NameCheap Super Weekend Twitter Contest - Free Domains Every Hour

Want a free domain name? NameCheap is having a Superbowl domain name extravaganza and we'd like you to play some trivia. The object is simple: Simply follow us on Twitter and participate in our trivia game. We'll ask a new question every hour - but unlike previous contests, there's a catch! The question won't be asked at the top of the hour. We'll ask the question ANY time during the hour, so you have to pay close attention to @NameCheap on Twitter. We'll be giving 3 domain names on the hour.

But it doesn't stop there. We're giving away prizes to the individuals who answer the most questions over the course of the competition. Three winners will score an Apple iPad ($499, 16GB wifi version). These will be given to the top-scoring winner across the contest and two runners up in the top-25.

NameCheap loves social media because we love connecting with our users in the digital space. We're giving you a chance to get one of the most highly-anticipated products, so get ready for some trivia!

What is Twitter?

Twitter is a free online service that lets people communicate and connect with one another. Twitter asks you “What’s happening?” and relies on you to answer that question in a 140-character area. Through Twitter, you can connect with long lost friends, your favorite domain name registrar, or find new friends. Twitter can be accessed from a web browser, a mobile phone, or anywhere you are. Learn more about Twitter from this video or this introductory post from Zappos here.

How Do I Play?

Participation in our Superrbowl Trivia Contest is simple.

Sign up for a Twitter account (https://twitter.com/signup) and then follow us http://twitter.namecheap.com/ (our username is @namecheap). We will be posting one trivia question every hour between February 6th and February 7th 2010 EST, but this time, the question can be asked at any time during the hour! Three people who reply to the tweet with the correct answer get a $9.69 credit to their NameCheap account. It's really that simple.

Here's an example:
1) NameCheap (@namecheap) will send out a Tweet (that is a Twitter message) saying "How many pounds does the average human head weigh?"
2) You must prefix your answer on Twitter with @namecheap, so you'd respond with "@namecheap eight pounds".

The @ symbol brings the message to our attention. If that's not present, we won't see it! If you're the first person to answer correctly, you are guaranteed $9.69 credit in your Namecheap account. Two other winners chosen at random will win the $9.69 domain name credit as well.

How do I win and redeem my domains?

The first person to reply to the Tweet with the correct answer will receive the $9.69 credit to their NameCheap account. Two other domain winners will be picked at random, so don't give up if you're not the first. You still have big chances to win! We will then announce the winners and answers on Twitter.

To claim the credit, you should link your NameCheap account to your twitter account. That process is simple:

Here's how:

• Log into your NameCheap account (if you don’t have one, you can create one for free at https://www.namecheap.com/signup.aspx - there is no credit card necessary).
• After you log in, go to ‘My Account’ > ‘Manage Profile’ and choose the “Twitter integration” link on the left (https://www.namecheap.com/myaccount/modify-profile-twitter.asp).
• Enter your Twitter username and click “verify.”
• A short code will be sent from NameCheap to your Twitter account using a direct message (a message that no one else but you could see). Note: unless you follow us (@namecheap) on Twitter, we will not be able to send you that code. (There is another option available for validation that will be shown on the integration page as well.)
• Enter the code on the confirmation page. That will complete the integration process.
• Once linked, you’ll see a credit on your NameCheap account within a few hours after your winning. You’ll be able to register domains, purchase WhoisGuard, or save up for hosting or SSL certificates.
  

If you have changed your Twitter name and need to update it in our system, please open a support ticket and someone will be able to help you.

Rules

• To encourage more participants to play, each contestant can win only one domain per day. Remember though -- to be considered for the iPad, it is to your advantage to keep playing!
• Anyone caught using bots to game the contest will be automatically disqualified from this promotion and all subsequent contests, and will relinquish their earnings. This is supposed to be a fun contest for everyone. To report a suspected bot, please email contest@namecheap.com.
• Only one participant per household can take part in the contest.

Want to See How Well You Did?

If you want to know where you stand in the competition, we have a leader board which will be available during and after the contest. Keep watching that space for updates!

Win an Apple iPad!

We are offering three Apple iPads to trivia participants. The person with the most correct answers will be guaranteed an iPad but two runners up (in the top 25) will also be entered in a random drawing for the other iPads. You do not have to be the first person to answer the question in order to be eligible. You can answer as many questions every day in order to add to your tally of correct answers. Answer as much as you can for your chance to score one of the coolest upcoming devices for the year!

Learn a lot, have fun, win big, and get to know a little more about NameCheap. As always, thanks for choosing NameCheap for your domain name registrar and web hosting needs! Follow us on Twitter to learn more about our deals, promotions, and to participate in our contests.

* An equivalent item may be substituted based on availability. Apple iPads can be shipped only when generally available.