tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post7835421351136932521..comments2023-09-29T09:33:21.368-06:00Comments on Runaway Bridal Planner: How to Run an Effective Blog GiveawayRunaway Bridal Plannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-22028794217716003532015-06-08T07:24:54.279-06:002015-06-08T07:24:54.279-06:00Yes, count me in!!Yes, count me in!!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-74187952414469489452015-06-07T21:24:42.540-06:002015-06-07T21:24:42.540-06:00It's actually one that may be different for ev...It's actually one that may be different for everyone. But use your analytics and compare and use that to gage which is the best time frame for your audience and giveaway type.Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-79005672175246278092015-06-07T21:23:47.675-06:002015-06-07T21:23:47.675-06:00They are actually great sights to use, I actually ...They are actually great sights to use, I actually use them frequently and it makes a dramatic difference even when I just use the free services.Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-40750156000254071792015-06-07T21:22:40.003-06:002015-06-07T21:22:40.003-06:00I have found it depends on the giveaway. But over...I have found it depends on the giveaway. But over the years I have done quite a few of them, and I have participated and chatted with some bigger blogs and 2 weeks seems to be the majority of what a lot of people find to be the successful number.Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-3847643618522928042015-06-07T21:21:31.412-06:002015-06-07T21:21:31.412-06:00Thanks! They do drive a lot more traffic and can b...Thanks! They do drive a lot more traffic and can bring good traffic even after as well.Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-87900216326097566932015-06-07T21:20:39.398-06:002015-06-07T21:20:39.398-06:00Thanks Deborah!Thanks Deborah!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-2219508851931447462015-06-07T21:19:06.546-06:002015-06-07T21:19:06.546-06:00I too like to either giveaway something I love, or...I too like to either giveaway something I love, or a gift card. I can't see giving away something I am not excited to use myself:) So I am the same way!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-20997606818930846382015-06-07T21:18:20.417-06:002015-06-07T21:18:20.417-06:00I think we all get busy! I try my best to promote...I think we all get busy! I try my best to promote daily, but ya life gets in the way. But it is exciting to see the difference daily promotion makes!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-16024704860679926282015-06-07T21:17:37.381-06:002015-06-07T21:17:37.381-06:00I am going to reach out to you for my September ho...I am going to reach out to you for my September hop, if your interested I'd love to have you co-host with me!!!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-86872874158567766462015-06-07T21:16:51.039-06:002015-06-07T21:16:51.039-06:00I am excited to hear about your new Ambassador opp...I am excited to hear about your new Ambassador opportunity! That is very exciting!!!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-91275351100040185162015-06-07T21:16:12.262-06:002015-06-07T21:16:12.262-06:00It's actually one of the best things I have fo...It's actually one of the best things I have found I enjoy doing with giveaways, it really gives you an insight to how it all worked out.Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-84310978456266958732015-06-07T21:15:28.286-06:002015-06-07T21:15:28.286-06:00It's actually kind of fun to use the analytics...It's actually kind of fun to use the analytics to compare and visualize the success of it, you'll have to give it a try sometime and see.Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-13281804573138475942015-06-07T04:19:36.552-06:002015-06-07T04:19:36.552-06:00These are all great tips! I usually do one week wh...These are all great tips! I usually do one week when I run giveaways, but it seems like I might need to switch it up and do two weeks going forwards. I also never really thought to look at my traffic to see when would be the best day to launch a giveaway, even though it makes complete sense. Thanks for sharing! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-30844459390375667992015-06-06T18:20:54.568-06:002015-06-06T18:20:54.568-06:00This is a great post Kristy! Thank you! Thanks for...This is a great post Kristy! Thank you! Thanks for the sites to promote the giveaways! I hadn't heard of any of them! Never thought to analyze my stats on my giveaway posts! Will definitely do that from now on!Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572556245744093363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-82584471921033403022015-06-05T14:14:19.013-06:002015-06-05T14:14:19.013-06:00Excellent tips, Kristy! I was especially intereste...Excellent tips, Kristy! I was especially interested to read about the length of time to host a giveaway. I usually do one week but it sounds like two weeks might be a better choice. I'll have to give that a try the next time I host a giveaway. Sunhttp://eathostrunstyle.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-50999279847271911492015-06-05T11:50:11.323-06:002015-06-05T11:50:11.323-06:00Great tips as it's always great to learn more!...Great tips as it's always great to learn more! I've hosted a few giveaways and they do drive a lot more traffic. runhikeplayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151393272354510148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-5463550321966370982015-06-05T06:57:10.553-06:002015-06-05T06:57:10.553-06:00Super great tips! I always love your giveaway hops...Super great tips! I always love your giveaway hops too. I am finally getting the hang of how to do themDeborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runnerhttp://confessionsofamotherrunner.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-72680798253728828202015-06-05T04:27:38.593-06:002015-06-05T04:27:38.593-06:00We have hosted several giveaways and we seem to ge...We have hosted several giveaways and we seem to get lots of traffic. However, I am really only interested in giving away things we really enjoy. We have not done a giveaway hop that I recall, but that is a great way to get more traffic.Two Runners Travel https://www.blogger.com/profile/10446814348862304394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-20141079871966565632015-06-04T19:56:43.110-06:002015-06-04T19:56:43.110-06:00I'm pretty terrible about promoting after the ...I'm pretty terrible about promoting after the first couple days, and...haven't ever emailed anyone...and although I have their emails and put that disclaimer in, I've never actually emailed anyone other than the winners. :x Many thanks for these tips! ;PFarrahhttp://www.fairyburger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-45715106842727309082015-06-04T07:45:29.593-06:002015-06-04T07:45:29.593-06:00You've probably got a lot of blogger buddies, ...You've probably got a lot of blogger buddies, but if you ever need someone to co-host another hop, just let me know. I am interested. I also signed up for the July reminder. I wish I had done that for June!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-72143734154817900392015-06-04T07:06:03.887-06:002015-06-04T07:06:03.887-06:00All great tips. I haven't done a giveaway in ...All great tips. I haven't done a giveaway in several months, but I was just offered an ambassador opportunity (I can't wait to make the formal announcement on my blog in a couple of weeks!), and as an ambassador this should give me the opportunity to host some giveaways on behalf of the company in the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-32034447225586100422015-06-04T06:44:56.821-06:002015-06-04T06:44:56.821-06:00Thanks for the tips. I usually don't analyze m...Thanks for the tips. I usually don't analyze my giveaway stats. I'll be saving this page for later so I can take a look at those links you've mentioned. Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-47827604939215605422015-06-04T06:43:51.202-06:002015-06-04T06:43:51.202-06:00This is great information, thanks! I don't us...This is great information, thanks! I don't use my blog analytics much and this post gives me a lot of ideas on how to better do that. I would never have thought to keep track of the giveaway stats and I had no idea there were giveaway communities or forums out there. So much to learn :)Chaitalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09118655603196065126noreply@blogger.com