Top Commenter Contest - January - Is On!
Hello and HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!
OK that takes care of the mandatory new year post, so lets get to the good stuff! As you know by now (or maybe you don’t), this is the first of 12 Top Commenter Contests. The Wordpress plugin is in and working fantabulously! (Although the tweaking took me to nearly 2am, but I digress).
Prizes from me and looking for sponsors:
Each and every month I am personally putting forth a minimum $10 via Paypal (including pp fees & possibly more cash/stuff).
I am also always on the hunt for contest sponsors. You can sponsor 1-2-3…up to all 12 months! (Say it with me now…..E-X-P-O-S-U-R-E) This will also give opportunities for multiple winners. Contact me.
I’m VERY HAPPY to announce we already have one sponsor for this month! Damn that was fast, huh? There is value in contest sponsorship folks 
.
Say hello to David Hobson from Boosh Online, among others. A pretty cool blog, check it out.
Now lets get to the good GOOD stuff! This months prize pool is currently:
1st Place - $10 Paypal + 1month 125×125 ad spot here on D.S.W.M. (Cash always goes first, hehe)
2nd Place - Your Link placed in 5 traffic videos from Davids series. (Shout VIRAL! $100 value)
3rd Place - Davids eBook *Dominating Web 2* with your link inside. (Viralness abounds! $50 value)
4th Place - Free Blog Review on Davids BlogChews Blog. ($40 value)
5th Place - Free 125×125 Ad Spot on Davids BooshOnline. ($25 value)
NOTE: Check back periodically as the prizes may rise and places may change during the month.
NOTE: Read the original post for rules and tips (You may be glad you did.)
Good Luck Everyone!
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Now you may have noticed a couple things…
Yes, I downgraded my original contribution from $20 to $10+. I prefer variety and it may cut down on spam…..lets face it, the truly lazy will not bother for a measly 10 bucks.
I could have divided the prizes up into just 2-3 winners, but what the hell; the more the merrier!
Hmm, who noticed no numbers beside the names? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. I’m a mean little bastard aren’t I?
Dennis
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Jaq @ Net Age Web Design
Kev
Latief@AnotherBlogger
sherry
January 1st, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Great contest to start of with and i am pleased to be one fo the sponsors.
One thing though the link to my blog where you introduced me is`nt workng.
David Hobson´s last blog post..7 Modern SEO Techniques
January 1st, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Hey David, sorry about that it was missing the http. Fixed now.
January 1st, 2009 at 8:21 pm
No probs Dennis thanks for fixing it.
David Hobson´s last blog post..7 Modern SEO Techniques
January 1st, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Hi Dennis,
I am sorry I must have missed this earlier. If I had known I would have donated to you.
To help you with this contest or you can use it for next month (doesn’t matter) I will donate a free review on my blog written by me.
All you have to do is send me an email and point me to the blog you want me to review. I will then visit the blog you tell me to and proceed to write an unbiased review about the blog and post it on my blog. (Value = $125)
Best Regards,
Garry Conn
January 1st, 2009 at 9:12 pm
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
lol@ “mean little bastard” for removing the numbers.
Hope you had a great holiday!
Cheers!
Jay
SuiteJ´s last blog post..Goodnight 2008 And Good Morning 2009
January 1st, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Hi there Dennis,
Happy new year to you too!
Salwa´s last blog post..Making Blogging and Article Marketing a Winning Team
January 1st, 2009 at 10:08 pm
So you have now also a top commentator contest
Hussein´s last blog post..Make Money Online With Twitter and Twittad
January 1st, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Hey Garry, no problem man. Thanks so much for the review, that’s awesome! I think I’ll save that for February.
January 1st, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Thanks for the happy’s, happy new year to all!
January 1st, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Hussein - right on, you up to it?
January 1st, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Holy Cow, Dennis. You said in the post that most spammers won’t play along for a messly $10. You obviously don’t know the same people I do. LOL
You have managed to come up with some very cool prizes, and I’m hoping to have something done and ready to add to the prize pool for next month. No promises, as Mr. Conn has been keeping me rather busy. He’s such a slave driver. LOL (Hi Garry).
I think you’re doing a great job, Dennis. And I’m proud to be a member of this site. Who would have thought that a site with a name like yours would turn out to be such a fun place to hang out. LOLOLOL, just goes to show that you should never judge a blog by it’s domain name.
Christine Senter´s last blog post..Thursday Theatrics 1-1-09
January 1st, 2009 at 11:13 pm
That is difficult to swallow being that my last name is CONN.
lol
January 2nd, 2009 at 12:42 am
Lot’s of viral goodies for prizes man.. I like the way you think.. I never do contests though… lol
January 2nd, 2009 at 3:55 am
You’ve lined up an awesome list of prizes, buddy and nice work on removing the number from the list. So how do you choose the winners?
Yan
Blogging Tips´s last blog post..2009 is the Year of Internet Marketing
January 2nd, 2009 at 4:16 am
Hey Dennis!!
Happy happy new year to you and what a great contest :D:D:D that sure will get you some exposure! I gotta say, I do like the part where you don´t put the numbers after the names :P:P:P cheeky cheeky
Mirjam´s last blog post..2 Plus 2 Equals What You Want it to Be
January 2nd, 2009 at 4:24 am
Hi Dennis, Very Happy new year to you. I wish to take part in this contest but I am quiet busy with my works and looking off to get out from the work environment.Let me participate in the contest.Thanks
January 2nd, 2009 at 5:10 am
That is a nice list of prize for a top commentator contest, nice work!
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January 2nd, 2009 at 6:16 am
Hey hey matey.. How could I miss this out? Climb my way to the top dude..
Ben Pei´s last blog post..Looking Back 2008 And Welcoming 2009
January 2nd, 2009 at 6:17 am
By the way, I was rather “touched” by Garry’s favor for you and I want to contribute my part too.. Well you know I won’t miss such thing out right?
Probably for Feb? Since you have a whole list already..
Ben Pei´s last blog post..Looking Back 2008 And Welcoming 2009
January 2nd, 2009 at 7:11 am
happy new year..!!!
i want try to be a top commentter..
sabiq´s last blog post..Forex Options Trading - Importance of Learning Technical Analysis
January 2nd, 2009 at 9:40 am
Hey Christine, no worries on the sponsorships. These contests are continuous and I know the Con(n) man keeps ya hoppin.
(just kiddin buddy)
I thank you for all the kind words. In fact, your comment was so sweet, I will forgive the devastating blow dealt at the end.
January 2nd, 2009 at 9:48 am
@ Elijah - thanks man, and why don’t ya?
@ Yan - Which ever names on top dude! Will it be yours?
@ Mirjam - thanks! Remember, you still have another contest to enter.
@ Wendi - welcome to the community! Just read and comment when you can and see what happens.
@ Ben Tremblay - thanks! Can’t wait to see lots of your awesome comments.
@ Ben Pei - February is great dude, no rush whatsoever.
@ Sabiq - comment constructively and you may be in!
January 2nd, 2009 at 9:49 am
Wow lots of smiley’s LOL
January 2nd, 2009 at 10:57 am
Are there any particular rules for sponsored prizes? Or can anything be ‘donated’ to the contest? I’m contemplating adding something to February’s contest in honor of my Bday.
Shirley´s last blog post..What’s Up With The Wikipedia Plea for Donations?
January 2nd, 2009 at 11:06 am
Hey Shirley, thanks!
I guess the only rule would be that prizes can’t be something one could normally pick up free anyway…it must have an actual value of some sort.
Banner Ads
Blog Reviews (assuming you don’t give them away)
Fee-Based eBooks
Fee-Based Memberships
etc., etc…
Anything you can think of that would normally be charged for.
January 2nd, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Contest is coming along nicely dennis. Im looking forward to seeing the winners of my prizes.
David Hobson´s last blog post..Twittad Let Your Ad Meet Tweets
January 2nd, 2009 at 3:46 pm
Wow Dennis, looks like you’re off to a great start! I hope you get a nice traffic boost from this, you deserve it.
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January 2nd, 2009 at 4:10 pm
For the next contest that you have I will throw in my Blog Comment Blueprint as a prize
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January 2nd, 2009 at 5:28 pm
@ David - thanks man, me too! I just wish my BIG contest was doing as well.
@ Mike - thanks my friend, I really appreciate that.
@ Donny - Thanks! I’ll put you in for February. What’s the value?
January 2nd, 2009 at 7:13 pm
If you want some more sponsorship (I know you’re already getting flooded with offers) I’d be more than happy to offer some ad space and maybe with a little arm twisting I could even throw in a review!
And yes, you are a mean bastard for not showing us how many comments the top people have!
Nick´s last blog post..Goals For 2009
January 2nd, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Awesome Nick, send me what ya got! I don’t know if it’ll be February or March, but I’ll take it!
URL w/Keywords
Email just for my use
Prize(s) + Value(s)
Oh and I almost forgot, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA too bad so sad. LMAO!
Phew, that was fun.
January 2nd, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Prizes always generate excitement. I have had recent success with Operation Soldier care this past summer and also Adopt a Grandparent for the holidays. It’s going to be fun too!
January 2nd, 2009 at 9:01 pm
just look at the Prizes who can resists that
Sherry´s last blog post..Are you Winners of Flip Mino HD ?
January 2nd, 2009 at 9:31 pm
@ Nancy - those both sound like very worthy causes; I applaud you for that.
@ Sherry - I already have a bunch lined up for February too!
Sherry Reply:
January 10th, 2009 at 10:58 am
@Dennis Edell, what do you have for Feb?
Sherry´s last blog post..Motive Interact Gives Back Contest
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 10th, 2009 at 11:07 am
@Sherry, I have a couple lined up, with a few left to confirm. You can always throw some in though; if I can’t use them for Feb, I can use them for March or beyond.
This sponsor thing is really taking off!
Oh, I’d rather not have EC credits though if it can be avoided.
Sherry Reply:
January 10th, 2009 at 11:23 am
@Dennis Edell, yeah I think I get what you mean. my current contest having 71,000EC.
January 3rd, 2009 at 5:20 am
Dennis you know what.. I have some suggestions for you. Do take note of them in my upcoming blog posts!
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January 3rd, 2009 at 5:41 am
LOL @Dennis yes I know … been planning on entering, probably will be online next week
Mirjam´s last blog post..2 Plus 2 Equals What You Want it to Be
January 3rd, 2009 at 9:59 am
@ Ben - Lookin forward to it.
@ Mirjam - Well, get on it man!
Dennis Edell´s last blog post..What Would YOU Like To See Here?
January 3rd, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Very cool… great list of prizes.
I could have sworn that I had previously subscribed to your blog- I see you all over commenting on others but I must not have. I am now though.
Contest should be fun.
Jen´s last blog post..How to Determine Your Posting Frequency
January 3rd, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Thanks Jen, I hope that means I’ll see you around more often.
January 6th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Hey Dennis … well, I’m back home (took off to see some family) and I’m FINALLY back to work LOL … have a new laptop so none of my favorite blogs recognize me ;( But the old puter crapped out on me. Luckily I was able to transfer everything over before shipping it off to HP.
Great contest and I know it will do very well.
Looking forward to an awesome 2009! Let me know if you need anything … *huGs* Suzanne
Suzanne Franco´s last blog post..Holidays Stressing You Out? This Will Make You Laugh … I Promise!
January 6th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
@ Suzanne - There y’ar! lol I was really wondering.
Speaking of contests, are you entering the big one you’re also sponsoring?
January 8th, 2009 at 6:12 am
I doubt I will be anywhere near close but good luck to all.
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January 9th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Well, my consulting gig has ended, which means I’ll have more time for awhile to get back into my commenting on a regular basis. That will spell doom for all the rest of these folks who think they can out-comment me. I want a prize! I also hope, Dennis, you noticed that I was a buyer last month, as I’m the guy sitting at the top of your links thing right now. lol
Mitch´s last blog post..My Search Engine SERP Tests
Commentluv Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
@Mitch, Here comes another comment king….. don’t worry, Mitch….. no one is going to out-comment you.
Not me…..
Mitch Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
@Commentluv, We’re going to make sure of that, Yan, although I know how sneaky you can be also. LOL Then again, I have to catch up to both you and Dennis in a lot of ways, and I’m going to be working hard on that also.
Mitch´s last blog post..December Statistics Report - Everything
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 10th, 2009 at 11:11 am
@Mitch, I did notice and meant to thank you for that! As you can see, it is a GREAT deal right now…Garry has been there for weeks! LOL
Mitch Reply:
January 10th, 2009 at 11:16 am
@Dennis Edell, I noticed it, which is why I’m glad I did it. lol
Mitch´s last blog post..Antivirus 2009
January 10th, 2009 at 1:47 am
its January and I forgot to wish you Dennis Happy New Year. So fast it is another year now.
Sherry´s last blog post..Motive Interact Gives Back Contest
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 10th, 2009 at 10:52 am
@Sherry, Happy New Year to you too!
Sherry Reply:
January 10th, 2009 at 11:00 am
@Dennis Edell, my 2009 fortunes have got negatives like not the year for the major decisions, expenditure will go up. Not sure how true is that I read in newspaper.
Sherry´s last blog post..Motive Interact Gives Back Contest
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 10th, 2009 at 11:04 am
@Sherry, LOL “predicting” the rise in expenditures isn’t much of a talent considering the financial state of the country right now.
Sherry Reply:
January 10th, 2009 at 11:22 am
@Dennis Edell, LOL I do not know what else to say. Oh since your contest going to extend to the end. This mean the prize here will be merge with your current contest?
Sherry´s last blog post..Motive Interact Gives Back Contest
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 10th, 2009 at 11:43 am
@Sherry, no, they are two separate contests.
Sherry Reply:
January 10th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
@Dennis Edell, oh okay, now I am not confused.
Sherry´s last blog post..Motive Interact Gives Back Contest
January 13th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
Dennis,
Turning a top commentator award to a contest seems a refreshing idea and I’ve not seen so many prizes. I wonder how I missed this post. Now I can’t even see how many comments I gotta catch up. Oh well I’ll give it a shot.
Peter
passive income ideas´s last blog post..Who Else Wants Free Backlinks To Their Home Business Blogs
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 14th, 2009 at 9:13 am
@passive income ideas, hehehe yea sorry about that lol. No worries on missing it, I already have sponsors lining up for the next 2 months at least.
January 17th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Ahh dennis.. you top commentator is a nofollow?
Ben Pei´s last blog post..Why I Think It’s Important To Have A “Must Read” Section
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 17th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
@Ben Pei, a little slow on the up-take arentcha buddy?
It may change, ya never know!
January 21st, 2009 at 2:05 am
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January 21st, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Found your blog through LinkersBlog in a “top commenters contest” post and glad I did. Happy to be in the running and anxious to poke around through your site!
Matty Byloos´s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: 1.21.09
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 21st, 2009 at 7:04 pm
@Matty Byloos, welcome aboard! I see you’re making the rounds nicely. I look forward to more insights.
February 1st, 2009 at 6:07 am
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February 1st, 2009 at 8:54 am
Well, it looks like I subscribed to this blog a little too late for January’s contest, but we’ll be in the running for February’s!
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Dennis Edell Reply:
February 1st, 2009 at 1:18 pm
@Colleen - Kennewick Real Estate, Good luck!
February 1st, 2009 at 4:07 pm
I should have been all over this thing yesterday. AARGH! I hate getting sick!
Matty Byloos´s last blog post..Building a Dining Room Table 1: The Bench
Dennis Edell Reply:
February 2nd, 2009 at 12:37 pm
@Matty Byloos, Keep in mind, being “all over” a top commenter contest on the last day will usually lead to not-so-dandy comments, that may lead to deletion.
Just comment naturally throughout the month.
February 1st, 2009 at 10:54 pm
it is terrible that pinky posh still down. My friend not tell me anything about it yet.
Dennis Edell Reply:
February 2nd, 2009 at 12:37 pm
@Sherry, More then terrible, but you know my feelings on it. Email me if you need help/suggestions.