Twitter Giveaway – Acer Aspire Netbook (and more)

by Michelle MacPhearson

To celebrate the successful launch of Crowd Mountain, I’m announcing a new Twitter contest with some great prizes anyone can use and enjoy!  It’s super easy to enter:

HOW TO ENTER

1. Follow @MichelleM (that’s me) on Twitter

2. Tweet this to your friends: I just entered to win an Acer netbook – follow @MichelleM & retweet to enter too! http://is.gd/oD1E

CLICK HERE to send the Tweet out to your Twitter friends automatically.

The giveaway ends March 31, 2009 at midnight PST. Three winners will be picked at random (one for each prize) and notified via Twitter DM. If notified, you will have 24 hours to respond and claim your prize, at which point it will be given to another contestant.

PRIZES

For prizes, I’ve chosen a few of my “favorite things” (queue Oprah theme music).  These are handpicked, items that I own, adore, love, learn from and use.

Acer Aspire One 8.9-Inch Netbook: This Model comes with Windows XP, a 160 gig harddrive (unlike some of the netbooks out there – hello Dell? – you can actually store a few files or programs on it) and the 6-cell battery, so it’ll run for about 5.5 hours (what a netbook is for – being able to work with it on-the-go and not charge it up all the time).  Of course it’s got wireless and USB ports and whatnot, and has consistently been among the top performing netbooks by review sites.

Snowball USB Microphone: I replaced my old, $14 mic with this model about 2 months ago and love the sound quality.  Plus it looks cool – and there’s something to be said about cool looking equipment!  It definitely gets comments from anyone who visits the office.  Installs like a dream, has switches on the back to adjust the way it picks up sound – good for group vs. individual recording and adjusting for the sound qualities of the room you’re in.

Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat: This book (that I originally was referred to by Rich Schefren) has given me a kick in the arse – really!  A must-read for ANYONE with their own business (internet marketing or not).

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@TraciKnoppe March 23, 2009 at 3:57 pm

Awesome giveaway Michelle! Just tweeted. :)

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lilyofoz March 23, 2009 at 9:57 pm

Hi Michelle, i’m an australian, can i enter your competition for the Acer Netbook too?

@lilyofoz
twitter

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Tony March 24, 2009 at 8:49 am

wow! love the look of that microphone – that must be ther thing I keep seeing on Tellman Knudson’s desk!!
Anywho, my wife’s laptop is broken so if I can get one form somewhere, I can give her my old one… hint hint ha ha.

very impressed at such a generous giveaway!

all the best,

Tony.

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Michelle MacPhearson March 24, 2009 at 8:53 am

@lilyofoz: I’ll ship anywhere I’m allowed to… So unless the US decides we’re not talking to Oz anymore, you’re good!

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Internet Marketer Magazine March 24, 2009 at 9:11 am

Michelle,

You’ll be seeing some tweets from me. I already follow you, and have for a long time, but like what you do and love to participate in whatever you have going on.

How’s CrowdMountain?

– Michael S. Copeland
http://InternetMarketerMagazine.com
Magazine FOR Internet Marketers, BY Internet Marketers

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Nancy Sutherland March 24, 2009 at 9:34 am

I love this contest! Clever marketing! Great way to get new twitter followers AND send traffic to your blog! Best of luck with the contest from the Direct Sales Marketing Queen!

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barney_mpl March 24, 2009 at 9:50 am

Let’s see … you want me to spam my friends and followers on Twitter in order to win a contest? No, thanks. I value them more than a piece of hardware, no matter now nifty.

I will say this, though … yours is the fourth offer I’ve had today to spam Twitter … but at least you offer a tangible 30 pieces of silver.

Make a good day …
… barn

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Gary From TN. March 24, 2009 at 10:11 am

COOL!!! Hi Michelle, @GanderCo here. To be honest, I already have a SnowBall, but my wife really wants one of those acer things, she’s in college and writes a LOT.

Thanks! yer kool!

Gary (from TN.)

P.S. I do follow you as @GanderCo

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Wendy Merritt March 24, 2009 at 10:19 am

Thanks for the great contest. I would love a new laptop…no wait…the snowball…okay, I would be happy to win any of them. :-)

I appreciate all your great tweets too. You always have such helpful tips. I value your lack of “chatter” and your inclusion of useful information.

Barney…it’s called “marketing” and if you don’t like it just don’t send the Tweet.

Blessings,
Wendy

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Unconditional Freedom Case Studies and Testimonials Summary March 24, 2009 at 10:20 am

Michelle, Your Twitter giveaway is just a continuation of your ever-present display of generosity. Thank you for all that you introduce us to, I have learned a lot from it in this past year.

Dr Claude Windenberger
@drclaude

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Maruxz March 24, 2009 at 10:47 am

Hi, just tweeted (@maruxz). Are there any chance to win the notebook for a beginning blogger from overseas? ;) Or maybe you will prefer local ones?

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Lori March 24, 2009 at 10:50 am

Hi Michelle, just tweeted about your contest. Great prizes. I’ve heard about the Ready, Aim Fire book and that it was a must read but not sure where.

Blessings,
Lori

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lilyofoz March 24, 2009 at 1:13 pm

our prime minister is meeting with your president this week, all good ;) thanks michelle

@lilyofoz

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issa March 24, 2009 at 5:03 pm

followed & tweeted! =)
http://twitter.com/cutieissa/status/1385225707

hope i win the acer! badly need laptop / netbook coz my old one is still pentium 3, LOL!

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Amanda March 24, 2009 at 7:47 pm

I tweeted! please include me in the drawing!
Amanda

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Arlene March 24, 2009 at 8:04 pm

I am following you and have re-tweeted this contest. I have four girls and this would be a great for me. It would stop the fighting for laptop time. Thanks for the chance. madly59 on twitter

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GP March 24, 2009 at 9:15 pm

Hi Michell, just tweeted about the contest as well. I appreciate the opportunity and information you send out to all of us.

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Bonnie March 25, 2009 at 2:13 am

Thanks for continuing to overdeliver Michelle! Have been facing technology challenges recently so winning this laptop would be awesome ;~D Tweeted, subscribed, will retweet gladly & continue to recommend you.

Use Social Media Daily consistently for myself and clients!!!

Look forward to learning MORE from you.
Bonnie

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Stephanie's Mommy Brain March 25, 2009 at 7:00 pm

Very cool prizes!! I am following and tweeted. I’d love to have the microphone or the Acer!

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John March 25, 2009 at 7:57 pm

Wow! Pretty sweet crazy-awesome giveaway :-) I want that Netbook, Microphone, AND Book. Lol

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Onna March 26, 2009 at 5:35 am

Michelle-Cool contest!!Just twittered your message-Already followed you:) because I love your information!! Also always listen to internet marketing this week!!

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JHS March 26, 2009 at 5:47 am

I have an Acer Aspire One 8.9″ netbook and absolutely love it. Would love to win another for my son.

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Roxanne March 26, 2009 at 8:25 am

I’ve been on the fence about the Acer netbook for a month now. Glad to hear how much you love it.

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Stacy B, March 26, 2009 at 9:15 am

Hello,

I just followed you and just tweeted! I been wanting the Acer Aspire One, so I would love to win it! Thanks for the contest!

http://twitter.com/stacy84/status/1395544765

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brandy w March 26, 2009 at 11:01 am

oh i hope i win the acer. i need a laptop. being in college without one is difficult, plus i’m probably the only mommy blogger without one.

tweet
http://twitter.com/notimemommy/status/1396124183

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WAHM WannaBe March 26, 2009 at 3:24 pm

Hey Michelle,

Now I followed you and tweeted about the contest. Good luck to me! :)

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Rebecca C March 26, 2009 at 3:30 pm

I follow and tweeted @wastebasket

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Catherine copeland March 27, 2009 at 6:00 am

I am now following you and I tweeted.

http://twitter.com/thriftymaven/status/1400996240

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Arlene March 27, 2009 at 11:40 am

I could use the acer for sure. I follow you on twitter (madly59) and have already RT the contests to my twitter friends! http://twitter.com/madly59

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Jeanne March 27, 2009 at 1:12 pm

Is it one tweet/entry per twitter account? I tweeted a few days ago and not sure if I should do again?

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Tina Williams March 27, 2009 at 3:12 pm

Very cool contest! Thank you for your awesome info and generosity! You got KLT written all over this! I’m tweeting away!

http://twitter.com/Tina_Williams
http://twitter.com/newoldmom

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Kayode Odeyemi March 28, 2009 at 3:29 am

Great way to sell Acer. Just to tell you how much I need this laptop, I just finished my Solaris certification, and I would to have that laptop to do some handsome.

I quite fancied this giveaway, but i’m kind of skeptical of you shipping to Nigeria.

Anyway, I am still hoping.
http://twitter.com/charyorde

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Rob Mills March 29, 2009 at 5:02 pm

Cool contest idea Michelle. Just tweeted. @robmills

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Chris March 29, 2009 at 5:03 pm

Very nice! I learn so much from your updates, Im following you on twitter as well!

http://www.twitter.com/ezcashgifts
http://www.twitter.com/BernardoChris

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Connie March 29, 2009 at 5:04 pm

This is too cool. Great way to connect and as a bonus some awesome prizes. I tweeted as ConnieFoggles so I’m in to win!

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Natalie Brown March 29, 2009 at 5:07 pm

Tweeetethed!

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Erin aka netkickstart March 29, 2009 at 5:08 pm

Just entered. Are you using tweetaways.com for the random drawing?
http://twitter.com/netkickstart

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Ardhi March 29, 2009 at 5:10 pm

Great prize..and now following you

Regards,
http://twitter.com/Ardhi

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Crystal March 29, 2009 at 5:19 pm

Hi Michelle! Thought I put in for this 2 weeks ago…Well I am up for another try at that laptop! I have tweeted and been following you quite a while!

twitter.com/revaville

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Teriss March 29, 2009 at 5:22 pm

Just tweeted this -very much a needed tool for blogging today. Stop in to see my dog blog- and tweets.

@Teriss

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Arty Woodby March 29, 2009 at 5:34 pm

This is a first.

http://twitter.com/artywy

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Niya March 29, 2009 at 5:36 pm

Great giveaway. I tweeted this to all my friends and followers

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homemom3 March 29, 2009 at 5:46 pm

I retweeted this and am already a follower on twitter.

Here’s my retweet: http://twitter.com/homemom3/status/1415251753

I could definitely use a new Acer with both the hubby and I taking online classes it is getting a bit of a war to see who misses classes.

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Zoe deLuca March 29, 2009 at 5:58 pm

Hi Michelle

Your content alone is worth re-tweeting but I just had to jump on this as well. Loooove a competition!

Cheers – Zoe

http://twitter.com/zdeluca

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jeff t March 29, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Lorgirl March 29, 2009 at 6:58 pm

Hi Michelle. I’m also following you on Twitter and I’ve tweeted my friends about your giveaway.

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Laurie Leask March 29, 2009 at 7:20 pm

Hi Michelle

I have just re-tweeted your promo.

Thank goodness I have been following you for yonks, because Twitter still has me as blocked from following. The ban has been on for 6+ months BUT I still have 5+ new followers per day. I am sorry that I cannot show my good manners and follow them in return.

Do you, or anybody else reading this, have any ideas how I can get to Follow again on Twitter?

Love your competition, more power to you girl, for thinking outside the circle.

Regards & Best Wishes to you.
Laurie

http://twitter.com/wombats
laurie@wombatbed.com http://wombatbed.com
Skype = laurie.leask

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Hydrau1 March 29, 2009 at 7:47 pm

Thanks Michelle, I soooooo need a new computer, Thank you for giving me the chance.

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Regina March 29, 2009 at 7:49 pm

Hi Michelle,

Super kewl! Twittered this and looking forward to winning ;-) Thank you!

http://www.twitter.com/reginabaker

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Michelle MacPhearson March 29, 2009 at 7:51 pm

@Laurie Leask: You’ve got to get rid of some of the people you are following to be able to follow more – or more poeple have to follow you to be able to follow more. They have a ratio, once you have a certain # of people you’re following, you can’t follow more until your # of followers catch up.

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