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03-12-04, 02:35 PM
HotScripts.com Banners / Buttons Design Contest
The Contest
You are to design banners and buttons for HotScripts.com (http://www.hotscripts.com) following the guidelines outlined below.
The Guidelines
The banners should be in the following sizes 120x90 , 88x31 and 468x60
The banners can be in .jpeg or .gif or .swf format and 20k or smaller.
The banners can be animated or static.
The banners should include the words: HotScripts.com: The Net's largest script repository and resource website! or simply HotScripts.com
The contest will end on Thursday March 31st at midnight GMT
Multiple entries are allowed, and should be submitted individually.
All 'winners' banners will be property of iNET Interactive LLC.
All Entries must contain original art AND/OR have permission to use design elements in this contest.
How to enter
First off, you need to be a member of HotScripts.com or ProgrammingTalk.com. Membership to both sites is free and it only takes a minute to sign up:
HotScripts.com - http://www.hotscripts.com/cgi-bin/user.cgi?signup_form=1
ProgrammingTalk.com - http://www.programmingtalk.com/register.php
Next, contact us either by email (contest@hotscripts.com) to register for this competition and use the subject line:
HotScripts.com Banners Design Contest
Ensure you include your HotScripts.com / ProgrammingTalk.com username and also a preferred contact email address.
Prizes
Winner
- A year hosting from ThinkHost (http://www.thinkhost.com/fclick/fclick.php?fid=hsc) (Smart Essential Plan)
- A domain name from iNET Interactive, LLC (http://www.inetinteractive.com)
- A Web Template from eDEVcafe.com (http://www.edevcafe.com)
- A one-year subscription to php|architect Magazine (http://www.phparch.com/)
- A copy of Cerberus Encoder from ionCube (http://www.ioncube.com)
- A copy of Maguma Studio (Desktop) from Maguma (http://www.maguma.com)
- A copy of Company Website Builder PRO, G-Dating, Star Rating System Pro from GraFX Software Solutions (http://www.grafxsoftware.com/?hotscripts)
First runner-up
- A one-year subscription to phparch Magazine
- A copy of Maguma Studio (Pro) from Maguma
- A copy of Company Website Builder & GraFXPress from GraFX Software Solutions
- A copy of Pro Encoder from ionCube
Sponsors
iNET Interactive, LLC (http://www.inetinteractive.com)
http://www.snaip.com/HS/inet.gif (http://www.inetinteractive.com) iNET Interactive, LLC is a leading new media content management agency with a portfolio of trustworthy community-driven web portals within specific vertical markets. iNET Interactive operates and manages some of the most prominent web development and internet service properties on the Internet.
ThinkHost (http://www.thinkhost.com/fclick/fclick.php?fid=hsc)
http://www.snaip.com/HS/thinkhost.gif (http://www.thinkhost.com/fclick/fclick.php?fid=hsc) Established in 1999, ThinkHost (http://www.thinkhost.com) specializes in the provision of very reliable, well supported hosting solutions for technologies including PHP, MySQL and FrontPage.
Each new account opened comes with a variety of freebies; including software, spam filtering and anti-virus solutions, web design templates and more. ThinkHost currently offers free setup on any of their hosting packages when transferring from another hosting service. ThinkHost also has a lucrative affiliate program, offering up to $270 per referral. Visit ThinkHost: http://www.thinkhost.com
ionCube (http://www.ioncube.com)
http://www.snaip.com/HS/ioncube.gif (http://www.ioncube.com) ionCube PHP encoding tools allow developers of all types of PHP projects to protect their code from unauthorised use, prying eyes and tampering.
Code can be restricted to run only on specified IP addresses, MAC addresses and web domains, and can also be set to expire after a certain time period. Maximum encoded script security and performance is achieved by encoding compiled PHP code rather than source, and encoded files can be run securely on a wide range of server platforms, often without any special changes to server configuration.
GraFX Software Solutions (http://www.grafxsoftware.com/?hotscripts)
http://www.snaip.com/HS/grafx.gif (http://www.grafxsoftware.com/?hotscripts) GraFX Software Solutions is a unique Web development company that specializes in innovative online applications. We deliver high-quality solutions based on the latest technologies to help our clients enhance their presence on the Web. Our core competency evolved over the years, leading to the development of our first software product: Company Website Builder. Today, GraFX offers a full spectrum of quality products and services to help businesses capitalize on Internet technology.
eDEVcafe (http://www.edevcafe.com)
http://www.snaip.com/HS/edevcafe.gif (http://www.edevcafe.com) eDevCafe (http://www.edevcafe.com) offers a wide range of web development & design tutorials, tools, e-commerce resources & a comprehensive discussion forum covering topics including Flash, PHP, PERL, search engines, HTML, CSS, graphic design, site reviews, web marketing & affiliate programs.
Maguma (http://www.maguma.com)
http://www.snaip.com/HS/maguma.gif (http://www.maguma.com) Maguma is a young, software manufacturer of tools for web applications based on Open Source. In the past year Maguma has reinvented itself through many changes, but the focus remains the same, whether it is through Maguma's support of Open-source projects or through the reduced prices of its products that make it accessible not only to businesses but even down to the casual single user, Maguma strives for bringing the tools and processes to ease web development.
php|architect (http://www.phparch.com/)
http://www.snaip.com/HS/phparch.gif (http://www.phparch.com) php|architect, the Magazine for PHP Professionals, is the premier
magazine for PHP developers. Each issue of php|a, which is distributed worldwide both in a traditional print format and a convenient and economical PDF edition, comes jam-packed with highly-technical, in-dpeth articles written by some of the best PHP authors in the world. Visit http://www.phparch.com for your free copy today!
Competition Timeline
The deadline for submission is on Thursday 31th of March 2004 at midnight GMT. This has been set to give participants ample of time to work on their entries. Dates are subject to change. Entrants will be notified, in advance, of any date changes. No entries will be accepted after the closing date and time specified.
Submission
You can both host your work on your site, and send us the link or you can also send us all your files via email at contest@hotscripts.com
The Judging Process
The judging panel will consist of HotScritps.com Staff and forum members will also be able to cast their vote through a poll system. Special judges (like our sponsors and partners) may also be invited. The one we like best will be the winner!
Enquiries
Queries may be forwarded to contest@hotscripts.com. Updates on the competition will be posted on this thread itself.
Resources
Here are the image files of HotScripts.com logo you may use:
PSD Version: www.hotscripts.com/psd/logo.psd
Our Link To Us section: http://www.hotscripts.com/link_to_us.cgi
And finally?
Everyone can join in on this one, so we look forward to seeing your entries.
We wish you good luck - and remember to have a heap of fun and be creative!
The Contest
You are to design banners and buttons for HotScripts.com (http://www.hotscripts.com) following the guidelines outlined below.
The Guidelines
The banners should be in the following sizes 120x90 , 88x31 and 468x60
The banners can be in .jpeg or .gif or .swf format and 20k or smaller.
The banners can be animated or static.
The banners should include the words: HotScripts.com: The Net's largest script repository and resource website! or simply HotScripts.com
The contest will end on Thursday March 31st at midnight GMT
Multiple entries are allowed, and should be submitted individually.
All 'winners' banners will be property of iNET Interactive LLC.
All Entries must contain original art AND/OR have permission to use design elements in this contest.
How to enter
First off, you need to be a member of HotScripts.com or ProgrammingTalk.com. Membership to both sites is free and it only takes a minute to sign up:
HotScripts.com - http://www.hotscripts.com/cgi-bin/user.cgi?signup_form=1
ProgrammingTalk.com - http://www.programmingtalk.com/register.php
Next, contact us either by email (contest@hotscripts.com) to register for this competition and use the subject line:
HotScripts.com Banners Design Contest
Ensure you include your HotScripts.com / ProgrammingTalk.com username and also a preferred contact email address.
Prizes
Winner
- A year hosting from ThinkHost (http://www.thinkhost.com/fclick/fclick.php?fid=hsc) (Smart Essential Plan)
- A domain name from iNET Interactive, LLC (http://www.inetinteractive.com)
- A Web Template from eDEVcafe.com (http://www.edevcafe.com)
- A one-year subscription to php|architect Magazine (http://www.phparch.com/)
- A copy of Cerberus Encoder from ionCube (http://www.ioncube.com)
- A copy of Maguma Studio (Desktop) from Maguma (http://www.maguma.com)
- A copy of Company Website Builder PRO, G-Dating, Star Rating System Pro from GraFX Software Solutions (http://www.grafxsoftware.com/?hotscripts)
First runner-up
- A one-year subscription to phparch Magazine
- A copy of Maguma Studio (Pro) from Maguma
- A copy of Company Website Builder & GraFXPress from GraFX Software Solutions
- A copy of Pro Encoder from ionCube
Sponsors
iNET Interactive, LLC (http://www.inetinteractive.com)
http://www.snaip.com/HS/inet.gif (http://www.inetinteractive.com) iNET Interactive, LLC is a leading new media content management agency with a portfolio of trustworthy community-driven web portals within specific vertical markets. iNET Interactive operates and manages some of the most prominent web development and internet service properties on the Internet.
ThinkHost (http://www.thinkhost.com/fclick/fclick.php?fid=hsc)
http://www.snaip.com/HS/thinkhost.gif (http://www.thinkhost.com/fclick/fclick.php?fid=hsc) Established in 1999, ThinkHost (http://www.thinkhost.com) specializes in the provision of very reliable, well supported hosting solutions for technologies including PHP, MySQL and FrontPage.
Each new account opened comes with a variety of freebies; including software, spam filtering and anti-virus solutions, web design templates and more. ThinkHost currently offers free setup on any of their hosting packages when transferring from another hosting service. ThinkHost also has a lucrative affiliate program, offering up to $270 per referral. Visit ThinkHost: http://www.thinkhost.com
ionCube (http://www.ioncube.com)
http://www.snaip.com/HS/ioncube.gif (http://www.ioncube.com) ionCube PHP encoding tools allow developers of all types of PHP projects to protect their code from unauthorised use, prying eyes and tampering.
Code can be restricted to run only on specified IP addresses, MAC addresses and web domains, and can also be set to expire after a certain time period. Maximum encoded script security and performance is achieved by encoding compiled PHP code rather than source, and encoded files can be run securely on a wide range of server platforms, often without any special changes to server configuration.
GraFX Software Solutions (http://www.grafxsoftware.com/?hotscripts)
http://www.snaip.com/HS/grafx.gif (http://www.grafxsoftware.com/?hotscripts) GraFX Software Solutions is a unique Web development company that specializes in innovative online applications. We deliver high-quality solutions based on the latest technologies to help our clients enhance their presence on the Web. Our core competency evolved over the years, leading to the development of our first software product: Company Website Builder. Today, GraFX offers a full spectrum of quality products and services to help businesses capitalize on Internet technology.
eDEVcafe (http://www.edevcafe.com)
http://www.snaip.com/HS/edevcafe.gif (http://www.edevcafe.com) eDevCafe (http://www.edevcafe.com) offers a wide range of web development & design tutorials, tools, e-commerce resources & a comprehensive discussion forum covering topics including Flash, PHP, PERL, search engines, HTML, CSS, graphic design, site reviews, web marketing & affiliate programs.
Maguma (http://www.maguma.com)
http://www.snaip.com/HS/maguma.gif (http://www.maguma.com) Maguma is a young, software manufacturer of tools for web applications based on Open Source. In the past year Maguma has reinvented itself through many changes, but the focus remains the same, whether it is through Maguma's support of Open-source projects or through the reduced prices of its products that make it accessible not only to businesses but even down to the casual single user, Maguma strives for bringing the tools and processes to ease web development.
php|architect (http://www.phparch.com/)
http://www.snaip.com/HS/phparch.gif (http://www.phparch.com) php|architect, the Magazine for PHP Professionals, is the premier
magazine for PHP developers. Each issue of php|a, which is distributed worldwide both in a traditional print format and a convenient and economical PDF edition, comes jam-packed with highly-technical, in-dpeth articles written by some of the best PHP authors in the world. Visit http://www.phparch.com for your free copy today!
Competition Timeline
The deadline for submission is on Thursday 31th of March 2004 at midnight GMT. This has been set to give participants ample of time to work on their entries. Dates are subject to change. Entrants will be notified, in advance, of any date changes. No entries will be accepted after the closing date and time specified.
Submission
You can both host your work on your site, and send us the link or you can also send us all your files via email at contest@hotscripts.com
The Judging Process
The judging panel will consist of HotScritps.com Staff and forum members will also be able to cast their vote through a poll system. Special judges (like our sponsors and partners) may also be invited. The one we like best will be the winner!
Enquiries
Queries may be forwarded to contest@hotscripts.com. Updates on the competition will be posted on this thread itself.
Resources
Here are the image files of HotScripts.com logo you may use:
PSD Version: www.hotscripts.com/psd/logo.psd
Our Link To Us section: http://www.hotscripts.com/link_to_us.cgi
And finally?
Everyone can join in on this one, so we look forward to seeing your entries.
We wish you good luck - and remember to have a heap of fun and be creative!