DISQUS

Sheila · 2 years ago

I can't believe how timely this advice is. I just issued my first contest 2 days ago.

I write a independent blog with tips, reviews, news and advice on traveling to Hawaii. The prize pack is Hawaii themed including a battery operated dancing hula girl, macadamia nuts and more.

Anyway, I was super excited to offer the contest and I thought the prize was pretty cool, but the contest really didn't get the buzz I was hoping for. I even offer an additional incentive for bloggers that if they blog about it and win they get an additional Amazon.com gift certificate. Thanks so much this advice.

I Stumbled this post.

cooliojones · 2 years ago

Pownce is getting really big really fast, I've heard a lot of things about it! I have it but haven't really used it yet, and definitely not to it's fullest potential.

Cool tips on leveraging a contest using the social networking sites.

Sheila - how old is your blog? How many average visitors do you get per day? These factors play a lot into how much participation you will receive for your contests. First build the traffic, then you'll have the participants for the promotions you run. Check out Richard Osborn - Blogger For Life (dot com) for more info. Also he's the subject of one of my Hustle Highlights, so you can a review of him on my site too.

Sheila · 2 years ago

Cooliojones (I love that name, by the way!) - I will check out your suggestion. I really appreciate your input!

My blog is 3.5 months old and according to TrafficEstimate.com, I get under 2000 visitors/day, but compared to my Google Analytics that number appears to be inflated. The purpose of the contest was to reward my readers and to encourage new readers.

John Cow · 2 years ago

Coolio and Sheila, sitting in a tree, K-I_S_S_I_N_G! :D

Sheila · 2 years ago

LOL

mahdi yusuf · 2 years ago

cooliojones aka blogging pimp!!

2xKnight · 2 years ago

Stumbled and dugg, don't know nothin' bout no reddit.

Sabrina's Money Matters · 2 years ago

I've written a post today to commemorate my 100th post and am contemplating a contest, nothing extravagant, I've not drummed up enough traffic to justify a huge prize...you know...

Any suggestions from the Holy Cow???

You've been dugg!

John Cow · 2 years ago

A Nintendo DS-Lite?

Sabrina's Money Matters · 2 years ago

ROFLMAO! I'm so attached now.... :lol:

My blog post today displays just how attached I have become...Click here to check it out....or of course on my name above...

Struggling Blogger · 2 years ago

Is it me or I can't find a reddit button? Stumbled and digged though.

Sam Breadstone · 2 years ago

I also have 6 pownce invites, email me for them, go to my site which is in my name.

cooliojones · 2 years ago

I just got 6 more invites myself, for a total of 11 available. I'm wondering if pretty soon the invites themselves will be worthless, as anyone will be able to sign up? (kinda like GMail when they started)

mahdi yusuf · 2 years ago

hey can i get an invite, i am not sure what happened to JCs invites!

Ad Tracker · 2 years ago

I'm giving a few invites away on my blog!

cooliojones · 2 years ago

Send me an e-mail and I'll get an invite out to you ASAP. Use my contact form on my blog.

Enkay Blog · 2 years ago

Thanks you crazy cows! You have been dugg and stumbled!

Grace · 2 years ago

Love the tips! :smile: I haven't started running contests yet. :smile:
Also, I have Pownce invites at my blog too. :D

CatherineL · 2 years ago

Great tips - thanks. I will try these. Have you got any more tips on digg please? I only started using it recently and I would like to get more diggs. Thanks.

Angel · 2 years ago

I'm really only interested in contests where I can win soya milk. Will you run one of those?

John Cow · 2 years ago

Do we look like soya cows?

2xKnight · 2 years ago

Maybe in the right light. If I squint a little.

I thought the cows in the banner were soyamese twins.

Angel · 2 years ago

Absolutely anything is possible in the modern world.

cooliojones · 2 years ago

Ok, I have to admit the 'soyamese twins' comment was a nice one! You get some points with that one 2x! :)

Missy · 2 years ago

I plan on giving away free (vegan) ice cream in August at my blog. But am still working on getting the logistics worked out, i'm trying to get some coupons for free pints from the manufacturer, as i don't want to mail off pints to readers. (too costly)

This should generate some buzz for me and my blog, and maybe even some new readers. I will take your tips into consideration, and i've been meaning to check out the Prize Blog. Will check them out today.

Missy.

Ad Tracker · 2 years ago

Thanks for the great tips JC! I may possibly be the only one so far to have completed all FOUR requirements! :cool:

Ad Tracker · 2 years ago

Ummm, does this mean I win all six? :lol:

mahdi yusuf · 2 years ago

haha whats the point of having all six? stumbled and dugg! :D

Ad Tracker · 2 years ago

mahdi - You mean stumbled, dugg AND redditted like the rules said, right?

If I got all six I'd have a contest, duh!

betshopboy · 2 years ago

Pownce me please!

My contest to win cash prizes is here: http://betshopboy.blogspot.com/2007/07/lucky-7s...

All are welcome to enter! Act fast, closing soon!

Angel · 2 years ago

What the hell is pownce?

Angel · 2 years ago

Hold on. Your Google Ad is showing Soy products. I knew it.

HMTKSteve · 2 years ago

Can I push my current contest here?

http://www.hmtk.com/archives/quartile.html

thatedeguy · 2 years ago

Stumbling it now. That and a comment is a an entry! yay for a pownce invite.

John Cow · 2 years ago

Winners have been Pownced! moo!

Angel · 2 years ago

Hey. I won! Thanks Cow.

cooliojones · 2 years ago

Congratulations Angel! Are you going to go to Disneyland now? :)

For those who didn't win, I still have invites available, just send me your e-mail addy and I'll get one out to you ASAP. Use the contact form on my blog:

My New Hustle | Make Money Online

And while your there, feel free to participate in the poll! It closes @ the end of July.

Sheila @ GoVIsitHawaii · 2 years ago

FYI - I just found out about this new site: http://blog-contests.net/ which allows you to list your own contest for free. I read about from http://blogaboutyourblog.com/