November 6, 2010 Meet & Greet Location
Posted: Tuesday, September 7, 2010
We would like to host another Epinions Meet & Greet scheduled for Saturday, November 6, 2010. The question is where should it be? We are going to let the Community vote. The location that gets the most votes is where it will be.
Click here to vote!
Thank you Lyagushka!
Posted: Thursday, September 2, 2010
We would like to extend a gracious thank you to Lyagushka. She has sadly made the decision to step down as a Category Lead in Restaurants & Gourmet. Let us wish her well with her future endeavors, as well as thank her for all of her hard work and dedication to the site over the years.
Christal & The Epinions Team
September 2010 Sweepstakes
Posted: Thursday, September 2, 2010
The First Review Write-Off Sweepstakes is back!
If you write the first review that is at least somewhat helpful on a product between September 1st and September 30th, you can enter into the September 2010 First Review Write-Off Sweepstakes. In order to enter into our September 2010 First Review Write-Off Sweepstakes, you have to first register your review. You can individually register as many reviews as you wish during the time frame, as long as it is the first review that is rated at least somewhat helpful on a product.
Epinions.com will select 20 winners and each winner will receive $25 in eRoyalties.
In order to participate in the Write-Off, everyone has to agree to the Write-Off rules.
Christal & The Epinions Team
Grads & Dads Gift Ideas Write-Off Sweepstakes Winners!
Posted: Wednesday, August 11, 2010
The winners for the Grads & Dads Gift Ideas Write-Off Sweepstakes are as follows:
badbonz0007,
berniez40,
bigskeptic,
birdfeather,
bkalafut,
deenaf,
dianapinions,
dlru,
dusksunset,
gaelkm,
gamblin_man,
jeavinl,
jurgrace,
kentmom,
ladyconsumer,
morilla,
pinksteeler,
skbreese,
texas-swede,and
twix109.
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for participating!
Christal & The Epinions Team
August Pay Per Post Promotion
Posted: Tuesday, August 3, 2010
The Pay Per Post Promotion is Back for the month of August!
This month members will be paid based on each review per category. A maximum total of 100 reviews can be submitted per participant to qualify. Each review after 100 will not qualify for the promotion or be paid. By participating in this promotion, you agree to the Official Rules. Reviews must be 200 words or longer and rated at least 'Somewhat Helpful' by the community to count towards the promotion.
Learn more by visiting the Pay Per Post Promotion Official Rules page.
Let's start writing!
Christal & The Epinions Team
New Category Lead Announcement
Posted: Monday, July 12, 2010
We would like to extend a very generous thank you to Cr01. Cr01 has served as a Category Lead in Hotels & Travel for several years now and has done so from the United Kingdom. We are very sad to see him go. Let us thank him for all of his hard work and wish him well with all of his future endeavors!
We are pleased to announce that Popsrocks will be joining Surgrn911 as the new Hotels & Travel Category Lead. Let's all give him a warm welcome.
A big congratulations to all new Advisors & Top Reviewers as well!
The Epinions Team
July 2010 Write for the Good of a Charity Promotion
Posted: Thursday, July 1, 2010
Submit a review to Epinions.com beginning July 1, 2010 (12:01 AM Pacific time) through July 31, 2010 (11:59 Pacific time). Epinions.com will donate $1.00 (One US Dollar) for each qualifying review written and submitted. At the end of the Promotion, proceeds from all reviews written in July will go to Cancer Research.
For more details, please read the promotion rules here.
Christal & The Epinions Team
July 17, 2010: Chicago Meet & Greet
Posted: Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Here are the details for the next Meet & Greet:
Location:
Amalfi Hotel
Twenty West Kinzie Street
Chicago, IL 60654l
(312)395-9000l
Date: Saturday, July 17, 2010
Time: 12:00PM-4:00PM
Lunch will be served at 12:00PM
Informative Session will start at 1:00PM
Cost: Free! Epinions members may also bring a guest.
RSVP: Send an email to Christal if you plan on attending.
What makes Meet & Greet events so great? Check out the Chicago (2008), Southern California (2008), New York, and Las Vegas Meet & Greet reviews.
Hope to see you there!
Christal & The Epinions Team
April Sweepstakes Winners!
Posted: Tuesday, June 8, 2010
The April First Review Write-Off Sweepstakes Winners are as follows:
AliventiAsylum,
bigskeptic,
billy159401,
bradshawcl,
Bruguru,
carstairs38,
cbaker8887,
dlstewart,
George_Chabot,
jps246,
jsommersby,
jurgrace,
knotheadusc,
mike.holmes,
mql1208,
nagels,
owling,
pambo,
PattyTherre,
pestyside,
Stephen_Murray,
susiewho,
tatumforever,
wendy7734, and
willow1584.
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for participating!
Christal & The Epinions Team
Epinions June 10 for $10 Promotion
Posted: Tuesday, June 1, 2010
For the month of June, write 10 reviews and earn $10!
Your reviews must be submitted on a product that currently has less than 5 reviews and that is in the following categories: Computers, Electronics, Games, Hardware & Software, Home & Garden, Kids & Family, and Sports & Outdoors.
Maximum payout is $50 per participant during the promotion period. By participating in this promotion, you agree to the Official Rules. Reviews must be 200 words or longer and rated at least 'Somewhat Helpful' by the community to count towards the promotion.
Learn more by visiting the 10 for $10 Promotion Official Rules Page.
Have fun!
Christal & The Epinions Team
Update on the Epinions Chicago Meet & Greet
Posted: Monday, May 17, 2010
Due to a scheduling conflict, we will have to move the date of the Epinions Chicago Meet & Greet to Saturday, July 17th. We will post more information in the next upcoming weeks. If you would like to attend, please RSVP with Christal.
Christal & The Epinions Team
Grads & Dads Gift Ideas Write-Off Sweepstakes
Posted: Thursday, May 6, 2010
This is your chance to share your gift ideas for Grads & Dads Day!
Beginning May 6, 2010 through June 17, 2010, Epinions.com will host a Grads & Dads Ideas Write-Off Sweepstakes. Write an essay about your ideas for Grads & Dads gift ideas here:
2010 Graduation Gift Ideas Write-Off Topic Page
2010 Father's Day Gifts Write-off Topic Page
Your essay must contain at least 100 words and have an overall rating of "Very Helpful" or "Helpful" or "Somewhat Helpful". Express reviews are not eligible. A maximum total of (2) essays- (1) 2010 Graduation Gift Ideas and (1) 2010 Father's Day Gifts can be submitted per participant to qualify. In your essay, you can link to product reviews you have written on Epinions that are relevant to great Graduation & Father's Days gift ideas. To complete the submission of your essay as a Write-Off entry, you must register the essay before the end of the submission period. Epinions.com will select 20 winners that will receive $25 in eRoyalties.
For more information, please see the Official Rules Page.
Christal & The Epinions Team
Thank you Panguitch!
Posted: Friday, April 30, 2010
We would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to Panguitch. He has served as your category lead in Books for some time now. He has sadly made the decision to step down as a category lead in Books. Let us wish him well with his future endeavors!
Christal & The Epinions Team
March Sweepstakes Winners!
Posted: Thursday, April 29, 2010
The March First Review Write-Off Sweepstakes Winners are as follows:
alladinjw,
bethesdalily,
billy159401,
blindsider,
bounty628,
chiliqueen,
djningr,
dr.p,
freak369,
insomniac1587,
jackai,
jbhut,
kevintipple,
kminer,
ladyconsumer,
lyoness913,
mjhollingshead,
morilla,
msiduri,
nghiemr,
popsrocks,
sonja1211,
taydey,
tjhassecrets,and
twix109.
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for participating!
Christal & The Epinions Team
April 2010 Sweepstakes
Posted: Friday, April 9, 2010
It’s back for April- Epinions will host another First Review Write-Off Sweepstakes!
If you write the first review that is at least somewhat helpful on a product between April 1st and April 30th, you can enter into the April 2010 First Review Write-Off Sweepstakes. In order to enter into our April 2010 First Review Write-Off Sweepstakes, you have to first register your review. You can individually register as many reviews as you wish during the time frame, as long as it is the first review that is rated at least somewhat helpful on a product.
Epinions.com will select 25 winners and each winner will receive $20 in eRoyalties.
In order to participate in the Write-Off, everyone has to agree to the Write-Off rules.
Christal & The Epinions Team
February 2010 Lean & Mean Review Challenge Winners!
Posted: Thursday, April 1, 2010
The winners for the February 2010 Lean & Mean Review Challenge are as follows:
The first place winner is Saxguy, who will receive $300 in eRoyalties.
The second place winner is GravityGirl, who will receive $200 in eRoyalties.
The third place winner is AliventiAsylum, who will receive $100 in eRoyalties.
The thirty-two additional winners will receive $25 in eRoyalties and are listed as follows:
amyk49,
artemis8,
badbonz0007,
bmcnichol,
bruguru,
bvckvs,
chromekiller,
criteeker,
dandj,
deadmilkboy,
disinclined,
dolphinboy,
driftless,
george_chabot,
jeavinl,
jsommersby,
knotheadusc,
marytara,
melissamarie21,
naphtalia,
njchicaa,
pacmany2j,
pattytherre,
pestyside,
pmills1210,
quidrock,
scentednights,
skbreese,
sleeper54,
stephen_murray,
texas-swede,and
trawma
Thank you all for participating!
Christal & The Epinions Team
Epinions Read Only Mode
Posted: Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Epinions will be in read only mode Tuesday, March 30th from 3:00PM PST to 6:00PM PST. At this time members will not be able to submit content to the site. We thank you for your patience.
The Epinions Team
Epinions Read Only Mode
Posted: Thursday, March 25, 2010
Epinions will be in read only mode on Friday, March 26th from 10:00AM PST to 10:00PM PST. At this time members will not be able to submit content to the site. We thank you for your patience.
The Epinions Team
Epinions Read Only Mode
Posted: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Epinions will be in read only mode on Wednesday, March 17th from 12:00PM PST to 1:00PM PST. At this time members will not be able to submit content to the site. We thank you for your patience.
The Epinions Team
Epinions March Sweepstakes
Posted: Tuesday, March 2, 2010
For the month of March, Epinions will host The First Review Write-Off Sweepstakes!
If you write the first review that is at least somewhat helpful on a product between March 1st and March 31st, you can enter into the March 2010 First Review Write-Off Sweepstakes. In order to enter into our March 2010 First Review Write-Off Sweepstakes, you have to first register your review. You can individually register as many reviews as you wish during the time frame, as long as it is the first review that is rated at least somewhat helpful on a product.
Epinions.com will select 25 winners and each winner will receive $20 in eRoyalties.
In order to participate in the Write-Off, everyone has to agree to the Write-Off rules.
Christal & The Epinions Team
March 13, 2010: Dallas Meet & Greet
Posted: Thursday, February 18, 2010
Back to Texas!
Here are the details for the next Meet & Greet:
Location:
The Joule Hotel
1530 Main Street
Dallas,Texas 75201
(214)748-1300
Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Time: 12:00PM-5:00PM
Lunch will be served at 12:00PM
Informative Session will start at 1:00PM
Cocktail hour will start at 4:00PM
Cost: Free! Epinions members may also bring a guest.
RSVP: Send an email to Christal if you plan on attending.
What makes Meet & Greet events so great? Check out the Chicago (2008), Southern California (2008), New York, and Las Vegas Meet & Greet reviews.
Hope to see you there!
Christal & The Epinions Team
My Shopping Sweepstakes Winners
Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
The My Shopping Sweepstakes winners are as follows:
Grand Prize Winners are
luxuryshoe
and miscindy.
The other winners selected are
ankush25,
Bijou,
kevinuna123,
kristof_26,
Nina_Novak,
paginizonda,
Richard2010, and
Staceys1.
Thanks for participating!
The Next Epinions Meet & Greet
Posted: Wednesday, February 3, 2010
There was a fair distribution of votes placed for Chicago, Dallas, Seattle, and Washington DC. The location that had the most votes was Dallas with Washington DC in the running.
The March 13th Meet & Greet will take place in Dallas. We will post more information in the next upcoming weeks.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP with Christal.
Christal & the Epinions Team
February 2010 Lean & Mean Review Challenge!
Posted: Tuesday, February 2, 2010
(Thanks to sleeper54 for allowing us to borrow the name of his write-off.)
It's that time of year again. Epinions.com challenges you! Write a Very Helpful or Helpful review in 500 words or less and win. The challenge is simple! Continue to write product reviews as you do, but keep it short and to the point. Just the essentials! We want these reviews to be lean, but at the same time informative.
Here is what you can win.
- The first place winner will receive $300 in eRoyalties.
- The second place winner will receive $200 in eRoyalties.
- The third place winner will receive $100 in eRoyalties.
- Thirty-two additional winners will receive $25 in eRoyalties.
Go register your reviews!
For more details read the sweepstakes rules here.
Have fun!
Christal & The Epinions Team
March 13th Meet & Greet Location
Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2010
We would like to host another Epinions Meet & Greet scheduled for Saturday, March 13th. The question is where should it be? We are going to let the Community vote. The location that gets the most votes is where it will be!
Vote Now!
Epinions Wishes You a Happy New Year!
Posted: Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Dear Epinions Community,
We would like to take this time to say thank you for your steadfast perseverance and hard work throughout 2009.
Let's enjoy the New Year ahead of us. Here's to 2010!
The Epinions Team
January Pay Per Post Promotion
Posted: Wednesday, December 30, 2009
The Pay Per Post Promotion will continue into the New Year!
For the month of January members will be paid based on each review per category. A maximum total of 100 reviews can be submitted per participant to qualify. Each review after 100 will not qualify for the promotion or be paid. By participating in this promotion, you agree to the Official Rules. Reviews must be 200 words or longer and rated at least 'Somewhat Helpful' by the community to count towards the promotion.
Learn more by visiting the Pay Per Post Promotion Official Rules page.
Let's start writing!
Christal & The Epinions Team
November Sweepstakes Winners!
Posted: Monday, December 28, 2009
The First Review Write-Off Sweepstakes Winners are as follows:
AliventiAsylum,
andaryl,
badbonz0007,
bilbopooh,
Bruguru,
Bryan_Carey,
Freak369,
George_Chabot,
JediKermit,
JiggyJay,
lllovemakeup,
Monnie1976,
mrkstvns,
ms_pookie,
njchicaa,
rgathright,
Ricardo_Ramos,
rkingfish,
Skeptic,
Stephen_Murray,
susieq112,
susiewho,
talyseon,
vemartin,and
xxxxer.
The Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season Write-Off Winners are as follows:
42english,
carstairs38,
dianapinions,
dlru,
dlstewart,
kms737,
mmcphee,
sleeper54,
texas-swede,and
thevoid99.
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for participating!
Christal & The Epinions Team
Holiday Pay Per Post Promotion
Posted: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
The Pay Per Post Promotion is Back for the month of December!
This month members will be paid based on each review per category. A maximum total of 150 reviews can be submitted per participant to qualify. Each review after 150 will not qualify for the promotion or be paid.
By participating in this promotion, you agree to the Official Rules. Reviews must be 200 words or longer and rated at least 'Somewhat Helpful' by the community to count towards the promotion.
Learn more by visiting the Pay Per Post Promotion Official Rules page.
Let's start writing!
Christal & The Epinions Team
Epinions and Shopping.com Account Security Alert
Posted: Monday, November 30, 2009
Over the weekend many users reported receiving multiple password reset emails from Shopping.com. This was an individual's attempt to tamper with member accounts. We would like to reassure you that your account information is safe and has not been compromised.
Earlier today it was reported that a spoof email was sent out to many members encouraging them to click on a tinyurl link referencing their review. Please DO NOT open or click on any links in an email from an unknown individual. By clicking on a link, you could potentially expose your computer to a virus and compromise your account information. If you clicked on the link, we ask that you clear your browser cookies and change your password immediately.
We are currently investigating this matter and hope to have it resolved as soon as possible.
Christal & The Epinions Team
October First Review Write-off Winners!
Posted: Monday, November 23, 2009
First Review Write-Off Sweepstakes Winners are as follows:
aliventiasylum,
bablondie25,
bkalafut,
bmcnichol,
chiliqueen,
chris_billings,
chrisjarmick,
criteeker,
dr.p,
fishifishi,
jckatz,
jeavinl,
jiggyjay,
mamasaid,
morilla,
msiduri,
nagels,
scmrak,
siddy,
stephen_murray,
susiewho,
thevoid99,
tiffy0380,
wendy7734,and
xxxxer.
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for participating!
Christal & The Epinions Team
Final Winners for the Epinions October Sweeps!
Posted: Tuesday, November 3, 2009
The last set of winners of the Epinions October Sweepstakes are Blindsider and Dustinnikki!
Congratulations!
Christal & The Epinions Team
November Sweepstakes
Posted: Friday, October 30, 2009
For the month of November, Epinions will be hosting another set of sweepstakes!
The first sweepstakes is the Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season Write-Off. Write an essay about great holiday gift ideas either for yourself, your family, or your friends here. We will also continue with the Epinions First Review Write-off Sweepstakes, which is focused on getting reviews added to products that currently don't have any reviews
Learn more by visiting the sweepstakes rules pages here:
Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season Write-Off Sweepstakes
Epinions First Review Write-off
Christal & The Epinions Team
Winners for the Epinions October Sweeps!
Posted: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
The next set of winners of the Epinions October Sweepstakes are Bigd99999 and ChromeKiller!
Stay tuned for the final winners to be announced early next week!
Christal & The Epinions Team
Epinions New York Focus Group Session
Posted: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
We are planning to hold an Epinions Focus Group Session on Saturday, November 14th. The session will run from 11:00am - 3:30pm. The exact location is still being determined, but we anticipate that it will be in Midtown Manhattan.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP with Christal. There is limited space, so the sooner you RSVP the better.
We look forward to seeing you!
The Epinions Team
More Winners for the Epinions October Sweeps!
Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
The next set of winners of the Epinions October Sweepstakes are
Texas-swede and Coldsteel7!
Stay tuned for more winners to be announced this Friday, October 23rd!
Christal & The Epinions Team
First Round of October Sweepstakes Winners!
Posted: Monday, October 12, 2009
The first set of winners of the Epinions October Sweepstakes are
Jps246 and Shopaholic_man!
Stay tuned for the next set of winners to be announced this Friday, October 16th!
Christal & The Epinions Team
October Sweepstakes!
Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2009
For the month of October, Epinions will be hosting another set of sweepstakes!
The first sweepstakes is the Epinions First Review Write-off Sweepstakes, which is focused on getting reviews added to products that currently don't have any reviews. The second sweepstakes is the Epinions October Sweepstakes, which is again focused around our Epinions Twitter account. Follow us on Twitter, write a review on Epinions, tweet it, and win an Apple iPod Shuffle! There will be a weekly drawing for this sweepstakes, so don't miss out on the fun!
Learn more by visiting the sweepstakes rules pages here:
Epinions First Review Write-off Sweepstakes
Epinions October Sweepstakes
Christal & The Epinions Team
The Final Winner of the Epinions September Sweepstakes!
Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
The last winner of the Epinions September Sweepstakes has been selected and is Popsrocks!
Congratulations to all the September Sweepstakes Winners! Stay tuned as the new October Sweepstakes will be posted shortly.
Christal & The Epinions Team
Epinions September Sweepstakes Winner!
Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2009
The next Epinions September Sweepstakes winner has been selected and is Dlstewart!
Stay tuned for the next winner to be announced next Wednesday, September 30th.
Christal & The Epinions Team
Next Winner of the Epinions September Sweepstakes!
Posted: Thursday, September 17, 2009
The Second Winner of the Epinions September Sweepstakes is Jedikermit!
Stay tuned for the next winner to be announced next Wednesday, September 23rd.
Christal & The Epinions Team
First Winner of the Epinions September Sweepstakes
Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2009
The First Winner of the Epinions September Sweepstakes is
AliventiAsylum!
Stay tuned for the next winner to be announced next Wednesday, September 16th.
Christal & The Epinions Team
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