6.02.2010

do you...

like the 'extra entries' options for giveaways?
I've been thinking about consolidating the extra entries - maybe only offering 1 (maybe 2).

or - do you like to have the extra entries?

Would you pretty please answer the poll up there at the top of the sidebar?

thanks... love ya all!

26 comments:

  1. I'm kind of leaning toward one entry. Or, one main entry, and the spread the word for another entry? I just don't have time for a bunch of seperate entries!

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  2. I like extra entries but I would not mind a single entry. Good luck deciding :)

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  3. I dont mind lots of extra entries. I get that some people dont have the time to do all of them but it's not like they're forced to do it. I always do 1-2 mandatory entries & then give them extra entry options.

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  4. I usually only do 3 entries tops, but I like to have options - like if I don't feel like following, I can just follow on twitter for instance. I think that there should be a maximum of 5?!

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  5. I follow too many blogs with giveaways to take time going through the list of ways to get the extra entries, and I know that offering an extra entry for those who post about the giveaway on their own blogs or on Twitter or Facebook is a good way to get more people to stop by the site, so I don't mind that, but when people offer +1 for every method, +1 for following, +1 for subscribing to the e-mail updates, +1 for subscribing to the RSS feed--that's ridiculous (not to mention redundant, since following a blog automatically puts a blog in my RSS reader).

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  6. I like the one or two options max, more than that sometimes makes you not want to sign up.
    But that´s just me.

    Cheers!

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  7. I get frustrated if there are a dozen extra entries for a tiny little prize, but for bigger prizes, 5 or so extra entries are great.

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  8. i like just a couple of entries. i never add more than 3 anyway.

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  9. As someone who doesn't have a blog, twitter, or facebook, I usually only get a couple entries anyhow!

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  10. A single entry (or just a couple) would be refreshing!

    All the extra entries that many blogs offer is so time consuming!

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  11. a one or two is enough extra entry.

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  12. My preference is just two entries too...

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  14. I would much rather have one entry and spend the rest of my time reading your blog and other blogs.
    Also many people still don't have a blog, twitter accounts, facebook accounts, etc...
    cspmom at gmail dot com

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  15. I love one entry giveaways! Equal chances for all (:

    A_C_E_ at hotmail dot com

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  16. I would prefer one to two entries max. One for main entry and the other just spread the word.
    Good Luck

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  17. Just one please! I wish others would follow suit! ;-)

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  18. I only do one entry unless the sponsor requests more. I HATE the hassle of multiple things.

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  19. I like the idea of one entry with maybe just one extra, if it's something anyone can do. Equals the chances for those without twitter, etc... :)

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  20. I think one entry is enough, but thats just me.

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  21. Thank you so much for your input so far! ...I'm leaning toward 1 entry... but, also had the thought about maybe having it also be a "daily entry":
    You could come back each day & enter each giveaway by commenting on another product you like in the shop (as long as your answer each day is different) - that way, the shop sponsoring the giveaway gets maximum exposure.

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  22. I agree with Jennifer about having time to read the blog if there are too many entries. I don't mind a few though if it is also helping the artist or sponsor through a purchase or following them.

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  23. I like multiple entries. More chances to win and all ;)

    But what I really don't like is when the entries include:
    "Make a purchase and get 10 extra entries."
    I am a flat broke college student. I don't have a lot of extra money (read: none at all) to spend. I mean I'm pretty sure I'll love everything I enter for or I don't enter. & Don't get me wrong... if I had the extra money I would totally buy stuff!
    I guess I'm not being real clear. I just don't think that is fair.
    Anyone can have a twitter account, gmail reader account, fb account, etc & partake in those extra entries. I just feel like having someone purchase something for extra entries makes it unfair to those of us that can't afford it.

    Wow. Sorry about the long message!! I got really carried away there.

    Please don't be offended... just my opinion! :)

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  24. Also, I really like this idea you put out there:

    You could come back each day & enter each giveaway by commenting on another product you like in the shop (as long as your answer each day is different) - that way, the shop sponsoring the giveaway gets maximum exposure.

    Great exposure for the owner (which what I assume is trying to be accomplished with the purchasing thing).

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