Comments on: What happened to the Christmas spirit? http://www.here.org.uk/2007/12/what-happened-to-the-christmas-spirit.html Welcome to Kieron's blog - the life and times of an Internet Marketeer Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:42:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Brett http://www.here.org.uk/2007/12/what-happened-to-the-christmas-spirit.html#comment-5795 Brett Tue, 01 Jan 2008 08:27:21 +0000 http://www.here.org.uk/2007/12/what-happened-to-the-christmas-spirit.html#comment-5795 You're right Kieron. I got a real Ale Hamper but I don't like beer (only lager!) and I didn't complain once. I thought it was brilliant to get something for nothing and immediately thought who I could give the hamper to in my family. There were three people fighting for it in our house on Christmas day! You’re right Kieron. I got a real Ale Hamper but I don’t like beer (only lager!) and I didn’t complain once. I thought it was brilliant to get something for nothing and immediately thought who I could give the hamper to in my family. There were three people fighting for it in our house on Christmas day!

]]> By: Jason Dale http://www.here.org.uk/2007/12/what-happened-to-the-christmas-spirit.html#comment-5736 Jason Dale Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:58:49 +0000 http://www.here.org.uk/2007/12/what-happened-to-the-christmas-spirit.html#comment-5736 I think the Christmas Spirit was out in abundance and it's important that the success and generosity of the promo isn't lost or tarnished by the minority. Ok there were a few grumpy so and sos but the vast majority who took part in the promo and signed in around 3pm were more than happy (judging by the posts on the same thread). Me? I told Jude at 3pm ish that I was off to go and win a SatNav... by 3.10pm I'd won a SatNav - so was well impressed with that (as well as the power of positive thought!) Jason I think the Christmas Spirit was out in abundance and it’s important that the success and generosity of the promo isn’t lost or tarnished by the minority.

Ok there were a few grumpy so and sos but the vast majority who took part in the promo and signed in around 3pm were more than happy (judging by the posts on the same thread).

Me? I told Jude at 3pm ish that I was off to go and win a SatNav… by 3.10pm I’d won a SatNav - so was well impressed with that (as well as the power of positive thought!)

Jason

]]> By: Affiliate Window’s Christmas Presents | Mr Daz http://www.here.org.uk/2007/12/what-happened-to-the-christmas-spirit.html#comment-5732 Affiliate Window’s Christmas Presents | Mr Daz Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:30:28 +0000 http://www.here.org.uk/2007/12/what-happened-to-the-christmas-spirit.html#comment-5732 [...] Would you believe it but they were actually giving away LCD TVs and iPods? What’s more, it appears that some people were even complaining about the gifts. [...] [...] Would you believe it but they were actually giving away LCD TVs and iPods? What’s more, it appears that some people were even complaining about the gifts. [...]

]]> By: Mr Daz http://www.here.org.uk/2007/12/what-happened-to-the-christmas-spirit.html#comment-5729 Mr Daz Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:19:30 +0000 http://www.here.org.uk/2007/12/what-happened-to-the-christmas-spirit.html#comment-5729 I logged in just after 3:00pm with the only means I had available to me, my HP Smartphone. I was gutted to find the JavaScript options they used for the Christmas tree didn't work on my phone, so I couldn't pick a gift. I'd have been delighted with Champagne. I don't drink it either, but I know some people who do and they'd have loved a tipple. Guess I'll need to invest in a laptop this year so I'm not so isolated at times like this. I even tried adding an affiliate link to one of my sites that day and that messed up. Phones are cool, but they're no use for Affiliates to work on! I logged in just after 3:00pm with the only means I had available to me, my HP Smartphone. I was gutted to find the JavaScript options they used for the Christmas tree didn’t work on my phone, so I couldn’t pick a gift.

I’d have been delighted with Champagne. I don’t drink it either, but I know some people who do and they’d have loved a tipple.

Guess I’ll need to invest in a laptop this year so I’m not so isolated at times like this. I even tried adding an affiliate link to one of my sites that day and that messed up. Phones are cool, but they’re no use for Affiliates to work on!

]]> By: Antony http://www.here.org.uk/2007/12/what-happened-to-the-christmas-spirit.html#comment-5728 Antony Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:42:33 +0000 http://www.here.org.uk/2007/12/what-happened-to-the-christmas-spirit.html#comment-5728 I agree but would go further. What right do affiliate have to expect presents from business partners, especially if they dont send them. Its not an easy job being an affiliate manager and it seems many affiliates dont think to send them anything. I agree but would go further. What right do affiliate have to expect presents from business partners, especially if they dont send them. Its not an easy job being an affiliate manager and it seems many affiliates dont think to send them anything.

]]> By: Steven M http://www.here.org.uk/2007/12/what-happened-to-the-christmas-spirit.html#comment-5726 Steven M Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:59:39 +0000 http://www.here.org.uk/2007/12/what-happened-to-the-christmas-spirit.html#comment-5726 I was a wee bit negative about my prize because I didn't understand how to read a binary clock. On the whole though, it was a great competition and Affiliate Window and the merchants involved are to be congratulated for their generosity and the effort this must have taken to organise. :) I was a wee bit negative about my prize because I didn’t understand how to read a binary clock. On the whole though, it was a great competition and Affiliate Window and the merchants involved are to be congratulated for their generosity and the effort this must have taken to organise. :)

]]> By: Julia (Affiliate Window) http://www.here.org.uk/2007/12/what-happened-to-the-christmas-spirit.html#comment-5723 Julia (Affiliate Window) Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:55:03 +0000 http://www.here.org.uk/2007/12/what-happened-to-the-christmas-spirit.html#comment-5723 Hi everyone Just wanted to say a big thank you for the positive feedback - and the blog post, Kieron. We were very grateful to our merchants for the prizes provided and hope we spread some Christmas cheer on the big day - even it did mean dragging you away from your turkey... Watch this space to see what we come up with for Christmas 2008! Cheers Julia Hi everyone

Just wanted to say a big thank you for the positive feedback - and the blog post, Kieron.

We were very grateful to our merchants for the prizes provided and hope we spread some Christmas cheer on the big day - even it did mean dragging you away from your turkey…

Watch this space to see what we come up with for Christmas 2008!

Cheers

Julia

]]> By: Chris http://www.here.org.uk/2007/12/what-happened-to-the-christmas-spirit.html#comment-5721 Chris Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:47:38 +0000 http://www.here.org.uk/2007/12/what-happened-to-the-christmas-spirit.html#comment-5721 I read the posts on the A4u forum about the AW promo and, like you Kieron, was dismayed by the whinging, negative attitude of a number of my fellow affiliates. I'd like to add my vote of thanks to AW for a great promo with great prizes. I read the posts on the A4u forum about the AW promo and, like you Kieron, was dismayed by the whinging, negative attitude of a number of my fellow affiliates.

I’d like to add my vote of thanks to AW for a great promo with great prizes.

]]> By: gadget http://www.here.org.uk/2007/12/what-happened-to-the-christmas-spirit.html#comment-5719 gadget Thu, 27 Dec 2007 11:57:48 +0000 http://www.here.org.uk/2007/12/what-happened-to-the-christmas-spirit.html#comment-5719 I actually thought this was a naff idea, at first. But now I know the top prize wasa LCD TV I'm amazed at what a great idea it actually was - just shows what little I know. I should have known better really as AW are probably the best network at the moment. I actually thought this was a naff idea, at first. But now I know the top prize wasa LCD TV I’m amazed at what a great idea it actually was - just shows what little I know. I should have known better really as AW are probably the best network at the moment.

]]> By: Raymond Theakston http://www.here.org.uk/2007/12/what-happened-to-the-christmas-spirit.html#comment-5718 Raymond Theakston Thu, 27 Dec 2007 04:56:17 +0000 http://www.here.org.uk/2007/12/what-happened-to-the-christmas-spirit.html#comment-5718 I was one of the iPod winners. I had to leave my Christmas dinner midway through as I could hear the Queen's speach ending from the dining room. I'd already warned my parents in advance though, so they were encouraging me to win a tv. That's not half the story though, I specifically got broadband installed at my parents in time for Christmas, just for this competition! I'd have been devastated if I'd have had to use dialup. My investment paid off :) I was one of the iPod winners. I had to leave my Christmas dinner midway through as I could hear the Queen’s speach ending from the dining room. I’d already warned my parents in advance though, so they were encouraging me to win a tv.

That’s not half the story though, I specifically got broadband installed at my parents in time for Christmas, just for this competition! I’d have been devastated if I’d have had to use dialup.

My investment paid off :)

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