Since it’s been a long time since I’ve done anything to encourage my reputation as one of the Internet’s more vocal purveyors of Free Shit™, I thought I’d take a moment to invite all of you to join me on Blingo. Blingo is a search engine, powered by Google, in which simply performing your daily searches can garner you goods — things like iPods, PSP, iTunes gift cards, VISA gift cards, and more.
I’ve been using Blingo for about six months now, and have won three times: two iTunes gift cards and a VISA gift card. Nothing super-exciting, but not bad for doing the exact same searches I’d be getting nothing in return for on Google. You can use Blingo without joining me as a friend. Just go to Blingo.com and search normally. However, establishing friend networks on Blingo increases chances of winning, because when someone you invited wins, you win too!
To use Blingo without being my friend, you don’t have to give away any personal information at all (until you win — then you’ll need to tell them where to ship your prize). To join Blingo as my friend, you do need to give them your e-mail address — but they won’t sell it to other parties.
If you’re going to search the Internet, why not get Free Shit™ for it?
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001 // Natalie // 07.17.2006 // 10:07 PM
I must not be doing something right then because I haven’t won “shit” since I joined in 2005. I use the search engine, but no luck. Somehow though, the guy who referred me shows winnings twice a month! What’s up?
002 // Jeff Croft // 07.17.2006 // 10:13 PM
Hmm. I’m not sure, Natalie. I don’t have any great tips for how to win. I just made Blingo my default search in my browser’s toolbar and use it normally, just like I would Google.
003 // Jack // 07.17.2006 // 11:19 PM
I’ll join when it’s available for Australians :(
004 // Luke L // 07.18.2006 // 5:15 AM
Likewise, currently not available outside the US.
005 // Baxter // 07.18.2006 // 8:28 AM
Signed up, finally. Since I’m also a fan of Free Shit™ I’ve been meaning to do it for awhile, and you gave me the push I needed.
For what it’s worth, Firefox users can download the Blingo Search plugin (so it appears in the search box) here: http://mycroft.mozdev.org/download.html?name=blingo&sherlock=yes&opensearch=&submitform=Search
006 // Chris H // 07.18.2006 // 11:09 PM
I too am an Aussie and would like some free stuff. It seems our free trade agreement isn’t all that free.
007 // Tigerblade // 07.19.2006 // 7:12 AM
Hell, I’m in. I figure I may as well give it a shot.
008 // Tony // 07.19.2006 // 9:42 AM
However, if you join me as a friend, our chances of winning increase greatly.
This isnt accurate. If you invite me and I become your friend, when I win you’ll win, but when you win I wont win anything.
This means your chances of winning are greatly improved, not mine.
009 // Brian Ford // 07.19.2006 // 10:01 AM
So, how -did- you make blingo your default search in Safari?
010 // Jeff Croft // 07.19.2006 // 10:10 AM
Tony — you’re right. I should have been more clear. I’mm change the post.
Brian — using the most-excelent Inquisitor. Perhaps the best Safari plug-in ever. I love it (and not just for Blingo-ing).
011 // James Asher // 07.19.2006 // 11:43 AM
Joined.
012 // Brutal // 07.19.2006 // 2:08 PM
Too bad it’s US only, or I would have joined.
013 // Jeff Croft // 07.19.2006 // 2:15 PM
Guys, I totally appreciate that it’s US only, and that really sucks — but there’s nothing I can do about it. I suggest you write to Blingo and complain rather than posting your comments here. I have no influence over them at all, I’m afraid.
014 // Daniel DiPaolo // 07.19.2006 // 5:15 PM
Joined under your referral. Hope I win stuff so that you can also win stuff!
015 // Shane Shepherd // 08.01.2006 // 12:41 PM
How many Blingo friends do you have now?
016 // James Asher // 11.14.2006 // 1:15 PM
Just wanted to point out that I won today, yippie!
017 // Sharon Gunther // 11.18.2006 // 9:19 AM
Also joined. I have a web site–want to know more? Please E-me. Sharon
018 // angie // 09.25.2007 // 3 PM
I have used blingo for a long time and I still havent won anything. it makes me wonder if its for real.