Comments on: Planning a Contest to Get the Buzz Going – Part 4 of AnAudLife dot Com http://www.johncow.com/planning-a-contest-to-get-the-buzz-going-part-4-of-anaudlife-dot-com/ Making Money Online Blogging by Milking the Internet! Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:07:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: dustbusterz http://www.johncow.com/planning-a-contest-to-get-the-buzz-going-part-4-of-anaudlife-dot-com/#comment-23882 dustbusterz Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:11:37 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1596#comment-23882 i am hearing that some of you are getting traffic , but seem to be having trouble converting that traffic to subscribers. it seems to me(and john here is the expert) correct me here if i'm wrong, but it seems to me, if your having troubles converting to subscribers, it could be your content is weak, or not relevant to the traffic your getting.you might want to check into changing your content . even hiring someone who is a better writer to help you out in this area. i am hearing that some of you are getting traffic , but seem to be having trouble converting that traffic to subscribers. it seems to me(and john here is the expert) correct me here if i’m wrong, but it seems to me, if your having troubles converting to subscribers, it could be your content is weak, or not relevant to the traffic your getting.you might want to check into changing your content . even hiring someone who is a better writer to help you out in this area.

]]> By: Ganesh http://www.johncow.com/planning-a-contest-to-get-the-buzz-going-part-4-of-anaudlife-dot-com/#comment-23351 Ganesh Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:20:16 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1596#comment-23351 I guess it is easy to bring in traffic but it is not so easy to get subscribers, rankings, etc. :D Ganeshs last blog post..<a href="http://www.blogsmartly.com/contest-winners-announced/" rel="nofollow">Contest Winners Announced!</a> I guess it is easy to bring in traffic but it is not so easy to get subscribers, rankings, etc. :D

Ganeshs last blog post..Contest Winners Announced!

]]> By: Planning Contest Criteria - Part 5 of AnAudLife dot Com | John Cow dot Com http://www.johncow.com/planning-a-contest-to-get-the-buzz-going-part-4-of-anaudlife-dot-com/#comment-23283 Planning Contest Criteria - Part 5 of AnAudLife dot Com | John Cow dot Com Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:35:16 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1596#comment-23283 [...] Part 4 - Planning a Contest to Get the Buzz Going [...] [...] Part 4 – Planning a Contest to Get the Buzz Going [...]

]]> By: ryan McLean http://www.johncow.com/planning-a-contest-to-get-the-buzz-going-part-4-of-anaudlife-dot-com/#comment-23278 ryan McLean Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:18:01 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1596#comment-23278 Great post and some very good points Great post and some very good points

]]> By: Fajja http://www.johncow.com/planning-a-contest-to-get-the-buzz-going-part-4-of-anaudlife-dot-com/#comment-23131 Fajja Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:39:40 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1596#comment-23131 Traffic is where I fail!!! I have some decent sites, better than others, but not the best. Just cant seem to catch visitors! just missing something which i can't pinpoint! Fajjas last blog post..<a href="http://fajja.co.uk/2008/web-entrepreneur/does-xpango-really-work/" rel="nofollow">Does Xpango really work?</a> Traffic is where I fail!!! I have some decent sites, better than others, but not the best. Just cant seem to catch visitors! just missing something which i can’t pinpoint!

Fajjas last blog post..Does Xpango really work?

]]> By: Codrut Turcanu - AdSenseProfitTips.com http://www.johncow.com/planning-a-contest-to-get-the-buzz-going-part-4-of-anaudlife-dot-com/#comment-23069 Codrut Turcanu - AdSenseProfitTips.com Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:32:22 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1596#comment-23069 I agree with you that getting personal with your readers and help them to succeed is the key to success. Believe me, you have put up such nice information that not only applies to Blogging but it’s the lifeblood of every business online and offline. I agree with you that getting personal with your readers and help them to succeed is the key to success.

Believe me, you have put up such nice information that not only applies to Blogging but it’s the lifeblood of every business online and offline.

]]> By: kabonfootprint http://www.johncow.com/planning-a-contest-to-get-the-buzz-going-part-4-of-anaudlife-dot-com/#comment-23051 kabonfootprint Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:57:05 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1596#comment-23051 comprehensive information about planning and implementing a contest, you're really great! kabonfootprints last blog post..<a href="http://kabonfootprint.bleuken.com/violence-on-the-net-kabonfootprint-probe/" rel="nofollow">Violence on the Net, Kabonfootprint Probe</a> comprehensive information about planning and implementing a contest, you’re really great!

kabonfootprints last blog post..Violence on the Net, Kabonfootprint Probe

]]> By: domainpubber http://www.johncow.com/planning-a-contest-to-get-the-buzz-going-part-4-of-anaudlife-dot-com/#comment-22946 domainpubber Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:43:47 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1596#comment-22946 Many thanks for the great tips JC. Today I launched a contest instead of a giveaway to get new commentators on my home improvement blog. We'll see how well it works out. You are so right about needing a plan though; this really takes research and thought in order to come up with something unique and compelling to your own audience! One thing I'd love to see you post is more detail on your contest promotion thoughts and ideas. I'm finding good results on my subscriber giveaway prize already, which was picked up on a couple of sweepstakes sites and spiked traffic by a third. In less than a week I have 500 opt ins already, thanks to the Cow's Great Tips! domainpubbers last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Raftertales/~3/365046989/" rel="nofollow">Cordless Comments Challenge Launches!</a> Many thanks for the great tips JC. Today I launched a contest instead of a giveaway to get new commentators on my home improvement blog. We’ll see how well it works out.

You are so right about needing a plan though; this really takes research and thought in order to come up with something unique and compelling to your own audience!

One thing I’d love to see you post is more detail on your contest promotion thoughts and ideas. I’m finding good results on my subscriber giveaway prize already, which was picked up on a couple of sweepstakes sites and spiked traffic by a third. In less than a week I have 500 opt ins already, thanks to the Cow’s Great Tips!

domainpubbers last blog post..Cordless Comments Challenge Launches!

]]> By: Her Ticking Clock http://www.johncow.com/planning-a-contest-to-get-the-buzz-going-part-4-of-anaudlife-dot-com/#comment-22941 Her Ticking Clock Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:13:58 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1596#comment-22941 I am doing a weekly raffle of Free HTC shirts and the only thing they need to do is subscribe by email, and I've only had 2 email subscribers so far. I guess there's one factor that isn't mentioned, "YOU NEED TRAFFIC"!!!! hahah, This post came in at the right time! Take cares. Mr. Cow I am doing a weekly raffle of Free HTC shirts and the only thing they need to do is subscribe by email, and I’ve only had 2 email subscribers so far.

I guess there’s one factor that isn’t mentioned, “YOU NEED TRAFFIC”!!!!

hahah, This post came in at the right time! Take cares. Mr. Cow

]]> By: Steve http://www.johncow.com/planning-a-contest-to-get-the-buzz-going-part-4-of-anaudlife-dot-com/#comment-22921 Steve Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:31:05 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1596#comment-22921 Nice post. I run little competitions on my craftshapes.co.uk website. I give away, yep, craft shapes. It really does increase the number of sign ups I get and to be honest I don't push it as much as I could. I would recommend using a competition, it's easy to set up and really helps with the trickle of traffic. Steve Steves last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wwwcraftsblogcouk/~3/364667192/" rel="nofollow">TIP 2. SET YOUR CRAFT PRICES RIGHT - AND USE TAGS TO INCREASE SALES</a> Nice post. I run little competitions on my craftshapes.co.uk website. I give away, yep, craft shapes. It really does increase the number of sign ups I get and to be honest I don’t push it as much as I could. I would recommend using a competition, it’s easy to set up and really helps with the trickle of traffic.

Steve

Steves last blog post..TIP 2. SET YOUR CRAFT PRICES RIGHT – AND USE TAGS TO INCREASE SALES

]]> By: MoneyMingle http://www.johncow.com/planning-a-contest-to-get-the-buzz-going-part-4-of-anaudlife-dot-com/#comment-22919 MoneyMingle Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:27:51 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1596#comment-22919 One drawback to marketing to other marketers is that you know the hoops and you don't want to jump thru them. Contest are a bit more inviting and engaging. One drawback to marketing to other marketers is that you know the hoops and you don’t want to jump thru them. Contest are a bit more inviting and engaging.

]]> By: Bunny http://www.johncow.com/planning-a-contest-to-get-the-buzz-going-part-4-of-anaudlife-dot-com/#comment-22862 Bunny Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:39:44 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1596#comment-22862 I've actually been thinking about a contest, so this post is neat. But I'm clueless when it comes to the technical side, so I'd like to know about that, particularly about picking a winner-- let's say you give something away if people correctly answer a question. Or maybe they just have to email you. Then what? Is there some sort of random generator tool that picks an email addy? I’ve actually been thinking about a contest, so this post is neat. But I’m clueless when it comes to the technical side, so I’d like to know about that, particularly about picking a winner– let’s say you give something away if people correctly answer a question. Or maybe they just have to email you. Then what? Is there some sort of random generator tool that picks an email addy?

]]> By: Ultimate Blogging Experiment http://www.johncow.com/planning-a-contest-to-get-the-buzz-going-part-4-of-anaudlife-dot-com/#comment-22844 Ultimate Blogging Experiment Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:31:30 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1596#comment-22844 Another solid post John. Ultimate Blogging Experiments last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FranklinBishop/~3/363872561/" rel="nofollow">Why Being the First Commenter Matters</a> Another solid post John.

Ultimate Blogging Experiments last blog post..Why Being the First Commenter Matters

]]> By: Promote Your Blog with Giveaways and Contests | SEO Crunch http://www.johncow.com/planning-a-contest-to-get-the-buzz-going-part-4-of-anaudlife-dot-com/#comment-22839 Promote Your Blog with Giveaways and Contests | SEO Crunch Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:17:09 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1596#comment-22839 [...] about this topic, but this morning I came across an excellent post by John Cow on the topic of how to promote your blog using giveaways and contests. Have a read to learn the difference between and also how to strategize on what type of promotion [...] [...] about this topic, but this morning I came across an excellent post by John Cow on the topic of how to promote your blog using giveaways and contests. Have a read to learn the difference between and also how to strategize on what type of promotion [...]

]]> By: Chris Jacobson http://www.johncow.com/planning-a-contest-to-get-the-buzz-going-part-4-of-anaudlife-dot-com/#comment-22809 Chris Jacobson Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:38:15 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1596#comment-22809 Great post, John. I also hate being sold to. :twisted: Great post, John. I also hate being sold to. :twisted:

]]> By: Planning Your Promotion Strategy - Part One of An Aud Life dot Com | John Cow dot Com http://www.johncow.com/planning-a-contest-to-get-the-buzz-going-part-4-of-anaudlife-dot-com/#comment-22792 Planning Your Promotion Strategy - Part One of An Aud Life dot Com | John Cow dot Com Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:28:08 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1596#comment-22792 [...] Part 4 - Planning a Contest to Get the Buzz Going [...] [...] Part 4 – Planning a Contest to Get the Buzz Going [...]

]]> By: Planning Our Subscriber Traffic Strategy - Part 3 of An Aud Life Dot Com | John Cow dot Com http://www.johncow.com/planning-a-contest-to-get-the-buzz-going-part-4-of-anaudlife-dot-com/#comment-22791 Planning Our Subscriber Traffic Strategy - Part 3 of An Aud Life Dot Com | John Cow dot Com Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:27:29 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1596#comment-22791 [...] Part 4 - Planning a Contest to Get the Buzz Going [...] [...] Part 4 – Planning a Contest to Get the Buzz Going [...]

]]> By: Residual Streams of Income http://www.johncow.com/planning-a-contest-to-get-the-buzz-going-part-4-of-anaudlife-dot-com/#comment-23402 Residual Streams of Income Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1596#comment-23402 <!--%kramer-pre%-->the blog that is running the contest.  John Cow is offering some pretty heavy prizes, of both the hardware and software varieties. And Mr. Cow has also recently posted some instructions and tips for starting your own Blog Contest. You can see this atPlanning a Contest to Get the Buzz Going. Not everyone is in a position to offer prizes like our friend Mr. Cow.  But .. who knows!  Maybe you have your own eBook, or some friends in the right places somewhere who could help you offer some prizes.  Could be a great way to get some more<!--%kramer-post%--> the blog that is running the contest.  John Cow is offering some pretty heavy prizes, of both the hardware and software varieties. And Mr. Cow has also recently posted some instructions and tips for starting your own Blog Contest. You can see this atPlanning a Contest to Get the Buzz Going. Not everyone is in a position to offer prizes like our friend Mr. Cow.  But .. who knows!  Maybe you have your own eBook, or some friends in the right places somewhere who could help you offer some prizes.  Could be a great way to get some more

]]> By: The Blue Planet http://www.johncow.com/planning-a-contest-to-get-the-buzz-going-part-4-of-anaudlife-dot-com/#comment-23403 The Blue Planet Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1596#comment-23403 <!--%kramer-pre%-->going to talk about doing your due diligence before going live with the contest. Part 1 - Planning Your Promotion Strategy Part 2 - Understanting the How and Where of Your Promotion Strategy Part 3 - Planning the Subscriber Traffic Strategy Part 4 -Planning a Contest to Get the Buzz GoingPart 5 - Planning the Contest Criteria Click Here Now to Download “How to Build a Business Not Just a Blog” for FREE and Learn the Right Way to Make Money Online! - Copyright JohnCow.com - All Rights Reserved<!--%kramer-post%--> going to talk about doing your due diligence before going live with the contest. Part 1 – Planning Your Promotion Strategy Part 2 – Understanting the How and Where of Your Promotion Strategy Part 3 – Planning the Subscriber Traffic Strategy Part 4 -Planning a Contest to Get the Buzz GoingPart 5 – Planning the Contest Criteria Click Here Now to Download “How to Build a Business Not Just a Blog” for FREE and Learn the Right Way to Make Money Online! – Copyright JohnCow.com – All Rights Reserved

]]> By: Helping make money online http://www.johncow.com/planning-a-contest-to-get-the-buzz-going-part-4-of-anaudlife-dot-com/#comment-24821 Helping make money online Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1596#comment-24821 <!--%kramer-pre%-->Anything you think I overlooked? Part 1 - Planning Your Promotion Strategy Part 2 - Understanting the How and Where of Your Promotion Strategy Part 3 - Planning the Subscriber Traffic Strategy Part 4 -Planning a Contest to Get the Buzz GoingPart 5 - Planning the Contest Criteria Part 6 - Protect Yourself Before You Start a Contest Part 7 - Rule of the Contest Prize Delivery Click Here Now to Download “How to Build a Business Not Just a Blog<!--%kramer-post%--> Anything you think I overlooked? Part 1 – Planning Your Promotion Strategy Part 2 – Understanting the How and Where of Your Promotion Strategy Part 3 – Planning the Subscriber Traffic Strategy Part 4 -Planning a Contest to Get the Buzz GoingPart 5 – Planning the Contest Criteria Part 6 – Protect Yourself Before You Start a Contest Part 7 – Rule of the Contest Prize Delivery Click Here Now to Download “How to Build a Business Not Just a Blog

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