Interesting GFY CONTEST idea (pls critique) - GoFuckYourself.com

$5 submissions · 12-31-2005, 03:33 PM

I'm not sure if it's been done before but has there been a contest where participants qualify by posting HELPFUL or INSTRUCTIVE tips re webmaster tasks/responsibilities. These can take the form of technical issues, productivity boosters, or 'self-help' type posts. Also they can't be cut and paste from another site. Authenticity will be verified by running the entries through text verifier -- http://www.webmasterlabor.com/tools/checker

Pro: Subsidizing a positive, business-related thread that is useful and will probably be bookmarked by some webmasters

Con: How do you judge such a contest since the entries are so disparate? It seems extremely subjective and might turn off more webmasters than it helps. How do you limit the scope of the contest?

munki · 12-31-2005, 03:35 PM

I like it.... but will it be hard to find golden nuggets of info from all that crap posts, or will they be collected and presented in an alternative location?

$5 submissions · 12-31-2005, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MikyMunki

I like it.... but will it be hard to find golden nuggets of info from all that crap posts, or will they be collected and presented in an alternative location?

Good question. Probably distilled later or maybe put the 'cleaned up' version in another thread for easier bookmarking/reference.

spacedog · 12-31-2005, 03:45 PM

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Good question. Probably distilled later or maybe put the 'cleaned up' version in another thread for easier bookmarking/reference.

I'd be willing to display the tips on my resources site, with the tips author credited & linked to authors webmaster service or page?

$5 submissions · 12-31-2005, 03:47 PM

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I'd be willing to display the tips on my resources site, with the tips author credited & linked to authors webmaster service or page?

Yep, it would make for great crosspromotional material as well.

So some of the benefits to participants would be:

1) prizes
2) branding at GFY
3) linkbacks from resource sites
4) direct bookmarkers from your target audience

$5 submissions · 12-31-2005, 03:58 PM

Would people prefer this over the "Be post #" type contests? It does take more effort and does require more webmaster skills.

spacedog · 12-31-2005, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by $5 submissions

Would people prefer this over the "Be post #" type contests? It does take more effort and does require more webmaster skills.

Personally, my

YES!

The nonsense, to an extent is eliminated by getting rid of the "Oh, 5 more to go" or Bump, etc..

Personally, something like this would have various tips for various things, & it would appeal to all webmasters & GFYers, & would certainly be a good read for any webmaster who is looking to learn & also try new things.

This board isnt known for it's helpful webmaster advice,

However, there are great many members of this board who do offer advice, tips & do help. These webmasters who do that don't really get the recognition & kudos they deserve because their help & advice is often buried with all the bullshit & drama threads. This would be their chance to show people what they really are made of.

$5 submissions · 12-31-2005, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by spacedog

However, there are great many members of this board who do offer advice, tips & do help. These webmasters who do that don't really get the recognition & kudos they deserve because their help & advice is often buried with all the bullshit & drama threads. This would be their chance to show people what they really are made of.

Hmmm so you're referring to this http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showpo...32&postcount=7

and this? http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showpo...4&postcount=39

I hear ya though. I think such a contest would be a nice TARGETED advertising opportunity for the sponsor.

spacedog · 12-31-2005, 04:13 PM

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Hmmm so you're referring to this http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showpo...32&postcount=7

and this? http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showpo...4&postcount=39

I hear ya though. I think such a contest would be a nice TARGETED advertising opportunity for the sponsor.

Yes, you ARE one of those helpful ones with great advice. You always have been.

$5 submissions · 12-31-2005, 04:22 PM

bumping for critiques/feedback. Would you guys participate in such a contest?

$5 submissions · 12-31-2005, 05:44 PM

Biz threads tend to die quickly though so... verdict's still out on this idea...

SMG · 12-31-2005, 07:04 PM

ooops hit wrong button

$5 submissions · 12-31-2005, 07:20 PM

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ooops hit wrong button

Thanks for the bump though

$5 submissions · 12-31-2005, 08:28 PM

Bumping for feedback

SilentKnight · 01-01-2006, 12:22 AM

Bump for a good thread.

Fizzgig · 01-01-2006, 12:23 AM

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Con: How do you judge such a contest since the entries are so disparate? It seems extremely subjective and might turn off more webmasters than it helps. How do you limit the scope of the contest?

If you can answer those questions you might be the first to run such a contest successfully.

$5 submissions · 01-01-2006, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Fizzgig

If you can answer those questions you might be the first to run such a contest successfully.

Thanks--that's why I posted this in the first place. Collective brainstorming.

12-31-2005, 03:33 PM	#1
$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	Interesting GFY CONTEST idea (pls critique) I'm not sure if it's been done before but has there been a contest where participants qualify by posting HELPFUL or INSTRUCTIVE tips re webmaster tasks/responsibilities. These can take the form of technical issues, productivity boosters, or 'self-help' type posts. Also they can't be cut and paste from another site. Authenticity will be verified by running the entries through text verifier -- http://www.webmasterlabor.com/tools/checker Pro: Subsidizing a positive, business-related thread that is useful and will probably be bookmarked by some webmasters Con: How do you judge such a contest since the entries are so disparate? It seems extremely subjective and might turn off more webmasters than it helps. How do you limit the scope of the contest? __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants

12-31-2005, 03:35 PM	#2
munki Do Fun Shit. Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OC Posts: 13,393	I like it.... but will it be hard to find golden nuggets of info from all that crap posts, or will they be collected and presented in an alternative location? __________________ “I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.” -Oscar Wilde

12-31-2005, 03:58 PM	#6
$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	Would people prefer this over the "Be post #" type contests? It does take more effort and does require more webmaster skills. __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants

12-31-2005, 04:22 PM	#10
$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	bumping for critiques/feedback. Would you guys participate in such a contest? __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants

12-31-2005, 05:44 PM	#11
$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	Biz threads tend to die quickly though so... verdict's still out on this idea... __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants

12-31-2005, 07:04 PM	#12
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12-31-2005, 08:28 PM	#14
$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	Bumping for feedback __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants

01-01-2006, 12:22 AM	#15
SilentKnight Megan Fox's fluffer Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: shooting pool in Elysium Posts: 24,818	Bump for a good thread.