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Christmas Gift from Google

written by John Chow on December 26, 2007

Even though I’m on Google’s naughty list, they were still nice enough to send me a Christmas gift. I guess they realized that no matter how evil I am, I still make them a lot of money and I’m sure they would hate to see that business go to Yahoo.

You can see what Google sent me in the video below. I have to admit, this year’s present is much better than last year’s gift. I don’t even know where that thing is anymore.

Did Google send you a Christmas gift?

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{ 309 comments }

Chad December 26, 2007 at 12:13 pm

Yep, got that from Google too. I still liked Yahoo’s present better this year!

Gary R. Hess December 26, 2007 at 12:27 pm

Yahoo gave a present? :shock:

What was it?

1 Million in 365 Days December 26, 2007 at 3:04 pm

It’s a cool keyboard. I wonder who would they hire to come up with all these Christmas ideas?

mahdi yusuf December 26, 2007 at 12:53 pm

well..

Turk Hit Box December 27, 2007 at 2:12 am

My girlfriend is actually looking for a business card holder. I would love to have that as a present :)

DeboHobo December 27, 2007 at 9:40 am

I would like to win the Google Business Card holder. Please pick me to win! :evil:

Steve Robbo December 27, 2007 at 12:49 pm

I’m up for it, if you can send to the UK.

Thanks John.

Tom December 26, 2007 at 12:15 pm

What are the earning’s required for a gift from google? Anyone care to give an estimate?

Zac Johnson December 26, 2007 at 7:06 pm

Not too much, I got the gift this year and earned/spent mid range 5 figures with Adsense/Adwords.

Etienne Teo December 26, 2007 at 11:49 pm

I got no gift, i guess sending the item to me is expensive after all.

SEO Optimization December 27, 2007 at 9:15 am

Well if you are making money to them they will most likely want to send you a gift.

JoeTech.com December 27, 2007 at 10:29 am

I didn’t get anything this year after pulling in $4,000 with Adsense, but last year, I got the digital photo frame after pulling in $15,000+, so I imagine the minimum is between $4,000 and $15,000.

Nicholas James December 27, 2007 at 11:18 am

I heard its $10,000

Q at $1 Million to My Name December 26, 2007 at 12:16 pm

Count me in! thanks!

ralph dagza December 26, 2007 at 12:22 pm

I want it please!!!! thanks!

ralph dagza December 26, 2007 at 12:23 pm

I want it please!!! thank you John

iantrepreneur December 26, 2007 at 12:26 pm

haha nice nice nice shoemoney shirt! :)

Zac Johnson December 26, 2007 at 7:07 pm

when’s the moneyreign shirt going to get some airtime? :wink:

Stephen Glauser December 26, 2007 at 12:28 pm

That’s a pretty sweet gift. The box looked so cheap at first, that I thought all they sent you was a bunch of corrugated cardboard glued together. Awesome.

Bob Buskirk December 26, 2007 at 12:32 pm

I wanna win that!

Jack December 26, 2007 at 12:37 pm

Can always use more crap for my wallet.

Matthew December 26, 2007 at 12:40 pm

Interesting video… All I want from google is my check soon! :)

Affiliate Confession December 26, 2007 at 12:43 pm

Google sort of sent me a Christmas gift. My Adsense check and CJ check both arrived today. That’s the first time ever on the same day. It’s not at your level John, but they were for over $2,000 combined.

Pam Hoffman December 26, 2007 at 1:14 pm

Heck, I’d take that!

Oh, count me in on the giveaway John!

Google is still holding my money – I have yet to reach their initial threshold to cut a check (well, paypal me).

Talk about having your cake and eating it too!

Pam Hoffman
http://seminarlist.blogspot.com

Affiliate Confession December 26, 2007 at 4:44 pm

Hey John, I won the Rich Dad Cd and I’d like to win this flash drive as well. Do you have any rules about winning so many prizes within a certain number of days. Count me in if you don’t.

Tha Guru December 26, 2007 at 12:44 pm

cool video. i didn´t get anything from google. so please john chow pimp my christmas presents and give this card to me. merry christmas and a happy new year. ho ho ho

bob cobb December 26, 2007 at 12:45 pm

No present from google here :cry:

Gyutae Park December 26, 2007 at 12:47 pm

That’s a pretty cool gift. Not as nice as the clock Google gave away a couple years back though.

Gregg Gordon December 26, 2007 at 12:47 pm

Count me in on the draw :smile:

Tyson Williams December 26, 2007 at 12:50 pm

Like to have it as well. Happy Holidays!

mahdi yusuf December 26, 2007 at 12:51 pm

i want that soooooo bad!! :D

Seeds For Wealth December 26, 2007 at 8:20 pm

What, for me to win the Google flash drive?? How nice of you! :) Thanks John for the flash drive! Exactly what I needed.

(Expectation is good for getting things you want.) :cool:

James Macfarlane December 26, 2007 at 12:52 pm

haha nice gift :)

Michael Castilla December 26, 2007 at 12:53 pm

Haha! A present from Google. That’s so sweet.

aski December 26, 2007 at 12:53 pm

Hi,
Nice gift. Include me in the draw.

Dave December 26, 2007 at 12:55 pm

Neat packaging, at least.

Joe December 26, 2007 at 12:56 pm

Hey, I’ll take a shot, count me in!

Dan December 26, 2007 at 12:56 pm

…and here I was excited about my Christmas Card from Date.com

Mike Goad December 26, 2007 at 12:58 pm

:cry: No gift here, either…. :cry:

Unless, by change I win your card :roll: not that I need it :lol: but it would give me another thing to blog about winning… :roll:

Nicholas James December 26, 2007 at 1:03 pm

Nice ShoeMoney T-shirt :wink:

Rick Blythe December 26, 2007 at 1:06 pm

:arrow: Hi John!

I still just wish for a Google gift :wink:

Happy new year to you and yours…

Mike Huang December 26, 2007 at 1:10 pm

I WANT THE Google gift! :)

-Mike

Andy December 26, 2007 at 1:11 pm

No, I didn’t get any thing from Google, but I would like to. I’m in!

Thanks John.

KC December 26, 2007 at 1:12 pm

Cool gift! Enter me in the draw please!

Sly from Slyvisions.com December 26, 2007 at 1:16 pm

Haha. I like how you say “just bite this piece off put it on my wallet… and throw this big thing away” when talking about the card. Throw away a gift???

But yeah, I like how they have a hidden flash drive in that card. If I had that, I would keep the whole thing. :P

Mubin December 26, 2007 at 1:18 pm

reply now…

Spencer December 26, 2007 at 1:19 pm

Wee! Count me in on the Google flash drive!

Anthony December 26, 2007 at 1:20 pm

I wouldn’t mind having that! Count me in. :twisted:

George Burke December 26, 2007 at 1:24 pm

I am really kind of jealous. I use google.com and they didn’t send me a christmas present. Then again, I only started two months ago and I have only made $12 to date. I am so poor. I am going to rename my site to destituteblogger.com. It is a good thing that I still have my job. I wouldn’t be able to eat until seven months later. It is going to take me forever to reach $100. Well I am starting with clickbank and commission junction. Maybe times will get better. Movie Blog I also just learned this link thing. Hooray for me. Sorry, John now I’m playing at least this post is pretty far down the list. I think I am going to be comment thrity five.

Mario Andrade December 26, 2007 at 1:24 pm

Oh you lucky Chow.
Google never sends me presents… Count me in on the “lottery”

Jamie Harrop December 26, 2007 at 1:25 pm

Another competition?! Nice! :D Count me in. Thanks John!

lisa coultrup ( kystorms) December 26, 2007 at 1:25 pm

wow, that is really cool. My goal is to be on their gift list for next christmas!!!
:mrgreen:

Paul December 26, 2007 at 1:26 pm

Hi John, seasons greetings from the UK!

Shaun Carter December 26, 2007 at 1:26 pm

I’ll jump in the contest for this… nice shoemoney shirt John!

George Burke December 26, 2007 at 1:27 pm

Holy @$%#, how did you do that christmas present thing. Where it link to the macaroni grill John, write your next post on how you did that please. and my link actually works. Two amazing feats. John I hope I don’t seem like an idiot but I am impressed. :shock:

carl December 26, 2007 at 1:28 pm

I am in.

Did I win?

Jacob December 26, 2007 at 1:28 pm

Looks like a much better gift than last year. I wouldn’t mind winning it. :P

FKI December 26, 2007 at 1:29 pm

Hmm.. How much do you need to make to “qualify”? I mean I’m a 5-figure Google earner.. do you need to be 6-figures?

Grr… I wonder what they send to those that earn 7-figures annually? A new car?

:mrgreen:

Market Matador December 26, 2007 at 1:31 pm

That’s a really awesome gift and I’d love to have it.

But I thought you and Google weren’t on good terms?

bob December 26, 2007 at 1:34 pm

Looks like a pretty cool christmas gift.
John, I am in!
Btw, how to get Google to send you Christmas present?

5 facts of the day December 26, 2007 at 1:35 pm

i want to win!

MeNo December 26, 2007 at 1:35 pm

I haven’t got one :(
But I haven’t got a $30000/month income either. Actually, AdSense has brought me so far ~$0.0.
So I’d like to have that, but giving me the thing would be like giving it to a third-world blogger, a really Angelina Jolie-like thing to do. :lol: So I really hope you give it to me, and my ego really hopes you don’t.
You decide. Cheers.

bob December 26, 2007 at 1:36 pm

What a cool christmas present!
John, I am in!

BTW, how to get Google to sent you christmas present?

Boris December 26, 2007 at 1:38 pm

Since I did not make the 500k$ this time, I have to win it, if I want it. And I want it ;)

Best Wishes for 2008 everbody!

Starfeeder December 26, 2007 at 1:39 pm

Awesome Christmas gift! I would love to win that Google flash drive! :D

- Lipton of
http://starfeeder.com

Turnip December 26, 2007 at 1:41 pm

I’d love a google flash drive & business card holder!

bob December 26, 2007 at 1:44 pm

John, I am in.

Don’t know why I can’t seem to post it in the first time.

Teach Me $$ December 26, 2007 at 1:46 pm

Wow :razz: , 50 comments in less than 46 min of this post. Guess the flash card from google is in hot demand.

Jamie December 26, 2007 at 1:53 pm

Might as well reply, since John told me to ‘reply now’. I’m just following orders. :twisted:

Richard Bizick December 26, 2007 at 1:55 pm

Luck you John!

I’m up for getting that Google Flash drive. Definately will come in handy during my last semester at college.

Juha Ylitalo December 26, 2007 at 1:58 pm

It will still take a while, before I am going to get into Google’s Christmas gift lists …
Not really sure, what I would do with it, but if you don’t want it, I am sure I can think something. :)

Leonardo Vergani December 26, 2007 at 1:59 pm

I want one too! :sad:

James Wilcox December 26, 2007 at 2:07 pm

That’s pretty cool of Google to do that. Of course, they realize giving something away to someone like John Chow means you get their name viewed a few thousand times. I’ll take that off your hands for you :)

Ali December 26, 2007 at 2:15 pm

Hey John,
this is the first time i comment on your blog, (I’m a regular reader)
actually it’s for that tiny gift you shown there,
well even if get it, you have to send it to France, which is gonna cost you,
Tell you what, I’ll let you know, when I’ll get my own from google by blogging,
Getting back to you soon,
Ali

Chris December 26, 2007 at 2:17 pm

Me want :mrgreen:

Michael Kwan December 26, 2007 at 2:17 pm

No gift for me. It’s nice how you gave Shoemoney some bonus exposure. :)

Savvy Frugality December 26, 2007 at 2:21 pm

Count me in, John…and Happy Boxing Day! :smile:

Ion December 26, 2007 at 2:24 pm

I didn’t receive any gift from Google… and I don’t think I’m gonna receive one neither next year…

30 Day Man December 26, 2007 at 2:28 pm

Me want to win this Google piece of hardware!! :)

Much love.

30 Day Man

Rulo December 26, 2007 at 2:28 pm

Hey John, greetings from Mexico. I would love to have that flash drive. Thanks.

David December 26, 2007 at 2:35 pm

That connector is just looking to break off. Still want it though.

Carl - Thatblogsite December 26, 2007 at 2:37 pm

Thats a pretty cool gift from google. I’d love to win it.

Happy Boxing Day :smile:

donalyza December 26, 2007 at 2:37 pm

John, count me in…
I want that Google gift.. Please.. :roll:

Henrik Blunck December 26, 2007 at 2:39 pm

Hi John
As usual yet another interesting blog post. You seem to be throwing them out dime a dozen. I don’t know where you get all the nice inspiration, but it’s always interesting to read.
I won’t hide the fact that I think that gift was rather smart. What the heck. I might soon do a review of your nice site. Not to bribe you into winning, ’cause I do realize postage outside the States could ruin your budget… :-D

Happy New Year everyone. :-)

Tyson December 26, 2007 at 2:40 pm

I would like the Google Gift, please.

Blogging Experiment December 26, 2007 at 2:51 pm

John, I’m having a problem watching the video. Is there an issue with it or is it just my computer acting up?

mw December 26, 2007 at 2:53 pm

wow nice gift i didnt even recieve one

Eastwood December 26, 2007 at 2:58 pm

yes! yes! I’d like a 2GB google drive!

Dave December 26, 2007 at 3:02 pm

My wallet looks like George Costanza’s wallet. I always have room for one more thing. A 2GB flash drive would go perfectly.

Nelson December 26, 2007 at 3:02 pm

It’s really a nice gift. I want that :grin:

David Dunn December 26, 2007 at 3:03 pm

Nice gift from Google. I can only wish that my AdSense earnings were high enough to get one of these!

Looks pretty cool though!

Count my in to the giveaway – would be great :mrgreen:

Chris Bloczynski December 26, 2007 at 3:07 pm

Gosh, it sure is nice of them to think of you for the holidays! Hehehe.

Invest with Dax December 26, 2007 at 3:11 pm

Did you get any other cool gifts from vendors?

Tish December 26, 2007 at 3:11 pm

Awesome gift! I’d love to win. :)

Fat Man December 26, 2007 at 3:14 pm

cool gift.

Enkay Blog December 26, 2007 at 3:31 pm

Count me in John!

Jim December 26, 2007 at 3:34 pm

i want to learn how to do what you do – this is fascinating – i got enough passion about enough subjects to manage a blog the right way – but…

it’s a question of learning what you bloggers already know and putting it to use before our 50th wedding anniversary (we just had our 5th 12/20).

anyway john chow – make a deal with you – send me the drive, and i’ll return it to you in the future. it will stand as inspiration to give this new project a valiant effort.

if things go well – i’d be delighted to hand it over in person (thus proving my success and hard work)

merry Christmas to you and your family – great santa picture (however i think our son was even more terrified then your daughter)

Todd Austin December 26, 2007 at 3:38 pm

I’ll take it off your hands John!

Ben December 26, 2007 at 3:38 pm

Man, I wonder what exactly I have to do throughout the next year to get one of those… Other then spend money, of course.

JoeTech.com December 26, 2007 at 3:40 pm

I’d like to win it. Google didn’t send me anything this year.

KiwiPulse December 26, 2007 at 3:45 pm

I promised myself to not be tempted by the evil, I guess it would be for next year. I’m in! :evil:

Timothy Haroutunian December 26, 2007 at 3:49 pm

I wish I was as cool as you to get a christmas gift from Google….that is awesome. I would love to have something as awesome as that. I bet if I won that, it would get my blog hits up more. Especially if I gave link love to the person who I won it from :)

Guitar Hero 3 December 26, 2007 at 3:49 pm

Oooo i want one.

DudoSvillac December 26, 2007 at 3:52 pm

This is a very cool gift. Count me in for it. :cool:

Daniel December 26, 2007 at 3:53 pm

I would looovveee one of these.

I’m with Google, but unfortunately they didn’t send me a gift this year :(

Daniel

Chris Jacobson December 26, 2007 at 3:55 pm

Replying!! :mrgreen:

Cary Darling December 26, 2007 at 3:56 pm

Very nice, and good luck on an even more prosperous New Year! :grin:

Dean Saliba December 26, 2007 at 4:00 pm

Nice, count me in for the draw please. :)

krillz December 26, 2007 at 4:02 pm

This is my reply :D

Everyday Weekender December 26, 2007 at 4:04 pm

me please :)

Josh December 26, 2007 at 4:22 pm

Hook me up JC

tom December 26, 2007 at 4:23 pm

Count Me In ! :smile:

Merry Christmas Everyone :mrgreen:

Zac Johnson December 26, 2007 at 5:00 pm

I wouldn’t mind having a second! :evil:

ITF December 26, 2007 at 5:01 pm

That’s pretty sweet! I’m not holding my breath, somehow I don’t think my chances are too hot to be getting one of these from the big G.

Nick G December 26, 2007 at 5:08 pm

Thats nice of them, giving out a christmas gift! Looks pretty smart also.

pa scott December 26, 2007 at 5:15 pm

they didnt send me one

Ilias December 26, 2007 at 5:17 pm

Replying!!
Google didn’t sent me anything ! :???:

jame December 26, 2007 at 5:22 pm

Don’t forget me count me in

TeamTutorials December 26, 2007 at 5:34 pm

Nice Shirt!

Alan Johnson December 26, 2007 at 5:38 pm

Pretty thoughtful gift and yes, aside from that card being a little to thick I’d say everywhing was done in pretty good taste. Even for large companies such as Google, a little gesture every now and then does pay off.

Alan Johnson

PS: I’ll have to pass on the business card holder, I’m sure some other readers will find it useful though :)

Stuart December 26, 2007 at 5:41 pm

Ok, I got one of these for christmas as well and I did exactly what you were thinking of John – “bite this little bit off and put it in my wallet”. Unfortunately there were wires in the hinges of the little section into the main part of the card and I completely stuffed it. Oh well the card holder is the nicest part of the present and has replaced my worn out wallet!

Snownation December 26, 2007 at 5:44 pm

I will take that belated Christmas gift!

Jehan December 26, 2007 at 5:47 pm

Hey there John!
Heck, you wanna break the flash drive from the card? That would make it too small eh? Easier to lose.
By the way, Count Me In!

Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

Dith Pran December 26, 2007 at 5:56 pm

Wouldn’t mind that gift. Thanks!

crazyryan December 26, 2007 at 6:01 pm

crazyryan wants that present! :razz:

josh December 26, 2007 at 6:05 pm

nice gift from google john grats!

jmarzo December 26, 2007 at 6:11 pm

It would be really nice if I had one of those gifts from big companies. I bet you have to be a premium member to have one of those. Since I don’t have that kind of presence, I wish there’s a chance for me to get it. Nice gift. Congratulations John.

ATV Style December 26, 2007 at 6:12 pm

It’s nice of google to send gifts, but I bet theres a spike on eBay for people re-gifting them.

Whats with the Shoemoney shirt? I don’t know if you’ve noticed but Shoemoney has had his traffic stats (Alexa) fall by almost 60% since the start of the year and since you ran your feed competition with him both of your stats are almost identical in pattern and both headed downwards.

You are who you associate with. You’re both still behemoths but your share is shrinking fast, time for another stunt imo!

Greg Stratz December 26, 2007 at 6:13 pm

h,,, been getting checks for 5 months straight now.. I was hoping they would send me a gift but no such luck. Though the mail might be late. Any who maybe next year.

Etienne Teo December 27, 2007 at 5:19 am

How long with it take for them to send a present?

Doug December 27, 2007 at 9:20 am

In the past Google sent presents to Adsense and Adword users… so you would get 2 identical gifts. This year they only sent gifts to people who spend money with Adwords, and just a card to Adsense users that earned a significant amount of money. I guess they are thinking they already give you money via Adsense, so they don’t need to give you a present as well.

johnCard December 26, 2007 at 6:22 pm

ok, count me in. wonder how john chow picks his winners? hymn

Ash Haque December 26, 2007 at 6:25 pm

Count me in :smile:

Danny @ MarketTreasure.com December 26, 2007 at 6:27 pm

I’m going to try my luck on this one John :)

Let’s see what happens.

BTW: Cool gift :)

mariam December 26, 2007 at 6:33 pm

So nice of Google to remember you. :) If you don’t want it…
I’m entering!

artakus December 26, 2007 at 6:39 pm

check in!

Jordan December 26, 2007 at 6:48 pm

As I’m sure others have noted…. No wai! Losing the Google emblem for a petty 2gb…

vhxn.com December 26, 2007 at 6:51 pm

Nice Gift Cool :roll:

Ze December 26, 2007 at 6:54 pm

Count me in.

Canadian Dollars December 26, 2007 at 7:02 pm

Hey John nice google gift. I would love to win that!! :D

http://canadiandollars.blogspot.com/

Logan December 26, 2007 at 7:03 pm

Your “subscribe” button is all fuzzy under the “make money online ebook” area up top. Just thought you might like to know :wink:

Wouldn’t mind winning that gift while I am here :razz:

Zac Johnson December 26, 2007 at 7:10 pm

Hey John, did you also receive the $100 donation from Google with the gift card as well?

AJ December 26, 2007 at 7:12 pm

im in…. hook it up Chow

Raj December 26, 2007 at 7:13 pm

Lemme try my luck this time…… :cry:

Donald December 26, 2007 at 7:13 pm

Include me in the draw, I can allways use more stuff

Donald December 26, 2007 at 7:17 pm

Include me in the draw

SEO Optimization December 26, 2007 at 7:20 pm

They still love you John, they still do :P

Contest Beat December 26, 2007 at 7:20 pm

I spent a ton on Adwords this year – where’s my gift!

iPhone in Canada December 26, 2007 at 7:21 pm

haha…nice Shoemoney shirt! Count me in! :)

krazl December 26, 2007 at 7:33 pm

It’s look like “Made in China” cheap leather to me :mrgreen: :lol: ..

-krazl-
http://www.krazl.com

Devin R December 26, 2007 at 7:37 pm

Pick me, pick me!

Commodity Trading December 26, 2007 at 7:42 pm

I heard from another blogger as he got the same gift but he spends over 10K on adwords per day. Do you spend that kind of money on adwords too?

Luis Fernando Imperator December 26, 2007 at 7:46 pm

oh, will you send it to Brazil?

=)

Saro December 26, 2007 at 8:02 pm

Me! Me me! ;)

Karol Krizka December 26, 2007 at 8:08 pm

Haha, that’s a good place to hide a contest announcement. And no, no Google gifts for me. :(

marhgil December 26, 2007 at 8:10 pm

i want that! include me in the draw and send it to Philippines if I won! :twisted:

Thomas Sinfield December 26, 2007 at 8:13 pm

haha… great way to get 144 comments already! I got no chance of winning this!

Affiliate Confession December 26, 2007 at 8:36 pm

You have just as much of a chance of winning as 144 other people do.

Jean Costa December 26, 2007 at 8:13 pm

Cool gift, but you are right it does seem a bit too thick! :mrgreen:

larry December 26, 2007 at 8:15 pm

Ho Ho HO!!! I didn’t know Google take good care of its users…
Hi John,
care to share all your strategies and techniques (show hand :wink: ) on how you make so much money for Google that Larry Page gave you Christmas gifts. :razz:
All of us here want to learn a trick or two from you on how to make real big bucks online :mrgreen: so that we all can receive a Christmas gift from Google by next year. :cool:
Wouldn’t it be better than you having a luck balloting to give your precious Google card holder… :idea: :idea:

andy December 26, 2007 at 8:28 pm

Gotta say mate that is one the best marketing ideas you have done. The traffic you will drive (and assoicated ad revenue) from this giveaway will make this a very profitable gift. Great stuff….I should use this idea for the christmas gifts I don’t want.

Cheers,
Andy

Cullen December 26, 2007 at 8:53 pm

>IN< IT!

Blogging Experiment December 27, 2007 at 1:53 pm

Did you intend to use John’s pic for your MBL avatar? :???:

prince of wall street December 26, 2007 at 9:10 pm

I liked Yahoo’s gift much better but this is still good for a laugh or two.

Louie December 26, 2007 at 9:10 pm

No Google gift here. Not even an e-mail. :P

James @ Total Web Review December 26, 2007 at 9:22 pm

I don’t make google enough money yet to get anything from them. Maybe one day!

Rain December 26, 2007 at 9:53 pm

Not as nice as some of Google’s previous gifts but still pretty cool. No gift here yet. Maybe next year. Gotta grow, gotta grow :)

Charles Hamel December 26, 2007 at 9:55 pm

Very nice gift from Google.

Now hand it over!!!!

Marko Novak December 26, 2007 at 10:10 pm

Very nice gift. I wish I have it.

Penguin Facts December 26, 2007 at 10:20 pm

John,

I dont have a flash drive… could really use it :mrgreen: .

Leonardo Arias December 26, 2007 at 10:39 pm

Count me in the contest :evil: thankssss

David Chew December 26, 2007 at 10:49 pm

A very nice gift, a way of expressing their feel of how you help them to make money. :lol:

Vijay December 26, 2007 at 11:00 pm

I’d love to get this! Looks snazzy and professional!

Morteza December 26, 2007 at 11:04 pm

That would be a nice gift for me John! Give it to me now.. otherwise…(kidding)!

Jon Lee December 26, 2007 at 11:21 pm

I’d love to have a Google flash drive! I didn’t get anything from Google this Christmas, maybe next year!

Jaseem Umer December 26, 2007 at 11:25 pm

I am here

Joe December 26, 2007 at 11:28 pm

Hey, that’s awfully nice of Google!

The Million Dollar Loan December 26, 2007 at 11:37 pm

A cheap gift from Google is better than no gift from Google….

David Chew December 27, 2007 at 12:17 am

Yup is so true what you say. :grin:

tom December 26, 2007 at 11:49 pm

lemme wIN it!~

mc2w December 26, 2007 at 11:50 pm

It’s very slick looking, wish I would have gotten one :???:

Mark Sheldon Wong December 26, 2007 at 11:54 pm

wow. its so nice..how i wish google will also give me that card :)

Sami Laakkonen December 26, 2007 at 11:58 pm

I would love to have that flash drive so count me in!
I wonder how many of those drives were sent by Google?

David Chew December 27, 2007 at 12:20 am

Is so nice that card, well i have post a new topic on my blog hope you all enjoy it. :lol:

Gina December 27, 2007 at 12:20 am

John -
When using video to demonstrate a product, please don’t flip it around and over repeatedly. I thought I was going to be sick waiting for the box to settle down. I’d love a chance at the Google gift, though, so count me in.

Mr. Rajawang December 27, 2007 at 12:36 am

I want it too! Count me in. BTW, nice videos since you got the cam john.

SEO Rob December 27, 2007 at 12:40 am

I actually liked the boxed flipping around and around.. it really gave me the chance to see the whole box. Count me in for the Google gift as well.. I would cherish it forever!

Darron Beetge December 27, 2007 at 12:45 am

I didn’t get anything from Google, not even a card :cry:
Must be because my site only nets them about $10 a month. Maybe next year I will be pushing $xx,xxx and I may get something from the mighty “G”.

john December 27, 2007 at 1:00 am

I guess you can’t win if you don’t enter!

chetan December 27, 2007 at 1:13 am

Never received anything from Google.. Don’t need anything either :D

Ruchir December 27, 2007 at 1:43 am

Sadly I don’t spend enough to get a gift from Google. Maybe I’ll get one in 2008 :D

Bigman December 27, 2007 at 1:45 am

Still no damn present from Google :P

Raluca December 27, 2007 at 2:19 am

Done!

Dj Flush December 27, 2007 at 2:20 am

John you are evil :mrgreen: and I am evil too :twisted:

I want this Google Flash card :grin:

Philip December 27, 2007 at 2:22 am

I want a present from Google too!

Philip December 27, 2007 at 2:22 am

I want a present from Google too!

Julian December 27, 2007 at 2:23 am

What’s the algorithm for the selection of the winner ? :lol:
Anyways , I want it too :twisted:

William Montanaro December 27, 2007 at 2:32 am

I wonder what the requirements are to be eligible for a google gift, I’m also thinking they only send it to the US area, I don’t know anyone from the UK who has received one.

ONwebCHECK December 27, 2007 at 2:34 am

lol @ Google – I would kick it away – marry Christmas to you!

silvino December 27, 2007 at 2:36 am

great gift! but.. i don’t w4nt it, tnkz. your google check is much better ..from a philosophical point of view :twisted:

clickusername December 27, 2007 at 2:42 am

All I got was a that Google Xmas card.

Viditop December 27, 2007 at 2:48 am

Sweet :wink:
I know of a few people getting that gift! Nice one :wink:

Samuel December 27, 2007 at 3:09 am

I’d absolutely love that for college!

My last one broke and is currently NOT WORKING, and amazingly, trying to send things by email all the time just doesn’t work.

Plus it looks mega cool!

x

sean December 27, 2007 at 3:09 am

Count me in john

Eli December 27, 2007 at 3:23 am

Very very nice present in my opinion! I wish I made a big enough difference on the internet for large companies such as Google & Yahoo! to send me Christmas gifts ;)

seo audit December 27, 2007 at 3:27 am

Put me on the list :mrgreen:

seo audit December 27, 2007 at 3:28 am

Also,. next time, spin the box slower in front of the camera :cool:

Steven December 27, 2007 at 3:46 am

Woot, USB FTW

Hyder December 27, 2007 at 3:48 am

OK, You got me to comment. Can I get the gift shipped me to please, thanks! :-)

Happy Holidays to you John!

Nic December 27, 2007 at 3:56 am

My misery is now over….

I also received one of those nice boxes complete with card from Google, however when i opened the box there was nothing inside…. boo hooo.
I have been wondering for over a week now what was stolen in the mail. Now I know what i am missing out on.

You are right it does look better than last year, I just wish I had actually received it.

Benny Ong December 27, 2007 at 4:04 am

My wallet is big enough and can keep it in there anytime. Please include me in the draw that you wish to send the gift to. Why not make your own Johnchow.com merchandise and give them away. I am pretty sure it will worth more than Google’s imprint on it. =) Cheers….

MillionDollarJourney December 27, 2007 at 4:49 am

Count me in! Great prize!

AnimeMagazin December 27, 2007 at 4:49 am

Really nice gift John,
google didn`t even bother to send me a mail so hey lucky you.
and count me in for the draw it would be nice to have something goggle branded and John Chow pre-owned :D

ThienLee December 27, 2007 at 5:07 am

count me in..
thanks

mrkbsm December 27, 2007 at 5:13 am

If you haven’t drawn yet, count me in as well. Thanks!

Etienne Teo December 27, 2007 at 5:22 am

That card looks just great! just let me have it!

ALLEN December 27, 2007 at 5:52 am

Imagine this John I might be 200 But the 200th post is worth he most as long as you keep that in mind see you laterhttp://www.livelymoney.blogspot.com/

waigs December 27, 2007 at 6:33 am

I wish I got something from google

Bubba December 27, 2007 at 6:45 am

I’d love it if my wife was fortunate enough to receive this cool gift. I’m 4 months into my internet marketing career, taking a chance and getting ready to quit the J. O. B.. My wife doesn’t understand the revolution that is going on and could use some encouragement from a successful internet guru like yourself John.

On the other hand, when I tell her that to qualify for this gift from Google next year I’ll have to do at least 6 figures with them, she’s going to say “if you have to do 6 figures for this gift, how the heck much money are you going to have to make online before we can buy a new vehicle?!”

So, I would give it to one of our neighbourhood schools. That’s where I donate my out-of-date computers.

Darn, I’d really love that logo though!

Deron Sizemore December 27, 2007 at 6:46 am

Pretty nifty I must say! I’d love to win it. Count me in the drawing.

Simon Rodney December 27, 2007 at 7:06 am

Great publicity from Google :razz:
I am always looking for a usb stick! count me in!

Contamination December 27, 2007 at 7:06 am
Sucharith December 27, 2007 at 7:26 am

Looks great! :mrgreen: Looks g8! I’d like to try my luck as well !

paowiee December 27, 2007 at 7:27 am

Nice gift! Give it to me pls! :)

Katana December 27, 2007 at 7:29 am

Google didn’t send me any gifts. Hopefully I can win yours :P

InvestorBlogger December 27, 2007 at 7:42 am

Yes, that’d be a nice X’mas gift! Hope I win! I’m also thinking that business card sized USB cards is a great way to go…

Kenneth

ArahMan7 December 27, 2007 at 7:46 am

For now, Google has yet to send me anything, but give me six months from now I’m sure (I guaranteed) Google will take notice of my blog and will sent me a nice little present at the end of 2008!

(Confidently) Mark my words, Mr. John Chow. :wink:

Greetings and lots of love from Malaysia.

p/s May Joy be your gift at Christmas and may Faith, Hope and Love be your treasures in the New Year.

Daniel December 27, 2007 at 7:46 am

Hi John,

You must be a VIP, helps Google to generate alots of income so Google send you this gift.
Did you check carefully whether the NameCard holder got any Google cheque inside ? :)
I’m a Newbie in IM from singapore, need to learn alots of Secrets from you.
John, make sure you downloaded all your Secrets in making money online into the flash drive before you give it to me :) Okie just joking, me of course will love to have that as a Gift from you by Google. HaHa I will remember YOU & GOOGLE for life…
All the best wishes to you in 2008,
To all your success,
Daniel Ho
http://www.SuccessNowHere.blogspot.com

Sheff December 27, 2007 at 7:49 am

I’m Down.

Jon December 27, 2007 at 8:07 am

I’ll throw my name in the hat…

Rico December 27, 2007 at 8:16 am

Merry Xmas John!!!!!!
Hope I win the Google gift!!!! if not then Pixelotto on Jan 5th!!!!LOL
Have a great NEW YEAR!!!!!

Jason December 27, 2007 at 8:24 am

As Borat says: Wooow wow wow! That is a very nice!

Elizabeth December 27, 2007 at 8:25 am

Pick me! Pick me!

Matt L December 27, 2007 at 8:25 am

Here’s hoping I win! :razz:

Life is Colourful December 27, 2007 at 8:25 am

Was just thinking I wish I could get this Gift and good that I watched your video till the end. I hope to win this gift from you :razz:

Winsor December 27, 2007 at 8:30 am

reply to win! haha!

interesting. I’m like how slow.

The flash drive card looks really cool. How I wish google sent me one too.

Stock Exchange News December 27, 2007 at 8:35 am

Really a nice gift. But I didn’t get one from Google. They may send me a new year gift. I hope so and those who didn’t get a Christmas gift also can hope so.

Deborah December 27, 2007 at 8:45 am

Count me in, too!

Deborah
http://www.therhythmofwrite.com

Kit December 27, 2007 at 8:51 am

Interesting…I just realized I enjoy listening more than reading. Sometimes I just skip the post if there is too many words.

Thinkreferrals December 27, 2007 at 8:55 am

Since our Christmas included having our car stolen 6 days before Christmas I sure could use some Cheering up. A Google Flash drive would help.

Merry Christmas everyone.

Martin December 27, 2007 at 8:57 am

Nice. How much do you have to earn/spend for you to get that gift from google?

Doug December 27, 2007 at 9:12 am

Dear Santa John,

All I want for Christmas this year is a Google Flashdrive. As you know… I have been a very good boy. I could go on and on about myself… like feeding the homeless, walking old ladies across the street, etc… but I am sure you already know all about my selfless acts.

Merry Christmas to One and All,

Doug

silvino December 27, 2007 at 9:19 am

nah.. you can keep it :twisted:

Steve December 27, 2007 at 9:27 am

I could always use one of these. I’m in as well.

Daniel December 27, 2007 at 9:29 am

Luv The Cute 2 Gigs Card.
Can i hav that john ??? :roll:
and by the ways….
SEASON”S GREETINGS !!! :smile:

Daniel December 27, 2007 at 9:31 am

Luv The Cute 2 Gigs Card.
Can i hav that john ??? :roll:
and by the ways….
SEASON”S GREETINGS !!! :smile:
CHaO !!! -Dan.D

RushMe-On December 27, 2007 at 9:33 am

Merry Christmas John,

You are a master mind, You really know who to get visitor attracted. You know that you are going to get what you want, but only 1 lucky visitor would get the lucky gift.

Anyways enjoy your Christmas and happy new year to you and your family and best of luck to your readers.

Cheers Mate
RushME-On

Scotts Travel Blog December 27, 2007 at 9:41 am

Ha I have enough of those anyways… but its a nice idea.

-Scott
http://www.scottstravelblog.com

Scotts Travel Blog December 27, 2007 at 9:42 am

how much do you need to earn to get a gift?

Collin LaHay December 27, 2007 at 9:48 am

Did I hear the word free? Sign me up!

michael December 27, 2007 at 10:11 am

I did not get any gift from google. I saw the owner of selfmademinds.com got a gift like that on 8th of december, you got one on 27. Should I wait more? Or I will win yours? :D

Steve December 27, 2007 at 10:23 am

I’ll take it off your hands John!

Thanks
Steve

Affiliate Unleashed December 27, 2007 at 10:31 am

I’d love to win that! :D Thanks John!

Tim December 27, 2007 at 10:48 am

Damn I can’t wait till companies start sending ME christmas gifts :P

Arjuna December 27, 2007 at 11:06 am

Its my younger brother’s birthday today :)
I would really like to give this to him if i win :D

Thanks

Gasmoney December 27, 2007 at 11:11 am

nice gift and im sure you have a great idea for next year since this was a very popular post.

jim December 27, 2007 at 11:14 am

Do you know what the criteria was for getting that?

Dan December 27, 2007 at 11:19 am

I got one, too. But it doesn’t work. Hasn’t worked since I got it. :sad:

Simon December 27, 2007 at 11:24 am

Ooohhh, nice present!

Count me in if you don’t mind sending it to New Zealand.

Jason December 27, 2007 at 11:29 am

Pretty cool. Are there different gifts for different earnings brackets?

chanter December 27, 2007 at 11:34 am

Wow, nicey gift :D

Happy Holidays! You guyz are great with Adsense

IngaOz December 27, 2007 at 11:36 am

Well… I would like to receive the present from Google, but… Until now I’m one big looser LOL… No spends there, no big earnings either (because if there are some big earnings I would be’ call myself a looser ;) . All my hope is for next year. I hope that i can finally be more professional and smarter in this big blogging community:)

Faisal December 27, 2007 at 11:42 am

Oh my! what a cool gift from google! you’ve been an inspiration to me John. I have started a site and hope I could be like you one day. You can see my webiste if you click on my name. One more thing, I am gonna receive my first adsense payment the end of this month! woo! It would be nice if I get that google gift too…hehe..you know what I’m talking about. ciao

Howard December 27, 2007 at 11:57 am

Wait, you said the little connector will snap off the rest of the card, does that mean all the flash space is stored on that tiny piece? Or did I misunderstanding something…

Graham Rowlands December 27, 2007 at 12:28 pm

Nice of you to give back to the readers John!

Nacho de Ramon December 27, 2007 at 12:41 pm

I am IN

I love the box

Hannes Johnson December 27, 2007 at 12:51 pm

Nope, I didn’t get anything from Google – I guess I’ll have to spend more on AdWords and/or earn more through AdSense ;)

But it’s a cool gift – very nice of you to give it away :)

Patrick December 27, 2007 at 1:24 pm

I’ll take it. Why not I can use it.

BlogsTheme.com December 27, 2007 at 2:38 pm

I received one too! I gaved it to my brother since I can’t really use it… It’s worth $14.95 :) ))

And imagine that I’ve spend around $0.5M with adwords this year… google is very generous isn’t it? But hey it’s a free gift Thanks google!

Collin - Your World Gallery December 27, 2007 at 2:59 pm

Well at least you got something John, nice work and I hope you and your family had a great holiday season.

adie @ NetBusinessBlog December 27, 2007 at 3:07 pm

Where does Google make money from you John?

Joakim December 27, 2007 at 3:55 pm

No, they didn’t send me anything… So I’d like to win yours ;)

Brandie December 27, 2007 at 4:06 pm

I didn’t get a present from google this year, but I just started out blogging… so that’s no big suprise lol. Wow a 2GB? That’s come in handy! Especially where I’m just starting out! Ah, anyway… congrats to whoever wins it! :) I don’t ever win anything, so I’m going ahead and congratulating the lucky person! :)

wordvixen December 27, 2007 at 4:14 pm

I’m so loving that flash drive- but that’s probably because I like normal things done in unique ways. Seriously, if it was just a normal drive with Google printed on it, it wouldn’t be half as cool. Nice business card holder too. :cool:

Free Blog Templates December 27, 2007 at 4:30 pm

Last year I got a Google blanket but this year I got nothing. Guess I need to start spending more money with them again! I’d love to win your Google gift John!

Weblog Money December 27, 2007 at 5:19 pm

That’s awesome John, something to look forward to next Christmas! And yes I would love to win it from ya John! Thx!

Zigfred December 27, 2007 at 5:30 pm

Everybody can have the box, the business card holder and the google christmas card. But send me the flash drive and you can win a review on my site !!!

Arjun R. December 27, 2007 at 5:30 pm

Enter Me! Happy Holidays to everyone!

BuzzBoy December 27, 2007 at 5:34 pm

Wow, John. Is this a record? 281 comments on this posts as of my comment. Nicely done. Maybe it’s the use of video?

Christoph December 27, 2007 at 6:55 pm

Seems like Google sent out quite a few different gifts this year. But most people think it all is on the cheap side ….

oZ December 27, 2007 at 7:08 pm

Thats awesome, count me in ;)

ZingWat - Make Money Online December 27, 2007 at 7:12 pm

Enter me please. :smile: Happy Holidays Everyone!

Rekzai December 27, 2007 at 8:37 pm

I didn’t get anything from google :(

I would love to win that :smile:

Colin Christopher December 27, 2007 at 9:11 pm

Nice, Pick me! :twisted:

Murali December 28, 2007 at 12:16 am

Well I think its going to be a while before I get a present from one of
these ad campaign sites. Just started blogging a month back. But yeah count me in.

Steve! December 28, 2007 at 1:22 am

Hang on, I want one of those! HEY GOOGLE! Give me one. :twisted:
What did yahoo give? And what is this for?

BroTee December 28, 2007 at 6:19 am

One of this days, they will have to send me a gift too :grin: Trust me I’m working on it. Congrats John, you deserve it. :lol:
Regards,
Saved By Jesus

Matt Ellsworth December 28, 2007 at 6:33 am

I didn’t get the google gift – so either I didn’t get the minimum or someone swiped it… lol.

Tym Barker December 28, 2007 at 7:26 am

Hi John,

I’d love to be able to give this to a teacher at our neighborhood school. That’s where I donate my used computers.

Suzanne December 28, 2007 at 9:14 am

I got a 2 GB thumb drive for xmas an it doesn’t work ;-( This would be a nice replacement and way cooler.

Count me in!

THANKS

Seanology December 28, 2007 at 10:49 am

Nice gift! I guess Google doesn’t like me as much as you :-( I guess I don’t make them enough money (yet).

Putra December 28, 2007 at 10:52 am

I want one! I’m way over here in Singapore!

Happy new year everyone!

kt December 28, 2007 at 11:55 am

Is it too late to get in on the contest? Pick me please :shock:

Darren December 28, 2007 at 1:05 pm

I thought it was going to be stuffed full of money! Hehe.

mack goodman December 28, 2007 at 3:03 pm

:smile: I would love to get a gift from the master.

J.J. Merrick December 28, 2007 at 4:32 pm

Me Me Me ME!!!

Lisa December 28, 2007 at 5:17 pm

The whole time I was watching the video I was becoming more and more envious of you because that is one cool gift. Then when you said you were giving it away, I about wet myself. Crossing fingers :!:

RomanianDude December 29, 2007 at 4:17 am

Nice present, John!

Happy and Prosperous New Year to all you greedy little monkeys, from Romania! ;)

Chris M December 29, 2007 at 7:51 am

That’s a really cool gift! I must agree, it is rather thick, but all in all, I’d love to have one of those :)

Sean December 29, 2007 at 10:44 am

I think I should have the opportunity to win.

The Monetizer December 29, 2007 at 11:00 am

I just snapped a Jumpdrive in half… so I’d love to win this wallet/flash drive :)

Tasvir Khalili December 29, 2007 at 6:14 pm

just wondering, why haven’t you used the adsense youtube advertising in your videos yet.. you waiting on purpose or that it sucks

Eli December 30, 2007 at 12:11 am

wohoo!! I want to win too.. :D

wish me luck! goodluck to all!Eli

issa December 30, 2007 at 3:38 am

OMG! i love it!!! pls, pls give it to me! :mrgreen:

Shrihari.S December 30, 2007 at 6:43 am

I didn’t get anything from anyone. So, i’d like to get my hands on this….

By the way, to whom do they send these gifts ? How do they select people ?

The Skinny On January December 31, 2007 at 10:15 am

That’s, um, really, er, neat. :neutral:

BladedThoth January 1, 2008 at 8:16 am

I would definitely be interested in this. I can always use a new USB drive, and the case would be handy to stick my business cards in too.

Aibek D. January 6, 2008 at 2:34 pm

John,
count me in for the contest as well!

Nick January 9, 2008 at 7:00 am

Has this contest ended? If not, count me in! :mrgreen: