At the beginning of August, I decide that my book review on Amy Poehler's book will be my chosen post and pick the number 6. The sixth person to comment on the review will win a copy of the book for themselves.
Sunday
Announcing monthly giveaways!
Let's be honest here: Most giveaways are not for the purpose of giving something nice to regular readers. They are, first and foremost, a way to gain followers and, as we all know, there's nothing wrong with that! Some regular readers may have noticed I rarely host giveaways (I've had two in the past 18 months) and that's for this very reason- I want them to be a way to thank my current readers, rather than someone who's only followed for the purpose of winning some make up.
After a while of pondering, I've come up with the perfect solution- Secret giveaways! At the beginning of each month, I will choose a post that will be published in the following 30 days and a number. The person who posts that numbered comment on the post I chose will win a secret prize related to that post.
EXAMPLE
At the beginning of August, I decide that my book review on Amy Poehler's book will be my chosen post and pick the number 6. The sixth person to comment on the review will win a copy of the book for themselves.
(I don't actually have a review of Amy Poehler's book planned, or indeed any intention to read it in the first place, so don't get too excited)
Where I choose a number that exceeds the number of comments (eg: I pick 11 and there are only 9 comments, the last one will be the winner). Each prize will be linked to the post and it won't be something huge but more a little thank you. Reviews are easy as the prize will be whatever I'm reviewing, but OOTD posts might be vouchers for the store featured, travel posts might be a ticket to a similar attraction and so on.
Who's excited? I sure am!
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At the beginning of August, I decide that my book review on Amy Poehler's book will be my chosen post and pick the number 6. The sixth person to comment on the review will win a copy of the book for themselves.
clever! :) looking fwd to it :D
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I think this is a really amazing idea!! x
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This sounds like a super exciting idea, I can't wait!
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Wow! That's a great way of doing it.
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This is a really clever way to do giveaways! I look forward to them & good luck with them!xx
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This is such a smart and unique way to do giveaways (and get more comments!).
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This is literally such a good idea Becky! It means that you can see who is more genuinely interested in your blog and that is something that is so difficult to achieve when it comes to giveaways. You're a genius.
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This is such a good idea!
ReplyDeleteBecky, this is such a great way to go about giveaways! I'm quite inspired, hope you don't mind that I borrow your idea.
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Jessica
Kaleidoscopes & Polka Dots
Go for it!
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Oooh sneaky yet great at the same time. I like it!
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ReplyDeleteI LOVE this! Such a cute idea Becky!!! :D xx
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This is a lovely idea! Good woman :)
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This is a really smart and nice idea! :)
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Ahh this is brilliant, you're a genius Becky! :)
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This is a really interesting idea :D
ReplyDeleteThis is such a clever idea! It will definitely be a lovely surprise for the winners!
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