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4:16 am
March 9, 2013

Derek@LifeAndMyFinances

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Many of us bloggers like to boost our subscriber and Facebook numbers by hosting a giveaway of some sort. I've had quite a few, and they've definitely helped, but I'm starting to ask myself, "What's the most effective way to do this?"

What are some sites that would help me advertise (for free) my giveaway? I know there are some giveaway sites, but what are the best ones?
What is the best item to giveaway? Walmart gift card? Kindle? Amazon gift card? Books? All of the above?
How long should the giveaway last? 1 week? 2 weeks?

Derek @ Life And My Finances

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Email: derek@lifeandmyfinances.com

9:21 am
March 9, 2013

Melissa (Mom's Plans)

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Hi, Derek. In my experience, a good time to run a giveaway is about 10 days to 2 weeks. I list my giveaway up daily at the blogs listed in this site:

http://savingslifestyle.com/20…..nky-sites/

I also advertise at Online-Sweepstakes.com

If you don't have 200 entries and there is less than a week left for the giveaway, this is a great source to advertise low entry giveaways:

http://www.tightwadinutah.com/…..eaway.html

Let me know if you have any other questions!

My Member Site: Mom's Plans

My Challenger Site: Fiscal Phoenix

E-mail: momsplans@yahoo.com

2:00 pm
March 9, 2013

Pauline

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I would say a gift card or paypal cash prize, unless you can spring for something big like a tablet. I also publish my giveaway on a few sites to get extra exposure, although people are coming more for the prize and may leave after the giveaway if over. You could have a PF oriented prize like a book or a software. As per who helps you I don't know about companies but sometimes bloggers pool money together to get a bigger prize and each one gets a social account to promote.

Pauline @ Reach Financial Independence

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4:22 pm
March 9, 2013

moolamind

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Anyone have any specifics on how effective this has been for them and their site?

We've been thinking about doing this for a while, but just aren't sure the most effective way to do it, or if its valuable enough.