21 February 2009

Something Big in 2009: Join the Big Mak Blog Contest

To join, bloggie participants are required to answer this Q, "What "something big" are you expecting this 2009"?, and post the A in their blogs. For me, I am expecting to make a BIG change this year, something that will affect my career and future direction. The decision has been made for that change to happen but I still have to ACT on it to really make it happen.

One of the biggest contests in blogosphere with US$200 total cash prizes, thousands of EC credits, ad spaces and the like has been launched by Makoy, the blog wonderboy! Go over there at The Certified Pinoy Blogger to know more about the Big Mak Blog Contest and join in the fun and excitement! The contest runs until 15 March 2009.

HOW TO JOIN:
You have 12 options to earn points and raffle entries in the Big Mak Blog Contest. You can choose any of the 12 options or do all. BTW, anyone who has a blog can join especially the sponsors. If you are joining, #1 is required. If you just post the contest badge and Twitter, that is not counted.

1. Make a post in your blog with the answer to this question: What "something big" are you expecting this 2009? = 2 points (required)

2. Include Big Mak Blog Contest’s mechanics and the complete list of sponsors (do follow) in your post in #1 = 5 points. Get the code over there at
Makoy's Big Mak Contest page.

3. Subscribe by Email to Makoy's 4 blogs = 3 points to each successful and verified subscription. Leave a comment to this post and indicate the email used in the subscription. Maximum of 3 valid email address. (optional)

4. Follow me in Twitter http://www.twitter.com/makoy913 and drop a message to your twitter with this message: “I joined the Big Mak Blog Contest w/ $200 cash, 108K EC credits and more http://www.makoyskie.com/2009/02/join-big-mak-blog-contest.html” = 3 points. Twitter Makoy's new posts for 2 points each. (optional)

5. Subscribe by Email to the Big Mak Blog Contest’s cash sponsors = 2 points to each successful and verified subscription. Please drop a comment to my sponsor and indicate that you have subscribed courtesy of my contest. I will coordinate to my sponsors on who have subscribed to them during the contest period. 1 valid email address only. (optional)

6. Quality comments on Makoy's 4 blogs = 2 points each. (optional)
Makoy's Memoirs Of A Certified Blogger
Makoy's Take On The Arts & The Entertainment
Make Money Online With Makoy
The Certified Pinoy Blogger

7. Posting of Big Mak Blog Contest badge = 2 points. (optional)
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8. Fave Makoy's 4 blogs in Technorati. Leave a comment to this post and indicate your username. = 3 points each. (optional)

9. Review of Makoy's 4 blogs = 3 points for each review. It can be 1 post for 4 blog reviews or 1 post for every review. (optional)

10. Digg Makoy's posts = 2 points each. Leave a comment with the digged post and your username. (optional)

11. If you have joined this contest and refer a blogger friend to join you will earn 5 points. The referred contestant will automatically earn 3 points by just joining and indicating who is her/his referral contestant. (optional)

12. Make a vlog entry in your blog answering this question: What "something big" are you expecting this 2009? (5 points) Say something about the contest and indicate the URL. Vlog should run from 30 seconds to 1 minute.

WHO WILL WIN AND WHAT ARE THE PRIZES?

GRAND PRIZE:

Winners for the first five grand prizes will be determined by points. The first five bloggers who have the highest points will win. Winners of the five grand prize are not eligible for the consolation and special prize.

1st prize, $110, 20K EC credits, 5 ad spots, Domain and Blog Hosting
$10 and 1000 EC Credits from Pinoy Blogger in Singapore
$10 and 1000 EC Credits from Pinoy Showbiz and Hollywood News
$10 and 1000 EC Credits from Make Money Online With Makoy
$10 and 1000 EC Credits from Makoy Pinoy Blogger
$10 from Life of a Filipina Blogger
$10 from Retarded’s Notebook
$10 from Blog de Manila
$10 from Sonnie’s Porch
$10 from PRC Board Exam Results
$20 and 1000 EC credits from Pinoy Ambisyoso
1000 EC credits from bum-spot
1000 EC credits from Diva Fabulosa
1000 EC credits from The Pinay Blogger
2000 EC credits from Nurturing Nigel
1000 EC credits from Shards of Thoughts
1000 EC credits from Pinay Mom Blogs
1000 EC credits from Michael Aulia
1000 EC credits from Forex Trading and More Online Opportunities
1000 EC credits from Fatherly Yours
2000 EC credits from Blog de Manila
500 EC credits from xoxjanellexox
500 EC credits from contest love
1000 EC credits from The Struggling Blogger
1000 EC credits from Sonnie’s Porch
1 month ad spots from Momma Wannabe
1 month ad spots from Health and Beauty Diva
1 month ad spots from Perkier Than You
1 month ad spots from Nurturing Nigel
1 month ad spots from Forex Trading and More Online Opportunities
Domain from Pinay Mommy Online
Blog Hosting from Mom's Hosting

2nd prize, $50, 15K EC credits, 5 ad spots, Domain and Blog Hosting
$10 from Free PSP Games
$10 from Gizmosync
$20 from The Cookmobile
$10 from Rhodilee
1000 EC credits from The Fitness Diva
1000 EC credits from Ramblings of a Work At Home Guy
500 EC credits from Palabuzz
500 EC credits from Gadget Way
2000 EC credits from The Nexus - Feed Your Brain
2500 EC credits from Random Thoughts
1000 EC credits from Jewellery Weblog
1000 EC credits from Indo Article Directory
1000 EC credits from 24patrol
1000 EC credits from Everything Has A Reason
1000 EC credits from In The Life Of...Mne
1000 EC credits from In My Kitchen
1000 EC credits from Blog Tactic
500 EC credits from Blog.pinoy2.com
1 month ad spots from contest love
1 month ad spots from The Struggling Blogger
1 month ad spots from The Nexus
1 month ad spots from Nita's Random Thoughts
1 month ad spots from Nita's Corner
Domain from SEO Friendly Blog Directory
Blog Hosting from Budget Blogging

3rd prize, $25, 11K EC credits, 5 ad spots
$15 from Tech At Hand Dot Net
$10 and 1000 EC credits from Raging Rev
2000 EC credits from Using My Right Hand
1000 EC credits from Raising Chickens
1000 EC credits from Acts of Random Kindness
1000 EC credits from SEO Blog
1000 EC credits from Gay
1000 EC credits from ways to earn cash
1000 EC credits from free stuffs to you
1000 EC credits from eastcoastlife
1000 EC credits from feRn's backyaRd
1 month ad spots from Thomas Travel Tales
1 month ad spots from Great Finds and Deals
1 month ad spots from Work At Home Jobs
1 month ad spots from Erlinda‘s Wandering Thoughts
1 month ad spots from CompTechGadgets.com

4th prize, $10, 10K EC credits, 4 ad spots
$10 from Online Job
1000 EC credits from prettystepdaughters
1000 EC credits from Marriage and Beyond
1000 EC credits from The Daily Planet
1500 EC credits from Seek No More
1500 EC credits from Nesting Buddy
1000 EC credits from Mariuca
2000 EC credits from Wonderful Things In Life
1000 EC credits from Life's Journey
1 month ad spots from Healthy Living and Lifestyle
1 month ad spots from Thomas Web Links
1 month ad spots from Bohol Paradise
1 month ad spots from Batuananons

5th prize, $5, 10K EC credits, 4 ad spots
$5 from Nikky Pals
2000 EC credits from Random Detoxification
1000 EC credits from Babette's Definitely Maybe
1000 EC credits from Everything PLUS the Kitchen Sink
1000 EC credits from One at a Time
1000 EC credits from So far, so good
3000 EC credits from A Taste of Both Worlds
1000 EC credits from A Singaporean in London
1 month ad spots from Filipino Online Community
1 month ad spots from twins happiness
1 month ad spots from there is happiness
1 month ad spots from Also Mommy

CONSOLATION PRIZE:


Consolation prizes will be selected in random using random.org.
1st consolation - 5,750 EC credits, 4 ad spots
5000 EC credits from fragileheart's journal
750 EC credits from Girls Are Made of Sugar & Spice
1 month ad spots from That Blog 4 Me
1 month ad spots from Travel Blog
1 month ad spots from Gay
1 month ad spots from What's Up, Los BaƱos

2nd consolation – 5,500 EC credits, 3 ad spots
1500 EC credits from PolitEkon
1000 EC credits from The iPhone Photographer
1000 EC credits from Contest Whiz
1000 EC credits from nameSherry
1000 EC credits from Thoughts and Obsessions
1 month ad spots from prettystepdaughters
1 month ad spots from Seek No More
1 month ad spots from Moolah Musings

3rd consolation – 5,000 EC credits, 3 ad spots
1000 EC credits from Sherry Rambling
1000 EC credits from Heart Random
1000 EC credits from iLUVcontest
1000 EC credits from Shopping
1000 EC credits from Online Games
1 month ad spots from The Ruby Posts
1 month ad spots from Mommy Emotes
1 month ad spots from Blessings and Beyond

4th consolation – 5,000 EC credits, 2 ad spots
1000 EC credits from Juegos de Escape
1000 EC credits from Google Stalker
1000 EC credits from Fantasy Baseball Team Names
1000 EC credits from Niacin Benefits
1000 EC credits from Fish Oil High Blood Pressure
1 month ad spots from Micah Izabel
1 month ad spots from Johann David

5th consolation – 4,000 EC credits, 2 ad spots
1000 EC credits from Fendi Bags For Sale
1000 EC credits from Abhishek Deshpande
1000 EC credits from Fantasy Baseball Team Names
1000 EC credits from Niacin Benefits
1 month ad spots from winziph
1 month ad spots from Winziph

6th consolation – 4,000 EC credits, 2 ad spots
1000 EC credits from Fish Oil High Blood Pressure
1000 EC credits from Ivory Tasks
1000 EC credits from Posh Thoughts
1000 EC credits from Pink Thoughts
2 weeks ad spots from Multiply Themes and Layouts
2 weeks ad spots from Journal of Journey

7th consolation – 4,000 EC credits
1000 EC credits from Moolah Musings
1000 EC credits from The Ruby Posts
1000 EC credits from Mommy Emotes
1000 EC credits from Blessings and Beyond

8th consolation – 4,000 EC credits
1000 EC credits from Micah Izabel
1000 EC credits from Johann David
1000 EC credits from Programming The Life
1000 EC credits from NetBucks

9th consolation – 4,000 EC credits
1000 EC credits from Health Assistant
1000 EC credits from Daily Fun Horoscope Bites
1000 EC credits from Idiot Box
1000 EC credits from The Path to the Pegasus Letter

10th consolation – 4,000 EC credits
1000 EC credits from Praning's Shoutout
1000 EC credits from Warfreak's Rantings
2000 EC credits from Manilenio

Special Prize – Blogging From Home book by Janette Toral

The contest started on February 6, 2009 and will end on March 15, 2009 11:59 P.M. (Singapore Time). Winners will be announced on March 20, 2009. For the cash prizes, Makoy will be sending it personally to the winner’s PayPal account. For the EC credits, ad spots, domain hosting and the Blogging from Home book, kindly contact the sponsors directly.


2 comments:

Makoy said...

thanks for joining! tell your friend to join to earn more points. its nice that you joined. see you around and happy weekend!

Grace said...

Hi Carnation, it is so nice to be here in your beautiful blog. :)