My Godaddy SmartSpace Contest Success Story
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My background
One of the reason why I am hesitant to join some writing activity is that English is my second language. Sometimes I asked some of my friends to check my write-ups. I am very lucky too that my husband volunteered to edit some of my writings.
But there are opportunities online that I just have to do it by myself and will spend time to read it all over again to see if there are mistakes and need revisions.
This success story was posted in some of my other blogs. But I decided to share it also here in Squidoo as one of lenses.
But there are opportunities online that I just have to do it by myself and will spend time to read it all over again to see if there are mistakes and need revisions.
This success story was posted in some of my other blogs. But I decided to share it also here in Squidoo as one of lenses.
Contents at a Glance
My Story
I submitted my entry for Godaddy SmartSpace contest last April 14, 2009 - a day before the deadline. I was discouraged to pursue my entry submission but the story I told myself was that, If I don't have entry, I don't have any chance of winning.
The contest were judged in two parts: make a website using Godaddy SmartSpace and create a blog, video blog or podcast about how Smartspace changed your digital life and so on and so forth. Note that you don't have to purchase anything when you to enter the contest.
After creating a family website that aims to connect my family in the Philippines, United Kingdom, UEA and New Zealand, I was also making an article in blog entitled, My SmartSpace Journey.
For the contest prizes: 3 winners of $5,000 for the most creative entry and 10 winners of $1,000. Grand Prize Winners includes: denversportsblog.com shirleyhank.com (my entry) and onoltsmatt.com
For complete updates and news of its contest winners, please visit godaddy news releases. I won $5,000. I can not believe it. When I received an email, 'Thank you for submitting your SmartSpace site to the Go Daddy "Get Smart/Get Cash" contest. Congratulations! You have won $5,000 and Free SmartSpace for LIFE!' I told myself, maybe this is real. I started receiving emails from them for the updates until I finally got my CHECK.
The contest were judged in two parts: make a website using Godaddy SmartSpace and create a blog, video blog or podcast about how Smartspace changed your digital life and so on and so forth. Note that you don't have to purchase anything when you to enter the contest.
After creating a family website that aims to connect my family in the Philippines, United Kingdom, UEA and New Zealand, I was also making an article in blog entitled, My SmartSpace Journey.
For the contest prizes: 3 winners of $5,000 for the most creative entry and 10 winners of $1,000. Grand Prize Winners includes: denversportsblog.com shirleyhank.com (my entry) and onoltsmatt.com
For complete updates and news of its contest winners, please visit godaddy news releases. I won $5,000. I can not believe it. When I received an email, 'Thank you for submitting your SmartSpace site to the Go Daddy "Get Smart/Get Cash" contest. Congratulations! You have won $5,000 and Free SmartSpace for LIFE!' I told myself, maybe this is real. I started receiving emails from them for the updates until I finally got my CHECK.
My Blog Entry
My SmartSpace Journey (reposted from http://alohagems.blogspot.com/2009/04/my-smartspace-journey.html)
It was my dream to create a family website in order to be connected with my family from Philippines, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, and United Kingdom. The website should have the following features:
Free from advertisements, spams, viruses, spy ware and secured.
User friendly.
Built-in chat for my family and close friends.
Can host blogs and emails.
Photo albums gallery with easy browse and upload capability, thumbnails, filmstrips, and slideshows with music background.
Unique and professional designs and templates.
Affordable.
Can hold all my social networks sites.
Keep all my files.
I spent months searching for the perfect web hosting plan that fits my needs. I ended up spending hours reading and even tried several free software trials. This all took much time and effort.
I am reminded of one day while I was helping my brother in Philippines to get a domain for his blog. I logged in to godaddy and processed an order. On the left side column, I read about the SmartSpace contest. It was very intriguing but the story I told my self is that, " It is impossible for me to win since English is my second language and I am a novice PC user." In other words, at that time I was not interested in joining the contest. Now however, since I was searching for the ideal web features mentioned above, I found myself reading the SmartSpace again. Amazing! Why? I've found all the keywords that I was searching for over the last few months. And that motivates me to keep reading and to keep going. I finally decided to try this product and I set up the order.
While working with SmartSpace, I did not encounter problems in setting up my website alone. I never contacted the costumer service even if I have no Web development training. It was all easy and super user-friendly. I do not need to read too much instructions; just click, type, upload and you are ready to go. I never worry about publishing help. It's just a click away and edit anytime. And most of all I am happy and contended with the outcome of the project. I am proud of my work. I shared it to my family and friends. They started visiting my website, leave comments, enjoy music, videos, pictures. SmartSpace helps me, my family and special friends stay connected with love and care.
Free from advertisements, spams, viruses, spy ware and secured.
User friendly.
Built-in chat for my family and close friends.
Can host blogs and emails.
Photo albums gallery with easy browse and upload capability, thumbnails, filmstrips, and slideshows with music background.
Unique and professional designs and templates.
Affordable.
Can hold all my social networks sites.
Keep all my files.
I spent months searching for the perfect web hosting plan that fits my needs. I ended up spending hours reading and even tried several free software trials. This all took much time and effort.
I am reminded of one day while I was helping my brother in Philippines to get a domain for his blog. I logged in to godaddy and processed an order. On the left side column, I read about the SmartSpace contest. It was very intriguing but the story I told my self is that, " It is impossible for me to win since English is my second language and I am a novice PC user." In other words, at that time I was not interested in joining the contest. Now however, since I was searching for the ideal web features mentioned above, I found myself reading the SmartSpace again. Amazing! Why? I've found all the keywords that I was searching for over the last few months. And that motivates me to keep reading and to keep going. I finally decided to try this product and I set up the order.
While working with SmartSpace, I did not encounter problems in setting up my website alone. I never contacted the costumer service even if I have no Web development training. It was all easy and super user-friendly. I do not need to read too much instructions; just click, type, upload and you are ready to go. I never worry about publishing help. It's just a click away and edit anytime. And most of all I am happy and contended with the outcome of the project. I am proud of my work. I shared it to my family and friends. They started visiting my website, leave comments, enjoy music, videos, pictures. SmartSpace helps me, my family and special friends stay connected with love and care.
by Alohagems
Aloha. My name is Shirley and I am known as alohagems in Squidoo and the blogosphere. I was a High School Mathematics teacher, elementary school teach... more »
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