Contests

Contests are a great way to build your opt in list. Everyone loves the chance to win something, so they'll be more than thrilled to give you their email address. Contests fit into any genre, as well.

Contests are very useful for site traffic and getting new subscribers. Good contest helps in making better image of a certain company.

Running a contest for your e-zine subscribers or web site visitors is one way you can generate interest and give more exposure for products or services you want to promote. A contest could be as simple as spotting a word or a set of words within an e-zine's issue or searching for a graphic on a site. A contest can run for one issue, or it can last for a month or more. If you plan to run a contest, make sure you have a "contest management response system" in place. This could be as simple as an automated e-mail receipt to let your participants know their entry has been received. Run a contest that asks your participants to send their responses to specific e-mail addresses. Then create an automated receipt confirmation for each account.

Looking for a sure fire way to promote your business? Contest are a fun and highly effective way to promote your business. People LOVE winning things, so what better way than a contest to gain new customers.

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