I'm questioning this because my site SearchBliss has launched it's first ever photo/image contest for cash prizes and more, in the hopes to increase traffic and publicity. Please visit http://www.searchbliss.com/searchbliss-photo-contest.htm for details.
Has anyone else here tried anything like this before? And did it work for you?
Thanks.
timjpriebe posted this at 12:07 — 20th July 2005.
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If you were giving away an actual, physical prize, you could advertise it on http://www.online-sweepstakes.com/
I've done that before, and my traffic skyrocketed. But most people didn't stick around, they just entered the contest.
Tim
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SearchBliss posted this at 15:37 — 21st July 2005.
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Thanks for the input.
robfenn posted this at 10:23 — 22nd July 2005.
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You could also try affiliate schemes...
http://www.affiliate-scheme.co.uk/
Talkfreelance posted this at 11:50 — 27th July 2005.
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It's better to target the product to the type of people that might visit your website, otherwise people signup for the prize. I run a freelance design forum, for example, I would giveaway a graphics tablet or a html book
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SearchBliss posted this at 21:14 — 27th July 2005.
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The products (or prizes) do have to due with my visitors. One is cash (that is universal) and unbranded web design tools.
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techniner posted this at 15:01 — 31st July 2005.
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http://www.webmaster-forums.net/showthread.php?t=30173
SearchBliss posted this at 21:31 — 14th August 2005.
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Thanks techniner, but so far only 2 people have submitted (and there are 3+ cash prizes), great odds for them. There is still a month and a half to go in the SearchBliss Photo Contest so I hope the submissions start pooring in, but I am skeptical.
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RealDN posted this at 17:17 — 16th August 2005.
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Contests are a great way to target visitors. Just try and use physical prizes that target your visitors, and it will be fine.
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SearchBliss posted this at 21:26 — 17th August 2005.
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RealDN.com, are you saying that cash and digital goods don't work as well?
robfenn posted this at 16:12 — 19th August 2005.
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I think you're going about it the wrong way, its an innovative idea but i can't see it working yet. Competitions should have as little effort involved as possible. Just do a 'best photo' competition. If you posted that on Deviant Art there would be millions of egocentrics that would apply for that. At the same time i would lower the payout, people would be happy with $100 as a top prize for doing nothing really!
When you are more known people may make the effort to use your logo or url in some way.
-Rob
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SearchBliss posted this at 17:08 — 19th August 2005.
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Well, thanks for the input. There is still over a month, so I'll just keep my fingers crossed. I already have entries so I can't change it now. Thanks.
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