Rafflecopter: The best times to run raffles and giveaways

Rafflecopter: The best times to run raffles and giveaways

Rafflecopter is the world’s easiest way to run a giveaway.” Especially on social media, raffles are a great way to encourage and reward engagement as well as, possibly, increase followers or subscribers.

I’ve run two giveaways in the past year and have been really satisfied with the experience. I’ve kept things pretty simple by asking for Facebook Likes, Twitter follows, tweets and e-newsletter sign-ups, in return for packages of freebies designed for chefs, commuters, athletic folks, teachers, and anyone interested in a free baseball cap, coffee mug, etc.

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Your Website is Just a First Date

Your Website is Just a First Date

What do you bring on a first date? Tax forms, divorce/custody paperwork from a previous marriage, diary entries, and three letters of reference, right? Of course not!

On a first date, you bring a big smile, your charming personality, and some witty conversation. Combine that with wearing clean clothes and doing something interesting and you have the makings of a great first date.

Now, let me clarify: I’m not in the business of matchmaking or relationship advice. I’m actually talking websites here.

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