General Discussions

**andrew wee** · 05-04-2008, 07:27 AM

Yes, you've read the post about the $25k merge contest and would like that sweet MacBook Air to play some flash games on...now what?

Here are some tips that've helped me win not just forum contests, but a number of top affiliate prizes in product launches too.

Tip 1: Have an outcome in mind
I almost never let what anyone else say affects my plans.

I play any game, according to my rules.

If my plan to win this contest is to post 1,000 times, submit 500 articles, refer 200 new members to the board, I will stick to it, even if it seems like everyone else is going to submit 2 articles and invite 20 friends to join.

If you have a plan in mind, you will get the results you were shooting for.

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Tip 2: Be Focused

We all have only 24 hours a day. (I like to take afternoon naps every day and a nice swim).

So taking part in this contest is going to take away from that time.

Are you going to take time out of your schedule to win this contest?

Or are you just going to spend that 5 minutes of dead time before "Lost" to send out 1-2 emails to friends to join the forum?

If you're not actively working on your outcome, you're going to be relying a lot on Lady Luck to shine on you.

Some people rely on Luck. Others MAKE their own "Luck".

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Tip 3: Multi-tasking Doesn't Work

If you want to give your best effort, shut down your email client, turn off your IM client/twitter/etc while you're working on your contest entry.

It's said that it takes an average of 9 minutes to settle down once you're distracted from accomplishing your primary task.

If you really WANT to win, rather than just "wish" to win - a little focus won't hurt.

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Tip 4: Have Fun

This is the most important element for me in any project.

Go do the thing which produces the most enjoyment for you.

If it's forum posting, do that.

If it's inviting friend, do that.

I don't think it's worth even a prize like a MacBook (or a 100'' plasma for that matter...) to do something you DON'T enjoy.

Because the whole reason we're in this "internet thing" is to have fun, isn't it?

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Do you have more tips to share?

**tamar** · 05-04-2008, 05:07 PM

Nice tips

Just be determined. That's my advice.

**serandfae** · 05-04-2008, 07:37 PM

Good advice.

For certain others (and they know who they are) I would say how not to do it is clog the forums with pointless posts.

tim

**pzn** · 05-05-2008, 12:48 AM

Very nice article. It definitely got me into the spirit. Have you submitted this article :P?

**Plugin-Developer** · 05-05-2008, 01:08 AM

Andrew - Great points on how to win. I think if you want to win any prize of this magnitude, you have to be, above all other things, dedicated. You also have to be in from the beginning.

Of the many people trying to win, how happy do you think those that do will be? That prize package is ridiculous!

**andrew wee** · 05-05-2008, 01:16 AM

Thanks for the feedback.

Nah, this is just a discussion thread.

I'd want to write something useful to help people with their internet stuff. The articles published at the WMT articles section are a good benchmark of useful articles in my opinion.

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Originally Posted by pzn

Very nice article. It definitely got me into the spirit. Have you submitted this article :P?

**andrew wee** · 05-05-2008, 01:18 AM

Hey Nick,

I think to be successful at anything, you need to be focused and dedicated... in a small way, the contest is just a reflection of your internet marketing success too.

Prize Package: well, Lee has always had a rep for putting together crazy prize packages...I believe he used to give away cell phones every month on his cellphone forum.

Just imagine if he owned a satellite TV forum.... (ok, he might already own one, in which case, my apologies, Lee...)

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Originally Posted by nickohrn

Andrew - Great points on how to win. I think if you want to win any prize of this magnitude, you have to be, above all other things, dedicated. You also have to be in from the beginning.

Of the many people trying to win, how happy do you think those that do will be? That prize package is ridiculous!

**NaughtyGirl** · 05-05-2008, 05:41 AM

I've been really determined and working my *** off. I've also had my first seizure in months because of it. This week I really crashed and burned and have ended up submitting less articles this week than before. However people are still helping me with signing up on the forum and programs. I think they might be able to push me through the last days of the contest.

Just FYI, I've submitted a crazy amount of articles and not heard a thing from the admins on acceptance and etc. So I figure no one will until the contest is over.

I'm doing my best to make my own luck, but I think someone that is just as determined and isn't disabled has a better chance.

I'm curious to see how it all ends up in the end. I'm giving it a good fight!

My son would love the ds lite, he's been begging for one for a year and just had his bday. I get to see both my kids in June and I'm already dreaming how we can use the camera on our adventures together. It takes video which would be cool, as my kids love home movies. Not only would winning improve my life by giving my sites the advertising boost they need but also those of my kids'.

Sometimes we need to identify what fuels us. This is what fuels me.

**sizzler_chetan** · 05-05-2008, 06:48 AM

Nice article

Btw who are the probable winners and who are really working hard in this contest?

**neener** · 05-05-2008, 07:17 AM

Lol. Those are good tips. I've won a lot of referral contests but too bad i won't be one of the 5 winners, since i haven't tried hard at all. ^o^

**leakeg** · 05-05-2008, 11:05 PM

nice advice here
i'm not going to try and win though
i am a refferal
lol

**TimSchroeder** · 05-06-2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by NaughtyGirl

Just FYI, I've submitted a crazy amount of articles and not heard a thing from the admins on acceptance and etc. So I figure no one will until the contest is over.

I'm doing my best to make my own luck, but I think someone that is just as determined and isn't disabled has a better chance.

I'm curious to see how it all ends up in the end. I'm giving it a good fight!

Good luck to you. I wish everyone who put in the effort could be a winner!

I have been getting each of your articles but I really don't have time to review each of them until the contest is over.

Only a few days left. It's looking to be a tight race (like that helps your anxiety on who is in the top 5)!

P.S> I wish I could have participated. I would have loved to win one of those Macbook Airs and other great prizes.

**ChaunnaBrooke** · 05-06-2008, 02:01 PM

Setting a plan is definitely a great tip... i set mine on day 1 (its much like lees) and have been struggling to keep to it, but staying pretty close. You definitely have to stay focused and push your anxieties of hoping 5 people aren't ahead of you aside

Have fun guys! I can't wait to see the outcome
... it would be nice if we knew an estimated point list my anxieties over winning are killing ME

**lovekissing** · 05-07-2008, 04:18 AM

indeed very much of a goal setter...