Mahalo Weekend Update Contest - Coupon Page Link Curating Edition
Since some mentioned that curated sections did not stay curated I only judged pinned links.
Participation: Entered the contest - 1 point
Participation: 3 Pinned Links - 1 point
Judging: First Pinned Link Helpful - 1 Point
Judging: Second Pinned Link Helpful - 1 Point
Judging: Third Pinned Link Helpful -1 Point
Above and Beyond: Pinned a top Image - 1 Point
Above and Beyond: Categorized page in the coupon section - 1 point
Above and Beyond: Curated more than 1 coupon page - 3 points Max
In this weekends edition of the Mahalo Weekend Update we will be focusing on fixing up our Coupon pages. If you do not own a Coupon page and still would like to participate, visit Mahalo Tasks, as there are still plenty of Coupon pages available (They have proven to be quite lucrative pages)
When many of our coupon pages are built, managers are satisfied with the default Google Search results as they appear. In this "Weekend Update" we want you to consider which links will effectively help the visitors of your page find the coupons they are looking for.
Some have observed that many of the links that appear in the top Google Search results on our Mahalo pages are not that helpful in actually finding coupons, this update will help eliminated unhelpful links and will instead highlight the best links for your Mahalo coupon pages.
To participate in this Update, simply visit a Coupon page you manage, go to your Google Search Link section and curate the links. This means, visiting each link, ensuring that they are all legitimate links that actually provide legitimate coupons for our visitors. We ask that when you find a good official link or a trustworthy coupon provider to pin those links at the top of your link section, for this contest we'd like a minimum of three pins in your coupon links section.
To answer here, link to the coupon pages you curated.
On Monday I will go through each submission and judge the 3 pinned links to make sure they are indeed helpful. Each successful contest submission will be entered into a draw to win some Mahalo swag. The best answer will win the M$15 Tip.
Good Luck!
*Update: Receiving reports the "X"ed out links are returning after they are deleted, if this happens please submit a bug report and let us know if this is happening to you.
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M$12 Answers
The first page I curated was 123 Inkjets Coupons. Relatively easy, as that site has many coupons, therefore many sites that provide them.
Second page is Gillette Coupons. A much toucher one, as Gillette has hardly any coupons. I managed to find a few, but I'll have to sift through it again this weekend, as I'm not yet satisfied with the list.
I'll be going through my other pages too, I got quite a few od them. I'll pick a third one to post here later.
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M$
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M$
Great stuff, I'll judge your first.
Participation: Entered the contest - 1 point - Thank you
Participation: 3 Pinned Links - 1 point - I see 3
Judging: First Pinned Link Helpful - 1 Point - Tjoos is a good source
Judging: Second Pinned Link Helpful - 0 Point - Unfortunately it says right on the page that it's not a valid coupon, I'm confused, can't click anything either.
Judging: Third Pinned Link Helpful - 1 Point - I was conflicted by this one only because there were no coupons only a link to the main page, but its a good source so I know when they have coupons they will be updated.
Above and Beyond: Pinned a top Image - 0 Point - No Pinned image.
Above and Beyond: Categorized page in the coupon section - 1 point - Correct
Above and Beyond: Curated more than 1 coupon page - 3 points
8 Points
I had not checked my Healthy Choice Coupons page. it had so many outdated links. Recently Healthy Choice foods had a special $2.00 dollar discount coupon and since most of those offers don't last very long, the links sent viewers to "Sorry, this offer no longer..." pages.
I have gotten rid of almost all of the links. I think I will personally have to insert links myself. Google gives me almost the same links. I think I'll use the brains of the Mahalo Answers team for this task! :D
Thank you once again, Jeff.
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M$
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M$
I will be judging your Lava Life Coupons page
Participation: Entered the contest - 1 point - Thank you for participating
Participation: Pinned Links - 0 point - The minimum was 3 pins in the Google Search section, you only pinned 1.
Judging: First Pinned Link Helpful - 1 Point - Featured unexpired coupons
Judging: Second Pinned Link Helpful - 0 Point - No Second Pin
Judging: Third Pinned Link Helpful - 0 Point - No Third Pin
Above and Beyond: Pinned a top Image - 0 Point - No Pinned Image
Above and Beyond: Categorized page in the coupon section - 1 point - Well Done
Above and Beyond: Curated more than 1 coupon page - 2 points - Curated 2 coupons pages.
5 Points.
If you get to go to the Texas State Fair, don't miss the Carousel
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M$
Jeff, Thanks it's kinda nice to be "almost perfect"
I always wanted to go to The Great Wolf Lodge!
I have chosen State Fair of Texas Coupons to be judged, apt since it's ongoing as we speak.
Participation: Entered the contest - 1 point - Welcome
Participation: 3 Pinned Links - 1 point - Pins present
Judging: First Pinned Link Helpful - 1 Point - Excellent
Judging: Second Pinned Link Helpful - 1 Point - Probably the best one because it has the video explaining deals
Judging: Third Pinned Link Helpful -1 Point - helpful as well
Above and Beyond: Pinned a top Image - 1 Point - Present
Above and Beyond: Categorized page in the coupon section - 1 point - Proper, thanks
Above and Beyond: Curated more than 1 coupon page - 2 points
9 Points, almost perfect!
http://www.mahalo.com/match-com-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/movietickets-com-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/playphone-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/pc-tools-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/perfectmatch-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/planet-shoes-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/lowermybills-com-coupons
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M$
Great job Masontx I'll judge the Match.com Coupons since it's at the beginning.
Participation: Entered the contest - 1 point - Thanks
Participation: 3 Pinned Links - 1 point - Yes
Judging: First Pinned Link Helpful - 1 Point - Helpful
Judging: Second Pinned Link Helpful - 1 Point - Helpful
Judging: Third Pinned Link Helpful -1 Point - Helpful
Above and Beyond: Pinned a top Image - 0 Point - without pinning a related image you never know what will appear as you top image
Above and Beyond: Categorized page in the coupon section - 1 point
Above and Beyond: Curated more than 1 coupon page - 3 points
9 Points
Now I think I have them all update if I did it right!
http://www.mahalo.com/beauty-choice-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/cwd-kids-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/cutter-buck-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/davids-cookies-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/dog-com-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/dollardays-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/drapers-damons-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/drs-foster-smith-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/executive-gift-shoppe-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/fabric-com-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/jillian-michaels-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/junonia-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/justice-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/kenneth-cole-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/leapfrog-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/leaps-and-bounds-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/pc-pitstop-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/lending-tree-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/herbalife-coupons
Some more coupons I updated.
http://www.mahalo.com/maps-com-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/newegg-canada-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/redenvelope-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/mexgrocer-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/musicnotes-com-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/mother-nature-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/napster-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/resume-edge-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/magazines-com-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/razorgator-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/pets-warehouse-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/fannie-may-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/philosophy-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/norman-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/mozy-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/miles-kimball-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/apple-bottoms-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/aveda-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/swiss-colony-coupons
Swiss Colony is one of my favorite places to shop for goodies!
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M$
Participation: Entered the contest - 1 point - Huzzah, you participated again!
Participation: 3 Pinned Links - 1 point - I see 3
Judging: First Pinned Link Helpful - 1 Point - Official website, perfect
Judging: Second Pinned Link Helpful - 1 Point - It was a bit confusing, but I got to the shopping cart and the promo codes did work, so you get the point.
Judging: Third Pinned Link Helpful -1 Point - hmm, same thing as the above, so it must on the Swiss Colony side to why these coupons are so confusing. But they work and that's the main thing right! You get the point.
Above and Beyond: Pinned a top Image - 1 Point - Good
Above and Beyond: Categorized page in the coupon section - 1 point - Good
Above and Beyond: Curated more than 1 coupon page - 1points - Only submitted the 1 page.
8 Points
http://www.mahalo.com/albertsons-coupons
http://www.mahalo.com/bargain-outfitters-coupon-codes
http://www.mahalo.com/online-grocery-coupons
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M$
Thanks I'll look at your first submission.
Participation: Entered the contest - 1 point - Thank you
Participation: 3 Pinned Links - 1 point - Perfect
Judging: First Pinned Link Helpful - 1 Point - It was
Judging: Second Pinned Link Helpful - 1 Point - Up to date forum
Judging: Third Pinned Link Helpful - 0 Point - I was confused by this one and did not find any mention of Albertsons
Above and Beyond: Pinned a top Image - 0 Point
Above and Beyond: Categorized page in the coupon section - 1 point
Above and Beyond: Curated more than 1 coupon page - 3 points
8 Points
I am very happy to report that if you decide to check on coupons for Designer Imports you will have only current and active links to choose from.
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M$
Join the club I did not understand either, I thought it was to see how many coupons pages you could update over the weekend. Oh well I got my pages all cleaned up, but worked hard for nothing!
Participation: Entered the contest - 1 point - Thanks
Participation: 3 Pinned Links - 1 point - Good
Judging: First Pinned Link Helpful - 1 Point - Yes
Judging: Second Pinned Link Helpful - 0 Point - From what I gather this was a merchant review website, not a coupon website, maybe not appropriate for the "coupon links" section
Judging: Third Pinned Link Helpful -1 Point - This was
Above and Beyond: Pinned a top Image - 0 Point - No pin on image
Above and Beyond: Categorized page in the coupon section - 0 point - No categories chosen
Above and Beyond: Curated more than 1 coupon page - 1 points Max
6 Points
well I guess I can not understand instructions at all. :( I did many coupon pages but I only wrote one on here. Sorry. I am about to stop participating if I add more than 1 it never fails it was supposed to be only 1 if I submit 1 it is supposed to b e more than 1. I give up lol
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Participation: Entered the contest - 1 point - Thank you
Participation: 3 Pinned Links - 1 point - Well done
Judging: First Pinned Link Helpful - 1 Point - Perfect
Judging: Second Pinned Link Helpful - 1 Point - Good
Judging: Third Pinned Link Helpful - 0 Point - The links offered on this page were not working
Above and Beyond: Pinned a top Image - 1 Point - Well done
Above and Beyond: Categorized page in the coupon section - 1 point
Above and Beyond: Curated more than 1 coupon page - 1 points
7 Points
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M$
Participation: Entered the contest - 1 point - Thanks for participating
Participation: 3 Pinned Links - 1 point - 3 present
Judging: First Pinned Link Helpful - 1 Point - Official Site with Coupons, those are the best.
Judging: Second Pinned Link Helpful - 1 Point - Another official site, this one was iffy because it was to purchase tickets and not coupons, but I still think it's helpful.
Judging: Third Pinned Link Helpful - 0 Point - No, that's a bad link, its a forum post from 2007, no guarantee what is discussed is official or even still the case.
Above and Beyond: Pinned a top Image - 1 Point - Yes
Above and Beyond: Categorized page in the coupon section - 1 point - Good
Above and Beyond: Curated more than 1 coupon page - 1 points - Only the 1.
7 Points
Anyway I edit all of my coupons pages:
http://www.mahalo.com/only-natural-pets-coupons,
http://www.mahalo.com/singer-22-coupons,
http://www.mahalo.com/syms-coupons,
http://www.mahalo.com/emitations-coupons,
http://www.mahalo.com/food-saver-coupons,
http://www.mahalo.com/linea-pelle-coupons,
http://www.mahalo.com/pajama-gram-coupons,
http://www.mahalo.com/paul-fredrick-coupons,
http://www.mahalo.com/peruvian-connection-coupons,
http://www.mahalo.com/registry-mechanic-coupons,
http://www.mahalo.com/improvement-direct-coupons,
http://www.mahalo.com/thomas-pink-coupons,
http://www.mahalo.com/tobi-coupons,
First of all, I checked all the links in the page if they are about coupons and deals of the store I'm working on. I pin the official online store page because I assume the official websites will be most reliable. Then I sort the coupons sites by experiences and exclude the pages if my browser add on warn me that the sites are unreliable and have poor quality. Next step is to find sites with rating system, I put these sites on top. Last step is to find sites with more offers. I put these on top of sites with fewer offer. And that's how I edit my Coupons page.
I guess I just make a how to. lol.
Aside from unrelated links, I removed all fabouloussavings and dealio links as WOT, my Mozilla add on, informs me that these sites are unreliable and have poor quality.
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M$
What browser add-on are you using for the warnings?
Thanks for participating, for the judging I'll be looking at the first submission, Only Natural Pets Coupons
Participation: Entered the contest - 1 point - Thank you
Participation: 3 Pinned Links - 1 point - I see three pins
Judging: First Pinned Link Helpful - 1 Point - CouponCabin works
Judging: Second Pinned Link Helpful - 1 Point - I found coupons
Judging: Third Pinned Link Helpful -1 Point - I found coupons
Above and Beyond: Pinned a top Image - 0 Point - No image pinned, oh no
Above and Beyond: Categorized page in the coupon section - 1 point
Above and Beyond: Curated more than 1 coupon page - 3 points
9 Points
I use WOT Mozilla Add on
Zone Alarm Coupons is probably my least- visited coupons page. I've curated it nonetheless, I hope this will bring new life to it. That's the last of the bunch..
Great challenge! A very good reason to sift through all of my 99 pages and clean them out!
Thanks for participating Mith, I'll start the judging with you, here are this weeks categories. I will be judging 123 Inkjets Coupons
Participation: Entered the contest - 1 point - Thank you again
Participation: Pinned Links - 1 point - I see pins
Judging: First Pinned Link Helpful - 1 Point - This lead me to the latest coupon
Judging: Second Pinned Link Helpful - 1 Point - as did this
Judging: Third Pinned Link Helpful -1 Point - as did this
Above and Beyond: Pinned a top Image - 1 Point - This was pinned
Above and Beyond: Categorized page in the coupon section - 1 point - You have this categorized correctly
Above and Beyond: Curated more than 1 coupon page - 3 points - You curated 3 pages.
Perfect 10 - I hope this contest wasn't that easy
Thanks for the perfect report.
To be fair, part of the points you scored are from the original page- builder, who created the page based on my 'task' entry. (like the category..)