Any Tips on Marketing A FREE Online Contest

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by obzokie, Mar 20, 2008.

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    I am in charge of marketing an online contest.

    The contest is free to enter and the eventual winners will get cash prizes. However, I need to get the word out to a lot of people so that more people will enter and the word of mouth will grow all without losing my shirt.

    Does anyone have any tips?

    Any help is greatly appreciated!
     
    obzokie, Mar 20, 2008 IP
  2. Skouk

    Skouk Guest

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    You may try to use Facebook ads and applications.
     
    Skouk, Mar 20, 2008 IP
  3. mattaw101

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    Submit it to many contest blogs that can get the word out. Stumble it, digg it and just get as many people to the page as you can...
     
    mattaw101, Mar 20, 2008 IP
  4. NsaneNoob

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    Go from forum to forum, which are popular, but also try not to spam. Also, blog it.
     
    NsaneNoob, Mar 20, 2008 IP
  5. just-4-teens

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    your signature would be a good start.
     
    just-4-teens, Mar 20, 2008 IP
  6. bloggingmix

    bloggingmix Active Member

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    SUBMIT YOUR BLOG TO THESE WEBSITES FOR ADDITIONAL EXPOSURE. Check out the list of blogs and websites that allow you to submit your contest and get published on their sites.

    SUBMIT YOUR BLOG CONTEST (The List)
     
    bloggingmix, Mar 20, 2008 IP
  7. touchAshley

    touchAshley Active Member

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    promote it just like you'd promote a site.
    social bookmarking
    forums
    social networking
    paid reviews on blogs
    freebie sites
    etc.
     
    touchAshley, Mar 20, 2008 IP
  8. obzokie

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    Brilliant! Thanks guys! I'm already doing a lot of this but I didn't know about submitting to contest blogs and a few other things. Thanks!!
     
    obzokie, Mar 21, 2008 IP
  9. pcdoc

    pcdoc Active Member

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    Stumble, definitely!
     
    pcdoc, Mar 22, 2008 IP