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What Makes an Ideal Submission for the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest?

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In celebration of the launch of Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, Microsoft announced the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest in partnership with NetSquared. The Windows 8 Apps for Social Good contest challenges anyone to design an app for Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8 that can make a positive difference.

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Last Chance to Enter the Windows 8 Apps Contest!

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There are only a few short days left to enter the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest. Make the world a better place by submitting your Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 apps and you could win big. Contest entries need to be in by February 28. Read the official rules and enter today at [link]. Stay tuned and take part!

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Time Is Ticking to Change the World and Win Big!

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on your calendar and get cracking on the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good contest. The contest's stellar panel of judges will dish out awards in the following categories: Best Overall Windows 8 App: $15,000. Best Overall Windows 8 Phone App: $15,000. Plus a Windows 8 Phone for each winner! Image: wwarby.

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Windows 8 Apps for Nonprofits and Libraries

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Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest. To celebrate the launch of Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, Microsoft announced a new contest to encourage developers to create apps that positively impact the world around them. " The contest began November 5, 2012 and all entries are due by February 28, 2013.

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Help Select the Best Windows 8 Apps for Social Good!

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help select the best designed, most useful Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 applications. If you don't already have a NetSquared account (you should! Be sure to share the contest with your community - we need your expertise to make sure the right application wins. We're turning to you because you best understand the.

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NetSquared's Tips for Creating a Successful App-for-Good Event

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This post was authored by Vanessa Rhinesmith and originally appeared on the NetSquared blog. Apps Against Abuse Contest [A] challenge that encourages the development of applications that provide college students and young adults with the tools to help prevent dating violence and sexual assault. .

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Level Up and Change the World: Gamification Apps

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Walk2Help tracks the distance you've walked using the built-in GPS on your phone and converts it into points. Depending on your resources and budget, adding a gaming element to your organization's campaigns could be as simple as a social media contest or as elaborate as developing your own game-like app.