Contest and Giveaway Listing Websites and Blog Linkys

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updated 4/27/11 Mom Spark has created a master list of contest and giveaway listing websites, including blog linkys! Listing your giveaways on several contest sites will increase your giveaway entries and participation, so you’ll definitely want to check these out. Feel free to bookmark this page in your browser for future reference! See more options below. (including our NEW contest listing service) submit your blog giveaway linky or website (not your actual giveaways, but your linky url for listing giveaways) submit a correction or report

Sweatshirt Blanket Giveaway – 4 Blankets with Logo of Choice! (round 2) {giveaway closed}

::GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED:: Are you ready for round two of Sweatshirt Blanket giveaways? As I told you last week, Sweatshirt Blanket heads the “Spread the Warmth” campaign, where each month they ask readers to select a charitable cause or organization to win a dozen customized sweatshirt blankets free of charge (an approximate retail value of $360.00). The nominee of the winning organization also receives an extra Sweatshirt Blanket as a thank you for taking the time to nominate and support the campaign. In honor of

Sweatshirt Blanket Giveaway – 4 Blankets with Logo of Choice!

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::GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED:: Congrats to betty rood! I’m so excited to share a fun giveaway for you from my BlogHer 2010 sponsor, Sweatshirt Blanket.  As I told you last week, Sweatshirt Blanket heads the “Spread the Warmth” campaign, where each month they ask readers to select a charitable cause or organization to win a dozen customized sweatshirt blankets free of charge (an approximate retail value of $360.00).  The nominee of the winning organization also receives an extra Sweatshirt Blanket as a thank you for taking

Initials, Inc. Review & Giveaway {giveaway closed}

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::GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED:: Congrats to Julie L.! I’m sure many of you have heard of Initials, Inc. before and maybe even attended a party or two in the past.  Strangely enough, I had never heard of Initials, Inc. until I was approached recently about a potential review. I was pleasantly surprised to see such cute, trendy bags and accessories!  Initials, Inc. believes “There’s Only One You!”, which ties in perfectly with their modern, personalized embroidered products. Initials, Inc. was founded by Sisters – Britney Vickery

Is Giveaway Traffic Fake?

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Some say that traffic generated by giveaway posts is artificial or fake traffic, with “fake” meaning visitors who come for the giveaway will not return or stay on the blog after entering. Then others say that traffic is traffic, so what’s the big deal?  So what if the giveaway contestants never return?  What’s the harm? I can honestly see both sides of the coin, but definitely lean more to one side.  Obviously, if you list your giveaways on contest listing sites, you are going to

BLOGGING 101: Reviews and Giveaways

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Today’s Blogging 101 is on REVIEWS & GIVEAWAYS. LET’S GO WAY BACK. When I first created Mom Spark, I was baffled at the giveaways I saw on other mom sites.  They were giving away expensive electronics, clothing, and other high ticket items.  How were they doing this and how could I get in on that?  I didn’t have a clue.  In my own naivety and inexperience, I reached out to a fellow blogger who was giving away a Flip Camera and asked her for her

Nestle Family Prize Pack Giveaway {GIVEAWAY CLOSED}

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::GIVEAWAY CLOSED::  Congrats to Kathy Pease! As you all probably know, I love and support Nestle Family and their products, and today I am pleased to share an awesome giveaway with you all! Before I get to our giveaway, I want to tell you about the Holiday Memories Photo Contest that Nestle Family is holding on their website.  You can enter to win a $500 gift card as well as other prizes!  There will be five grand prize winners who will receive a $500 gift