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Build a Niche Store Guide Contest

Have you considered running your own Niche Website? If so, the Build a Niche Store Guide Website Contest may be right up your alley! When the Guide is released, I am going to build a website following the steps Adam and Kelvin recommend in the guide, and after 90 days on October 15th, 2009… I will award that website to one of you lucky readers!

The site that will be awarded is a Golf Putter Guide website, which is what they referred to in one of their own posts about the new BANS Guide!

How Do You Enter?

Entering the contest could not be easier… All you have to do is write about it on your own site, forum, or anywhere on the web where you think it may be useful to the general readers! I am not concerned about the anchor text you use in your post, as long as you post about entering the Build a Niche Store Guide Contest!

  • First – Write a post about the contest and link back to this website! That will share the contest with your own readers and get more people involved!
  • Second – Sign up to receive email RSS updates
  • Third – Scroll to the bottom of this post and leave a comment that you have subscribed! Somewhere in your comment or even the website field, post a link to your post on your own site or forum!

Entry Deadline

For anyone interested in entering this contest, I want to be fair to everyone involved and have set the deadline to enter to: August 31, 2009 October 15th, 2009

On that date, comments will be closed and frozen, and the entries will be locked!

How Will the Winner be Chosen?

Pretty simple actually! Next to your entry comment, you are assigned a number automatically by the WordPress system At the end of the 90 days period (which begins the day the guide is released) I will use the Random.org number generator to choose a number between the first commenter and the last! If your number is chosen, you are the winner!

Just to keep it real – I will record the number generation process and post it as well!

Enter Today – And Follow Along as the Website Progresses!

102 Comments »

  • Marilla said:

    Hey Mark

    What a great idea! Here’s my post on your competition:

    http://marillawex.com/2009/07/niche-store-builder-contest/

    Looking forward to reading the guide and your take on it. You rule!

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    Post Comment #1, 12 July 2009 at 2:04 pm
  • Sean said:

    Hi Mark,

    Great idea, just like when you gave away a BBQ Site. Here’s my post to your promo. http://www.squidoo.com/Build-A-Niche-Store-Guide

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    Post Comment #2, 12 July 2009 at 4:29 pm
  • Mark at Darn Good Reviews said:

    Count me in. I subscribed using the email in the comment form. I also made a post about it on Darn Good Reviews.

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    Post Comment #3, 12 July 2009 at 11:32 pm
  • Polly @ Number1MakeMoneyOnline said:

    A fantastic idea that we can all benefit from. Here’s my post to your competition. http://www.squidoo.com/number1makemoneyonline

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    Post Comment #4, 13 July 2009 at 11:45 am
  • Mark (author) said:

    @ All –

    Thanks to everyone who has already entered for this!

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    Post Comment #5, 13 July 2009 at 12:12 pm
  • Dave Courtney said:

    I had been meaning to start a BANS review blog for some time now and this just spurred me to do that! I subscribed and started a blog at http://mybuildanichestorereview.blogspot.com/ and posted your contest!

    Thanks!

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    Post Comment #6, 16 July 2009 at 11:51 am
  • Chuck said:

    I have subscribed and look forward to your analysis of the build a niche store guide.

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    Post Comment #7, 16 July 2009 at 9:36 pm
  • Kay - SEO Diva said:

    I bought the guide and I’m impressed with the level of detail they give. I make some money on my BANS sites, but am looking forward to making more. Check out my post about this contest at http://www.seodiva.net/2009/07/17/make-money-online/.

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    Post Comment #8, 17 July 2009 at 11:20 am
  • Michael said:

    Here’s my post, http://thegreenflyer.blogspot.com/2009/07/win-niche-store-contest.html, I hope I win, haha.

    I’m thinking about buying the guide myself now. If anything I think a lot of people could use this guide to find some inspiration that may be wavering. I think a lot of people, me included bought the BANS software without much knowledge about building websites and what it would take to succeed.

    You read and read and read and goggle up as much information as you can but eventually start to feel overwhelmed and your not sure which way to go or what to do first. Sometimes you just get stuck in one spot and end up redesigning your logo 10 times. Why, who knows, maybe because were just afraid to go to the next step or we don’t know what it is. I think its at this point where people lose their way and just give up.

    I hope the guide can spark peoples motivation again and give them some hope and confidence in where they want to steer this thing.

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    Post Comment #9, 17 July 2009 at 8:20 pm
  • Rochelle said:

    Done :)
    My post can be seen at http://www.nichestorestrategies.com/new-bans-guide/

    Thanks, Mark!

    Rochelle

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    Post Comment #10, 17 July 2009 at 9:34 pm
  • Blog Traffic said:

    Looking forward to seeing the site even if I don’t win: http://twitter.com/BlogTrafficExch/status/2699239231

    and I am already subscribed via email

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    Post Comment #11, 17 July 2009 at 9:38 pm
  • Ottidid said:

    Hey I made a Lens Just for you and this new website and Contest. I am looking forward to all the lessons you will have and want to learn from the best…

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    Post Comment #12, 17 July 2009 at 11:42 pm
  • Cherie said:

    Hi Mark

    I bought it, like the way it’s set out to help you stay focussed (I really,really need that!) here’s the link http://www.squidoo.com/howtomakemoneywithebaytips

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    Post Comment #13, 18 July 2009 at 7:02 am
  • Jay said:

    Hey Mark!

    Just posted a link to your contest on my Passive Revenue blog and also tweeted a link to the post. You can see it here:

    http://affiliaterevenue.posterous.com/register-to-win-a-free-niche-website

    Looking forward to going through the guide myself and following your comments as well. This is the kick in the butt that I needed to get back into this. Thanks.

    Jay

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    Post Comment #14, 18 July 2009 at 11:26 am
  • Dave Pickett said:

    Hiya Mark,

    realy looking forward to seeing this develop. (And thanks to Rochelle for sending me over here) I posted an article about the contest on one of my sites: http://franklindiecastcarcollector.co.uk/blog/?p=19

    Cheers mate

    Dave…

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    Post Comment #15, 18 July 2009 at 6:56 pm
  • Bob Meyer said:

    Great idea Mark. Below is my twitter post.
    Enter a contest to win a niche store website http://bit.ly/a2kDA

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    Post Comment #16, 19 July 2009 at 11:48 am
  • Matt said:

    Great idea, I have bought the guide and am just reviewing it now some great advice in it, particularly for anyone just starting out.

    http://www.tomorrow.org.uk/2009/07/n1wmmo/

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    Post Comment #17, 19 July 2009 at 11:56 am
  • Mark (author) said:

    @ All –

    Thanks for all the nice info in your posts! I have to say that the new site is coming along nicely, and I may have a little something to put out there in a week or so, to get the party started! :-)

    Just wanted to be sure everyone also saw that I am closing the entry list down on August 31st. I am doing that to make sure no last minute entries come in after the site is well into its life!

    Thanks again… Mark

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    Post Comment #18, 20 July 2009 at 10:03 am
  • Jake said:

    Yo Marky Mark, I can’t wait to start making money off the putter site when I win it hahah.. Nice contest! I’ve subscribed to your feed and here’s my post on the contest!

    http://jakecpunut.com/2009/07/build-a-niche-store-guide-contest-free-website/

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    Post Comment #19, 20 July 2009 at 6:35 pm
  • isbans said:

    Mark, good idea about the contest. Here is the link to my post:

    http://isbans.wordpress.com/2009/07/21/want-to-win-a-free-money-making-web-site/

    cheers

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    Post Comment #20, 21 July 2009 at 10:05 am
  • Dave Newbury said:

    Well I did not sit on the fence,just finding time to read and digest
    I need a holiday to catch up on a load of reading me thinks

    Anyway a post made here http://www.d-newbury.co.uk/blog/,signed for rss email

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    Post Comment #21, 21 July 2009 at 10:27 am
  • Gerri - Ninety Nine Ways said:

    I have subscribed and posted about it here:

    http://ninetynineways.net/2009/07/why-build-a-niche-store-when-you-can-win-one.html

    Whoever reads about and doesn’t enter would be crazy not to because this is a golden opportunity.

    Thanks Mark.

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    Post Comment #22, 24 July 2009 at 11:57 pm
  • Rick Blackmon said:

    Well done Mark. This a magnificent gesture by you. If I am lucky enough to win, I will donate 50% of the receipts from the website to my favorite charity…Me. (VBG)

    I have subscribed to your RSS and I left a comment at http://lladros.net/blog/?p=1&cpage=1#comment-73

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    Post Comment #23, 25 July 2009 at 4:38 pm
  • Rick Blackmon said:

    Well done Mark. This a magnificent gesture by you. If I am lucky enough to win, I will donate 50% of the receipts from the website to my favorite charity…Me. (VBG)

    I have subscribed to your RSS and I left a comment at http://lladros.net/blog/

    Not trying to enter twice, the first post link was dead. Sorry about that.

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    Post Comment #24, 25 July 2009 at 5:00 pm
  • Richard said:

    Awesome site Mark. I’d nearly forgotten how great a BANS site can look. I came, I subscribed, and I left you links on my blogroll at my PR3 site http://bythebeachproductions.com

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    Post Comment #25, 25 July 2009 at 5:07 pm
  • Mark (author) said:

    @ Rick –

    No prob at all man – I will just remove the first one without the link on it.

    Thanks again all for entering – if you have not had the chance, you can take a look at the site now.

    Mark

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    Post Comment #26, 25 July 2009 at 5:21 pm
  • Harald Hoel said:

    Hello Mark ! I`m in your competition now. See my blog post Here

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    Post Comment #27, 25 July 2009 at 6:29 pm
  • Keith Jones said:

    Hi Mark – I gave your competition a great writeup
    That was on http://how2doniches.com/win-a-great-website-free/

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    Post Comment #28, 26 July 2009 at 1:18 am
  • Jonny said:

    Hey Mark,

    top series and great info! Just when i was thinking how great it was being able to follow the info on how to build this niche store, then you offer to give away to someone in your comp!

    Great opportunity! Thanks!

    http://home-aquarium-store.co.uk/2009/01/build-a-niche-store-guide-win-a-website/

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    Post Comment #29, 26 July 2009 at 9:09 am
  • Dave Fletcher said:

    Hi Mark

    Great site , I wouldn’t mind a little info on how you create the header with the left side/right side places, presumably a bit of css. I have made a post about the competition and linked here and to the site as it is related to mine. See it hereGolf Wedges

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    Post Comment #30, 26 July 2009 at 1:10 pm
  • Mark (author) said:

    @ Keith, Harald, Jonny – Welcome in!

    @ Dave Fletcher – I will get into it more detail on a future post, but to get an idea of how it works, envision a long rectangular box… and 2 smaller boxes inside of it.

    Some of the code below is going to be jacked looking, and it is NOT the actual code, just a representation. Dont copy it – it wont work. :-)

    [big box div] (header wrap, height 125px, width 960px)

    [leftbox div] (sets the left box, width 300px, float left)

    [/leftbox div] (closes it up)

    [rightbox div] (sets the right box, width 500px, float right)

    [/rightbox div] (closes it up)

    [div class=clear:both;][/div] (this is used to make sure the section fills)
    [/big box div] (closes the header)

    Mark

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    Post Comment #31, 26 July 2009 at 1:20 pm
  • Tao said:

    Great site Mark.

    Here is my post: http://www.megatao.com/get-a-free-niche-store

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    Post Comment #32, 27 July 2009 at 10:44 am
  • Brigitte said:

    Posted to my internet marketing meetup group message board. Not sure if you’ll be able to see it or not. It is here. If not, please let me know, I can show you the post.

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    Post Comment #33, 27 July 2009 at 2:27 pm
  • GMoney said:

    Hi Mark,

    I just saw your little box in the sidebar where you are tracking the sites time and cost outlays. Where in the word are you getting 25 product reviews for only $82? Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated. I’m struggling to find some resources for outsourcing and I’m struggling to find good talent. Thanks!

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    Post Comment #34, 27 July 2009 at 3:21 pm
  • GMoney said:

    @GMoney
    Sorry you can delete my comment. I read through the site some more and found the answer. Sorry for asking before reading. Enjoying the site, can’t wait for more posts. Thanks!

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    Post Comment #35, 27 July 2009 at 3:31 pm
  • Mark (author) said:

    @GMoney
    Check this post… TextBroker.com

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    Post Comment #36, 27 July 2009 at 3:46 pm
  • Ken said:

    Hey, Mark
    Placed a post at – http://testgearstore.com/blog
    Thanks

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    Post Comment #37, 27 July 2009 at 4:07 pm
  • Matt said:

    Hey Mark, awesome contest!

    Here is my entry page

    http://www.popcornmakersltd.com/win-a-site

    Thanks!

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    Post Comment #38, 27 July 2009 at 4:23 pm
  • Keith James Lock said:

    Mark, the putter site looks great. Heckuva job. I posted about it… my name should be linked to the post.

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    Post Comment #39, 27 July 2009 at 4:59 pm
  • Ryan said:

    Mark, thanks for the great contest and opportunity to win one of your BANS sites! I wrote up a little post on BANS and your contest on my blog here:

    http://www.blueverse.com/2009/07/28/make-money-with-ebay-auctions/

    I also subscribed to your RSS feed.

    Thanks!

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    Post Comment #40, 27 July 2009 at 5:48 pm
  • Allen said:

    Mark,
    Your an artist with a keyboard instead of brush with a great talent.I wish you had made a video of your building process.
    I have subscribed and here is my post :http://twitter.com/FarmRaised

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    Post Comment #41, 27 July 2009 at 9:01 pm
  • Jayant said:

    Hi Mark,

    I appreciate your efforts behind the website development and step-by-step guide. I am really impressed and inspired. I would like to participate in this contest and if I am a lucky winner, I will be able to get better medicines for my wife who is suffering from Stage 4 cancer from the income generated from this blog.

    I have posted the message at my blog and here is the link.

    http://awsomenews.blogspot.com/2009/07/250-cash-generating-web-site-for-free.html

    Kind regards,

    Jayant

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    Post Comment #42, 28 July 2009 at 6:42 am
  • John Mills said:

    Mark, great info thanks.
    I have subscribed and my pot is at http://www.conqueryourniche.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=36028&p=156409#p156409

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    Post Comment #43, 28 July 2009 at 7:09 am
  • John Mills said:

    Hi Mark,
    Great info and help thanks.
    I have registered my link back is at
    http://www.conqueryourniche.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=36028&p=156409#p156409

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    Post Comment #44, 28 July 2009 at 7:12 am
  • Coupon Kim said:

    I know I’m not gonna win it (LOL), but here is my link to the contest!

    http://couponkim.com/2009/07/niche-store-builder-contest-free-website-giveaway/

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    Post Comment #45, 28 July 2009 at 8:53 am
  • Ben said:

    Mark,

    The site is looking really nice, good job indeed.

    Looking forward to reading along and seeing how it progresses. I’ve just launched my first site a few days a go built using the guide, fingers crossed it will be a winner.

    Ben

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    Post Comment #46, 28 July 2009 at 2:10 pm
  • Brad said:

    Mark

    I want that site.

    http://thetop10reasons.com/to-join-the-build-a-niche-store-guide-contest

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    Post Comment #47, 28 July 2009 at 5:32 pm
  • Dave said:

    Hi Mark

    This is truely a superb prize!

    Im sure I speak for all here when I say many thanks!

    I have just started a blog on my niche storing and put a link there:

    http://bunchofapes.wordpress.com/

    Thanks!

    Dave

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    Post Comment #48, 29 July 2009 at 7:05 am
  • Dean said:

    Hey guys,,, you can count me in.

    I left a shameless plug for the system on one of my blogs.
    http://www.mydashtocash.com

    enjoy your day

    Deano

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    Post Comment #49, 29 July 2009 at 1:23 pm
  • Rich said:

    Hi Mark, I’m a little late to the party, but I think this is a great idea. I already have the N1Way guide, but am learning a lot from your site. Posted about your contest on my blog (see website link). Thanks!

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    Post Comment #50, 30 July 2009 at 6:05 pm
  • Melvin said:

    Awesome contest and this will be a great opportunity for somebody to own a great website.

    Cheers, Melvin

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    Post Comment #51, 31 July 2009 at 2:00 am
  • Alok said:

    The Contest is really great. Even though I have purchased the Guide but I am yet to start working on it since I am ready busy with something else. But I would love to start making sites as soon as possible.

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    Post Comment #52, 31 July 2009 at 2:36 pm
  • Ben said:

    Hi Mark,

    Great idea! I’m busy building my first N1WAY sites and have four launched but there’s nothing like a finished example from the experts in their field to give a clear illustration of how it’s done.

    Regards,
    Ben

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    Post Comment #53, 1 August 2009 at 3:44 am
  • Ben P said:

    Hi Mark
    Outstanding site and contest.

    here is my blog post about it:

    http://www.trianglecustomclubs.com/freeonlinegolftips/ever-wanted-to-be-in-the-golf-business.html

    Good luck to everyone!

    Ben

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    Post Comment #54, 2 August 2009 at 9:35 am
  • Mark J said:

    Hi Mark,

    I’ve signed up, some really useful information here and left a post at the following site.

    http://internetmarketingandmakingmoney.com/Internet-Marketing-Blog/contest-free-money-making-website.php

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    Post Comment #55, 3 August 2009 at 4:51 am
  • Jared said:

    Hi Mark,

    This contest is a great idea! I have completed the steps required for entry into the contest and my post can be found here

    http://goldpavedroad.com/2009/08/niche-website-giveaway/

    I look forward to reading more from you, I have learned quite a bit from your website!

    Good luck to all!!

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    Post Comment #56, 4 August 2009 at 1:40 am
  • Tony said:

    Hi Mark,

    A great site (as usual) and a great competition. I have purchased the N1WAY guide and it looks great. I can’t wait to get into it and follow the process. The putter sites looks fantastic – I hope I win!

    Thanks again for the great information and the great competition.

    I have included a post on my site about N1WAY and your competition which you can take a look at here –> http://www.iphonefrenzy.com.au/2009/08/interested-in-building-your-own-niche-website/

    Cheers,

    Tony

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    Post Comment #57, 7 August 2009 at 11:53 pm
  • Pedro said:

    I entered! Post is at http://www.pedrob.com/2009/08/09/the-niche-store-contest/

    I also subscribed, thanks Mark!

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    Post Comment #58, 9 August 2009 at 6:47 pm
  • Shawn said:

    I was already getting the feed in a reader, but hey I’ll sign up for the email too!

    Subscribed and blogged about it.

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    Post Comment #59, 17 August 2009 at 10:19 pm
  • Victoria Ice said:

    Subscribed!

    Post is at http://www.victoriaice.com/contests/niche-store-builder-contest

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    Post Comment #60, 18 August 2009 at 11:59 am
  • Andi B said:

    Hi Folks !
    I’m not that into golf yet. I was kinda saving it for my twilight years, you know, walking around aimlessly and hitting stuff.
    I wouldn’t mind winning that website though. I’m working my way through the 9 steps – it’s seems pretty logical. I hope to apply some of it to a bunch of websites that are currently making me wee amounts of cash.

    I mentioned your competition on one of my blog sites Indogreenies.
    Yep I’m an environmentalist living in Indonesia – quite a contradiction :)
    http://www.indogreenies.com/making-money-on-the-internet
    Did I post a link then or just words ? oh well….
    Anyway, it all pretty much comes down to content, as is mentioned in the guide – gotta be in it to win it.
    KUDOs to you guys.

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    Post Comment #61, 20 August 2009 at 4:03 am
  • Niche Store Journey said:

    Hey Mark:

    What an amazing contest!

    I have blogged about it here:
    http://www.nichestorejourney.com/2009/08/win-a-profitable-niche-site-for-free/

    I have also signed up for your RSS feed and email notification.

    Hoping to get lucky and win the site!

    You can think of it as my Wedding gift (Married Aug 7th!)
    -Tyler

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    Post Comment #62, 28 August 2009 at 4:04 pm
  • Neil H said:

    Mark I go to BANS all the time and just today even saw you had a contest. between all the articles I’m doing and finally getting busy with my own sites…I might as well have born late. (maybe I was) Anyway great idea and Im entering your contest as well. Great concept and my info is at http://graphingcalculator.blogsome.com/n1way-contesta-way-to-a-future-income/

    Thanks for doing this. Its a great opportunity.

    By the way I too have purchased N1way and sold on it.

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    Post Comment #63, 30 August 2009 at 4:26 pm
  • Joe Miles said:

    I missed out on the BBQ site so I am hoping to have better luck this time around!

    Just posted an entry to my blog for Uranus Aerospace and signed up to the RSS feed. Thanks for helping us newbies both here and in the BANS forums.

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    Post Comment #64, 31 August 2009 at 1:07 pm
  • Caroline said:

    Hey Mark,

    When I saw that you had extended the entry date of the contest, I decided to enter (better late than never, I always say!).

    I would be honored to own this high-quality niche site (even though the extent of my golf playing is limited to putt-putt!).

    Here is the link to my post about the contest:
    http://earticle.org/miscellaneous/win-a-gorgeous-golf-putter-guide-niche-site/

    I think I am already signed up for RSS email updates?

    Caro

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    Post Comment #65, 2 September 2009 at 7:58 pm
  • Laura said:

    Can we still enter until October 15?

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    Post Comment #66, 16 September 2009 at 2:08 pm
  • Mark (author) said:

    @Laura – Sure can Laura! :-)

    Mark

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    Post Comment #67, 16 September 2009 at 2:18 pm
  • Mark (author) said:

    @Laura – Hey now – be carefule how you drop that phrase “Cool Beans” around!! My wife and I have had long arguments about inventing that phrase in the 80’s and having it ripped out from under us!

    Jake – Any comment on that?! LOL

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    Post Comment #68, 16 September 2009 at 2:23 pm
  • Laura said:

    Haha – well, I got it from Kelly Clarkson! So one of you thinks you started it and one of you doesn’t?

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    Post Comment #69, 16 September 2009 at 2:28 pm
  • Ray said:

    Hey Mark,

    I’m late to the party but as they say better late than never.

    Here’s the link to my post about the contest – http://batfox.com/articles/the-n1way-guide-contest/

    I’ll be in touch soon about another RankSpanker report.

    Ray

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    Post Comment #70, 30 September 2009 at 2:00 pm
  • How To Make Money Blogging Online said:

    Well, I finally did it. Procrastination is not going to get to me. Good luck to everyone and enjoy the content. Keep it coming. My post can be found here: http://alanjenks.com/chance-to-win-website-at-www-n1wayguide-com/

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    Post Comment #71, 13 October 2009 at 6:34 am