Comments on: How to Host a Successful Contest

By: Arun Basil Lal

Arun Basil Lal — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:00:36 +0000

Oh man, who said the prizes aren’t big? The Robo cam is sexy, who wouldnt want that? The prizes are worthy enough to run the contest for 25 days. Remeber to bring out your best posts while the contest is running. Many might just subscribe to multiply their chances to win, and will leave the day the contest is over. Turn them into loyal readers with quality posts

I am participating in it, its a hard-to-miss one. Let me try my luck, thanks a million for the invite

Cheers..

By: Sai @ Blogger Templates

Sai @ Blogger Templates — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:56:24 +0000

Hi Arun,

First contest at my blog: link

Although it isn’t my or my blog’s B’Day contest, but just its a general blogging contest. And though the prizes aren’t very big, but I couldn’t resist myself from stretching it to 25 days

Have a look and participate in the contest…

Regards
Sai

By: Arun Basil Lal

Arun Basil Lal — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:57:44 +0000

Hola, so we are gonna have one soon? I am looking forward for that event. But make sure that you have lots of time before you start. Once you start, there is no looking back

By: Nihar

Nihar — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:49:19 +0000

I have never hosted a contest on my blog. I always think of it. I have to think hard and find a good way so that more number of readers enroll.

By: Arun Basil Lal

Arun Basil Lal — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:03:09 +0000

Let me see if I can make a decent long list. If I find some quality sites, I will put them here and will let you know!

Cheers and thanks for a post idea!

#ideabox

By: Blogger Templates

Blogger Templates — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:12:14 +0000

Ya may be 15 days will be fine,
anyways, can you add a list of blogs/sites where we can announce regarding our contest ?

By: Arun Basil Lal

Arun Basil Lal — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:19:37 +0000

I think 30 days is way too much. But if you are giving off something huge, like a Laptop or $500 or so, then it would be great. Otherwise, you cant hold the interest of people for 30 days.

Since its a birthday contest, my suggestion is to start one week before the birthday and continue for one more week after the birthday. That makes it a contest of 15 days and you can keep the buzz!

Good luck with your contest, do let me know well in advance.. ok?
Cheers

By: Blogger Templates

Blogger Templates — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:48:08 +0000

Thanks Arun, great tips…
I’ll be holding a contest for my and my blog’s birthdays, but there’s a lot of time for me to think over it !
I’ll remember your tips !
BTW, do you really think 20 days are too long, as I am planning to run my contest for 30 days

By: Arun Basil Lal

Arun Basil Lal — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:03:03 +0000

Thanks dude, That makes me feel good!
Cheers

By: Amal Roy

Amal Roy — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:42:11 +0000

Well a contest can be organized only if the site is a bit popular and we have some sponsors. These are nice tips for emerging bloggers like me for the near future. I thank you for such nice information.

I am happy to say that ~~from my heart~~ , This site really helps me a lot.