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Participate in Chrome Challenge Contest and win assured prizes

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shauvik Original post #1
Jun 28, 2011 at 6:01 PM
Take the Chrome Challenge by completing four simple steps and win galaxy tabs. Also, get a chance to feature in the September issue of Digit Magazine. If thats not enough, every participant who submits a valid app would be given a six-months subscription to Digit worth Rs.1000.

Can you resist this? :?:

Also, share this post with your facebook friends to increase your chances of winning. All the best!

Happy Coding! :smile:

Click here to participate!
sygeek
sygeek #2
Jun 28, 2011 at 6:45 PM
I would have participated if the Chrome Web Store's developer sign-up was free of cost. But, I guess that's how you will earn, as a commission.
RCuber
RCuber #3
Jun 28, 2011 at 6:54 PM
I would have participated if the Chrome Web Store's developer sign-up was free of cost. But, I guess that's how you will earn, as a commission.

For developers who take part in the Chrome Challenge and submit atleast one Chorme App on the Chrome Web Store, Thinkdigit.com will reimburse the complete Developer Sign Up Fee, so that they can continue to update their apps & extensions and publish new items without paying the fee. The developers have to send details of the app they have submitted on Chrome Web Store alongwith their mailing address to chrome@thinkdigit.com. Thinkdigit.com will send a cheque to the mailing address as soon as the details of the developer has been validated.
Link

The message was too short blah!!!
sygeek
sygeek #4
Jun 28, 2011 at 7:03 PM
Oh, should've read to the bottom, instead I just closed the page after reading:
Publish your app on the Chrome Web Store at chrome.google.com/webstore/developer/dashboard by uploading your app and paying a Developer Sign Up Fee* of $5
Thanks for the info though.
RCuber
RCuber #5
Jun 28, 2011 at 7:06 PM
I paid the developer fee.. now need to scratch my head on what "Lifestyle" app to build ... lol :D

Any ideas? :D
mukul_rockstar
Jun 28, 2011 at 8:59 PM
i think its about google chrome browser [or OS]
create an app to change the chrome's background wallpapaer after the set time.. :p
Vyom
Vyom #7
Jun 29, 2011 at 9:29 PM
The following Chrome Web Store link:
(*www.thinkdigit.com/contest/chrome-challenge/chrome.google.com/webstore/developer/dashboard) chrome.google.com/webstore/developer/dashboard
on the following page
Chrome Challenge Contest
directs me to the Error page of TDF! :(

Edit:
Ok, the Copy and Pasting the link works.
But the admin of website needs to correct it.
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shauvik #8
Jun 30, 2011 at 10:09 AM
The following Chrome Web Store link:
(*www.thinkdigit.com/contest/chrome-challenge/chrome.google.com/webstore/developer/dashboard) chrome.google.com/webstore/developer/dashboard
on the following page
Chrome Challenge Contest
directs me to the Error page of TDF! :(

Edit:
Ok, the Copy and Pasting the link works.
But the admin of website needs to correct it.

Hey Thanks, Vineet for pointing that out! Addressing it right away!
Tejas.Gupta
Jun 30, 2011 at 3:48 PM
5$ for participating..! :|
That too when you will get the app :|
Vyom
Vyom #11
Jun 30, 2011 at 11:00 PM
Can OP tell the Deadline to submit the app!
The gifts in this contest are too tempting to resist!! :greedy:
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shauvik #12
Jul 1, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Can OP tell the Deadline to submit the app!
The gifts in this contest are too tempting to resist!! :greedy:

The deadline to submit the apps are 15th August. Though, the sooner you submit, higher would be you chances to win.

There has been a few more queries by a few participants. So, here is a brief FAQ list:

Q1: Can someone build a theme and will it still qualify as an app? Or should it be an extension?
A1: No. Themes or extensions are not acceptable. You need to produce apps only.

Q2: If someone makes an app which may be highly useful but not exactly related to lifestyle, will it be selected?
A2: Lifestyle apps are encouraged but not the only way to win. All other types of apps are accepted and have a chance to win provided they meet the requirements of the contest.

Let us know, if you have any further questions.
thetechfreak
Jul 1, 2011 at 6:29 PM
Would participate. But I wont. :wink:

Please look to give us 2 Dvds rather than 1 Dvd. One Fast Track is more than enough.
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syed2011 #14
Jul 7, 2011 at 5:44 PM
I would have participated if the Chrome Web Store's developer sign-up was free of cost. But, I guess that's how you will earn, as a commission.

Ya ! me too have done the same thing but its unfortunate... :(
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shauvik #15
Jul 11, 2011 at 2:46 PM
This is what is mentioned in the contest page:

For developers who take part in the Chrome Challenge and submit atleast one Chorme App on the Chrome Web Store, Thinkdigit.com will reimburse the complete Developer Sign Up Fee, so that they can continue to update their apps & extensions and publish new items without paying the fee. The developers have to send details of the app they have submitted on Chrome Web Store alongwith their mailing address to chrome@thinkdigit.com. Thinkdigit.com will send a cheque to the mailing address as soon as the details of the developer has been validated.
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Aug 13, 2011 at 11:16 AM
I am having problems in paying developer's fee. Is debit card accepted???

I donot have credit card.

I have almost completed my app, it's frustating now.. :(

Please reply soon, I also mailed to DIGIT 4 days ago. still no reply. :cry:
d6bmg
d6bmg #17
Aug 13, 2011 at 9:46 PM
I've a question: Can I use paypal or alertpay or LR to pay the fee?
RCuber
RCuber #18
Aug 14, 2011 at 2:17 AM
Not really sure if I used google checkout or paypal pay. I also forgot about this contest also :p
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elektor7 #19
Aug 14, 2011 at 11:07 PM
hi guys now my chrome app is ready..
The app name was ASCIIart ..
It's Convert Your Picture to printable Text Format (ASCII art).
app link:*chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/cnibmjkkmemgndlgljgmphnjghabplne?hl=en-US.

(if u want to know more about chrome apps ?, or html5(canvas ,making chrome app(packaged app or hosted apps)filesystem api,) , javascript, please fell free to contact me I'll help you)
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Aug 15, 2011 at 5:11 PM
Hello everyone i have published 3 apps -
Geekcorner-*chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/gpfjdnidobmhpnechiogemjmcepgflie
type - hosted app short description- A must visit site for all your thirst of Technology !

ifun-*chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ohgcpgdcmljfmhbgdbjlgmnacokddaml
type-Hosted app short description- A blog to keep you laughing!

Computer jokes-*chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/lbpjhnbaimapjnajfkjfipagaeclikde
type-packaged app short description- Computer and internet jokes to make you laugh
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Delta #21
Aug 15, 2011 at 10:25 PM
Just submitted my app MuveeList. It's a simple movie watchlist app which utilizes HTML5 IndexedDB to store data locally. I know it's not much, but that's what I could come up with in a single day.
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Aug 16, 2011 at 12:19 AM
Here is my submitted app... took me some time,

Ball . E

*chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/hpfpicfmdbidjfplhnkhlgpncmeejnhf?hc=search&hcp=main

It's a puzzle game, hope u guys enjoy.:smile:
Thanks charan for reply (of any kind). Greatly appreciated!
Harivel
Harivel #23
Aug 16, 2011 at 8:48 PM
Here is my Application...

LastTwit


*chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/akfeemgmecpcmjhnhigcjiccophaplfd

Check this and Tell me Comments!! :))


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I m also "Google Developer"
:razz:
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Aug 22, 2011 at 4:29 PM
Has DIGIT dispatched any acknowledgement mail after submitting the app.

I am not asking after the email registration, but after the submission of app.
I would really like to know as, I submitted very late.
On August 15 around 1900hrs...
:oops:

P.S.
What's the answer for random question 'antonym for fool', I seem to get it many times :mrgreen:
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shauvik #25
Aug 23, 2011 at 5:38 PM
Has DIGIT dispatched any acknowledgement mail after submitting the app.

I am not asking after the email registration, but after the submission of app.
I would really like to know as, I submitted very late.
On August 15 around 1900hrs...
:oops:

P.S.
What's the answer for random question 'antonym for fool', I seem to get it many times :mrgreen:

We are reviewing the Apps and will revert shortly with our feedback. We havent yet replied to anybody whether their Apps have been accepted or rejected. Thanks! :smile:
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Sep 2, 2011 at 1:33 PM
Hey when you are announcing the results ? They are not in this months mag , Why?
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Sep 2, 2011 at 1:54 PM
Oh really,is that so??

Then they may have forgot about the contest. That's sad I was looking forward to it.

I am sad :-(
KDroid
KDroid #28
Sep 6, 2011 at 2:18 PM
Entries still being accepted?
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shauvik #29
Sep 6, 2011 at 2:46 PM
The contest is officially closed now. On special requests from few participants, we had accepted Apps till 31st August, 2011. Currently, we are reviewing the Apps and will declare the results within next 15 days time. And yes, the contest will be announced in the October, Special issue.

Cheers!
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Sep 13, 2011 at 1:05 PM
Why didn't digit officially announced the extensions of last date, considering that it was extended to 15 days more.... (I checked Terms & conditions page, it had nothing) :neutral:
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shauvik #31
Sep 14, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Abhishek,

As mentioned before, the contest was extended only for a few selected participants who had written to us before 15th August that they are in the process of creating the Apps and needed extension to get this done. So, it was officially open for only those people who had contacted us on chrome AT thinkdigit.com id on or before 15th August requesting for special extension. Also, note that we did not allow extension to everybody. Only the serious ones were given this liberty! :)
thetechfreak
Sep 14, 2011 at 5:38 PM
Well @shauvik I request digit to hold some non developer competitions as well. Some thing better than a lottery or a lucky draw.
Would love a gaming competition :D
Just make sure if a gaming tournament is held make it a online tournament :)
hari1
hari1 #33
Oct 1, 2011 at 3:27 PM
Who is the winner of the chrome challenge contest??:?:
:shock:Why have not Digit still announced the results??
It's first of October and still there is no names of the winners on your website.
WHY??:sad:
thetechfreak
Oct 2, 2011 at 5:27 PM
@hari1


The results have been given in the October issue of Digit. I havent yet got it but when I get it I will post it here :)
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cormar #35
Oct 4, 2011 at 5:02 PM
guys...i have digit october copy in my hands...

wil let you know the results very shortly..

cheerss..:p:p:p:p

ok..here we go...

before publishing results, two things to be noticed..:oops:

digit has published the photographs of winners..:razz: so i guess winners know, they are the ones...:idea:

secondly, digit says, Congratulations to the lucky winners!..so was there any lucky draw involved?? this is harsh..i feel, coz, winners must have had been selected based on pure quality of the apps.

whatever, here it is..

5 Samsung tabs goes to

Astro-Vision Futuretech Pvt Ltd., Kochi
Hindu Calendar

Manish Revappa Chiniwalar, Belgaum
MindMapr

Qveda Interactive Design, Mumbai
Gully Cricket

Himanshu Shringarpure, Bengaluru
Wonder of India Puzzle

Harshit Jain, Fatehabad
TellMeFilms


they also gave away consolation prizes to two participants..

Rajasekharan R, Bengaluru
My Rupee Tracker

Ranjan Kumar, Pune
New You Like, Favourite Bollywood Tweets


Hearty Congratulations to the Winners!!!:p:p:p​
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obhumika #36
Oct 4, 2011 at 5:33 PM
"News you like" by Ranjan Kumar, Pune which won the consolation prize and officially declared to be at
*chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/lkmdkdpokgpelkfobcdlnpnihbjaipen

was uploaded to Chrome store on as early as 11th dec 2010 at *chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mhhfpkohhndikjdifdgdeckmlgpohkoo

so... republishing an app was okay with organizers, or they did not investigate?
thetechfreak
Oct 4, 2011 at 5:34 PM
Congrats to all winners of the Chrome challenge :D
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cormar #38
Oct 4, 2011 at 5:45 PM
"News you like" by Ranjan Kumar, Pune which won the consolation prize and officially declared to be at
*chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/lkmdkdpokgpelkfobcdlnpnihbjaipen

was uploaded to Chrome store on as early as 11th dec 2010 at *chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mhhfpkohhndikjdifdgdeckmlgpohkoo

so... republishing an app was okay with organizers, or they did not investigate?

good observation. i second you. i have noticed a few things.

The first app, 'Hindu Calendar' is developed by a software company. This company is already specialized in making those religious softwares. So they can afford to load in those 'tons of data' overnight. could an individual do this??

To me 'Mindmapr' was the pick. No of users, weekly installs, and comments speaks for itself. unbelievable numbers.. one of my app had 3147 users.
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obhumika #39
Oct 4, 2011 at 6:14 PM
Mindmapr is truely a winner app... "Hindu Calendar" that is finding place above it is not a true chrome app but just a redirection to url Astro-Vision Hindu Calendar which has nothing to do with chrome and shows and functions similar even on firefox... none of chrome web app features is used in making of this app... Were websites like this counted as Chrome web app?

Gully cricket is also just a redirection to url Gully Cricket - Cricket is tougher on the street - Qveda Interactive Design .... runs on firefox as well...

Wonders of India Puzzle was a good app if the developer's name was Christian Effenberger which isn't... the entire app revolves around jigsaw puzzle which is developed over snapfit.js 1.5 (25-Jul-2011) (c) by Christian Effenberger... the person who claims to develop Wonders of India Puzzle has done nothing but use this library and added photographs of prominent places of india...

TellMeFilms... seems to be just static offline site pages and will update when the app owner updates his app with next month's film releases... nothing magical in it...

Can't a tech magazine like digit find this all out before declaring results...

Feeling sad for people who were left out due to these...
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cormar #40
Oct 4, 2011 at 6:44 PM
i share the same feeling of obhumika. if an app does nothing but re-directing to another page, how can this be termed as a 'chrome app'?? as mentioned, if it has the same functionality even in 'firefox', i dont know what they suggested by they only accepting apps..(not themes..which is only a static page??!!:p)

i dont know what criteria they used? is it based on number of users or 'plus-one's?

or seriously, have they employed any sort of 'lucky draw' stuffs...

it would be nice if the admin share us something..
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jalaj #41
Oct 4, 2011 at 8:06 PM
Feeling too bad... I restlessly waited for over a month. Still cannot figure what was the reason behind extending the contest by a month... it would have been better it the result was declared earlier. I had submitted my app Sudoku Tutor 4Cr... Do check it.. If you like it, my efforts will be successful...

*chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/hgldfigfikokgplkjlnjgekehehfjfkl?hl=en-US
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Oct 4, 2011 at 9:49 PM
Who else feels bad..

WTF? How silent is the winner announcement!? Can't they email all the participants with the winner list? At least give us a chance to try their apps..

and I agree with quite a few people here,.. apps for chrome means it should integrate well into chrome.. and not just redirection ( like my app "Euphonic Soundscapes" that plays the selected combination of loops even when the app is closed ). It should be simple, and do the job. Why are apps of bad quality selected? And what is "consolation prize"? I thought we all will get the assured prize of digit subscription and nothing more.

The only app I see worthy of is the MindMapr app and at least Rupee tracker should have been into the main winner's list compared to the other apps.

Btw, did anyone get some sort of acknowledgement email after submitting their app? Did anyone get their promised reimbursement of the Google's fee? Did anyone else get notification of winners by email?

I hope we all can get our assured prizes anyway.
Harivel
Harivel #43
Oct 5, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Mindmapr is truely a winner app... "Hindu Calendar" that is finding place above it is not a true chrome app but just a redirection to url Astro-Vision Hindu Calendar which has nothing to do with chrome and shows and functions similar even on firefox... none of chrome web app features is used in making of this app... Were websites like this counted as Chrome web app?

Gully cricket is also just a redirection to url Gully Cricket - Cricket is tougher on the street - Qveda Interactive Design .... runs on firefox as well...

Wonders of India Puzzle was a good app if the developer's name was Christian Effenberger which isn't... the entire app revolves around jigsaw puzzle which is developed over snapfit.js 1.5 (25-Jul-2011) (c) by Christian Effenberger... the person who claims to develop Wonders of India Puzzle has done nothing but use this library and added photographs of prominent places of india...

TellMeFilms... seems to be just static offline site pages and will update when the app owner updates his app with next month's film releases... nothing magical in it...

Can't a tech magazine like digit find this all out before declaring results...

Feeling sad for people who were left out due to these...


WTF?? Digit ur needed to answer many of these questions...
hari1
hari1 #44
Oct 10, 2011 at 11:27 AM
I want to know when shall we get our 6 month Digit subscription and
also I am very much confused about the galaxy tab . Is it the old 7 inch model or the new 10.1 inch Honeycomb model. When will they dispatch it?
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shauvik #45
Oct 11, 2011 at 1:15 AM
Hi Guys,

This is not a decision taken by Digit, but by Google. Decisions were taken holistically keeping the overall look, feel, interface and user experience in mind. I have been travelling and hence unable to reply in case you thought otherwise.

For the results of the guaranteed prizes, we will roll out the winners list by tomorrow and every participant who has submitted valid Apps will receive an email as well.
hari1
hari1 #46
Oct 12, 2011 at 3:41 PM
But digit wrote that the 6 month subscription is an "assured prize", but they are giving this to only the other people who did not win the galaxy tab.
Also please someone tell me what galaxy tab is given to the winners?
The picture is of the 7 inch model but they have written that it is 10.1 inch model. Is this a typo error or it is really a 10.1 inch model.
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cormar #47
Oct 12, 2011 at 3:45 PM
oopsss... atlast my name is listed in consolation prize winners... 6 months of digit not bad..

BUT, i thought earlier digit announced assured prizes to ALL PARTICIPANTS who submits a valid app.

Now it is cut down to just 40 applicants?? Shauvik, can you clarify?
KDroid
KDroid #48
Oct 13, 2011 at 10:22 AM
But digit wrote that the 6 month subscription is an "assured prize", but they are giving this to only the other people who did not win the galaxy tab.
:hissyfit:I contacted their customer care and they told me that the winners of galaxy tab will not get the subscription. :evil:HOW can they break their promise?:shock:
Also please someone tell me what galaxy tab is given to the winners?
The picture is of the 7 inch model but they have written that it is 10.1 inch model. Is this a typo error or it is really a 10.1 inch model.

And they have not refunded our $5 sign up fee!!! What about that??

You're receiving a Galaxy Tab & then too you're being fussy about mere 5$ sign up fee! hah!
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Oct 13, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Woohoo , I won the consolation price !
But how I will get it ?
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shauvik #50
Oct 20, 2011 at 5:16 PM
Friends,

We have updated the winners list again at Chrome-challenge Contest. Congratulations to all the winners. Their prizes are mentioned corresponding to each of their names.

Also, for the reimbursement of the $5 sign up fee, we will contact each of the participants who had submitted one or more confirmed Apps and will send them a cheque, after receiving the postal address and the proof for the payment that they had paid for this contest. Hope this clears everyone's concerns now!

Cheers!
Shauvik
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obhumika #51
Dec 1, 2011 at 12:31 PM
Can't believe it... the only winner app MindMapr that I appreciated is also not developer's own and was blindly copied for competition without any due credits to original author (original at url: mindmaps)... now after winning the tablet the winner has disclosed this fact... the other app wonders of india still does not credit the author of the javascript library that powers the entire app...

Was this competition a joke or what? Did all the winners really get the tablets? for doing nothing but joking?? Digit should not bring such competitions that wastes the time of genuine developers and ends up with frustration...
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Dec 2, 2011 at 9:23 AM
Well, that's how it goes....

Now, the winner decision scheme is clear,
either make some really crappy app like Tell me films (which I think, any developer worth his salt would thought even he could do the same, but that would not be a true app.)

Or pretend to be real genius (but in truth you are just a cheat and douche to disclose it too.)

Or you could use some brains and not copy whole thing but only 90% of it and slap some made in India tag.

Or you could be an organization and can't handle only 1 tab :))

Even if you succeed in making a good app. you would only receive a consolation prize atmost.

I think Digit should revisit it's own disclaimer page.
Funnily disclaimer stated that apps would be evaluated on originality and technical implementation which there was none.
I would like to spit out some Indian slangs but I still like the DIGIT family, besides judges too are humans, and more importantly they reserve the right to choose any $%&# guy as the worthy developer.

More or less it was fool DIGIT contest.
Sorry, for harsh words, but that's how I feel. Administrator feel free to DELETE it.
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cormar #53
Dec 5, 2011 at 9:03 AM
yeah obhumika, you are really right. So rightly, this has been a 'fool Digit Contest'.

okay, Digit or Google (as Digit puts it were the real judges of apps) were not too keen to search for copies of the apps. I like to share 2 things.

1. Yeah, even a average judge with common sense wouldn't have selected 'Tell Me Film' as best 5 apps. It doesn't have anything by which a developer can be proud of. Shame on you Digit or Google.

2. Ok, apart from that, in Digit Contest page, Digit has specifically written as apps should be "packaged and in the categories lifestyle or entertainment." packaged apps means, judges will have somewhat notion that the developer knows html/javascript technology and he can atleast copy other scripts. Hosted apps simply redirects to any webpage in the internet. These apps(Hosted) works well in any browser like IE, Mozilla. So, I thought Digit did well to use only Packaged apps for the contest.

But to my surprise, they have given prizes to apps like 'Hindu Calendar' and 'Gully Cricket' which does nothing but redirecting to a webpage. These apps do well in other browsers too.

That makes me wonder, whether Google or Digit really wanted to find top 5 apps or they have used it for their own benefits.

To me, there has been two real winners in this Contest. Google & Digit. Google has successfully introduced Chrome Webstore to indian developers (a country known for its programming skills) They paid the $5 fee themselves and must be seeing some real improvements in the number of apps in webstore from indian developers)

Second Winner is Digit. In a blink of eye Digit has increased the number of circulation to 40 (i think) and other benefits.

P.S.: On a personal note, iam not complaining too much. Because of this $5 fee and me not owning a Credit Card, i would have never entered Chrome Webstore. Thanks to Digit for that. Secondly, apps in Chrome webstore is a real way of generating traffic to your site (Hosted apps). Couple of my apps have been real HIT and it has 14k and 10k users as of now and is growing. So I do get about 30k pageviews on my site. This means $1000 earnings from adsense during the month of november. I may not have won an TAB. But i think you got the point.
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Dec 12, 2011 at 6:37 PM
yeah obhumika, you are really right. So rightly, this has been a 'fool Digit Contest'.

okay, Digit or Google (as Digit puts it were the real judges of apps) were not too keen to search for copies of the apps. I like to share 2 things.

1. Yeah, even a average judge with common sense wouldn't have selected 'Tell Me Film' as best 5 apps. It doesn't have anything by which a developer can be proud of. Shame on you Digit or Google.

2. Ok, apart from that, in Digit Contest page, Digit has specifically written as apps should be "packaged and in the categories lifestyle or entertainment." packaged apps means, judges will have somewhat notion that the developer knows html/javascript technology and he can atleast copy other scripts. Hosted apps simply redirects to any webpage in the internet. These apps(Hosted) works well in any browser like IE, Mozilla. So, I thought Digit did well to use only Packaged apps for the contest.

But to my surprise, they have given prizes to apps like 'Hindu Calendar' and 'Gully Cricket' which does nothing but redirecting to a webpage. These apps do well in other browsers too.

That makes me wonder, whether Google or Digit really wanted to find top 5 apps or they have used it for their own benefits.

To me, there has been two real winners in this Contest. Google & Digit. Google has successfully introduced Chrome Webstore to indian developers (a country known for its programming skills) They paid the $5 fee themselves and must be seeing some real improvements in the number of apps in webstore from indian developers)

Second Winner is Digit. In a blink of eye Digit has increased the number of circulation to 40 (i think) and other benefits.

P.S.: On a personal note, iam not complaining too much. Because of this $5 fee and me not owning a Credit Card, i would have never entered Chrome Webstore. Thanks to Digit for that. Secondly, apps in Chrome webstore is a real way of generating traffic to your site (Hosted apps). Couple of my apps have been real HIT and it has 14k and 10k users as of now and is growing. So I do get about 30k pageviews on my site. This means $1000 earnings from adsense during the month of november. I may not have won an TAB. But i think you got the point.

Well said! I felt exactly the same.
and btw, 30k visitors from your app?! Do you mind if you can share the link? must be genuinely cool.
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cormar #55
Dec 20, 2011 at 9:23 AM
and btw, 30k visitors from your app?! Do you mind if you can share the link?

looks like you are not an adsense pro and you dont know the #1 rule in adsense secrets.


must be genuinely cool.

I had a notion that unless i make a next-gen game, it is never gonna be a hit. I thought about app stores like this, whether it is apple, android or chrome. I believed I have to make at least the next 'Prince of Persia' clone to get consistent users. Otherwise, its going to be a waste of time.

But, Chrome Webstore proved me wrong. Couple of apps i mentioned is nothing more than simple puzzle games. Most of the visitors are from US. In adsense, it helps a lot if visitors are from US. A single click on black friday fetched me $5.78.

Also, in December issue of digit, they reviewed that puzzle games has a niche of its own in the world market. People do play puzzle games and they can spend hours on playing them.

Digit encouraged me to post more apps to get 'more chance of winning'. So I uploaded many simple javascripts games (some of them had genuine graphics and ultra cool). Even from the uploaded games, I thought, people gonna play games which had heavy graphics and all.

But I was completely wrong. User base of couple of games rocketed up. After Digit contest, they gave me sure prize to an app which had heavy graphics on it.

There after I thought about putting the userbase into profit. I simply converted those packaged apps to hosted apps and redirected them to my site. I get 800-1000 visits from a single app per day. 80% of them are from US. My app's users increase at a rate of 400-500 per day.

One thing, I love about this model is that, I have NO WORK at all. I simply watch the users come and go. I mean, lot of people say, you need to be a SEO guru, to make profit from adsense. Even doing SEO take lot of times a day like 1-2 hours a day. Then you have to be afraid of threats like PANDA UPDATE.

Now, I simply watch my earnings grow. The only thing i had to install was statcounter. It tells me if some visitor is trying to clickbomb me. Couple of times, it happened, and i just reported it to Google. :wink:

Another important thing about this model is that, you can move your page/site to another domain with ease and in a matter of seconds. You never have to be worried about losing visitors. Moving a domain is costly in SEO model. you risk of losing visitors.

That concludes my story. :))
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shauvik #56
Dec 20, 2011 at 3:56 PM
Some Digit Forum members have voiced concerns about the decisions of the Apps and the winners, particularly the apps that got selected for the grand prizes. Though, I'd written a post on 10th October, I repeat what I had written then --- The winners were decided by Google and not Digit. The decision taken by them was based on the overall look, feel, interface and user experience in mind. Hope this addresses your concerns.

We take your feedback very seriously and want to make sure Digit and Thinkdigit.com is the best place to prove what you know and get recognized for your skills. If you have any further feedback, please continue to voice your thoughts. We're listening.

Best,
Shauvik
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Dec 26, 2011 at 2:34 PM
Some Digit Forum members have voiced concerns about the decisions of the Apps and the winners, particularly the apps that got selected for the grand prizes. Though, I'd written a post on 10th October, I repeat what I had written then --- The winners were decided by Google and not Digit. The decision taken by them was based on the overall look, feel, interface and user experience in mind. Hope this addresses your concerns.

We take your feedback very seriously and want to make sure Digit and Thinkdigit.com is the best place to prove what you know and get recognized for your skills. If you have any further feedback, please continue to voice your thoughts. We're listening.

Best,
Shauvik

Well, google was so mean if they had to choose Manish as the winner because they themselves suspended his webstore listing just recently when the original developer of the mindmapping script complained to google as Manish guy was parading it as his own app without any credits. (it STILL doesn't make it an original app even if he gave the credits..) :evil:

I won't rest until he donates his galaxy tab to charity!! lol

looks like you are not an adsense pro and you dont know the #1 rule in adsense secrets.

...yada yada yada yada....

That concludes my story. :))

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Thanks a lot for those tips buuuut you still haven't shared your app(s). :|
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cormar #58
Jan 2, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Well, google was so mean if they had to choose Manish as the winner because they themselves suspended his webstore listing just recently when the original developer of the mindmapping script complained to google as Manish guy was parading it as his own app without any credits. (it STILL doesn't make it an original app even if he gave the credits..) :evil:

:razz: Google must be regretting their decision now. I see, he has now given credits to the original author. :mrgreen: !!Yeppee!! :mrgreen: i gonna make another clone of this app giving credits to the original author. people simply love this app. :razz:

I won't rest until he donates his galaxy tab to charity!! lol

hahaha...:p has he changed his mobile number so that we cannot even contact him??

i'm a bit baffled Digit has few tablets with them which they dont care giving out to people by means of lucky draw contest and all. I got a IBM Cap once...not bad..:razz:


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Thanks a lot for those tips buuuut you still haven't shared your app(s). :|

sorry..i cannot publish my apps (which inturn means my adsense websites) in a public forum like this. friendly people may not be friendly alwayzzz.. i'm saying this out of my own experience..trust me
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shauvik #59
Dec 19, 2012 at 1:19 PM
Closing this thread for inactivity