April 23rd, 2007
 
 

$1,000 Article Popularity Contest

The most popular article wins $1,000

This contest was designed to enhance peoples awareness of social media and how it can be used to help a website bring in traffic and of course, make money online. Be sure to check all of the entries listed at the lower section of this page.

We are pleased to announce that our 1st $1,000 Article Popularity Contest is over as of 12:00 PM EST. The contest was designed to educate people about the power of social media websites and their use in increasing traffic to your home business website.

In a day or two we will post stats demonstrating the increase in traffic as a direct result of the social media articles that have been written.

For now, please join with me in congratulating our winner "Cherry". Feel free to leave her a comment.

Talk about the contest in the forums! Ask questions and comment.

As part of our goal to assist people in understanding the importance of Social Media websites such as Digg.com and Netscape.com, SuccessWithAuctions.com is pleased to host our first Article Popularity Contest. We hope that this contest will enable people to realize the importance and benefit of social media and how quality content can help a website obtain more links and traffic.

Each article submitted to the contest will be posted on this website. Once the article is posted, you can submit the article to Social Media websites. At the end of the completions, the article with the most social media recognition will win.

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You do not have to be an expert or experienced writer!

This competition is designed to get everyone, regardless of experience, involved. There are no entry fees or other pre-requisites.

What do I have to do? / Competition Details
When does the competition take place?
How do I enter?
Why should I enter?
Official Rules

What do I have to do?

The contest is quite simple. All you have to do is write article between 500 and 1200 words. The article that is the most popular (based off of Netscape.com votes and Digg.com diggs), and complies with the Official Rules, at the end of the competition wins the prize of $1,000.

If you are not sure what to write about or would like feedback or additional details, we are more than happy to assist you.

 

When does the competition take place?

The contest has already started as of April 23rd! The deadline for all entries is:

Friday, May 25th, 12:00 PM MST.

 

How do I enter?

All entries must be submitted using the "enter the contest now" buttons found on this page no later than Friday, May 25th. If you are not sure about what to write or how to get started, let us know and we will be happy to point you in the right direction.

Once your entry is submitted to us, you will receive a confirmation email and notification of the entry's acceptance or denial (based on the official rules).

If approved, your entry will be posted on our website. Then just submit the article to the major social media websites. At the end of the competition, the most popular entry will win.
HINT: (Be sure to tell your friends and family about your entry as the winner is determined by the number of social media votes).

 

Why should I enter?

$1,000 Cash Prize! The winner of the contest will be awarded $1,000.

Links to Your Website! Participants are allowed to submit up to two URL's with their entry. Your link will be included at the bottom of your entry along with any additional author information you would like included.

Publicity! The successful entry will be viewed by thousands of people. This is a great opportunity to be seen and heard.

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Official Rules:

  • Maximum of five (5) entries per person.

  • Your submission must be an article, news item, how-to guide, tutorial, or even a top # list.
  • Work previously published (including on the Internet) will not be considered.

  • The winner will be chosen by members of the top social media websites (ie. Netscape.com and Digg.com). The entry with the most social media votes wins.

  • If there is a tie, a third party will be chosen to select a winner. Their decision is final.

  • There must be a minimum of ten (10) contestants for the contest to take place.

  • Upon entering the contest, you agree to grant exclusive publication rights of your work to SuccessWithAuctions.com.

  • The deadline date may be subject to change.

  • SuccessWithAuctions.com is able to reject entries that are of poor taste, offensive, poorly written or for any other reason at the discretion of SuccessWithAuctions.com.
  • SuccessWithAuctions.com reserves the right to modify these rules.

 

 

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