After more than 2 years of blog contests hunting, here on About Blog Contests, digging the net to search competitions, giveaways and free stuff for all my readers, I think I have learned something. And I would like to share with you some useful tips to run the perfect blog contest:
The Prize
It’s all about the prize. If you want to attract your readers, choose the right ones. The best of all is cash, preferably paid via paypal. People love money: once they have it, they can do whatever they like. Other interesting options are Gift Cards (like Amazon or some other online store that ships worldwide) or Software licenses (useful and attractive, of course). Don’t forget to include more than one prizes, to reward more people.
The Rules
Make it easy. Don’t ask your readers to do multiple complicated tasks to enter. A point system competitions (to increase the odds of winning) is a good choice, but don’t exaggerate. The most important think: state clear rules and absolutely don’t change them during the contest time. In your blog contest announcement post include the entry deadline (not too long), the entry methods, if it’s open worldwide and how the winners will be selected (random is best).
The Promotion
Spread the word. Once started, you have to promote your blog contest. Through your blog, using a particular banner and reminding regularly, and also from the outside. There are several blog contest site like About Blog Contests where you can submit your blog contest: take a look at my Contest Blog list to find out the best ones, regularly updated and free.
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21 commenti:
thanks 4 the tip
That is right. I will be conducting a contest as well and it will be up this Nov 22! Nice post!
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Great article!
I used to love blog contests and joined, but don't anymore because of all the multiple things you have to do to win.
so, im out.
i understand that contests are for link juice, but wouldn't it be nice if MORE PEOPLE joined and recommended it to others (bigger chance of gong viral) because it's so easy to join, instead of having less people who are willing and able to do the entire "obstacle course".
I still like abc blog even i don't join anymore, though.
@Den You're very welcome!
@Kat Thanks! I'm looking forward to your contest, keep me updated!
@Kat Try to join the simplest ones, there are still some here...And thanks for following abc!
We got info about Prize, rules and the promotion at one place. Thanks for such a nice site
is it,well thats great. I'll try to do this on my blog site. Thanks
cool news! i'll try to follow your advice for sure!
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I've seen a lot of contests and some really bad ones, too. It amazes me to see some bloggers create so many hoops for contestants to jump through. Even more surprising when the prize really isn't worth the effort.
@Mark I completely agree with you. Usually I refuse to do complex things for small prizes...
Hey thanks a lot for the tips!!
Do blog contests really work?
must be commissioned based
Its a cool and interesting article. I will follow this for my blog.
Thanks for the tips and basics! I'm learning about running contests on my blog, and this was helpful!
Ofcourse not, not all blog contest are usually for link juice.. Some are actually important and work and send organic traffic and help make the blogger famous among fellow bloggers.
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Good post. It is informative, thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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Tips to promote blog are awesome.
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Nice! I really enjoyed reading your post. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.
You're a big help. I've been blogging for quite a while now and I believe it's time to have a contest for my followers. Thanks for the tips and guidelines.
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