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Connecticut Besties 2017: Winners' Resources

1/1/17 - By Laura Esposito

Congratulations! The readers of Mommy Poppins Connecticut have voted your business a Connecticut Bestie! Visit MommyPoppins.com/CTBestieGuide to see your listing and read about the other winners.

Being named a Connecticut Bestie is great news.  Let your readers, customers, and fans know by displaying the digital badge (below) on your website and social media pages.  We'll also be sending a spiffy new WINNER window cling in the mail.  Everyone who sees the cling in your store window and the badge on your website will know that the parents of the Nutmeg State think your business is one of the best - so show them off!

Share on Social Media

Facebook — upload selected image to Facebook and cut and paste the following copy:
We WON! The readers of @MommyPoppinsConnecticut voted us into the top spot in the Connecticut Bestie contest. #MPLOVESCT

Twitter — cut and paste the following copy: 
We WON! The readers of @MommyPoppinsCT voted us into the top spot in the Connecticut Besties! #MPLOVESCT

Be sure to tag Mommy Poppins CT in your blasts.  Facebook: www.facebook.com/MommyPoppinsConnecticut,  Twitter: ‏@MommyPoppinsCT

And use the hashtag #MPLOVESCT

Digital WINNER Badges

Digital WINNER Badge as Downloadable Image - Download a badge to place on your homepage, in a newsletter or blast out on social media.  

  • Find your 350x350 pixel badge here 
  • Find your 160x160 pixel badge here

Digital WINNER Badge as HTML Code - Cut and paste the code below to insert the badge right into your website. 

  • 350x350 pixel badge  

<p><a href="https://mommypoppins.com//CTBestieGuide"><img alt=""src="https://static.mommypoppins.com/350ctwinner.png" /> </a></p

  • 160x160 pixel badge  

<p><a href="https://mommypoppins.com//CTBestieGuide"><img alt=""src="https://static.mommypoppins.com/160ctwinner.png" /> </a></p

In Store WINNER Display

Let everyone who comes into your business know that you are the best of the best and a WINNER in the Mommy Poppins Connecticut Bestie Awards by displaying this sign where your customers can see it! 

To print out the sign, click here and find your file, then either print it or download it as a PDF.  Slide your printed sign into an 8x10 frame, mount on foam core, or tape to a wall.  Not sure what category you're in?  Click here to review the winners by category.

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