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Tips on how to Win Competitions

The art of consistently entering competitions may seem simple, however there seems to be a skill and certain tricks to it that are generally learnt over time and experience.

Whether you are a complete novice or have some experience in online competitions; this blog is for you. We are about to let you into some secrets, top tips, and tricks of becoming successful and experienced in the world of online competitions!

Set up an Email Account

This tip may be simple, but it will save you time and hassle in the long run! It is best practice to create an email account for the sole purpose of competitions. When you enter competitions your email account will receive newsletters, promotional offers as well as other emails that you might not want in your inbox with your important emails.

Keeping a separate inbox allows you to keep your personal and competition emails separate. This way you will be able to find those winning emails so much faster. Be sure to keep an eye on that Spam/Junk folder as well, it is easy for things to get lost in there!

Enter the Tougher Competitions

This may seem odd but entering complicated competitions could potentially be easier to win! The usual ‘enter your email for a chance to win’ competition is simple and quick but think of how many people have entered for that very reason.

Whereas competitions that require a bit more work (uploading a picture, answering a question, etc.) tend to be less popular, therefore easier to win. It may take a bit more time, but you are increasing your chances of winning when you opt for these competitions.

Never hand over bank details or Money

When it comes to comping, no one wants to be taken for a ride – that’s why you should never give over any of your bank details when you’re entering competitions. Genuine competitions run by reputable companies should always be free to enter. Some competitions work like a raffle, where you buy tickets and are entered into a draw. Perhaps this is worth it for one prize that you would really love to win, but generally, it is best to stick with the competitions that are free. This way, you won’t feel like you have lost out on anything if you don’t win!

Engage with the Brand

It is all well and good entering every competition under the sun, but as comping becomes more and more popular, brands are becoming increasingly aware of individuals who only engage with their competition posts and nothing else. When choosing a winner for their competitions, brands often want to reward loyal customers, as opposed to professional compers. To increase your chances of winning, put in the extra effort and make sure you interact with the brand when you sign up for their competitions. For example, if you’re entering a competition on a brand’s Instagram page, make sure you interact with their earlier posts and engage as a consumer, perhaps telling them what products of theirs you like or how much you would love to try something else by them. Essentially, try to look like a real fan of their brand, not just someone trying to win their competition!

Join plenty of Groups

Comping, like any other hobby, has plenty of passionate and thriving communities, so make the most of them! Join as many Facebook groups or online forums as you can – this way, you’ll hear about so many new competitions without having to do all the legwork yourself, plus you can share your wins with other enthusiasts. Some forums charge a fee to allow you to access their roundups of competitions – it is up to you whether you want to pay these fees, but it’s worth emphasising that there are plenty of free groups that can keep you up to date with the latest comps for no cost.

Have Fun with Competitions!

The chances of winning are always slim. So it should always be fun to participate when you have some spare time, rather than a full-time way of making money or earning a living. You might not be a winner too often. However, when you do win, it makes the hours of sitting at your laptop worth it!

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