E: 31/07/2008 Win A Crocodile Adoption At Whipsnade Zoo{MERGED}

karensmith

Sorry again, could you please tell me how to do the search properly so I dont keep making the same mistakes

toniq

This is an extract from the tips Velvet glove is compiling xxx there is also a sticky thread on main page from divadee, in comps discussion thread there also alot of tips if u go back a few pages xxx
Velvet gloves tips so far:

How do I search to see if a comp has been posted?
On the Sticky Search thread here scroll down to the Advanced Search section.

If you look at the screenshot, look at the parts labelled up with numbers: 1, 5 & 6.

In part 1 (keywords), take the main part of a competition page address (URL) & type it in there

eg, if http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/competitions/show/id/2704 is the page the competition is on -

use keyword: goodtoknow.co.uk

It is advisable to only use the main part of the competition URL as sometimes comps do change location!

If that brings back lots of threads then perhaps use a word that loosely describes the prize too

eg, goodtoknow watch

to narrow it down slightly.

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In part 5 (search in Forums) scroll down the list & find Competitions Time
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In part 6 (Also search in child forums) make sure that it is ticked - this means it will also search in the Game Over Forum & Regular Competitions Forum (as some comps are moved to Game Over because they don't have an end date in the thread title).
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Click on the 'Search Now' button & it will bring back a list of results. Read through the list carefully to see if the comp has already been posted.

mj38

merge requested

NOSONDDU

have pmmed for merge

I search

1. using full url
2. using just the sponsor (so I delete the url backwards to the name eg radiotimes.co.uk)
3. one main word eg trip to Nice - search with nice

can still get it wrong but so do we all

Serendlws

Link here:
http://www.puffin.co.uk/static/puffinplayground/winwinwin/0508_youngbond_prize.html

To celebrate the launch of the nail-biting Young Bond adventure Hurricane Gold in paperback, this month's thrilling prize is the chance to adopt your very own West African Dwarf Crocodile at Whipsnade Zoo!
Snap up this chance to adopt a croc, plus a copy of Hurricane Gold by simply entering your details below

Good luck all :beer:

catz747

Hi, that has been posted here

mj38

I've sent a merge request to Dalkirst

catz747

Thanks, sorry I had too many tabs open when I came across it