Moonfruit Lounge - Competition - Comments

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - rito

rito — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:13:36 +0000

check my site
www.sfxwheels.moonfruit.com
had over 10,000 views , and its great for business
started it with not a clue , and am really just still getting the hang of it ,,,,,
too busy doing work for customers that its brought me ,,,,,,,,
how about site of the day ???

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Benyamin

Benyamin — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:31:43 +0100

have a peak at my website called www.the-ben.moonfruit.com

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - mambafierce

mambafierce — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:06:38 +0100

Hello Mr. Rathon,ok you said,that my websight is up, and running. well this is not the case, because, when i punch in this address,in the address bar, all i get is how to buld a websight. it goes on to tell me your websight is ready for viewing, but when i do a practise run, there is nothing there. all i'm trying to do, is get my web information out ther, so others may see it. i can not understand, why this is so diffucult for me. i'm almost at the point of giving up, on bulding a site,per your organization, because in actuality, it is not working for me!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Kris

Kris — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:49:49 +0100

Lol...it's August 20th, and people are still tagging Moonfruit like crazy on Twitter...

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - Walt

Walt — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:30:36 +0100

Well, we do try our best ;-)

Walt

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - chocolate fountains manchester

chocolate fountains manchester — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:44:28 +0100

All sitemaps seem to be working again now fast work!

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - Walt

Walt — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:20:38 +0100

Thanks for letting us know web design. It is a bug that appears to have escaped in our last release - we did a lot of refactoring. Our dev team are looking at it now and we hope to have it fixed shortly. Having it disappear for a short period should not affect your page rankings on Google, but if it does then your rankings should return promptly once the bug is fixed and your sitemap.xml is visible again to the search engine bots.

Walt

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - web design

web design — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:22:34 +0100

Hi, the xml site maps are not accessable from any of my MF sitesbeen like this for a few days whats going on?

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - alas4

alas4 — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:04:04 +0100

here is my entry i think its pretty good i have never done a webpage, i thought it was really difficult-til i found sitemaker... great im gonna be updatin it more n more and make more style on it and it will be great for me
-make sure you go thru all pages, specially through contact
-djs use laptops for mixing
well enjoy its still a bit raw but i swill improve it in 1hour. promise
http://dj-.moonfruit.com

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Sisou

Sisou — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:05:23 +0100

Here is my creative entry.. http://aum.moonfruit.com/#
The goal of this site is to give advice on creating a peaceful mindset and peace living. Also, it allows visitors to discuss peaceful living from meditation to community service. This reason why I think this site is special and should be picked is because Serenity is a universal need and want. Once people find ways to deal with their own suffering we can help other as spread compassion through being role models...

I also think I should be picked because a my mac just dead right before about to go off to school. Now, im computerless and going through mac withdrawal as I'm stuck borrowing my mother's vista laptop. Lolz

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - donted

donted — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:03:55 +0100

Hello !
I'm donTed... and my website is:

http://www.donted.moonfruit.com

I think I should win because:
- I didnt make this site just for the macbook pro, I will make use of it with upgrade it to pro.
- If I win I will write a song for moonfruit :)
- when I was working at my site my windows crashed 2 or 3 times
- I've never won something on Internet :)
- my songs should be heard better from a macbook and I'll be the first in the branch

You can`t miss the photo gallery.
I hope that one day I will become a professional web designer !

Please don`t miss my text and my images
Visit all my website pages
I'll watch out and I won't take a chance
I'll make my Macbook Pro dance.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Roy

Roy — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:37:42 +0100

I wanted my website to reflect my holiday home: its clean, bright and fresh. Its easy to navigate around in order to provide information quickly and to encourage bookings.

http://sunnydays1.moonfruit.com

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Phil Davis

Phil Davis — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:37:51 +0100

http://phillysoul11.moonfruit.com

Design is one of those things which can mean so many different things depending on the designer. For some it can be a way of unleashing and stimulating creative and innovative ideas, and for others it can be a chore. To some, design is the means by which an end result is accomplished, but to others good design is the primary goal.

I used to see design as the art of creating pretty things; however, as my knowledge of design evolved so did my perception of it. I will be the first to admit that design can lead to beautiful and stunning pieces of art but is that all it is useful for? Could it be that design encompasses a much broader horizon? Since design is such a large field it only follows that Design can be so many different things for you or I. It can be the spark plug for the next big idea. It could be the means by which we as humans present ourselves in clear and concise manners. Regardless of what design means for each of us individually I think that it is safe to assume that Design should mean something to individually.

For me design is the process of communicating in the way I know best, through aesthetic appeal. My website is composed os mostly images, as I wanted to take the service that the good guys here at moonfruit are offering and test its boundaries. My goal was to take the simplicity of art and design and translate it into a website. Through easy navigation, quality content and a minimalistic feel I wanted to demonstrate the knowledge and intellect of a college student while demonstrating the purity and simplicity of a playful child.

Regardless of how well I do in this contest, I have had fun. I'm sure their are plenty of deserving people with excellent websites who have already entered. My website is supposed to reflect me, my personality and my creativity (or lack thereof ;) and I am very pleased with how my site turned out. Even doubling as an excellent portfolio! This mac would mean a lot to me, especially as an aspiring graphic designer with adobe creative suite and only windows 2000 to run it on.

Please check out my website, and leave a comment letting me know what you think about it.

Thanks everyone!
Sincerely,
Phil D.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Riley

Riley — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:46:43 +0100

Hi, Moonfruit!

I'm a recent graduate and freelance graphic designer who is just getting started on my own business (I launched my website less than a month ago!) I have been building my portfolio through a series of self-imposed projects, so when I heard about your contest I was excited to create a new website as well as submit an entry to win an Apple laptop!

My website is based on a fictitious singer-songwriter I came up with for a poster design. I had been wanting to build a matching website, and as it turns out, Moonfruit was just the tool for it! I love the flexibility of the program, and found the "page master" to be especially useful.

I hope to be picked because I feel I made Moonfruit my own, it has an out of the box design that is not constrained by templates or default settings. (I'm also currently sharing a computer with someone else, and my own would be soo helpful for my business!)

My Entry: http://IsaacReed.moonfruit.com
My Twitter: @rileyemoore

Thanks so much, Moonfruit! It's been fun!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Anna

Anna — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:43:45 +0100

Hello!!
I created my website because I wanted to share with the world my creativity (which granted is not the best but I'm willing to cope with that). I will be attending college starting in August and will be studying in the field of journalism (you will hear more about that on my site) and I posted pictures of some of the "journalistic" things I did while in high school on the website. I really liked creating a site with Moonfruit because it felt like I was laying out a newspaper again, and that made me even more excited about college. I'm rambling and I'll end this comment with a thank you; thank you for this really cool contest and thank you for the extra practice I accidentally got in while making my website. =]
Have a nice day!!
-Anna
www.teenagejournalist.moonfruit.com

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Laura

Laura — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:15:38 +0100

There have been some great submissions here, even some not on Moonfruit (or without the MF in their domain name). I may not have such a good chance among these grands, but I'd like to give it a shot. I started creating this before you announced an 11th MBP giveaway, and was excited to hear about it when halfway finished.

My site: http://laurart.moonfruit.com

My passion in life consists of AA: Art and Animals. I've created art since I could hold the tools, and have loved animals from the moment I knew of their existence. I'd fearlessly walk up to big german shephards when I was a toddler. Now that I am old enough, I'm studying Art Education at my college to further expand my creative knowledge, and hopefully share that with kids and adults who may have trouble finding the key to unlocking their imagination. After graduation, I'm ambitious to pursuing a field that will allow me to get more involved with helping animals. For now, I do my part by pet-sitting, and taking a percentage of commission money to donate to local charities. I'm fresh on the market and as ambitious as ever to reach my potential, inspire others, and save lives.

For its simplicity, it gets to the point, and shows my big works as of late. There are a few things that still need completion, but it's hard gathering the right prices to attract the right customers. Thanks so much for your consideration. (Maybe even request a Moonfruit design? ;D Haha!)

-Laura

http://laurart.moonfruit.com

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Hannah

Hannah — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:23:17 +0100

Matt @ Comment 59

That's a beautiful site but it's a complete rip of Studio7 Designs
http://www.studio7designs.com/

It's not fair to use others work when people are fairly competing for the MBP.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - imacoolprincess

imacoolprincess — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:53:34 +0100

hey moonfruit!

Wow! it was alot of fun making a website on moonfruit! it was easy and simple. probably even a caveman can do it. jk. My site that I built shows what I'm most passionate about and that is life and helping others.

Moonfruit simply allows anyone make a beautiful website with little or no experience, and that's what my site shows. I have NO experience in website making, design or anything of that sort. So to actually make such a beautiful webstie with the tools provide is simply amazing. I am glad it is easy to get your favorite content out there. you didn't have to worry about the design of the website.

I think my site is special because its very unique. the content may be the same as some other people but if you read the message on what im passionate about i think you'll understand why its so unique. my wesbite is beautiful and simple. the words built around moonfruit. BUILD BEAUTIFUL WEBSITES, SIMPLY.

Although my website isn't the best of the best just because i don't have any knowledge or skills in web design, or any of that stuff I believe moonfruit is the best out there. Believe it or not, but if i won the laptop i was going to give it away to a special someone THAT YOU CAN READ ABOUT IN MY BLOG entitled "life's too short". Although i could use a new computer I thought she would need it more than I would.

You for your time and all you have done Moonfruit!
http://giveachance.moonfruit.com/#

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:52:09 +0100

Hi Moonfruit!

I had tons of fun making my web site. I had been trying to create one for about a year, with no luck at all. I found Dreamweaver and CSS to be very confusing. So, finding your web site was definitely lucky for me! I made my web site within a few days and I'm extremely happy with it.

My site is really important to me because I am a recent graduate from college, and I'm hoping to start a photography business. Therefore, I created a site to showcase my photography (and later, video). I wanted to site to be very clean and minimal, so as not to clash with my photos. I also created my own logo, which I think is very important in order to brand yourself and have people recognize your stuff.

I think my web site should win because it is one that is really important to me. I will use my web site to show my work to prospective clients and get jobs!

My site is: http://michelleconnolly.moonfruit.c... However, I have added my domain name http://michelle-connolly.com to it, so that may work by the time this contest is over! I've had my domain name since December of last year- that's how long I've been trying to create a web site that I'm satisfied with and now I finally have one- thanks to you guys!

Michelle

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - EduKate

EduKate — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:18:06 +0100

Our school site is brill! ( www.waterortonprimary.co.uk)

I am the ICT manager at Water Orton Primary School and also do education consultancy work. I used Moonfruit to build my own website (www.katemacrae.co.uk) and loved it so much that I used it to design and build the school website. Moonfruit is so easy to use my 'Computer Crew' (a wonderful team of 10 and 11 year olds) have access rights to build pages as well to showcase what is going on in school. Staff are able to build pages (although the kids are much better at it!) and the site is very well used by both pupils and parents.

Our school website could be epic.... only held back by my lack of time to spend on it, but I love its versatility and the ease at which you can create a really attractive, informative page in just a few minutes. The kids love all the animations and text effects and I have to limit the number they can use on one page!

Once the html snippet is sorted, our aim next year is to have a live webcam feed from a nest box webcam! The html snippet can't quite cope with it yet!

We have great aspirations for our site and I aim to get more pupils having a real 'hands-on' chance to build pages, hopefully leading to them building their own website..... many are certainly more than capable!

Thank you, Moonfruit, for a wonderful product that continues to grow and evolve offering us more and more scope to continually add to and improve our school site.

Kate MacRae

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Steve

Steve — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:59:06 +0100

Why I should win...

My original website was one of those awful one page sales letters that go on forever. My goal was to get as far away from that model as possible and make the site more appealing, practical and effective.

With moonfruit I was able to easily add valuable content and free video lessons to the site as well as providing samples of my DVDs which enabled me to streamline the sales copy, making my site far more user friendly, attractive and effective.

I’m delighted that I’ve been able to offer my customers a refreshing design and feel that moonfruit has enabled me to accomplish exactly what I set out to achieve.

The new site looks fantastic. I’m totally new to moonfruit and this is my first project but I’m already addicted. My site has taken just two days so far and I’m really excited to continue its development, as well as working on future projects.

Traditionally, websites designed to sell a single product have followed the one page sales letter template that goes on forever. You can view the site that I’ll be replacing with my sexy new moonfruit website at: http://tinyurl.com/pre-moonfruit

I wanted to show that it really doesn’t have to be that way and that there is a place for attractive design and multiple page content in the internet marketing industry.

I have a passion for massage and online marketing, but I’ve never had much success with the later. I feel that moonfruit has given me a way forward with my web design that will lead to a marked increase in online sales!

Plus... my existing laptop is held together with string! My sexy new site designs deserve a sexy new MacBook Pro!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Lizy

Lizy — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:39:10 +0100

Hello Moonfruit,

This is my entry for the contest http://lizlyly.moonfruit.com

This website was created to show case my creativity and entertain people around the globe. I love working with photoshop and editing videos so I think the mac book will come in handy since i don't have a laptop to carry outside of my home. My desktop was the only tool that i can use to fulfill my hobby.

Thank you and good luck to everyone!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - aquareactor

aquareactor — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:15:59 +0100

Hello Moonfruit. My name is Oleg, i live in Moscow, Russia. I study Advertising at the State University of Management. I don't see other Russians in this contest, so i think i will be the first :) I saw the other contest's websites and, guys, i think it is awesome. You have done a big amount of work here. And now i want to represent you my site. I have a little story for you about it:

One month ago my laptop was stolen :( So today i use my pc. It is very old, it is very slow and so on. I made some kind of portfolio/homepage using this slow and old pc. So you can ask me: "Ok, but why your website is unique?"

Because there is one more thing.

I asked myself: "How you will make a website without your "Adobe Creative Suite" and other software with that slow pc?" And i've got an idea! I will make a website by using my browser only. So there what i have used:

1. http://www.moonfruit.com - site engine, fundamental thing.
2. http://www.pixlr.com - the alternative of photoshop.
3. http://www.sumopaint.com - image editor.
4. https://www.photoshop.com - photoshop express.
5. http://vectormagic.com - convert bitmap images to vector (alternative of illustrator).
6. http://www.favicon.cc - favicon maker.
7. http://browsershots.org - browser tests.
8. My wacom :)

That's why my site is unique. It wasn't easy (that's why im represent you my work so lately), but it was a great experience for me. I'm happy to participate in this contest, because i can show other people that it is possible. Of course, that "scheme" don't work without Moonfruit, so thank you guys for this nice service.

From Russia with love - http://aquareactor.moonfruit.com

Good luck to all!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:30:29 +0100

I think it would be cool to be able to take my blog to the next level.
being creative is limited when you are at your desk top dinosaur
computer from 1982 ;) and it would make my friends jealous!!
what better reason do you need? haha

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Mcghee

Mcghee — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:47:13 +0100

Hi, there are alot of great website here so im not going to say i think i deserve the mac book because we all do.

I created my website to help other moonfruit users find new ways to make there moonfruit website that little bit better with websites and service i have found. MF Tools is free to use and you can also share with others tips and services that work with moonfruit, the website is not finished but i work on it every day.

I dont think there is a website like mine to help moonfruit users so i guess at the moment its one of a kind, i designed all the website my self and tried to keep it simple. This is what 5 months of hard work has built and im still going trying to finish it soon.

Just like to say good luck everyone.

Thanks

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Jon

Jon — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:58:27 +0100

Hi, I created my site totally on my own, doing all the designing and adding of the info etc... I dread to think how many hours i've put in over the last six months. I'm really proud of it though, I LOVED the storyline that the site is based on when it was broadcast a couple of years ago, so I finally decides to make a site at the end of last year and i've now got it looking (I think) pretty great. I'm also responsible for all the videos and so forth aswell. There are still a few adjustments that need to be made, but I kinda think it's good enough now to give the comp a shot. Cheers, Jon.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - jrotem

jrotem — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:43:19 +0100

Not on a moonfruit site, BUT I did create wonderful moonfruit t-shirts for you! http://www.cafepress.com/badcattagg...

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Tyler

Tyler — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:58:36 +0100

I Deserve to win the Mac because i have really gotten involved in Media and I need a computer to edit my videos on...I am avid actor and I have really been trying to save up some money to get a good mac for recording and editing. My website is to really help me get my self out there in the world of film or theatre... But I have gotten an opportunity to edit some videos on Final Cut...which is another thing that i need to save up to get if i receive this Mac. This website that i made, just really shows who i am...so please...help me out.
Thanks,
Tyler

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - billee

billee — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:19:17 +0100

hey moonfruit

I should win 'cause it was fun to build this side for you :D … more reasons on the site itself :)

http://billee.moonfruit.com

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - John

John — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:10:14 +0100

I created a website for my Muay Thai gym:

http://www.griffonrawl.com

Developed it on my own 100% for free, just to help the owner/trainer out. Good guy, good bunch of people.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - JohnBlood

JohnBlood — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:55:14 +0100

I haven't had a lot of time to work on my site, but I think it is a good idea (a humor site to help you wake up without coffee {though it does sound corny}). http://caffeinejolt.moonfruit.com/

I have used several website creation software, including Google sites and Wix.com, but Moonfruit is by far the easiest. I like how it incorporates other services, such as Google Analytics and Google Web Master Tools. In fact, I'll writing a review for tech blog = www.thewreport.blogspot.com/

I would like to get the Macbook because I need a new computer, but can't buy one right now because I'm short on cash and I have student loans to pay off. It would be greatly appreciated.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Phil

Phil — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:47:15 +0100

I'm a graphic artist and entrepreneur and have been a dedicated fan and member of Moonfruit pretty much just after it began when I discovered it. My design skills has grown up with it really as new tools have come in. Its great now to see just what you can create with all the Moonfruit widgets. I believe my site should win because I've learned that less is more in design and over cluttering a site just makes navigation and the whole site experience not the best, so people won't return. I've studied design over the years and I am constantly challenging myself with my new projects to create sites that are clean and look good because I believe that's what people want to see. I would absolutely love a Macbook Pro, it would really help me so much with my creativity and let me further my taste for design. Would be great to be able to work anywhere too and not be tied to my boring desk, so thanks for such a great prize as this.

The website for my entry is http://www.cassiniprint.co.uk

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - AJ

AJ — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:28:35 +0100

Hey, Moonfruit! This is my first real website, and the tools you guys have provided not only made it easy, but it also made it look pretty awesome. In spite of the fact that I had to use a pre-made theme, I think I managed to put my own twist on it without making it too flashy or obnoxious. My site definitely represents me and my creativity. The site is simple, but sometimes simple can really be powerful. I tried to go outside of the box with the tools and the design. Unlike the other entries, my site doesn't have over 1,000 views, it only has one page, and it only opened today - But I'm hoping my little site is good enough. Thanks for the opportunity, Moonfruit - what you guys have been doing is great. Good luck to everyone else!

My website: http://www.aayjay.moonfruit.com

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - Walt

Walt — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:27:38 +0100

Hi,

Development on Template duplication is well under way. While you won't be able to fully copy a site - and all data on it - you will be able to use an existing site as a template for a new site. That means that style, background, menu, fonts, colour schemes, menu, page structure, links, images and many objects will be copied across.

It won't be an exact duplication of a site but it will be a very useful addition to anyone who wishes to replicate their creativity from an existing site. And its not too far away.

Thanks - Comdot.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Paul

Paul — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:27:21 +0100

http://canteenoncliftonstreet.com was created to support my brother-in-law's dream of opening a restaurant. It's been open now for 18 months and is quietly becoming very successful. Part of the success is down to moonfruit software which has allowed us to create a site that supports Canteen's 'community' of customers. It makes full use of the membership tools, the easy graphical nature of Flash, and ultimately the great software that is Sitemaker. Why not visit us in Cardiff and try our menu, it changes every few weeks and is usually delicious! We even have a singing chef!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - ADG

ADG — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:06:46 +0100

I think the tools that the Moonfruit team have created are outstanding, our site is mainly flash, but the tools Moonfruit have provided have made the ADG site one of the best Disclosure based websites on the interweb. Our site gets lots of visitors, and many folks have commented on how great our site looks, and first impressions are the most important.

Thanks to all the Moonfruit team, and a shiny new mac would be very welcome. Thanks guys. http://www.alien-disclosure-group.m...

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - Not Chocolate Fountains

Not Chocolate Fountains — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:59:05 +0100

Hi is there any development on being able to duplicate a site?

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - dang

dang — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:14:31 +0100

Hi,

www.dlucca.co.uk

Here is my entry, this took me atleast 40 hours of work over a couple of months to design the inital layout and content and is ongoing work as it is a fully functional store.

It think the layout is very easy to use and navigate and gives a true reflection of the actual shop in Leigh on Sea Essex - I tried to give the site the feel of you were actually in the shop - the wallpaper borders match the shop interior and the design ties in with the store stationery etc...

I have set the shop owner up as admin giving her access to certain parts of the site so she can change and upload new stock etc as she wishes.

The site has over 40 pages within it, but still remains easy to use.

I hope you like it... any feedback appreciated.

Dan

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - patrickt

patrickt — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:42:30 +0100

When I was looking at different outlets to display my photography portfolio, I never thought I would come across such a power house site builder like moonfruit, I wanted something very simple, but it needed to look complex (flash elements etc) after a few weeks of twinkering and getting to know all the tools, this is the website I have made.

Some design elements I went in with, I wanted it to be quick, clean, and simple with just enough graphic elements to keep your attention so that it's not boring, I wanted my photo's to be the center of attention but still have the basic information (contact info etc) be easy to find and read. And most of all I wanted the site to be easy to navigate. The site was built entirely using moonfruit builder, from a blank canvas.

I thank you for your consideration, here is my submission.

http://www.patricktomasso.net.tf

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - zindustry

zindustry — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:34:14 +0100

Okay here's my submission http://dday2009.moonfruit.com/. Why I think is should win, hmm...well I think it's simple and a great design that fits the theme as well as uses the "Moonfruit Site Builder" effectively. Its not cluttered and confusing to navigate though and it gets straight to the point without over doing it. Other than that I think it is a great example of what you can do with the "Moonfruit Site Builder"

My reasons for the theme...Well this year I got to play in the worlds largest woodsball paintball scenario. It consisted of around 3000 to 4000 players. People from young and old come from all over the world like America, UK, Australia, Canada and more to play in this event. One thing I realized in this game was the comradery between the players and the passion they had for the game. What I won't forget is the respect for the Armed Forces that fight for us know and those who fought in World War II. This was really honored and highly respected there. I really felt like I was apart of something epic, like I was in DDay for real, well as real as I could get anyway :) Anyway I did this site project
to share my experiences and to hopefully get others to join in on the game and experience it as well. I also would love to win, win or lose it was fun project.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Skye McCarthy

Skye McCarthy — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:31:12 +0100

My site is a reflection of the creative desires and urges I have. I am passionate about my poetry as well, and as I am currently publishing my first book, to be sold on the site.

http://skybiemack.moonfruit.com/

This is my first attempt at web design, and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Emily Fischer

Emily Fischer — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:35:37 +0100

I think I'm deserving of the Macbook Pro, because my site is simple and unique. I have been designing websites for four years, since I was ten. I know when to make a site more full... and when a site needs to be simplified. I have been designing graphics since a young age, aswell and carry the laptop I have currently (iBook G3) around with me everywhere. Thanks! Good luck, everyone!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Brook

Brook — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:38:39 +0100

I think i should win because i have only signed up to the free package, but the way iv built the site it looks like iv paid for it. iv also used my photoshop and final cut pro 6 skills to make my site look more appealing to they eye. winning this macbook would allow me to learn more about film music and media design.

www.banenterprise.mfbiz.com

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Kris

Kris — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:18:15 +0100

I'm thinking that you guys have probably decided your winner already, because there are some amazing responses above mine. But here it is, anyway:

http://www.theconcept.moonfruit.com

Ok, why is my site special? Ermmm....well, I think it maybe a Moonfruit first. An interactive, portfolio, soap opera, comic, cartoon based website, with a twist!

At least I think it is?

It knows more than me me to be honest. I'm just it's little slave, creating more rooms, and adding to it's power. It knows what it is, but it's not telling me.

I'm just the janitor.

One day, I think it'll try and eat me. Like Audrey 2 from the little shop of horrors.
Because it is a bit of a first, and it it quite unique, It's really hard for me to explain it. Only a click of the link will suffice. If you figure out what it is, then please get back to me with an answer. I'd really like to know.

It is something i'll add to whilst I continue to be a Moonfruit member. I've been an advocate of you guys since 2001, so i think this relationship will continue for some time...

...the more work I create, the more i'll add. What you can see there is the very start of what the towers will become. I've only added a small amount of my stupid stuff so far.

But the exciting thing is...with your membership tools, I can create rooms for other moonfruit users. Bands. Artists. Whatever. I can create them a cartoon room, with props, and they can live there like me, in cyberspace. Have their own cartoon site within a site.
But then, I can incorporate those people into the soap opera. Into the comic. Even into songs.

The whole thing is set up for interactivity. The whole thing is set up for other people to get involved, so it'll become less about me, myself and I. I've also set up a cartoon based click and point chat applet in flash. Does it work in Moonfruit? You betcha!

Then, there are placeholders for adverts dotted around the walls.

I hope you can see where this is going...

So, a shiny new mac book pro, would mean I could push the concept further. Mac's like ideas, and I have lots of ideas! Too many, probably...

Anyhow, I have to get back to work. I hear the empty corridors calling my name...

http://www.theconcept.moonfruit.com

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Erhan KAYA

Erhan KAYA — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:55:04 +0100

This is my web site; www.restoranrehberiniz.com

Hi I built above site as restaurant guide in Turkish language. My site win becuse, it shows that Moonfruit is international company that not only english language site built. And this site is now competing with most powerful turkish internet companies who built same restaurantguide with 300.000 $ budget. But I am having comment from users and media that my site is more user friendly. So we understand that we can built web site at industry standart and we can compete powerful internet company without paying 300.000$.

Thanks

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Joe Seif

Joe Seif — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:56:52 +0100

Hello, and thank you for the amazing promotion you've been running! I'm thrilled that there is still one more chance at winning a MacBook Pro! My name is Joseph and I'm 27 years old, from San Francisco. I am starting my own training business for photographers looking to incorporate video and film production into their offerings. It's my first business and I'm very short on capital. I am trying hard to save for a macbook pro so that I can start training photographers outside of my tiny downtown studio apartment (not very professional when my bed is in the same room!). I absolutely love using Moonfruit, it's a real joy and makes my broke self look like I paid a fortune for my website. Thank you for making sitemaker such a great product, here is my favorite of the 5 sites I have built with it: http://www.cinestudio.info

Thanks again,

Joe

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - white3

white3 — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:53:23 +0100

I have worked with moonfruit sites for many years, when we lost our special brother in law "James" I knew i could keep his memories live with moonfruit.
The slide show displays his pictures, the music player blast out his favorite track.
my family and friends visit moonfruit to say prays and leave a bithday messages, when christmas comes round i know a place they will not forget " james.moonfruit"
winning is not a priority for me, but if i did it would be like a gift from james@moonfruit and i would use to help others to keep there memories aline on here just like jollygiant.moonfruit.com. read the SMR story and what i say at the bottom of the page.
this story made the newspapers.
keeping loved one memories online helps families come to terms with ther sad loss and this can be easily acheived with the API that you get from moonfruit,no other sitemaker can do that?
Thanks for reading.
God Bless!

Thanks for reading

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - iMom

iMom — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:19:53 +0100

My Moonfruit website should be chosen because it shows how computers can spark a three year-old child with a speech delay to not only speak, but to communicate through written words.

Two years ago, my son made no sound at all...not even a squeal. Now he is speaking AND spells out words on the computer!

I've briefly documented our struggles with speech and developmental delays, on our Moonfruit website. I've included a short video of my son writing "e-mails" to me on our PC that has no internet connection.

This fall my son is enrolled in a gifted and talented program, and the children must have their own laptops. I would love to give him my old MacBook, but I would need to replace it with another, which as a single parent, I just cannot afford right now.

My Moonfruit website may not be the snazziest (I only have so much time in a day...so it was quickly thrown together), but I found the site building tools so easy to work with! It was enjoyable, and oh so simple, to build a website on Moonfruit!

I would love to win a new MacBook Pro - be able to give my laptop to my son, to continue encouraging his love of language, and have an outlet for sharing our experiences with other parent of special needs children, using a Moonfruit website.

Thank you for the outlet, and an opportunity to win a new MacBook Pro. Moonfruit rocks! :-)

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Emily Fischer

Emily Fischer — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:33:55 +0100

Hello, Moonfruit. I think I should win this contest because I am a webdesigner and YouTuber with heart and passion. I spend a lot of time on the computer and am very greatful for all of the things I have. I'm also very creative, and like simple sites.... as well as very loud sites. I know how to make a busy site look empty, and how to make an empty site look full, as I have been designing websites for four years now, and I'm only 14. I will tell my friends about this website, because it's very good for people who don't know their HTML. Thank you, Moonfruit.

Here is my website:
http://emilyshreadss.moonfruit.com/...

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - amina bech

amina bech — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:35:29 +0100

an add to my comment further up (no. 15).
Heres some of my other moonfruit pages:
http://sites.google.com/site/aminas...

Yes ---- my moon turned to gold when I found the "fruit", so:

You care for me
I care for you, bro'
Do I deserve
the last Macbook pro??

I would certainly put it to good use!:)
Amina

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Zac (@zaca)

Zac (@zaca) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:25:14 +0100

Hey Moonpeeps!

Check out my site entry:
http://iwant.moonfruit.com/

So why should I win?
Well I spend a fair while making my website different from everyone elses, using Moonfruit's super easy to use site builder I was able to really customise it to make it look different. I am passionate about Moonfruit and Macs, so hey, thats the sort of website I built (mainly about Moonfruit, with some references to Apple, but meh, Moonfruit is awesome =D). I had a great time creating it!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Na_Paiva

Na_Paiva — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:24:12 +0100

I won't say the reason why I should win. I'm sure people deserve this prize more than me, and people really are more creative than me either.
So I thought to myself: I'm on holydays, and I have nothing to do, and it's late at night and I don't want to go to bed, and despite I don't have MY computer I want to go into this content anyway. I like challenges.
And I was thinking about what I could do so I thought of people who did their jobs and it wasn't showed. Mine was one of them, I guess. It doesn't matter, anyway.
So I created a website where I put as many jobs as I could put while I was still learning how to manage it, and put your channels for people to see those that aren't on my website.
Well, it's 02:15 a.m and I'm going to have some reading. I wish you enjoyed my job, it was really hard for me to do this.
So good night, and good luck for the other people into it.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Connie

Connie — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:13:39 +0100

The reason I should win this macbook pro is because I want to continue making my photo gallery bigger. I love how moonfruit allows me to make a site that is so organized and aesthetically appealing. I love simplicity, and that is exactly what moonfruit offers me. I received the laptop I am currently using through school, and every summer I must return it so that they can re-boot and add new programs. However, do to their constant addition of programs on my computer, it has become extremely slow and I am always getting the spinning beachball of death. (Cue to laugh). Besides having a slow laptop, I won't be having a laptop at all very soon for the rest of my summer. My family does not have another computer, so this one laptop is for the whole family to use. Sad, I know. So if I win the macbook pro, it will not only benefit me, but my family as well.
Thank you !

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Sloorp Design

Sloorp Design — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:33:20 +0100

My creative website response is: http://sloorp.moonfruit.com

Reasons it should win:
1) It requires what you mentioned. I made a website for digital artwork, for art, which i am passionate about. And the appearence fits perfectly with its objective.
2) I made icons for every title: A newspaper for "news", a joystick for "games" etc...
3) It has bright colors and it's really inspiring because of the theme! Check out my artwork lol
4) It contains all the pages a designer needs, even a Flash Portfolio!
5) There are animated graphics making the page beautiful and fun to browse. It's inviting and happy.
6) There are many fun stuff to do, play games, watch animations...
7) It presents your web tools and what someone can do with moonfruit nicely!
8) The website has a favicon too! :)

Good Luck Everyone! ;)

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Natalie

Natalie — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:41:05 +0100

I finished my site in time for entry, so here goes. My names Natalie, but on my site I'm known as 'kato35'. I'm 17 years old and come from Australia. My moonfruit site is Kato Designs ---> http://www.katothetiger.com which Ive had for just over a year and a half now. I put a lot of effort into it, but so far it doesnt have Paypal so I can only sell my products to friends (so far, so good) or via Ebay, which I havent done yet.

Id love to win a Macbook Pro. I think we all would. But I'm not going to rant on about why I'd use it, I just want to enter my site (hope it has a chance), and get some feedback :P

My site is called Kato Designs, but its based on two separate stationery ranges: the kato the tiger range, which is based on 10 of my cartoon characters, and the Kreative Kard range, which is a range of my unique handmade card designs. I decided that 20% of the sales will go to WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) because they help save endangered species, which is what the Kato the Tiger range is based on.

I would love to get some feedback on my site: improvement or any general comments... my email is kato35@katothetiger.com.

Thanks for reading, and thanks Moonfruit!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Cassandra

Cassandra — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:46:20 +0100

Here is my creative response for the moonfruit contest. : )
http://twitpic.com/9ttf7
http://twitpic.com/9ttie

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - danibee2k

danibee2k — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:42:21 +0100

Hi,

The site I'm submitting to this contest is http://www.bodymotsystems.com. I think it should win because it is a site created for use by a fully-functioning business. It uses, graphics, text and video in an interesting and innovative way. I also think it should win becuase I love moonfruit and would love a macbook pro to make more moonfruit websites on!!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Cheryl Ruan

Cheryl Ruan — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:54:11 +0100

http://iwantamacbookplz.moonfruit.c...

Hello Moon Fruit :)

This site i made showed my capabilities of graphic design and how much a macbook would help me achieve greater possibilites with my career as a graphic design artist. As you might read in my bio that I'm majoring in 3 things. Graphic design, Dance and Communications. This macbook would help me alot in school. I think i deseve the Macbook because I worked really hard in high school but couldn't go to a UC and ended up going to Cal State and now i'm going to City due to I can't afford my classes. I had to sell my last laptop to get money for college. My parents wouldn't have to worry about getting me a good computer for my school or my graphic
design career. They both work 3 jobs and are barely staying afloat.
My boyfriend is trying to help me pay for my classes this upcoming term $400 and I'm still looking for a job which i got laid off earlier this year. I volunteer my time at shelters, orphanges and kitchen soups. I also donate most of my clothes to those less fourtante to me. I would really love this laptop it would totally take off the financial burden and pressure off me and my family. you have no idea how much this would take off the stress of me and my family. when i saw this contest i was like i knew how much i could do with the concept. I also created the macbook pro vector by myself if you're wondering.I could do so much more and reach my potential if i could have a mac. I have to resort using an old computer thats borrowed from my boyfriends. I have to give it back once school starts other than that I have nothing when school starts in the fall. please pick me you have no idea how much i would be so grateful. thank you for making these kind of contests for people ; gives a chance to everyone :) thank you moon fruit and thanks for taking the time to listen. :)

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Gretch

Gretch — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:32:41 +0100

Dear Moonfruit,
Why should you pick my site? Because I made Moonfruit my own. And that is the whole point is it not? To push the limits of your creative boundaries, to be fresh and exciting? I thought your template designs were good, but then I realized I could make them better.
Graphic design is my one-and-only passion. For the past two years it has totally killed me not being able to study it further. I am just a meager college student trying to make it from one semester to the next. Even with help from family, I constantly find myself scraping the bottom of the barrel and getting the money to buy my own macbook seems like a hopeless fantasy at this point. Despite my desperate need for this bare-bones chunk of plastic some might confuse for a laptop, against my better judgment, I overheated it to the point that it could have burst into flames, just so I could make my site layout. For a macbook, I would do just about anything. They were BUILT for the visual arts, and I pine to be a part of that world like you cannot imagine.

http://www.retro-concierge.moonfrui...

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Jacky

Jacky — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:30:49 +0100

Hey Moonfruit,

Can't tell you how much I'm digging your website! After finding out about Moonfruit from lifehacker.com, I created the site Eggs ( www.eggs.moonfruit.com ) to share some insight on various topics that might come across everyday. I think many people would enjoy Eggs because it's not just a site of blogs, but rather 'rants' ranging from how society views racial tension to how a teenage boy can get with the ladies. My friend and I try to add some humor to these rants, and occasionally "cross the line." In our opinion, it showcases today's generation and also makes the experience an enjoyable one.

Apart from our rants, what I value is the simplicity yet creativity that flourishes from the design of Eggs. It's fun and easy to maneuver around. There are sections such as "Giggidy" and "The Good Stuff" for added entertainment, but not too many jumble-mumbled area that might confuse users.

The one idea I hope to incorporate with Eggs is that I, along with writers for Eggs, stay true to what we want to express. Eggs, like anything else, is not for everyone. However, we hope everyone can share their views with us.

Thanks so much for hearing me out. I hope you enjoy my site!

PS: Why the name Eggs? Check it out and you'll find out why!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - 44rainclouds

44rainclouds — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:51:51 +0100

http://members.webs.com/MembersB/ed...

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Happybunny87

Happybunny87 — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:43:09 +0100

I have to admit, I had no idea moonfruit existed until I saw the contest on twitter, now i can't stop raving about it. I didn't know building a site could be so easy! I always thought you needed to know how to write code and things like that but with moonfruit it couldn't be simpler. I decided to create a site about my dog Sally, I want to be able to share things I have learned from her and also that other will be able to share things about their pets with me. It's a great way to share ideas and things I have learned with other pet lovers. Anyways, please pick my site, I really could use the computer because the one I have is slower than a turtle, hopefully my site can grow and I'll be able to monitor it from the comfort of my new macbook, thanks moonfruit!!

http://sallygirl.moonfruit.com/

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Crump

Crump — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:44:04 +0100

My website it basically a place where I can put my "Graphic Humiliations". One of my favorite pastimes is browsing my friends on facebook and finding an odd picture that would work perfect for some photoshopping. I also find myself inspired by conversations or events at the office. Once the image is "adjusted" I post them online for all too see.
In the end...it WAY to much fun.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - TNMCProductions (MC Gamer)

TNMCProductions (MC Gamer) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:46:50 +0100

Hi there Moonfruit! I don't know if you read, but I use Moonfruit every day. I build websites for clients using Moonfruit because it is so easy they can use it too!
Anyways, the one website I made in Moonfruit and am Site Admin of is http://randumbprod.com (http://randumbprod.moonfruit.com)

My site is new and innovative. The design and entire site is made using the free version of Moonfruit and has thousands of hits. It is unique that it can hold user comments, lead to our other web apps, provide a fluid creative experience for the others who help on the site and every user.

Our site is unique and is designed for success. I believe that I deserve to win the prize because not only this amazing site, but the dedication and love I put into Moonfruit everyday! It may be embarrassing, but I have a Moonfruit custom background!

Moonfruit is not only a catchy name that could win me prizes by tweeting it... Moonfruit is the easiest, no HTML needed, most customizable way to build a website.

I use it every day, and I will for months and years to come.

Just dive right in and take a bite of Moonfruit, you never know what you might come up with. Moonfruit is what you want, it could be a banana, an apple, and orange. Moonfruit is not one object, it is anything your imagination wants it to be!

I love you guys! Keep doing what you do!

~TNMC Productions Owner, Randumb Productions Site Admin, MC Gamer, Matthew Moffit, and the #1 Moonfruit Fan! (Who loves music *wink*)

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Coley/@NicoleDos

Coley/@NicoleDos — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:39:14 +0100

Sorry about the two posts at 62 and 70. I wasn't sure if the first one posted correctly so I rewrote it again later in the day when it hadn't been posted. Thanks for the opportunity of this contest again though!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Butterflynn

Butterflynn — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:17:43 +0100

Because I'm outraged that I've been denied #moonfruit and a MacBookPro.

Nah, I kid.

What started out as a mere curiousity to this competition, turned out to be an investment of some sort; joining this competition led me to explore the Moonfruit website, where it is so easy to create a beautiful website all on your own, at no costs, at all. I have always kept away from creating or designing my very own website because they looked intimidating and it never occured to me that it would be all at our fingertips, and so user-friendly.

I joined the competition with the intention to get a shot at winning the MacBookPro or at the very least an iPod touch (I very much doubt so though, because I am a blatant green horn, there are such better professionals out there who would beat me hands down, but no harm trying, I reckon) but came away with a website to deposit my hobbies together; writing and photography.

Now, I don't claim to be good, but I will say that I do try.

In any case, I thank Moonfruit for this experience. You guys are awesome !

p/s; Stop being racists now, and award the first Asian to win any of your prizes ! You know I'm still here waiting ;)

http://laundrysheets.moonfruit.com/

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - UKGospel.com

UKGospel.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:41:09 +0100

No long thing. Would *really* like that Macbook...

Been with Moonfruit since 2000, built a few sites with it, and really, really, like Sitemaker.

Every time I decide to leave you guys come out with great new tools that make me stay.
Great job, guys. Glad you're still here.

My site: http://www.UKGospel.com

Hope you like...

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Stefanie von Damm

Stefanie von Damm — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:36:00 +0100

When your contest hit the Twitter trends I was reminded of your facility which I had enjoyed back in the heady days of online site-builders and had loved and revisited my roots.

The weird thing was that that VERY day I sort of hit a realisation- that an era of intense motherhood had ended and that I could rediscover my own creativity at long last.

My website, Five Part Harmony @ Moonfruit, is going to be my vessel for attempting to capture the essence of what is in my head and pull it all together to make sense of it:

For I am a textile designer (http://www.annasach.com), an environmentalist and teacher who has spent the last four years ensuring that my child makes good her promise in academia and who has just been given back "time" with @BrigidMhairi 's leaving of school and most importantly I am a frustrated writer.

For I have about four books which I would love to write but for some reason, I just don't have the knack for it.

For I realised that film-making, on the other hand, IS a feasible form of expression for me, and I had already decided to return to college to add another string to my bow and study AV Tech this Autumn.

But until Moonfruit came back into my line of sight I had not thought to create a site to chronicle this- so here it is- my pretty baby:

http://www.fivepartharmony.moonfrui...

Five Part Harmony refers to a line in the Arlo Guthrie song Alice's Restaurant and acknowledges the driving energy behind my need to make films- Music. Namely the early years of @BrigidMhairi 's musical journey. It will be where I tie together my different media, where I will chart my progress and eventually where I will "show" from. I have left it as a Moonfruit templated site for now because I quite like the honesty of the look and enjoy playing about with the site-builder.

Thank you Moonfruit for helping me along this next stage in my journey.

With kindest regards,

@ChapelRecords

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Alica-Kate

Alica-Kate — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:58:34 +0100

I believe I should win because my site is centered around my personal opinion, not a site based upon who can make the best "suck up to Moonfruit" site (no offense everyone else, you did a really nice job!!!). When I say "personal opinion", I mean it. I chose the name Rantage! because I wanted a little more than a blog on which I could express my personal opinions for things I came across on the Internet. I created the site based on something I like to do, which is write, and express an opinion. Other than a blog/rant site, it is also my personal website, which I will add my tastes such as music and other things, including a place to promote my favorite band, which I am on it's street team. I want a place where one can find my personal thoughts, as well as my personal "myspace'! My plans for my site are something that I can use each and every day, instead of a display site. I feel as if I have as good a chance as everyone else here, but I think I have a better reason to win than some.

Also, just want to say that Moonfruit is the best free website maker I have come across (after trying Webs.com and Yola, as well as various others.) so thank you for allowing me to do something I love.

Please visit my site, it's http://www.rantage.moonfruit.com , and tell me what you think.

Thanks,
Alica-Kate <3

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - onujpt

onujpt — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:34:08 +0100

Moonfruit,

I'm asking that you please consider my website, http://lpderollerhockey.moonfruit.c... for consideration in the final MPB giveaway.

This web site is to serve a youth roller hockey league based in West Central Ohio. We have been in dire need of a new web site for some time now, and this
contest seemed to be a calling.

Our roller hockey league is one of the biggest in Ohio and offers a 7 week season, plus a week of tournament games to nearly 300 kids in five divisions
ranging from ages 3-18. We aim to reach the area youth at risk to provide them something better to do in the summer when away from school other than being
involved with trouble.

While most hockey leagues in the area charge nearly 100 dollars or more per season, our registration cost has always been 15 dollars to cover the general
maintenance of the league throughout the season. We are able to do this through the help of several volunteers every week. From the coaches, the referees,
those running the score board, and those in the concession stands, and even myself, the web master, all 100% volunteers.

We are currently in the middle of our 12th season and are looking forward to providing the area with several more seasons of fun. In a given day, we see well
over 700 people come to our outdoor facility to watch their kids, nephews, nieces, grandparents, and more play hockey.

We would like to do a lot more with our web site than you currently see however. Instead of just scores and stats, we would like to provide a little more
interaction with our visitors. We are currently looking at providing live video steam of our rinks during game days. In addition, we would like to be able to
do live scoring, stats, and weather reports with our web site. Along with a weekly vlog of the current scores, and standings during a game day.

However, due to the lack of funds that are able to be spent on technology with the league, and my personal funds that I use to run our current web site, a lot
of this isn't possible. If you choose me to be your last Mac Book Pro winner, we would then have a portable computer for our league to use so we could do
this kind-of stuff. We would then have something wireless, and mobile to use while at our hockey rink to provide the live streaming, scoring, and more.

So moonfruit, I ask you to consider this web site, and me as a mac book pro winner, because the result will make thousands of people of West Central Ohio
happier.

Thanks!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - BeNzsilVy

BeNzsilVy — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:28:28 +0100

Hi MF/People,

Ive been using MF for just about 4 years now. I started when I was 14 and since then I've learnt a lot about how to make functional and easy to navigate websites thanks to the ease of use of MF.

I just started as a hobby when I made a website for an organisation that I am part of. But then when I started my GCSE's/A-levels I had to start up my own business for my Business Studies Coursework. So I started a website design website. Since then, I have been experimenting with different layouts, styles, colour schemes etc. very easily.

When I applied for Uni, I had to show experience in business and there was no better way than to show the site that I designed. Needless to say, the admission tutors were very impressed and I got offers from all 5 Unis that I applied to.

I am going to enter the web design website that I made for my GCSE/A-Level Coursework into the competition.

I have worked very hard on the design, layout and content of the site. I hope you see it as I do. I have tried to make it look as professional as I can.

I think my site should win because of the good design and easy to navigate layout as well as flowing content and good use of images.

Hope you all like the site!

Take Care,
BeNzsilVy

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - zoseff

zoseff — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:15:53 +0100

My moonfruit website is basically a reflection of my passion for advertising... Especially amazing print advertising... I've hosted couple of my favourite print ads... Advertising though commercial on the surface is driven by pure creativity deep from within the heart... I'm hoping your appreciation for creativity through your contest is mirrored in my passion for advertising creativity... Hope you like my website, because it's an archive of amazing creations that'll just blow you away...

And thanks for creating such an innovative promotion drive, otherwise I'd never learned how to use twitter so well, or have access to moonfruit which is like... really simple to use.. I never thought I could produce such a decent website... I'll keep reworking the site so please check in occasionally...

Check out the website at...

http://printshack.moonfruit.com/

twitter me @zoseff

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - A Father'sMemorial Website

A Father'sMemorial Website — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:41:25 +0100

The front page of this site says it all from me. The design, build and pulling together of the material about my father who had passed away ...proved for me a very powerful way to grieve and Share with friends and family. The guestbook says it all... I ended up using many of Moonfruits great features, video, photos, mp3 and so on.

As traditional as going to a cemetery might be... my idea was to create a place that any friend or family member could visit anytime to remember my father... who to this day teaches me to share.

That is what I did here.

Thank You Moonfruit for the outlet.

Jeff

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - coley

coley — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:35:21 +0100

I created http://mpyoung.moonfruit.com for a friend who heading out into the real world from college soon. He is a media production major and wanted a website that presented his skills, resume, work, and, most importantly, his creative personality to potential clientele and employers. He desired to stand out from the conventional websites that most individuals in his line of work develop with one that was more fresh and humorous.

This was my first attempt at building a website (and using Moonfruit) and I would have to say that the usage was phenomenal. I was able to build a completely personalized design from scratch with the simple tools that Moonfruit provides. The website still has some areas to work out (additional files to upload, etc.), but for the most part it currently shows the unique look I was going for. He can easily upload and change the content of the site himself when he wants, now that my design portion is complete.

Oh well... It seems that Robert from Chill Media Group had a similar idea as me for a website when I was browsing through the entries now, but I guess great minds think alike! Our entries are unique enough though to dissociate them for their different purposes.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Adam

Adam — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:11:45 +0100

http://adamcbullock.moonfruit.com

Hello, Moonfruit hey, nice work :)

I think I should win one of the MacBook Pro's because it would be very useful to me for my next year at 6th Form College - studying a Media course and an IT course, with aspirations to go onto University to study either a Media, ICT or Media & ICT combined course - fun fun fun, can't wait :D

Thank you! Adam x

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Laura

Laura — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:46:29 +0100

Ethan: is your site hosted through Moonfruit? This contest is for moonfruit.com websites...

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - iamluigee

iamluigee — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:37:13 +0100

My URL doesnt seem highlight, Sorry for the Resend.

Website: http://www.pleasegiveme.moonfruit.c...

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - iamluigee

iamluigee — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:35:16 +0100

And oh btw, the site is under construction so you might be asking why the hell I submitted it as an entry, I will for sure improve my site, thru your really nice editing tools though. Thanks again.

xoxo~ iamluigee
www.pleasegiveme.moonfruit.com

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - iamluigee

iamluigee — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:32:51 +0100

Hi guys!
It's the first time I ever heard about Moonfruit actually. Good thing I have a Twitter and I kept on wondering for the past days wth #moonfruit was.
Forgive me as I have said I am such a loser and have always dreamt of acquiring a MBP.

I tried the free builder and I am amazed cos it was easy to explore and my being a techie wannabe doesnt have to be so genius at all cos they guide you with the step by step,
I also love the fact that I got the really cool URL

www.pleasegiveme.moonfruit.com

I really hope this qualifies me for that #moonfruit. I promise to spread the word and tell friends about Moonfruit's website builder.
Thanks! More Power!

P.S.
I am from a Third World country Philippines, just FYI, cos I feel I dont stand a chance at this.Sorry.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:57:56 +0100

Top Videos is a website that takes the hassle out of viewing entertaining internet videos. Countless hours have been spent searching for these videos so our viewers wouldn't have to. The videos are categorized based on genres, and some are also reviewed.

Thanks for yet another great contest!

http://topvideos.moonfruit.com/

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - TannerMacLeod

TannerMacLeod — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:33:53 +0100

Hello everyone at Moonfruit!

I'd like to enter my site: http://tannermacleod.t83.net/

I only started making this site yesterday, and I must say that I'm quite impressed with your Site Maker. I originally had a site on Wordpress, but I'm pretty sure that I'll be switching over to stay at Moonfruit for good.

I've seen a lot of sites about Moonfruit being made for the competition, but I decided to take a different route. In your post, you told us to make a site about something that we're passionate about. Well I am passionate about making films and videos, so that's what I chose. My passion in film is also what's driving me to enter the competition. Having a Mac is almost essential for professional video production, and I'm hoping that this contest will get me one step closer to being a professional.

Why do I think my site should win?
I feel that my site demonstrates how easy and customizable Site Maker is. After only a short while of toying around with the program, I felt like I had it down. It only took me a couple of hours to construct what I think is a very professional looking website. This would be good to advertise to small companies, or people like myself that want a good looking portfolio. All of the images (save for the arrows) on the site were custom made by myself, and very easily integrated into the pages for a smooth look.

Another reason would be to show how customizable the site is. I started out with the DJ template, but completely turned it around and made it my own. A lot of free-hosting sites offer templates for you to use, but you're locked into the design and don't have enough options to customize the site, so all of the web pages end up looking like cookie-cutter designs. This is most definitely not the case with Moonfruit.

I feel like my website takes advantage of a lot of key features that Moonfruit offers. I have comments avaliable on the front page, I'm using a blog to keep track of my productions, I'm using the embedded videos a LOT, and I have a contact form just in case anyone has any questions about my videos or my site. Also, I took advantage of being able to have a custom icon for your site, which I rarely (if ever) see offered on other free hosting services.

Another unique point about my site can be found under the 'My Videos' section. If you scroll down, there's a button that offers a game based off of a film that I made. It's a point-and-click Choose your own Adventure game, made entirely within Moonfruit's Site Maker. I originally planned for it to be longer, but because of time restraints and a page limit, I was only able to make a smaller version. However this does show just another cool thing that can be done with the Site Maker software.

I really hope you all enjoyed viewing my site as much as I did making it. Please, when you're judging it, try and take a look at all of the pages. I put a lot of my time and passion into each one. Thank you, Moonfruit, for offering such a fun competition, and I hope that you have a good time looking at all of the wonderful sites being made by your software!

-Tanner

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - @nicoledos

@nicoledos — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:45:56 +0100

My website that I created is: http://mpyoung.moonfruit.com I created it for a friend who will soon be out of college and looking for a job in the area of media production. With my first attempts at making a website (and ever using Moonfruit), I believe that the results came out fantastic (view it with Flash Player btw!!).

I wanted to design a unique layout that fit his witty and creative personality to make him stand out from the crowd of typical boring corporate websites that individuals have. It is still in the process of being re-worked, re-worded, having files uploaded to it, etc., but the initial results demonstrate the feel that I was trying to achieve for his page. I wanted the site to display his work and his personality to friends, family, and potential future clients that would visit the site!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Simon

Simon — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:42:38 +0100

Hi,

I hope you like my submission for the competition. It's a little project I'm working on about some of things I've learned during my lifetime. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it. As you can see, it's not about widgets and animations, but it really shows off the clean and professional finish you can achieve using moonfruit. Keep up the good work chaps!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - jonnygfx

jonnygfx — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:33:12 +0100

i think my site should win as its fun, fresh and easy to use i started off making the site to sell print and advertise myself in Northern Ireland uk. However last week i took my first order from a company in Dublin, infact they have gave me orders of £2400 every week since visiting my site , this year i can expect to turn over £150000 because i made my moonfruit site!Happy days! SO IM NOW DEALING IN EUROS FROM THE SOUTH AND AND ITS OPENED ME INTO A NEW MARKET- THANKS MOONFRUIT!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Matt

Matt — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:08:36 +0100

I express through my design. A qualified matter of existence, a way I can express my feelings. Moonfruit Enables IT.

Created with the vibe of freshness, inspired by the delicate colours of nature , a dedication to our beautiful environment ... our inspiration for design.

This particular website (which will soon be our main site) sprung into my mind while I was taking my dog for his daily stroll. I looked up into the sky and I saw this amazing glow of southern light sprayed across the sky, it there and then I knew - that my next website will be inspired by nature.
With the powerful tools of SM I was able and capable to create this piece which I call - "Freshness". Innovative from the ground up, using significant curvature and stark darkness to create a figurative and expressive tribute to true web design.
In addition, using the bold fonts and stylised tones, it creates this calming atmosphere.

With all the being said - that, is why I believe this website should be chosen.

Thank You MF,

Matt

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Ethan Skaggs

Ethan Skaggs — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:18:43 +0100

Wow. This contest has really meant a lot to me. While I haven't necessarily used Twitter as much as I have wanted to, I am thankful I have been able to have been a part of this contest. I have gotten connected with people that have also partook in this event; I thank you very much for that.

Now down to business. I think that my website should win because it is simple the most dedicated, brilliant creative entry.

I have created a website in honor of everyone's favorite fictional fruit, the Moonfruit; I have created a historical storyline and gallery for images of the fruit. I have told how the fruit was found, where, and everything about the fruit. If that weren't using my imagination enough, I have created an aesthetic website design that complements everything that Moonfruit is about.

I know that my website is everything and more that this competition represents. I thank you for allowing me to submit this, and I hope that you enjoy the site.

Sincerely,

Ethan Skaggs

VISIT THE SITE @ http://www.ethanskaggs.com/x
TWITTER @ http://www.twitter.com/ethanskaggs

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Rafael

Rafael — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:50:07 +0100

The URL for my entry is http://rafael.moonfruit.com

I am passionate for photography and this website is special because it allows me to showcase my work for a worldwide audience. The reason why I think it should win is because it is built around simplicity, bringing people's attention to the content and not to the surroundings. They say a picture is worth a thousand words and that is why there are no paragraphs on the homepage. The visitor is welcomed by a small photo gallery that will be updated frequently to showcase my latest work. Included are also links to my photos on Flickr, my Twitter account and my Resume to allow visitors get to know me better and perhaps find freelance projects to work on.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Ty

Ty — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:40:12 +0100

So, this is a site I created for my music solo project "That Guy With The Headphones..." I created in just a few hours. I was really surprised at the easy compatibility and how fast it went. I'm not trying to force people to spend money. My dream is just to get my music out there and hopefully it inspires them to keep up with their music or support me with my own. Hopefully, when I get the money I can purchase a more qualified website from you than the sample one... but this has helped me on my way.

Thanks so much, MoonFruit!

and feel free to visit my site @ http://that-guy-with-the-headphones...

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Phil

Phil — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:56:17 +0100

http://www.phili.co.uk

I've been with Moonfruit since the year 2000, and since then, I've given my homepage a lot of different looks. Originally, I created a Louise Redknapp fansite which I still love to design and update, but lately, my efforts have been more focussed on my personal site. I've seen Moonfruit develop so much over the years and I've always used my website to test new widgets. I currently enjoy making videos and planting them on to my site. My homepage was made for all my family and friends, and anyone who was interested in my travels, which later became a blog of my life. It holds all my Travel journals and photos including pages dedicated to my baby nephew and major events. I like to be creative and make use of all the widgets/graphics available on Moonfruit. The end result is something that I'm really proud of, and which I get praised for.

I have two great sites, but for me, Phili.co.uk means alot more. Take a look, I hope you like it.

Phil

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:16:00 +0100

http://aaronpresley.moonfruit.com/

This is my site. i decided to make it because Ive been wanting to create an inspirational site where i could officially post my art and graphic work.. Not just to show off my work, but to share my tips and knowledge with people who read my site. I wanted to post tutorials using Photoshop etc so people could try it themselves and therefore inspire people to take up art or any other creative hobby, whether its drawing, painting. music. film making. I just want to inspire people to get creative and create something they can be proud of and then hopefully they can get some self satisfaction from it as i believe being creative can really make people feel good inside as they can express their feelings and emotions through their artwork. In addition i also wanted a place where i could post quick blogs about things I'm passionate about or things that are on my mind [aka have a good bitch haha] and hopefully get the reactions and opinions of the visitors who read them.

AaronPresley =]

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Andy

Andy — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:52:53 +0100

I have been with Moonfruit now for around 7 years (love it) I have several websites hosted with you everything from my arts and photography to my family tree website however a site that I admire the most of mine is my http://victory.mfbiz.com not because it is flashy or fancy not because it sells you anything or even wants you to buy anything but because it is about my personal long legal fight for a just justice for having being the victim of abuse. The website has been a platform for me to share with others along the way my long legal fight for a just justice. I am pleased to say that victory prevailed cheers Andy

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Robbe Petitjean

Robbe Petitjean — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:39:58 +0100

Hey Moonfruit.
I'm a young photographer and I think my website should win!
It's different... It's not based on one of the basic templates but it's made from scratch!

http://robbepetitjeanphotography.mo...

I believe a website should be an experience, not just a collection of text and images.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Andy

Andy — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:38:03 +0100

I am sad as my entry I made seems not to have made it on the list however I thought the competion was open to everyone ?

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Dave

Dave — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:37:08 +0100

Laura, good point.

It does kinda get in the way a little when looking through the website entries.

I believe they are only meant to be posting the sites here if I'm honest.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Laura

Laura — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:23:07 +0100

Joe, just to clarify for others... do you only want website entries on this page, or creative ones too? Some people here have been posting pictures/videos so....

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - yaboyyungkj

yaboyyungkj — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:02:36 +0100

this is my moon fruit creative entry it took me several hours to complete http://twitpic.com/9mn24

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Dave

Dave — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:50:27 +0100

I think my website should be picked as it is a rather unique idea that I have developed and am still developing. It comes from an interest I am very passionate about which is Christmas Lights and the Christmas displays which is unusual for an 18 year old male. I always loved the lights as a child and have been working on my display for over 5 years (yes, since I was 13.) Last year I won the best lit house in Birmingham in the Birmingam Mail newspaper and collected over £200 for charity. This has led me to develop my website. The website theme is out of season at the moment but I hope that doesn't affect my chances. My website 'Lights4Charity' centers around people in the UK who decorate their houses for Christmas, no only or themselves but to raise money for worthwhile charities. Please take the time to read around the website to learn more about it and what I intend to do with it. Please remember that this is a project that I started this year and that has only just gone live or this competition and wasn't intended for launch until aroun October this year, so please don't be put off by the lack of members at the moment. This site has never been release or seen before in its current form. The fact that it hasn't yet been officially launched means it has recieved no advertising of any kind up until now but the inital response from people with display who have only heard about the idea has been very good.

The webiste can be found at: http://www.lights4charity.net

I hope you will consider me a decent entry to the competition.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - jessejustjokes

jessejustjokes — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:45:42 +0100

I think my website, http://jessejustjokes.moonfruit.com... should win because it not only contains humor but it is updated daily with cool stuff that the average geek might be interested in. It contain topics such as Movies, Television, Music, Video Games, Tech, and News. These topics are what most people want to know about so I provide a little info on each. Thank you for your consideration. I could really use a Macbook Pro to work on my awesome site ;)

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Japheth Crawford

Japheth Crawford — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:43:02 +0100

My name is Japheth. I recently purchased a 2 year hosting/domain subscription through another host, but this is by far the easiest website I have ever made. I do small web design things for my church and to promote myself to gain clients for graphic design, and I was very impressed with my end result of what took 2 or 3 hours with Moonfruit. When my 2 years are up with my current host, I will most likely switch over to moonfruit just from my experience today. The reason I came to Moonfruit in the first place was this whole Macbook Pro giveaway. I have always loved apple's computers and have never been able to save enough up to buy one. I work with some at school (Senior in High School this year) and I love designing on them.
In the next year, to continue my education in college for graphic design or graphic communications, the majority of design programs either require or strongly recommend macs. I also need to purchase the Adobe Creative Suite to further my knowledge but can't right now until I get a mac because the software is operating system specific. My current PC that I work on now, has a record of crashing every 2-3 months and I can never rely on it working. I was originally going to have enough saved up by the end of this summer to get the macbook that I wanted but then problems arose. My car that I thought was pretty reliable has been breaking down left and right and I need it to get to work and school. So now I am forced to put my mac purchase on the back burner until I can afford a more reliable car. It seems as though I have been saving for this single computer for the past two years and now do not have the money again to get it.

HELP MOONFRUIT!

here's the moonfruit website I EASILY came up with thanks to the amazingness of the Site builder. I was thoroughly impressed.

http://www.japhethcrawford.moonfrui...

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Christof

Christof — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:41:09 +0100

Wow, never thought it would be so easy and fast!

I am a bit proud of my new site!
Take a look: http://chrisphotoarts.moonfruit.com

Well, it is not ready yet but perhaps you can give me a chance!

Bests
Christof

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - John

John — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:53:40 +0100

I think my website should win because it proves there are no limitations to what can be acheived with Moonfruit. I took a passion that I had and was able to express it to the world through the possibilities of Moonfruit to create the number one site of it's kind that has been visited by millions of people and has thousands of members. I took my passion and using Moonfruit was able to share something with the world that I am very proud of. Cheers guys.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Shadowfox00101

Shadowfox00101 — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:46:19 +0100

Hi,
i really need a new computer, my old pc is horrible. Really slow and crashes alot. It is about 8 years old and is windows 2000 or something. I'm a PC but i want to transfer to a mac. I'm only 12 years old and cant afford a mac myself. I want to start making videos on YouTube and teaching other people. I love the design of the Mac and use my old computer everyday for homework even though it really slow and takes me forever to connect to the internet. I share it with my whole family so i cant download anything. I made a site a while ago, and i really enjoy it, hope you do to :D

Site: http://shadowfox00101.moonfruit.com...

I havent done much on it but i hope its a good start :D

also check this out :D : http://www.flickr.com/photos/402082...

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - vicki

vicki — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:38:52 +0100

Here's my site - http://jadehearttravels.moonfruit.c...

I was looking for an easy digital way to show off my photos from a recent trip to Africa. I learned basic HTML a long time ago but found it difficult with all the new programming to create a good looking, easy website. Using Moonfruit was the easiest way to create this online scrapbook/album so I can share my photos and still be green!

I love that it's so easy to use and am still working out a few kinks and trying the different options that there are. I think my site shows how easy it is to create a simple, but professional looking site for personal usage!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - AllisonD

AllisonD — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:16:12 +0100

No site is the same and every site is unique, so hopefully my resposne can win me that mac book :D
I made the site for me and my lil bros youtube page. We love making videos together and we have been looking for a spot to hold contest other then youtube. So when you enter our page our SUBSCRIBE/ TWITTER banners are up. also we have people that make us banners so we picked the best and threw that one up there to. In the videos section we let our viewers choose there top four fav vids and put those in there.
so yeps thats a basic summery of the site.

hopefully we will win this contest! it would be nice to have a new computer instead of the 'rents old one!

and thanks for making a site that was so easy to use and work with!

see ya!
- Allison and Spencer

http://www.allisonandspencer.moonfr...

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Abby Adesanya

Abby Adesanya — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:16:01 +0100

Hi, everyone at Moonfruit! My name is Abby Adesanya and I have been addicted to three things since I was a child: fashion, technology, and literature. I am currently 17 years old and I can accurately say that I've been working on the computer since I was about five years old. I made fun little websites by 9, (keyword 'fun', not pretty!) and wrote short stories in a notebook I always carried around at 10, even though my handwriting was apparently only legible to myself. Discovering Moonfruit now shows me just how much technology has evolved. Moonfruit definitely supplied an easier way to create beautiful websites without having to be a pro at it. I created my moonfruit site, http://fashionintegrated.moonfruit.... as a way to display my stories and my love for fashion, hence the title--FashionIntegrated. To this day I still have many things I have written that are still unfinished, and my hard drive is truly paying for it. I'm running out of space on this four year old, haggard laptop of mine and I think I'm ready to make the jump from the obsolete Windows to the classy Macintosh. I'm going off to college soon, and I've been looking for something to keep my interest in fashion journalism piqued, and I think it's clear to me that my Moonfruit site is the best way to go! I'm pretty fond of it, and I want to continue updating it throughout the seasons, even after this MBP competition. I don't want a whole day's hard work to go to waste! Hopefully the staff, and everyone else who sees it finds it just as interesting and fun as I think it is. Thanks for letting me join in the runnings! :)

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - RobertXY

RobertXY — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:36:59 +0100

**I tried posting this once but it doesn't seem to have went through. My apologies if it is double posted**

My website: http://robertxy.moonfruit.com/

I think that you should pick my website because it embodies what ANYONE can do with Moonfruit. It's basically a homepage for all my multimedia outlets (video, photography, blogging etc.). The moonfruit site builder made it so easy to put together a great website and I think that, though my site isn't exactly the fanciest, it really shows how far you can go when you use a great site-builder like Moonfruit.

The site is an entertainment website that includes my YouTube videos (some vlogs, some webseries, some scripted), my photography, and a bit about me. It's a personal site, but I think it's worthy of winning for best website. I think my use and placement of graphics is fun and eye-catching. I think you'll enjoy it. I will be adding more of my photography soon as well, so look forward to that.

Thanks, and I hope you pick my site!

http://robertxy.moonfruit.com/

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - thekatespanos

thekatespanos — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:08:36 +0100

My site should be picked because it's pays homage to the essence of #moonfruit. It has moons, it has fruits, and it's pretty. I also made a gorgeous logo for moonfruit that I think deserves a look. There's just something magical about it, don't you think?

Thanks! ;-)

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - zumainvestments

zumainvestments — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:04:38 +0100

Our website http://zumainvestmentgroup.com is eye catching, trendy, hip, creative, as well as informative and professional. The site is original, and represents our business & brand perfectly. Our clients, customers, and friends always say great things about our design, which was all made possible via moonfruit sitemaker.

Catch up with us on twitter @zumainvestments

Moonfruit rocks keep up the great work guys!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Gaurav

Gaurav — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:39:12 +0100

Hi there,

My entry is http://www.gakash.moonfruit.com/

By now you must have seen a lot of videos and a lot of images. But till now no one has designed a 3d application for Moonfruit. I have incorporated a 3d application in the site which will help you view what people have been thinking for the past few days. Also included are a few images I have created for moonfruit and a video demonstrating how the application works if you do not have a webcam. And may I say that the interface of moonfruit is so easy I had the website up in a couple of hours.

Cheers!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:24:06 +0100

Hey people at moonfruit

you should defenetly check out my site about ( what do you want) a Macbook!
its kevin.moonfruit.com and i just finished it in about a day or two

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Mike Branski

Mike Branski — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:20:34 +0100

Ever wish you had a moonfruit? I did. In fact, I did so much so that I created a portal for those who, too, wish they had a moonfruit. Thus, Wish I had a Moonruit was born.

http://wishihada.moonfruit.com/

The title is clever, if I do say so myself. And because I'm so environmentally friendly, I reused much of the starter text on the page, saving keystrokes and thereby electricity as my computer can be shut off sooner, thereby saving the world, and thus, Moonfruit. You're welcome.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - MB

MB — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:17:52 +0100

I designed http://www.fabfiction.moonfruit.com... a 3 years ago for a web design competition being run by Channel4. I actually came out as the overall winner for the competition (beating designs from the two age categories older than me). Further details are here: http://www.channel4.com/learning/mi...

It was really a phenomenal experience, the site got a lot of press attention across the world (I tracked blog posts from America to China), and although it isn't updated any more, it still gets a decent number of clicks and I still get people emailing to say 'thanks, your site has helped me [or my son/daughter] to get into reading'. Incredible stuff - and all thanks to Moonfruit for the design back-end!

On a side note; I was quite chuffed when you guys decided to cut ads on the free sites. Cheers!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Pop Superhero

Pop Superhero — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:10:48 +0100

MOON FRUIT Musical Medley... SUNG BY A DOG!

Creative Entry For #moonfruit CONTEST Next Song...Blue Moon!

http://beta.twiddeo.com/19c0

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Brida

Brida — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:09:59 +0100

My website is not fancy, but it shows one of the 7 new wonders of the world: Christ Redeemer.
It's placed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - South America, where I live. :)

http://brazil-is-here.moonfruit.com...

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Paul

Paul — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:53:40 +0100

I don't have a cool video with catchy lyrics... but its probably better you can't hear my voice.

so check out my picture :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/plrile...

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - scooby1970

scooby1970 — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:47:42 +0100

jananddean.moonfruit.com has become the number one Jan & Dean website on the internet. We hit huge amounts of traffic and we are always growing. If you want fun music, loads of pictures and the biggest archieve of fun-in-the-sun music literiture then please visit and also join us on twitter.

I think my website is brilliant, because it shows the power of moonfruit, though people actually think they are visiting a coded website. It was so much fun and is a joy to use - just like my site hopefully!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - One3rdNerd

One3rdNerd — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:42:52 +0100

Hey, I have done a few sites with moonfruit, not sure which is my best to enter, so erm...... http://www.aroundtheworldin80raves.... ? The website is for an events charity, raising money for cancer research. Its good because there is a lot of content, and the delivery of such content follows a very tight theme. :)

Thanks moonfruiters

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Robert

Robert — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:33:50 +0100

Hey, my site entry is http://chillmediagroup.org
It has been built using sitemaker live & moonfruit.com
I think my website is that little bit special because it is original, eye catching & creative, which helps represent my businesses & services perfectly.
Keeping it short i think my site deserves a prize, LOL

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Gareth McLearnon

Gareth McLearnon — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:18:11 +0100

I would like to submit my website www.garethmclearnon.com to win the creativity contest. I've been with moonfruit since December last year and I love it. I love the functionality of the drag and drop design, the easy resizing and manipulation of images, the animation effects to make your site look that bit more "expensive" - I've used fifteen "image effects" on my front page alone including "fade" and "fly". Moonfruit gives me full e-commerce functionality and I've sold quite a few of my CDs through my website. It lets me add music to pages seamlessly - important for me as a musician. I love the fact that I can use large and colourful jpegs as links - rather than the usual "boring" list of website names. Lastly, and importantly moonfruit gives me excellent google placement. I've been evangelical about moonfruit to my friends, and the recent twitter promotion has made everyone much more aware of it as a web-building tool. Congratulations on a genius bit of marketing!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Rachael

Rachael — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:15:43 +0100

I created this website to help showcase my photography. I loved the simplicity of using Moonfruit which made site building easy without limiting layouts to a few basic options. Thank you Moonfruit!

http://rachaelgphotography.moonfrui...

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - reiyano.is.happy

reiyano.is.happy — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:10:00 +0100

hey moonfruit I am really happy to hear about the gallery. I am not sure if you guys even liked my entry at all but Im glad to hear about it. thanks.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - LordKJ

LordKJ — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:08:33 +0100

Hi,
I think I should win because my site is a good place to post of forums watch videos and more to come. I have worked hard to make my site great and trying to make it better. My site would be a good site to meet new people. My site is at http://lordkj.moonfruit.com

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Ian

Ian — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:46:12 +0100

I think I should win as I have a very successful website built with moonfruit. My website is www.bristolnightlife.com and I have put alot of effort and work into it over the last year.. the website has started to become so popular, i relised I needed membership.. I thought this was the end of the road, but then bang!.. moonfruit releases membership tools - Im now half way through the new version of the website which can be found at www.bristolnightlife.t83.net (technically this is the same website) as im am transferring over the data to the new design... I think if it wasn't for moonfruit making my life so much easier, with the best online, flash builder that is also probably the most search engine friendly building tool available... my site may not be where it is today... Thank you moonfruit and let's hope many more happy years to come! -
P.S - type 'bristol nightlife' in Google, and you'll see how good seo does work with moonfruit..

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Rob

Rob — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:39:51 +0100

Hey, my site build with Moonfruit is www.LotsofInterviews.com
Here is why it should win:
* Only site of it's kind (to only interview people and post all the interviews as text not video).
* Looks very professional and simple, uses the features given by Moonfruit well.
* Updated several times a week, shows that other people can use Moonfruit can support this.
* The site supports two charities, as you can see from the links on the right.
* I am only 16 and was able to build the site, shows anyone can do it.
* I could really use a new computer =D

Hope you like it!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Anita Foster

Anita Foster — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:38:31 +0100

I have had my site with moonfruit for just over a year now (although my site name has been around since 2004 )and still have lots to do on it but it has everything a fansite needs and more. I'm a housewife with kids and have no computer training at all and have learnt through trial and error everything i know and Moonfruits excellent site builder has helped me build a site that caters for fans and has become quite popular . I always get good feedback both from site visitors and members too.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - joe

joe — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:37:07 +0100

Hi Dustin, every element of the site is customisable so you can create whatever website you like. But this isn't a user template contest. Thanks,

Joe

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Dustin

Dustin — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:35:00 +0100

So your saying use the site builder? or can you come up with a user submitted design?

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - GodfatherObie

GodfatherObie — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:32:47 +0100

Well, Take a Looky at my Website... - http://moonfruitfan.tk/

I know Everynes gonna jump on the band-wagon, But There's no beter way of creating a website than using moonfruits FREE Website Builder.

so Looky looky..

http://moonfruitfan.tk/

Let's Hope It at least gives me a chanced of winning a macbook pro

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - amina bech

amina bech — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:22:48 +0100

A web site must reflect it's content. For showing art works it's best to choose a simple design, for music/bands you can choose a more "wilder" design. My design ( http://www.aminabech.com ) is simple because it's the content that is important.. I've designed a website for an aerealist as well - with a completely different design: have a look at http://www.veronicaljosnes.com
I've designed about 13 moonfruit pages; for me, my aliases, and a couple of friends.. I had never worked with web design before I found moonfruit through google search. It's so simple that even grandmothers can use it!
Love* Amina

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Robbe Petitjean

Robbe Petitjean — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:19:42 +0100

http://iwantamacbookpro.moonfruit.c...

I recreated the browsing experience of the apple site in my stupid windows browser to show how much I want the MacBook Pro!
It's a small but cute site.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Hunter Boone

Hunter Boone — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:19:40 +0100

http://bit.ly/Bnoio There is my creative response. Hope you enjoy MoonFruit!

@HunterBoone

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - kali

kali — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:18:59 +0100

Hey, I think my site should win because it exemplifies everything you are about. I built it from scratch using your builder and had it up in less then 48hrs. Since last Saturday 04 July I've had over 900 views and an amazing forum growth! Read the guestbook for outstanding feedback! Moonfruit rocks ya'll thanx for giving me the tools to shine *golf clap*

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Luke Jones

Luke Jones — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:12:57 +0100

Thanks Joe, it's difficult isn't it! Haha.

I did create a Romeo & #Moonfruit page: http://traxor-designs.com/moonfruit...

still working on acts iv and v, it's taking me hours.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Warren

Warren — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:11:37 +0100

Hi! I think I should win for a few reasons, one of them being that I never win anything!!! joking aside, My friends and I are starting a few video series that need a good editing job done on them. I have the program, but not the computer to run it on. I made the website for some exposure so that when we start, it'll have some starts. I don't have the money to go out and get a computer. no where near that, so I'm hoping that I win! wrocketry.moonfruit.com

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - isemann

isemann — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:03:37 +0100

I don't think I'm very creative but this is my small attempt - http://www.flickr.com/photos/rodney...

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - toebile

toebile — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:49:49 +0100

Hi there ^^ So why should I be picked? I honestly have no idea as it is just a website that represents me... I sometimes use it as a blog to post about my daily life but unfortunately I can't always get myself to doing that. But I still love my layout 'cause the colours simply match.... and of course it's a place for my friends to go and see what I'm doing (when I'm not already twittering about it xD)..... Why I could really use this MBP? Well I'm starting at the university quite soon and a MBP would be really nice to take with me to uni ^^

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - joe

joe — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:48:49 +0100

Hi Luke, nice site, but to be an entry it needs to be built on moonfruit.com. Thx,

Joe

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - CarolynW

CarolynW — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:48:45 +0100

http://www.contestqueen.com

I think my website should be picked becasue it's the only one of it's kind - a hub of all things contesting. I teach others how to add more fun, excitment, and even prizes! into their every day lives.

My site features hundreds of links. From Getting Started, to Avoiding Scams, to the next sweepstakes convention information, plus links to all the websites in Canada and the US that list contests and sweepstakes, judging agencies, sweeping software, etc..

If people want to learn even more, I have over five years of archives if my newsletter The Winning EDGE, 18 months of my blog www.fromthe.contestqueen.com and 14 months of my online radio show www.blogtalkradio.com/contestqueen.

Of course, being the Contest Queen, how could I not enter, because You Can't Win If You Don't Enter!!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - McCaw Entertainment

McCaw Entertainment — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:47:56 +0100

My website created by myself and devoted to a historic, creative and important building of art!!!!!!!

http://www.metromediasquare.com/

Decades of showcases of talent that sadly, is now no more. :-( However, the land *IS* being put to good use. It's now a high school! :-)

Even if I *don't* win a MacBook Pro (but I *hope* I *do*!), the website will continue to serve as a legacy for what the name stood for!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Luke Jones

Luke Jones — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:45:56 +0100

Hello, I think I should win because I spent so long on both the design and content of my website, it's taken me over a year to develop it to where it is today, both the back end and the front end, and now that I'm in a position where it's getting consistent hits, I know that I've got a nice looking and effective website that showcases the work that I've done and also helps people to understand the job that I do much easier than many other people in my position.

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Corey

Corey — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:44:57 +0100

www.techjawa.com - just a blog for my spare thoughs and tech thoughs. i've slaved over it for a long long time, its been through 10 different web hosts, and a pain in my butt, but I never give up!

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Chase McCaw

Chase McCaw — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:42:05 +0100

This is MY creative art:

http://tinypic.com/r/iz40t1/5

@Wonder_Wheel (Twitter)

Final creative prize for a Macbook Pro - Anthony

Anthony — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:34:46 +0100

Hello, I think I should win because my website offers rare one of a kind pieces of art. They are hand painted to the smallest detail, then I use decal paper and apply the names and logos. The reason for the website is so my customers have a place to go and bond over the one of a kind figures and collectibles they now have. Its also a place where I can resort to and edit and update if I am having a bad day.

Celebrate 10 years of Moonfruit and win a MacBook Pro - birdwatcher

birdwatcher — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:17:06 +0100

happy birthday moonfruit here is my present http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUq6...

Celebrate 10 years of Moonfruit and win a MacBook Pro - joe

joe — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:50:07 +0100

Hi Drew,

Thanks for your detailed note. Our subscribers are really at the heart of what we offer and the people we aim to please. We spend 90% of our resources on development and customer support, upgrading and supporting the software (free customers don't get support), and only a limited amount gets spent on marketing.

We have been blown away by the success of this Twitter campaign. The reason we chose Twitter was because it can go viral so quickly and is easy to pass on. Something that the other networks don't do so quickly or easily.

Both traditional marketing and the provision of free sites leads to more customers signing up. With more sign-ups we can hire more people and develop more quickly. We've just added to the Support team and now have ticket times back to a few hours and the Dev team will be added to again after the summer.

So thank you again for your feedback. We do hear you and want the same things you do - an awesome site builder with a full feature set and world class support. That's what we're aiming for and we're on the road to it!

Take care,

Joe

Celebrate 10 years of Moonfruit and win a MacBook Pro - hudmond

hudmond — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:29:46 +0100

yay for #moonfruit .. wait I'm not on twitter... hmmmm clever marketing ;)

Celebrate 10 years of Moonfruit and win a MacBook Pro - Phil

Phil — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:43:09 +0100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOONFRUIT!!

Ten years, wow, that means I've been with you for nearly TEN years!!

I love Moonfruit, thanks to you, you've made me join Twitter for this competition. I'm abit lost with Twitter, it seems very confusing. Twitter should pay you for signing us up.

I hope my lack of Twitter skills will not ruin my chances of winning.

Hooray Moonfruit from Phil

http://www.phili.co.uk
http://www.louise-redknapp.co.uk

p.s. Geocities is closing down!

Celebrate 10 years of Moonfruit and win a MacBook Pro - Drew

Drew — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:20:43 +0100

We wouldn't be here today without all you wonderful people building websites with us and allowing us to support you in your online adventures. So a special thanks to the 2m+ of you who've built a site with us!

You may not like all what I have to say but here goes anyway (reality check)

well done for reaching 10 years I remember though you nearly going bust...

Twitter has only been around for a very short amount of time so not sure what that has anything to do with you or your Birthday....

Also well done for having a competion however my only gripe is not everyone is or indeed wants to use Twitter ( there is enough sites out there without anymore)

It would of been a lot fairer to use other established websites as well as Twitter such as myspace facebook even youtube etc etc

All I can see about the competion is for others to advertise Moonfruit on your behalf free advertising for you and really has nothing to do with 10 years or a birthday....

You pay thanks for (So a special thanks to the 2m+ of you who've built a site with us!)

However 2 million do not pay (it is the paying members you should be paying thanks for as they are the ones who piggyback free websites now)

I really think you should concentrate more on the paying customers you have now some very very loyal who have paid from day 1 and offer them something even for free...

How about those that have paid for there sites for say 5 plus years to get some freebies ????

I am in all favour of good new things but sometimes it seems all these surprises gifts treats freebies are always for new customers ...

I notice now you offer free websites without even any advertising I find this unfair as a paying member at least an advert pays for itself...

Also if to many people sign up for free websites is this non commerical and also a drain on servers etc for those that pay who want a fast reliable connected service...

I think you should not loose faith or hope but also think how you nearly went bust before !
I have to admit I am seeing some repeat patterns happing,,,,

I am not trying to blow your candles out on your Birthday ( I think constructive thoughts) good or bad help the client to understand there customer more...

I wish you every success for the next 10 years ( I want you to do well) but please do not loose sight into the paying members who pay your wages and also pay now for the free websites...

I pay £15.99 a month for my websites.. however what is actually stopping me signing up several times using differnt emails and getting my free websites ??? Nothing....

Area's that you need to work on is sorting out some of the bugs in the software you still have and communicating and replying more quicker to customer emails and forum messages of help and support...

Everything else is just spot on but do not loose sight who and what is your market....

Yours Drew

Celebrate 10 years of Moonfruit and win a MacBook Pro - joe

joe — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:30:05 +0100

Yes, we enjoy svelte things ;-)

Celebrate 10 years of Moonfruit and win a MacBook Pro - nick

nick — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:02:35 +0100

wow you actually used the word "Svelte" thats one that rarely comes up

Celebrate 10 years of Moonfruit and win a MacBook Pro - Drew

Drew — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:57:34 +0100

Happy Birthday:-)

Celebrate 10 years of Moonfruit and win a MacBook Pro - Keller

Keller — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:03:36 +0100

Yay! Happy Birthday Moonfruit! Here's to the next 10 years!

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - chompy158

chompy158 — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:45:12 +0000

if i create a new site people wont look at my old one:www.gogocrazy.moonfruit.com what do i do

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - chompy158

chompy158 — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:04:45 +0000

I cant create another website im happy with my old one so how can i get a chance to win

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - chompy158

chompy158 — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:56:55 +0000

how do we know who wins

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - Joe

Joe — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:03:10 +0000

Hi John,

Not yet. We'll pick the site in the next week or so and make an announcement. Thanks,

Joe

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - John

John — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:17:32 +0000

Has the winner been picked yet for the XMAS bonus?

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - Tony & Louise

Tony & Louise — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:26:48 +0000

Further to our earlier post (14) we have just realised that our Moonfruit site (The first site we have ever tried to put up!) www.musicforhealth.mfbiz.com is at Google No. 31 out of so many million on a search on the keywords - music for health. On "music for health" it is at No. 9 - just squeezing in the first page! So even without adwords or links, Flash site or not, there must be something right in the SEO area, well done Moonfruit, our own contribution is more by luck than skill, methinks!! Certainly helps with gaining confidence to try another site, - which we are about to do.

With many thanks,

Tony & Louise

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - Cornerof

Cornerof — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:27:30 +0000

Brilliant idea. Don't think I will be adding another site though. Quite enough to do on the ones I have. Just wanted to say Moonfruit is the best website builder there can possibly be!

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - Steve Grindley

Steve Grindley — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:22:33 +0000

does this contest include website made using your resellers or white labled companys "webeden"?

we love your website design software

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - avinitlarge

avinitlarge — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:48:16 +0000

I love moonfruit, and i think its great they are going to the bother in doing this competition! Don't know why people moan all the time! Ive got a few more sites that need building, but I doubt it would be finished by the time moonfruit hits the target! Might give it ago anyway! Happy new year everyone & moonfruit. Great product, great service... cant knock it at all!

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - moonfruitaddict

moonfruitaddict — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:37:14 +0000

Congratulations on your success. Discovering Moonfruit has ruined my life tho - I am addicted. Missed 'I'm a Celebrity', 'Strictly Come Dancing', 'X Factor' - too busy moonfruiting. Have been very happy with the service. No complaints apart from too simple to use - must dash - got another site to start. Anon.

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - MegaMan

MegaMan — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:32:12 +0000

MK,

SiteMaker produces Flash websites, it is IMPOSSIBLE to insert HTML within the flash content of the site. Let me break it down: Your SiteMaker site sits within an outer HTML casing and nothing within the Flash can contain anything else but more flash and flash only. So even if Moonfruit wanted to give us "HTML" as we always shout for it, they can't, it's an impossibility. If you really want a feature that you want the HTML for, then post on the forum wishlist what you want and the guys at Moonfruit may make a "Flash" widget out of it.

Mega

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - MK

MK — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:43:25 +0000

That 1000$ should go to adding an HTML code insert on the maker (or me lol).

Thanks,
~Mk

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - Joe

Joe — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:05:29 +0000

Hi Vale,

If you submit a support request along with your website URL we can take a look for you. Thanks,

Joe

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - vale

vale — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:37:26 +0000

my sitemap has not worked since yesterday. whats the issue?

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - Jonathon McNair

Jonathon McNair — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:00:03 +0000

Wow, 2,000,000... Good deal, I love Moonfruit, you guys have the best service and hitting this milestone just proves it even more.

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - bubba

bubba — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:54:53 +0000

hi
how though if you forgot youre psssword do you lisen to the complants and get more websites

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - Tony & Louise

Tony & Louise — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:48:06 +0000

Congratulations, this is a tremendous achievement even in the context of the mega figures associated with the WWW! I was going to say ignore the whingers, but you have done better than that by giving fair and measured responses. I for one as a 'non techie' have been grateful for your services (including customer support) enabling me to put up my first site. (I have no plans to complete another this month so I am not after 'brownie points' in your draw!!)

Keep up the good work

Tony & Louise

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - Wilhelm

Wilhelm — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:35:59 +0000

Great idea- but my site doesn't really have a specific purpose as of yet- it's just there to give random information and just to mess around on. Would it still be entered? (Not that I have any chance of winning, lol.)
=D
Will

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - Andy

Andy — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:20:06 +0000

Well done Moonfruit :-) as a long serving member (2001) I am really pleased that a company I believe and do support in proves yet again why they are BEST Andy :--)

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - Katy

Katy — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:59:28 +0000

Well done Moonfruit! I love working with your site - I have even made one for my mother's business - and now her friend's want me to do theirs too- all with Moonfruit! With the added incentive on top I want to make another one of my own! Its all too exciting being this near Christmas. Good luck and have a great festive season,

Katy x

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - Arif

Arif — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:35:32 +0000

My penny's-worth...

...a well-intentioned, light-hearted gesture of thanks, from a company who have proven commitment to their customers and their service.

Thanks Moonfruit Team - and good luck to all!

Arif

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - Bikini Joe

Bikini Joe — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:01:07 +0000

Great idea!! Question? Shopping cart, what will the tools consist of and when will we see it? As you know if it has the right look and feel, take you guys to the next level.

Happy Holidays
BJoe
www.GoDummy.com www.JoeAmerica.org www.JoeThePlunger.com www.LegalBeach.com www.BikiniJoe.com www.WigPros.com www.BoyJoe.com www.FakeNYTimes.com www.BritneyBikinis.com plus over 75 others

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - Joe

Joe — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:52:01 +0000

Hi Bobbie,

Sorry I missed your question. I'm afraid there is no easy way to copy a site. It's a long story, but basically the way the database was originall designed makes this unreliable, so we don't offer it as a user feature. If you submit a support request asking them to copy a site, we can try this, but we don't guarantee it will work in all cases. I hope that helps,

Joe

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - Bobbie

Bobbie — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:11:34 +0000

Good point Lavendar. No evil copying here! I will often make a spec site for a client for see - and then if they like the concept - I will build them one under their own name. Would be nice if I could just copy the draft. Thats what I was asking. Perhaps there is an easier way than my current process.

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - LavenderofPilat

LavenderofPilat — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:21:29 +0000

I'm sorry, but those come over as a couple of very miserable and bitter postings. Some will always complain I suppose.
Anyway, congrats Moonfruit, and a great idea both to boost site numbers and to give someone an early Christmas present! By the way .... Gone via Support many times, and have no complaints whatsoever ........... so far! Merry Christmas MF!
Bobbie ... Careful now! You could become a prime suspect if a copied site is
detected. :-)

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - Joe

Joe — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:58:21 +0000

Hi Drew, thanks for your comments. You're quite right that many of the sites are free, and many are not used. There are also those that did pay, run their site for a few years, then move on, or build another one, or two.

The 2,000,000 will be made up of all these groups, and really signifies all the people who have been touched by Moonfruit in one way or another. We do clear out unused sites btw, so we try to make sure even free sites are used a certain amount to reduce the amount of junk we host.

As for our paying customers, this year alone we've added domain name vouchers, google adwords vouchers and increased the disk space limits on accounts, all for free and with no price increases. Plus all the product improvements, which are again free.

We've actually not increased any prices since 2003 and have no plans to do so. So in real terms (as economists like saying ;-) you're paying 2-3% less each year for your site as prices do not rise in line with inflation.

So we like to think that we do continue to offer our paying customers new things and value for money. If we spread the £1000 over all our paying customers, I'm afraid you would be very disappointed with your rebate.

Instead we thought we'd try to make a difference to one person's Xmas. I hope that makes sense. Thanks,

Joe

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - Bobbie

Bobbie — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:58:09 +0000

Great idea! 2,000,000 is an amazing milestone!! Congrats.
Unrelated question - is it possible to duplicate a site? I have wanted to do that but didn't know it was possible.

Thanks,
Bobbie

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - drew

drew — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:54:31 +0000

It is good to know you are on course but then again how many of these sites are actually free sites or by paying members ? I wonder if paying members now are just paying for free members and hey have you seen some of the free websites people have and are making some are just abuse and slagging about people they know others have never been finished I reckon if you went through some of these free sites you would be suprised just how many are just pure junk and a waiste of time maybe if you deleted some then you would need a lot more websites to make your silly target !

I am sorry to winge but targets mean nothing to me but a service that offers for all including the paying members who are your main target not free sites and the money your given maybe a discount for your paying members would be more a better way or even to a real charity there my winge is over happy humbug

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - Joe

Joe — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:34:59 +0000

Thanks Lea. If you have any specific issues that you've had with support please submit them to us and we'll be sure to investigate the cause. Or if it's more general feedback, then please let us know.

I'm afraid that the £1000 we would save by pulling the competition would not be enough to make any real difference to our support processes. We offered it because we wanted to celebrate a milestone in our company's achievements, and share this with our customers.

I'm sorry that our gesture does not resonate with you. Many thanks,

Joe

Help us reach 2,000,000 websites, have a Xmas bonus - Lea Cookson

Lea Cookson — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:04:08 +0000

I think the money your giving away would be better spent on making your support service better. IMO.

Lea.