator icon for #HAHD qualification (maybe a little mug?) is something to think about…

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Kathy Ostman-Magnusen writes:

Cool! Stars!

A little mug! Darn cute!

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Kathy Ostman-Magnusen writes:

Maybe the stars, etc. should show up within the authors profile too?

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Marc writes:

Kathy,

Another excellent idea – Thanks!

August 20, 2009 at 11:38 AM

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Sue writes:

How did I miss this awesome contest? I love getting stars….can I sit in the front of the class too?

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Lisa writes:

I like Kathy’s fabulous idea. I also converted a copy of mine to .jpg to place on my website credentials.

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Kathy Ostman-Magnusen writes:

Ohh hey Lisa, very cool idea. Maybe EzineArticles should create small ones for people to post on their sites for those who are not going to go through the paces to make the certificate smaller. I really do like the cutie little mug idea.

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Lisa writes:

Perhaps they could arrange an HTML option under the Author Tools like the widgets for those not quite savvy enough to tweak their certificates. I’m not sure how difficult it would be to code with the individual’s names on them…

I used Photoshop (or GIMP is free alternative) to convert mine from .pdf to .jpg and then resize it to multiple sizes appropriate for my website. It’s a pretty simple process even if you’re not familiar with those editing programs.

I also like the mini-mug icon idea. :)

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Jose Bulao writes:

This is really a great challenge. I hope to make it by November 8 or before.

Thanks for this challenge.

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Willox Perez writes:

Awesome guys! :) this was a great productive blog! awesome ideas :)

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Merchant party writes:

Fantastic ideas. I prefer it. Thanks for taking such a great step.

Thanks

Monsur

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M Petrone writes:

BTW Thanks for the Challenge… It made me step up my game a little!

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Lance Winslow writes:

Lance Winslow (that’s me) would like to hereby declare that he has completed his 18,000 th article at EzineArticles.com and was about to do this 4-days before his projected target date of September 1, 2009. Lance Winslow (that’s me again) is now considering taking Friday off as a reward.

WhoooRaaah!

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Kathy Ostman-Magnusen writes:

Ohhhh man! Lance WOW! CONGRATS!

Yes, I would say you are due a day off.

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Christopher M. Knight writes:

Confirmed that Lance has 27 articles in queue and most likely by Friday, we’ll be showing he has 18k articles listed.

Congrats on reaching this milestone…and more importantly, doing it without cheating or using article rewriting software or other short-cut quality-dropping aids.

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Daan Theron writes:

Hot damn (can I say that here?) Lance.

I think congratulations and a day off is in order.

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Lisa writes:

Awesome job, Lance! Very good work. The day off is definitely due. Here’s hoping it’s a good one!

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Tim Calcara writes:

Great work Lance. We who write know how much work this took. Kudos to you!!

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Ajeet writes:

When can I participate in the next HAHD challenge? May I recommend that you make participation an on-going process, i.e., one can start on any day?

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Marc writes:

Ajeet,

You CAN start on any day. As a matter of fact, any published articles you submitted on or after August 1 already count toward the 100 article total. We’re only 28 days into the challenge, so you’ve got plenty of time to catch up if you’re behind. No sign up is necessary to qualify, but you need to submit the email to hahd@EzineArticles.com to claim any prizes.

August 28, 2009 at 1:12 PM

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SEO writes:

Is Lance one of the most prolific writers of all time?!!!

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Plastic Surgeon writes:

No…Lance is just one of the best of the best!!!

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Swati Nitin Gupta writes:

As Marc said that any article written from August 1st can qualify for the HAHD. Are you talking about 2nd Marathon Marc? Does that mean that even I can participate? I was thinking I missed this one but if the contest is on then maybe I can step up my game.

I surely love to receive achievement goodies from EzineArticles.

thanks and regards
Swati

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Marc, Product Marketing Manager writes:

Swati,

I’m sorry to say, both HAHD challenges are finished. Watch for the 3rd one in January!

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