Total Prize Pool: $12,000
The Web Development and eCommerce Writing Contest
by Elastic Path & HackerNoon
Submit a story with the #ecommerce or
#web-development tag on HackerNoon
For #web-development stories
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1st Place
1,000 USD​
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2nd Place
600 USD​​
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3rd Place
400 USD
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For #ecommerce stories
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1st Place
500 USD​
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2nd Place
300 USD​​
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3rd Place
200 USD
Submissions open
January 16th, 2023
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Submissions close
April 16th, 2023 11:59 PM EST
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Result Announcements
Every Month
The Web Development and eCommerce Writing Contest
HackerNoon and Elastic Path have brought you a super fun writing contest with a whopping monthly prize pool of $4,000! This time, we are giving you MORE freedom and more topics to write about! You can either write on #web-development or #ecommerce to win $$$!!
We encourage all web-dev and eCommerce enthusiasts, from developers and architects to product managers, engineers, and more to participate in the contest! Here are some ideas to get you started:
Share your #web-development story
The world has gone digital. There is no denying the importance of having a digital presence, regardless of a brand’s industry, product, or selling strategy. Even small business owners looking to promote their skills or products need to be online. Where has web-development taken you? Write any story that speaks to your experiences, frustrations, and predictions. Some ideas to help you get started:
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How to embrace digital transformation
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Benefits, challenges, or general tips for using popular languages and frameworks like python, angular, react, nextjs, PHP
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Web development trends and predictions
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Websites, YouTube Channels, or other resources to help you learn new web development techniques
Share your #ecommerce story
The eCommerce industry is vast, catering to everyone from global enterprises to mom-and-pop shops. What does eCommerce mean to you? Write any story that speaks to your experiences, frustrations, and predictions. Some ideas to help you get started:
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Tips for eCommerce web development and design
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Thoughts on eCommerce architecture and API implementation
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How to maximize customer engagement and product discoverability
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Ecommerce logistics from shipping to fulfillment
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Trending topics, from crypto, AI, and security, to SEO, social selling, and VR/AR
About Elastic Path
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Elastic Path is the only commerce company making Composable Commerce accessible for tech teams with unique product merchandising requirements and complex go-to-market strategies.
Prizes Awarded Each Month​
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For #web-development stories
1st Prize - 1,000 USD
2nd Prize - 600 USD
3rd Prize - 400 USD
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For #ecommerece stories
1st Prize - 500 USD
2nd Prize - 300 USD
3rd Prize - 200 USD
The Web Development and eCommerce Writing Contest Rules & Guidelines
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Must be 18+ to enter.​
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Content can be any story on #web-development or #ecommerce.
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Must create a HackerNoon account.​
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Who Can Enter the Contest?​
Anyone over the age of 18. There are no location restrictions.
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Can I Write Under a Pen Name?
Yes! You can use your real name on your HackerNoon profile, a fake name, or even create a persona to write under.
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How Long Will the Contest Run?​
The contest consists of 3 rounds and will run for three months.
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Round 1: January 16th - February 16th, 2023
Round 2: February 17th - March 16th, 2023
Round 3: March 17th - April 16th, 2023
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Can I submit more than one entry to the contest?
Of course. Each story submission shall be considered a new entry into the writing contest.
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How are the winners selected?
Each month, we’ll take the top 10 story submissions. Those 10 stories will be voted on by HackerNoon staff and the 3 stories with the most votes win.
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Can I win more than one prize?
Yes! If you submit multiple stories, each has a chance to win.
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Nominees are selected by total traffic each month and then voted on by our team. If 2 of your submitted stories that month are in the top 10 stories that month, both of them are eligible to win a prize.
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Meaning you could potentially bag both first and second place in the contest if 2 of your stories make it to the top 10.
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If I win a prize in round 1, can I still submit another entry into round 2?
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Absolutely! Please feel free to enter each round of the competition.
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