Subscribe Today and Win $1200 Worth of Prizes

by Yan

Please be informed that this long overdue giveaway is only open to all new readers who subscribe via email from December 1 onwards.

Yeah! It isn’t the usual contest you see across the blogosphere. It’s more of giveaways than a contest. Let’s just say it’s my way of showing my appreciation and gratitude for your faith in me and this blog in particular.

Of course, it will never be possible without the support of awesome sponsors who bring to the table some amazing Christmas goodies just for you. In all honesty, I can’t say enough how thankful I am for their generosity.

Santa Clauses and their Christmas Goodies

ipod - blog for beginners

#1 bloggingtips.my ($299)

A full-fledged PR2 blog with ready traffic and rankings. I’ll transfer the full ownership of the blog plus the keyword-rich domain to the winner. You can either manage it yourself or repackage it for a flip. Either way, I’m fine with it.

#2 becomebetterblogger.com ($49.90)

Ipod Shuffle in any color of your choice subject to availability + Free delivery anywhere in the world. How ’bout that?

#3 wpbeginners.com ($100)

One 2-hour blog consultation via Skype by yours truly. It’s your one shot chance to ask me anything there is to WordPress. I’ll also share with you my own secret formula on how to take your blog to the next level. It’s designed to shave quite a bit off your learning curve.

#4 imwithjoe.com ($85)

No one does video review better than “Normal Joe” if you ask me. If you are one of the lucky winners, let Joe entertain you with his trademark ‘head-to-toe’ review of your blog.

I’m pinning my hope on winning it myself but wait a minute, I can’t be participating in my own giveaway. OK, I’m pinning the other hope that for the extra exposure I’m gonna give him, he’ll do a review for me. Right, Joe?

#5 abloggerblog.com ($100)

One 6-month FREE hosting that comes with a 5GB disk space and 10 GB bandwidth. Plus, an addition of 3-hour online coaching package. Let Wei Liang walk you through the whole process of blogging from A to Z. Plus, I’ll throw in a FREE domain to sweeten the deal.

#6 siteflipremix.com ($324 a year)

One life-time site flip membership where you can have a life-time access to a collection of custom-made WordPress themes, landing pages and sales page templates as well as premium contents for any kind of flip imaginable.

It’s the brainchild of twin brothers, Dylan Jones and Wynter Jones who have 4-year experience under their belts in the business of web designing and site flipping.

#7 www.themarketingvision.com ($67)

One copy of Premium Theme from www.themarketingvision.com. The newest theme developed by the same twin brothers. A sleek 3-column professional theme you’ll probably wouldn’t want to miss.

Besides, the package include a workshop to take your blog from nothing to a high traffic authority site in record time!

#8 www.ultimatebloggingtheme.com ($67)

One copy of The Ultimate Blogging Theme. The same theme that Carl ‘kidblogger’ Ocab is using to get him into the top search engine position on the most competitive keyword “Make Money Online” consistently.

It’s been tweaked and optimized to take the guess work out of SEO. You can’t go wrong with it.

#9 www.blogblazers.com ($16.95)

One copy of Blog Blazers: Top 40 Bloggers by Stephane Grenier.

A must-read book of 40 Top Bloggers who share their secrets and show you the way, actually their proven practices, to create a remarkably successful and profitable blog.

Let the most successful bloggers in the world show you the way and learn the mistakes that doom most blogs right out of the gate.

#10 www.mastersofseo.com ($16.45)

One copy of Problogger – Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure Income by Darren Rowse and Chris Garret.

Whether you’re just starting out or have been blogging for years, learn from two professional bloggers how to turn your passion for blogging into extra revenue or possibly a rewarding career.

This is not a get-rich-quick book, but rather a practical guide to creating and marketing a blog with the potential for generating a six-figure income.

What Do You Need to Do?

It’s simple. All you need to do is to subscribe via email AND in your own words, tell your readers why you subscribe to this blog in 140 words or less. Though a full review is most welcome.

You can just copy, paste and fill in the blank


I’ve just subscribed to thoushallblog.com – a blog that helps beginners to blog better. Let me share with you why I’ve decided to subscribe to his blog.

I subscribe because……. (here 10 reasons why you should subscribe to thoushallblog.com)

Subscribe to his blog now and you might stand a chance to win some awesome Christmas goodies courtesy of Blog for Beginners, Become a Better Blogger, Blog Setup for Beginners, Blog Blazers, Internet Marketing with JoeA Blogger Blog, Site Flip Remix, the Marketing Vision, How To Blog, Extreme Ezine and the Ultimate Blogging Theme.


Please keep in mind that all the sponsors’ links must be kept intact. Once you are done, leave your comment below and you are automatically eligible for the drawing. It really doesn’t get much easier than that.

When Will It End?

At the time of this writing, my subscribers count is standing at 400, once it reaches 500 according to the Feedburner stats, I’ll tally all the email addresses received from December 1, 2008 and pick the winners using random.org. Whatever the outcome of the draw thereafter are final.

Keep in mind that your subscription alone doesn’t automatically put you into the drawing. Please read the required action carefully.

PS: In order to maintain the quality of exposure for the sponsors, I regret to say that this giveaway is not applicable for any MFC (made-for-contest) sites. Your cooperation is very much appreciated.

Good luck and may Christmas comes earlier for you this year.

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How to Blog December 11, 2008 at 10:25 pm

Wow Yan I guess people really didn’t like this post, your subscribers dropped to 0 lol. No i’m just kidding I realize it’s just a feedburner error. You’ve got some great prizes on here, I see what you mean now, these are very unique especially the potential siteflipping site. I was only subscribed through reader before so I’m now i’m subscribed through email as well. Can’t wait for the contest!

How to Blog´s lastest post..Selling your Blog

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Ruben Ricart December 25, 2008 at 1:45 am

Just subscribed and added my post regarding this contest – I also pinged your post so you would be aware. im very excited about this contest and wanted to thank you for this contribution.. :-)

Ruben Ricart´s lastest post..Viral Marketing Tips

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Donace December 11, 2008 at 11:30 pm

sounds like a cool contest , some great prizes…good luck to everyone

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Beat The Crisis December 11, 2008 at 11:31 pm

OK, I am not sure if I left my comment on the right spot (yes, I am still a beginner…)

But I did subscribe via e-mail. And for the record, I have your blog on my sidebar link way before this giveaway so I really like you. For real!

Now here’s the link if you need to see it:
http://beatthecrisis.blogspot.com/2008/12/thou-shall-blog.html

Thank you for this opportunity and for your blogging help.

Beat The Crisis´s lastest post..Thou Shall Blog

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Yan December 12, 2008 at 7:33 pm

Hey Liza

Really appreciate your putting me in your blogroll. I wish you luck here and thanks for the subscribe. You’re in!

Yan

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Blog for Bloggers December 12, 2008 at 4:44 am

Nice, so its sorta like a raffle?
Im gonna subscribe :P

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EmmaB December 12, 2008 at 3:07 pm

Good luck to all the new subscribers from an ancient subscriber! You won’t go wrong with subscribing to Yan’s blog.
Woah! I can’t even afford to purchase ad space! Wow, you’re getting high in demand!

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Yan December 12, 2008 at 7:31 pm

Thanks for the shout, Emma. Ancient subscriber? I like that!

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Brian D. Hawkins December 12, 2008 at 9:04 pm

Hi Yan, Nice contest. BloggingTips.my is a great prize as well as all the others. Give me a shout for your next contest, I’ll sponsor with something.

Brian D. Hawkins´s lastest post..Just Ask Someone

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Yan December 12, 2008 at 9:11 pm

Well, I did shout it to you, Brian. Probably it might have eluded your attention. It’s not too late yet if you have anything special..

Yan

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Brian D. Hawkins December 12, 2008 at 9:20 pm

I’m sorry Yan, either I missed it or forgot. I’ll give the winner a one year Pro membership to YourAdTracker.com, an ad tracking and short URL service.

No need in changing the post or anything. It can just be a unannounced bonus. :)

Brian D. Hawkins´s lastest post..Just Ask Someone

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Yan December 12, 2008 at 9:24 pm

Thanks, Brian. In all fairness, I’ll update the sponsor list anyway. Where do want me to point it to? Extreme Ezine?

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Brian D. Hawkins December 12, 2008 at 9:28 pm

Thanks Yan, Extreme Ezine is good.

Brian D. Hawkins´s lastest post..Just Ask Someone

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aman December 12, 2008 at 11:02 pm

wow..nice prizes there, and I don’t wanna miss it out.

BTW, It seems that the first prize uses the .my domain, and it has to be Malaysian rite to get it? Than I qualified for it.Haha..

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Wynter Jones December 12, 2008 at 11:03 pm

Hey Buddy! Great contest, loads of awesome prizes :) I wanna win just for Normal Joe’s website review – they’re freakin’ hilarious! Also the newest addition sounds great too.

I’m proud to have two prizes up for the contest, I hope that is enough to get some new subscribers to your blog. I just wanted to add bit to the prize if the winning applicant wants this; free consultation for their first site flip!

Yup, if they choose, I will offer the membership, the marketing vision and I will be on Skype to help new membership set everything up, how to use the membership, create a blog with intent to sell and I will help them get it on the marketplace and make some money!

Keep up the good work Yan, looking forward to seeing who wins! Maybe I’ll win, since I am just about to subscribe myself :)

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Yan December 14, 2008 at 8:59 am

Hey Wynter

Thank you for your generosity. I’m sure one of the winners could benefit from your expertise on site flipping.

You are welcome to join the fun as long as you meet all the requirement.

Yan

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bigknoxy December 13, 2008 at 2:17 pm

Nice contest man, I will be sure to get entered.
Great prizes.
I am new to your site, but I like what I am seeing so far. I’ll continue to scope it out. :)

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Yan December 13, 2008 at 2:31 pm

Welcome on board TSB, dude. Please read the contest details carefully and good luck. Oh, thanks for the nice words.

Yan

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Lindsay December 13, 2008 at 5:24 pm

Looks like a great opportunity for new readers, Yan! With so many prizes, folks have pretty good odds of getting a goodie. :)

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Larry December 14, 2008 at 12:59 am

WOW great prizes Yan, Can I unsubscribe and subscribe again so I can Win? lol Just kidding Buddy. Good Luck

Larry´s lastest post..Three Steps to Finding a Niche for Your Blog

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Gerald Weber December 14, 2008 at 2:19 am

Yan,

I subscribed previously via RSS so can I subscribe via email and qualify? he he this are some good prizes man really! Let me know next time you are running a contest so I can be a sponsor as well. Good job on your RSS count!

Gerald Weber´s lastest post..It May Almost Be 2009, But Duplicate Content Still Isn’t a Good Thing

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Yan December 14, 2008 at 8:54 am

Gerald

You know what? I’d not know even you do it. I didn’t specifically say those who are on RSS are not eligible… ;)

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Shanker Bakshi December 14, 2008 at 10:17 pm

# 11 Appreciation by dot com Guru (Priceless)
Ten reason why I should subscribe to thoushallblog
1. To win this contest
2. …. :-)

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Yan December 22, 2008 at 12:32 pm

Shanker

I’m sorry. :lol: You are not allowed to join the contest as you are over eligible and over age to be part of it. Surely you’re kind enough to give others a chance, aren’t you?

Yan

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Blog for Bloggers December 15, 2008 at 10:47 am

I just subscribed to your feed with the same email I used in this comment, AND I did the thing on my blog here http://theardit.com/152/thoushallblog-subscribe-to-it/

The prizes are pretty amazing, so good luck to everyone else.

Blog for Bloggers´s lastest post..Writing Better Posts: 10 Tips

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Marta - Rawvolta December 15, 2008 at 2:05 pm

Yan, Yan, Yan…
I can not sleep , because there is always something to improve on my web site ( or mess up ) ;-).
But you are always there, my Friend and the content on this blog gives me tools I miss.
I love your help, your website and of course I’m subscribed and of course I posted a quickie about you!
Thank You, Smiling Blogger, my Indonesia Buddha Friend!

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Gina December 16, 2008 at 6:44 am

Great contest. I have an idea for a new blog, and now I will know how to get it started successfully. I look forward to reading all of your tips!

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Hajib December 16, 2008 at 1:13 pm

waa…. great prize there Yan. I’m joining. I have so many reason to subscribe to your site. :)

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digga live December 16, 2008 at 11:57 pm

Great Contest Yan, I know I’m one of those subscribed readers!!

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Miguel | Simply Blog December 17, 2008 at 6:11 am

Yan

For some strange reason I wasn’t subscribed to your blog? Anyhow, with that being taken care of- I’m excited about to see how it all turns out for your readers. How is your project coming along? :)

-Mig

Miguel | Simply Blog´s lastest post..Wordpress 2.7 Changes Everything

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Salwa December 17, 2008 at 8:28 am

Hey great prizes you got here Yan. Good luck to everyone

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Wiehanne December 17, 2008 at 12:09 pm

“only open to all new readers who subscribe via email from December 1 onwards.”

Aiks.. I subscribed too early. :P You have great prizes in the list.

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Ben Pei December 17, 2008 at 2:04 pm

Thats definitely some good prizes there. What are the chances of getting picked? =P

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Submit Your Contest December 17, 2008 at 9:31 pm

Blogged about the contest at http://www.submityourcontest.com/win-1200-worth-of-prizes-from-thoushallblog/

I am not entering the contest. But Since SYC is for listing contests around the web, so I have written about it.

Hope SYC Sends you more entries.

Submit Your Contest´s lastest post..Win $1200 Worth of Prizes from ThouShallBlog

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Kris December 17, 2008 at 11:46 pm

Subscribed by email and blogged about why I joined this contest:
http://aceblogging.wordpress.com/2008/12/17/thou-shall-blog-contest/

Count me in. Thanks!

Kris´s lastest post..Thou Shall Blog Contest

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eric tan December 18, 2008 at 12:32 am

I’ll be participating in your contest Yan! or should i say your giveaway!

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Samar December 18, 2008 at 2:32 am

Entering the contest! Have blogged about the contest on my blog at http://thewritingbase.blogspot.com/2008/12/thoushallblogcom-offering-1200-worth-of.html

Hope I win something!

Samar´s lastest post..Site Build It! Christmas Offer: Buy-1 Get-1 Free

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Pamela Vest December 18, 2008 at 2:45 am

I have subscribed to emails. I have my blog post up at http://pamdot.ning.com/. Let me know if anything isn’ right with it. I look forward to learning so much from your site.

Pamela Vest´s lastest post..New family photos

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Samar December 18, 2008 at 3:33 am

Hi, I think my comment got eaten before.

The stuff offered is awesome! I’ve subscribed to the e-mail updates and have blogged about the contest at http://thewritingbase.blogspot.com/2008/12/thoushallblogcom-offering-1200-worth-of.html

Hope I win something!

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David December 18, 2008 at 6:07 am

I’m subscribed and wrote about your contest here: http://www.dailydollarreport.com/thoushallblog-new-subscribers-contest/

Like SYC, I do feature contests, but discuss other topics as well. Even though contest blogs can’t win prizes, have you considered having a prize just for these blogs like $10 paypal or something? It gives a chance for contest blogs to write about your contest and not reap all the rewards. Just a thought :)

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Yan December 22, 2008 at 12:24 pm

Hey David

Thank you for your input. I understand where you’re coming from. It’s certainly a good idea to promote a contest. Something that I’d perhaps implement on my next contest.

In the mean time, I’m not hoping to have subscribers who follow this blog because of the prizes and unsubscribe later. It’s pretty common nowadays. In fact, contest is already losing its novelty if you ask me.

Here I’m just experimenting to see how this contest mechanism work. It’s slowly gaining its momentum and I’m pretty confident that by the end of the year, I could cross the 500 mark.

Yan
PS: Thanks for the plug, David.

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David December 25, 2008 at 2:31 am

I completely understand. I was subscribed to your blog for months and recently resubscribed after having problems with Feedburner. I promote tons of contests and stay subscribed to many of the blogs simply because of the value of the content (which is why I’m still subscribed to your blog).

I just think that these contest blogs should have prizes on the side so that many bloggers who actually own a blog not related to contests can get the actual high-worth prizes. That way everyone is happy.

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izzat aziz December 18, 2008 at 8:17 am

this is awesome contest really is.. at least don’t like before,i may i get something from subscribing. thanks. you should make the contest “must subcribe all sponsored too” they will more happier.. hehe

btw this is the post
http://whizblog.net/why-i-need-to-explain-of-you-really-should/

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Guru December 18, 2008 at 9:36 pm

Exciting contest! I wish I win the most awaited iPhone!! :)

I have blogged about it here: Hungama contest: win $1200 cash! I have subscribed with my email testing_guru[at]indiatimes.com

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~Kat~ December 19, 2008 at 3:40 am

I am really enjoying your blog and finding some very useful information. I was planning on subscribing when I saw the contest! Yea for me! So the only difference was I subscribed by email rather than by RSS. The prizes are awesome! I would be happy with any of them, but I would be super happy to get either one of the ebooks… or maybe a custom theme…. then again that site flipping membership looks really cool! :)

Oh, Here is the post
http://reviewme.today.com/2008/12/18/thou-shall-blog/

~Kat~´s lastest post..Thou Shall Blog

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peraduanku December 19, 2008 at 10:49 am

subscribed with peraduanku[at]gmail[dot]com…

love your tips… really good info for a beginner like me :)

btw post here http://peraduanku.blogspot.com/2008/12/subscribe-to-httpthoushallblogcom.html

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How to Blog December 20, 2008 at 1:51 pm

Hey Yan, I linked to the post here, http://www.mastersofseo.com/2008/12/20/holiday-blog-contests/ Great contest! I hope I’m allowed in even though I’m a sponsor, maybe not… idk but thanks anyway.

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sissy December 21, 2008 at 10:03 am

I have subscribed to your blog and then talked about it (http://depos.blogspot.com/2008/12/perhaps-i-shall-win.html). Great blog tips for beginners such as I. Exciting contest prizes. Thanks for putting it together.

sissy´s lastest post..Perhaps I shall win!!

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Miguel | Simply Blog December 21, 2008 at 1:10 pm

Yan

Here it is my friend- my post about the contest at Simply Blog. :) All the best brother!

http://simplyblog.net/subscribe-and-win-1200-worth-of-prizes/#

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Corey Freeman December 21, 2008 at 10:10 pm

I lurk around here fairly often and never actually subscribed. Heh. At any rate, I’ve plugged your contest in my post:

http://diligentdesign.net/7-more-tips-for-when-youre-sick

Good luck with the competition and I’m glad your subscriber count is going strong!

Corey Freeman´s lastest post..7 More Tips for When You’re Sick

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Celes | EmbraceLiving.Net December 23, 2008 at 10:46 pm

Hey Yan, your prizes are extremely enticing!! I have subscribed to the blog, though not for the intent of winning the prizes. The post just reminded me that I have not subscribed to your blog and I should do it ;)

Celes | EmbraceLiving.Net´s lastest post..Living in Alignment with Your Purpose

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ethan December 24, 2008 at 6:03 am

As it turns out, I am a sucker for contests.

I subscribed.

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Ruben Ricart December 25, 2008 at 1:46 am

So am I :-) I also subscribed. and looking forward to all those neat prizes…..I won :-).

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Associate Money December 25, 2008 at 9:47 am

I can certainly do with some free gifts for this Christmas. Will be subscribing to your feeds now.

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Harish | Blogging Kid December 25, 2008 at 12:39 pm

Awesome contest Yan. Count me in. I have subscribed to your blog via email. And I have blogged about the contest here.

http://www.bloggingkid.com/merry-christmas-and-happy-holidays

Harish | Blogging Kid´s lastest post..9 Easy Ways To Make Money Online

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Money Money Money December 26, 2008 at 6:42 pm

Wooooow this is one of the better contests i have come across. The first prize seems very lucrative. You can earn some by immediately flipping the site. Kudos Yan.

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Money Money Money December 28, 2008 at 7:04 pm

Hi Yan, i have taken part in the contest. I have written a post on my blog here.

http://www.fasblog.com/blogging/thou-shall-blog-contest/

And i have subscribed to you via email :)

Money Money Money´s lastest post..Thou Shall Blog Contest

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Dhadha December 29, 2008 at 5:13 pm

Hi Yan! Please count me in! Written a post at my Blog: http://supladita.net/2008/12/29/thou-shall-blog-contest

Done subscribing using this email: fr*m*ie_*ar*ia[at]yahoo.com

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year! ^^

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Dhadha December 29, 2008 at 5:16 pm

Oh my, my comment got lost.. I have to make another one.. LOL.. Btw, I blogged your contest here:

supladita.net/2008/12/29/thou-shall-blog-contest

and I already subscribed using this email: fre*r*e_*ar*ia[at]yahoo[dot]com

Thanks! MErry Xmas and Happy New Year! :)

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yola December 30, 2008 at 12:01 pm

hei yan count me in

http://famdy.com/yan-kontes-akhir-tahun/

Thanks! MErry Xmas and Happy New Year! :)

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How to Blog January 2, 2009 at 12:22 am

It currently stands at 524, so the contest is officially over. Congrats Yan for reaching your goal, and I look forward to seeing who won the prizes.

How to Blog´s lastest post..20 Tips on How to Set your Goals

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H-Town January 19, 2009 at 1:45 am

Wow! I just saw the prizes from the winners page and I’m jealous. Sounds like a lot of great opportunity for feedback and some cool stuff in the case of the ipod shuffle :)

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