PointChaser turns 5! (i.e. It’s giveaway time!)

Well that went by fast! September 3 will mark exactly 5 years since I launched this blog with my very first post, What’s the Point?. The post went live at 4:01 PM and got probably zero traffic. I knew nothing about SEO, content marketing, or anything related to blogging.

Really, I just wanted to share my excitement over this hobby and because I enjoyed writing and needed a creative outlet. It’s been a fun and rewarding 5 years. I’ve got an awesome group of readers and a few mean, but creative trolls who keep the comment section interesting.

Not only am I incredibly lucky to earn a living doing this, but I’ve also had some amazing travel experiences and met awesome people along the way. I have to give credit to the folks at Internet Brands for investing in me early on with a guest spot on Frugal Travel Guy, then a gig as Managing Editor. This opened up a lot of opportunities and helped me grow my following.

I want to thank all the readers who’ve supported me along the way. Whether it was a lovely email, kind words at a points and miles shindig, or using my referral links. I appreciate it and hope you’ve gotten as much out of this blog as I have. 

To celebrate five years of (inconsistent) blogging, I’ll be giving away five $100 e-gift cards – winner’s choice. Please note, I’m going to limit each person to one prize only. So give it your best shot and be sure to follow the instructions below.

The first step? Make sure you’ve subscribed to my mailing list:

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Giveaway #1: Snapchat 

1. Follow me on Snapchat.

2. Send me a snap pic or video conveying 1.) your favorite PointChaser post OR 2.) your favorite points and miles award redemption so far. There is NO LIMIT on the number of Snapchat entries – just keep them fun and don’t send the same entries over and over again. Extra points for creativity (but keep it PG)! 

3. I will choose the best snap and announce the winner on August 29. You have 48 hours to claim your prize by contacting me with delivery info. 

4. Entry deadline: August 28 at 11:59 PM (PT)

Giveaway #2: Blog Comment Section

1. Leave a comment on this post, sharing your favorite blog post OR your favorite award redemption. There is NO LIMIT on the number of comments you can leave. Just make sure it’s actually in THIS POST and no others on this blog.

2. A winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced on September

3. You have 48 hours to claim your prize by emailing me back with the requested information.

4. Entry deadline: September 2 at 11:59 PM (PT)

Giveaway #3: Twitter

1. Follow me on Twitter.

2. Tweet @pointchaser a link to your favorite PointChaser blog post OR tweet about your favorite award redemption so far. Be sure to also use the hashtag #pointchaserturns5 where all entries will be tracked.

Once again, there is NO LIMIT on the number of Twitter entries you can submit. Just make sure the tweets are unique (i.e. don’t share the same tweet over and over).

3. I will choose a winner using Random.org and announce it on September

4. You have 48 hours to claim your prize by emailing me back with delivery information. 

5. Entry deadline: September 2 at 11:59 PM (PT)

Giveaway #4: Instagram

1. Follow me on Instagram.

2. Share a photo of your favorite trip booked on points and miles, tag @pointchaser and use the hashtag #pointchaserturns5 where all entries will be tracked. There are NO LIMITS on the number of Instagram entries you can submit. Just make sure your entries are unique (i.e. don’t use the same photo over and over again).

3. I will choose the best photo and announce it on September 3. You have 48 hours to claim your prize by emailing me back with the requested information. 

4. Entry deadline: September 2 at 11:59 PM (PT)

Giveaway #5: Facebook

1. Like the Pointchaser Facebook page.

2. Leave a comment, letting me know your favorite blog post OR your favorite award redemption so far. Use the hashtag #pointchaserturns5. There are NO LIMITS on the number of Facebook entries. Just make sure your entries are unique (i.e. don’t use the same photo over and over again).

3. I will choose the best photo and announce it on September 3. You have 48 hours to claim your prize by emailing me back with the requested information. 

4. Entry deadline: September 2 at 11:59 PM (PT)

Good luck and thanks again for sticking with me for the past five years! If you have any questions about this giveaway, feel free to email me.

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