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Feature Updates: We just keep ‘em coming!

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Sarah

We continue to listen to your feedback and are working hard to continue improving WizeHive.  We are happy to share with you a number of improvements this morning. Here’s a few things you might notice across grants, applications and contests: … Continue reading →

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Should you allow your fans to enter a contest more than once?

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Sarah

At WizeHive, we give you the option of letting people enter your contest more than once. Our contest software is built to be flexible. You can design the contest you want and use our tools to build it. Why would … Continue reading →

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Top 3 ideas to grow your contact lists with contests

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Sarah

Are you looking for a way to start growing your contacts database? Here are three ways running a contest can help you out: Gather information from entrants – When you build a contest, work backwards from your goal. If you … Continue reading →

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New feature: Email contest entrants with a unique URL pointing to their entry

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Sarah

We have updated our online contest workspace to include a new feature! When the voting period for the contest you are organizing goes live, you can now send out an email to all entrants with a link to the unique … Continue reading →

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Online contests for user engagement

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Sarah

Participation Inequality and what it means for a quality over quantity online contest. Each type of online contest yields different results. If you are looking for a high level of user engagement, you’ll notice your contest doesn’t spread as far … Continue reading →

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Finding sponsors for your online contest

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Sarah

You’ve set up your contest with WizeHive’s online contest software, now what? The key to running a successful online contest is to ensure that there’s something in it for everyone involved. This includes more than just you and the people … Continue reading →

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Contest Voting: Are you prepared for cheating and complaining?

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Sarah

The ugly truth: If you Google online contest cheating you’ll see more websites explaining how to cheat than explaining how to prevent it. We don’t want to deter you from running an online contest, but smart companies build out their … Continue reading →

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Is your online contest worth it?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Sarah

You’ve heard all of the good reasons to run an online contest and you’ve decided to take the plunge.  Hopefully, you’ll increase traffic to your website, generate more leads and build your brand. Not all contests are successful though. Have you … Continue reading →

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20 Contest Ideas to Jump Start Your internet Marketing Part. 2

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Sarah

Here is the second installment of 20 Contest Ideas to Jump Start Your Internet Marketing… A list of the final 10 ideas that you can take into consideration while brainstorming for your next marketing move. Fan Challenges. Challenges create competition among followers … Continue reading →

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6 Ways To Plan For A Successful Contest

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Sarah

1. DEFINE YOUR GOALS. Be realistic with what your goals are. Are you looking for more exposure, new leads, or a new way to engage existing customers? Once you’ve defined the reason for running then you can move on to number 2. 2. TARGET … Continue reading →

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