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Massive Giveaway Contest: This Blog Turns Two Years Old!

July 22nd, 2009 • Related • Filed Under
                                                         
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On July 23rd, 2009 WhereDoesAllMyMoneyGo.com will be turning two years old. In order to celebrate, I thought it would be nice to have a big giveaway since the reason I keep blogging and the reason this blog keeps growing is because of YOU the reader! Prizes and details are down below, but first a bit of retrospection:

Readership Statistics

In the first year this blog received 62,731 visitors and this almost tripled to 176,898 in year two. Similarly, “pageviews” increased from 128,144 to 305,626. Cumulatively this means the blog has had 239,629 visitors and 433,770 pages read in total. It’s kind of neat to think that people have read almost half a million pages of my stuff in two years. Regular readership is always increasing too – currently there are 1,341 daily subscribers, 744 of which choose to receive the email updates (sign up here) and 597 of which choose to subscribe using an RSS reader (click to sign up here).

The Prizes!

I kind of like the idea of rewarding as many people as possible, so there will be a few prizes up for grabs:

Win One of Two Real Silver Canadian Dollars

The Royal Canadian Mint produces some spectacular commemorative coins, and this first one commemorates the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games (retail value $54.95).

The second coin commemorates 100 Years of Flight in Canada (retail value $39.95).

I should point out that the face value of each coin is only $1 and I trust the winner will NOT try to spend the coins! :)

Win One of 10 Movies About Money (On DVD):

  1. Wall Street
  2. Boiler Room
  3. Brewster’s Millions
  4. Casino
  5. Ocean’s Eleven (The Original)
  6. Rogue Trader
  7. Trading Places
  8. Glengarry Glen Ross
  9. Other People’s Money
  10. Barbarians At The Gate

Win One of 5 Books About Money:

  1. Findependence Day by Jonathan Chevreau
  2. The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life by Alice Schroeder
  3. The Rookie’s Guide to Options by Mark Wolfinger
  4. Stocks for the Long Run by Jeremy Siegel
  5. Four Pillars of Investing by William Bernstein

How To Enter

You may earn multiple entries, each method is as follows:

  1. You can earn one entry by submitting a comment on this post (maximum of 1 comment), you must include a valid email address in the form, but your email is never shared with anyone.
  2. You can earn another entry by promoting this contest on your own blog (pingback required).
  3. You can earn another entry by tweeting the URL of this contest post (Must include @PreetBanerjee in your tweet so I know you tweeted it). Not following me? Click here to follow me on Twitter.

So you can earn up to three entries in this contest, and there are 17 prizes (you can only win once). All winners will have exactly 1 week to claim their prize (I will notify you via email or twitter), or they will forfeit their winnings. The contest runs until midnight (EST) on July 31st, 2009. Prizes will be shipped to addresses in Canada and the USA only. Winners will be drawn at random, and will be first come, first served in terms of prize selection.

GOOD LUCK and thanks for joining me on this blogging journey so far! :)

Preet

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There Are 111 Responses So Far. »

  1. Comment by Henry on 22 July 2009:

    I am in.

  2. Comment by Ray on 22 July 2009:

    I’d like one of those books please :)

  3. Comment by Germack on 22 July 2009:

    Count me in.

  4. Comment by Peter on 22 July 2009:

    Content Entry.

  5. Comment by gene on 23 July 2009:

    A generous giveaway! I hope all the goodwill you send out will be rewarded.

  6. Comment by Aaron on 23 July 2009:

    Awesome! Count me in.

  7. Comment by Cam Birch on 23 July 2009:

    Congratulations on the blog being as successful as it is. I love free stuff! Count me in for the contest!

  8. Comment by Jordan on 23 July 2009:

    I’m in for the non-Olympics silver dollar, even though it’s worth more and I live in Vancouver I’d never support the event in any way. Fingers crossed

  9. Comment by B on 23 July 2009:

    Happy Anniversary! Thanks for all the insights.

  10. Comment by Traciatim on 23 July 2009:

    Congrats on the growth, now of only my retirement funds were so lucky.

  11. Comment by as on 23 July 2009:

    Happy Birthday!

    Oh, the terrible twos (and the potty training)…

  12. Comment by michael on 23 July 2009:

    Congrats on the “BlogDay”!!! Hope it continues to grow!

  13. Comment by Mike Gayowski on 23 July 2009:

    Great job Preet. Not all blogs are equal. Compare!

  14. Comment by Jason on 23 July 2009:

    Count me in.

  15. Comment by Luc Richard on 23 July 2009:

    Congratulations! Please count me in:)

  16. Comment by walk on 23 July 2009:

    Me too!

  17. Comment by Andres on 23 July 2009:

    Preet, I wonder when the new Masters of the Universe: Goldman Sachs movie is coming out. That’ll be a popular giveaway!

  18. Comment by BILL on 23 July 2009:

    All the best and thank you for the fine articles to date

  19. Comment by Mr. Cheap on 23 July 2009:

    Wow, lots of prizes!

  20. Comment by Big Cajun Man on 23 July 2009:

    Free stuff? Did someone say free stuff? Count me in!! Watch for my pingback too!

  21. Comment by Michael on 23 July 2009:

    Sign me up, thanks!

  22. Comment by Allawi on 23 July 2009:

    I’m in!

  23. Comment by hallambomb on 23 July 2009:

    show me da money

  24. Comment by Penny on 23 July 2009:

    Please include me into your contest. Nice idea to have so many smaller prizes that gives a lot of people the opportunity to win.

  25. Comment by Sean on 23 July 2009:

    Congrats on your 2 year blog-a-versary! Watch for my ping-back!

  26. Comment by Elisabeth on 23 July 2009:

    Love the blog – My favorite read of the day !

  27. Comment by Thicken My Wallet on 23 July 2009:

    Congrats on 2 years! Here’s hoping for many more.

  28. Comment by Howie on 23 July 2009:

    Congratulations on your two years! Many thanks for your insights, thoughts, and encouragement!

  29. Comment by Millionaireby45 on 23 July 2009:

    Congrats. That is a lot of readers.

  30. Comment by Canadian Capitalist on 23 July 2009:

    Those are great prizes on offer. I’ve been wanting to watch Boiler Room.

  31. Comment by Xenko on 23 July 2009:

    Happy 2nd Anniversary Preet! Keep up the great work.

  32. Comment by karash on 23 July 2009:

    Happy Anniversary! Thanks for all the insights.

  33. Comment by Lance on 23 July 2009:

    Congratulations on your success.

  34. Comment by Gil on 23 July 2009:

    I just can’t figure out how you have something new to blog about every day! :)

  35. Comment by ash on 23 July 2009:

    Sign me up, thanks!

  36. Comment by Brandon on 23 July 2009:

    Congrats on 2 yrs! Keep blogging…

  37. Comment by Edouard on 23 July 2009:

    Congratulations WDLMG,
    Original content and a healthy constant flow of information.
    What I appreciate most are the links and referrals you share with your loyal readership. Keep up the good work.

  38. Comment by Mike on 23 July 2009:

    Weee I like contests.

  39. Comment by B on 23 July 2009:

    Congrats! Keep up the good work.

  40. Comment by AM on 23 July 2009:

    Congratulations! Thanks for all the interesting posts over the past 2 years.

  41. Comment by Erick on 23 July 2009:

    Sign me up!

  42. Comment by Mark on 23 July 2009:

    Nice. Looking good for another 2 and more.

  43. Comment by Tom @ Canadian Finance Blog on 23 July 2009:

    Congrats Preet! Those coins are looking pretty nice ;)

  44. Comment by Kevin on 23 July 2009:

    Congrats on your first two years!

  45. Comment by BillB on 23 July 2009:

    Congratulations.

  46. Comment by Stevie on 23 July 2009:

    Congrats on your success with the blog, Preet. Keep the posts coming!

  47. Comment by Veselin on 23 July 2009:

    I am in.

  48. Comment by Jason on 23 July 2009:

    thanks for the contest! and the content as well. Always a good read.

  49. Comment by LC on 23 July 2009:

    Yes please

  50. Comment by russ on 23 July 2009:

    Nice work, Preet! You’ll drive your comments page into a quivering mass with this great giveaway contest! Thanks for giving back a little – it’s an awesome idea!

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  52. Comment by A.Davies on 23 July 2009:

    !

  53. Comment by RS on 23 July 2009:

    Congrats! Count me in.

  54. Comment by Mark Wolfinger on 23 July 2009:

    Congratulations on your anniversary and on your growing readership.

  55. Comment by SW on 23 July 2009:

    Wow, 2 years, that’s fantastic! Congrats!

    and count me in :)

  56. Comment by Anna G. on 23 July 2009:

    You are so right the Canadian Mint makes some beautiful commerative coins..and I would really love to win one.

    Thanks for this giveaway!!

  57. Comment by rajiv on 23 July 2009:

    i like the simplicity and informative way of presenting financial information.i am reading this blog for 1+ year and like it very much. Congratulation to preet for this wonderful work…..

    Rajiv

  58. Comment by James on 24 July 2009:

    Congrats! Love the advice on this blog.

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  60. Comment by Patricia on 24 July 2009:

    Congratulations on your 2nd anniversary. Love your blog and hope that you are writing another book soon.

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  62. Comment by Brian on 24 July 2009:

    Count me in!

  63. Comment by Kirk on 24 July 2009:

    Count me in. This is one of two money blogs I visit daily. MDJ is the other.

  64. Comment by Nicolas on 24 July 2009:

    Count me in.

  65. Comment by PoorFella on 24 July 2009:

    Congrats!

    I enjoy the blog. Count me in the draw!

  66. Comment by JC on 24 July 2009:

    Count me in too!

  67. Comment by Jamie on 24 July 2009:

    Sign me up!

  68. Comment by Brian on 24 July 2009:

    Happy 2 years! Here’s to another successful year.

  69. Comment by mary on 24 July 2009:

    Congrats.

  70. Comment by Dan on 24 July 2009:

    Happy 2nd birthday, keep up the good work.

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  72. Comment by Frank on 24 July 2009:

    Congrats – would love one of those books.

  73. Comment by Potato on 24 July 2009:

    2 years. Not bad at all. Are you having to deal with the torrent of spam comments? They seem to have found my site in the last few weeks :(

  74. Comment by Abhad on 24 July 2009:

    Good luck in the years to come. Great Site and awesome contest

  75. Comment by John on 24 July 2009:

    I’m in to win!

  76. Comment by Bill on 24 July 2009:

    Keep up the good work Preet.
    Congrats!!!

  77. Comment by Bill on 24 July 2009:

    Keep up the good work Preet.
    Congrats!!!

  78. Comment by ethan on 24 July 2009:

    please enter me to win

  79. Comment by Valerie on 24 July 2009:

    how generous! and congrats!

  80. Comment by Kenny on 24 July 2009:

    Congratulations! Count me in! Thanks!

  81. Comment by Glenn Archer on 24 July 2009:

    Congratulations! Please count me in

  82. Comment by luc on 24 July 2009:

    Greed is good and you know how to exploit it, congrats!

  83. Comment by James on 24 July 2009:

    Happy 2 years! Here’s to another successful year.

  84. Comment by Alan on 24 July 2009:

    I’ll pss on the books, but hey, a movie would be great! Congrats on your success!

  85. Comment by Alan on 24 July 2009:

    That was “pass on the books…” for clarification!

  86. Comment by Jamie on 25 July 2009:

    Congrats

  87. Comment by Steph on 25 July 2009:

    Good luck to me !! the odds are better than 6/49 !

  88. Comment by Martin on 25 July 2009:

    please count me in! congrats

  89. Comment by Todd on 25 July 2009:

    Please count me in!

    Thanks for orgainzing the prizes for us!

    Todd

  90. Comment by Zach on 25 July 2009:

    I’m in – congrats on the anniversary and all the views.

  91. Comment by Feizal on 25 July 2009:

    Happy Second birthday! Thanks for all your financial wisedom!
    Feizal

  92. Comment by el casho on 26 July 2009:

    I would like to win something, oh yeah great info

  93. Comment by Matt S on 26 July 2009:

    I’ve been following this blog for few months now. Nice work. Congrats on winning the Next expert Host!

  94. Comment by Andrew on 26 July 2009:

    Congrats on reaching the 2 year mark!. Count me in for the contest

  95. Comment by Marianne O on 27 July 2009:

    Wow — impressive stats. As always, a great blog.

  96. Comment by Ken on 27 July 2009:

    Love your site. Read your blogs every day! Thanks for keeping us “small” investors informed!

  97. Comment by Garry on 27 July 2009:

    Thanks for the opportunity!

  98. Comment by not-so-wet-coast on 27 July 2009:

    Sweet – happy 2nd anniversary Preet!

  99. Comment by Paula on 28 July 2009:

    Happy Belated Birthday!

  100. Comment by Alastair on 28 July 2009:

    Great site! I’ve been hoping to read Bill Bernstein’s book.

  101. Comment by bojac on 28 July 2009:

    Count me in!

  102. Comment by HL on 29 July 2009:

    Congrats on the success of your blog!

  103. Comment by NITYA on 29 July 2009:

    WOW,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,PREET U DOING GR8 JOB MAN….

  104. Comment by Bernie on 29 July 2009:

    I enjoy your blog, congrats on your anniversary!

  105. Comment by Gail Bebee on 30 July 2009:

    I’ve greatly enjoyed your insightful blogs over the past two years. Keep up the good work.

  106. Comment by Margaret on 30 July 2009:

    Sounds fabulous!

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  108. Comment by Paul S on 31 July 2009:

    Congrats on the success of the blog. Been reading since your RRSP book days. Great stuff.

  109. Comment by karash on 31 July 2009:

    COUNT ME IN, PLEASE…!!!!

  110. Comment by Greg on 31 July 2009:

    Congratulations on the Anniversary! Great stuff!

  111. Comment by Steve on 31 July 2009:

    Slipping in just under the midnight deadline – cause I like the odds so far. But seriously, been reading the blog for about four months now and find many useful articles and tidbits. Congrats on two years and hope you have many more anniversaries.

    Steve

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