Giveaway

In the world of blogging, "giveaway" is a loose term encompassing sweepstakes and contests, often held informally on small blogs offering prizes on behalf of sponsors in an arrangement where both the sponsoring company and blogger gains some SEO benefit as well as exposure to a niche demographic.

Although U.S. contest law technically applies to even the smallest blog giveaways, many are offered without formal rules and employ entry methods that cannot be strictly validated or may not be consistent with legal requirements.

Collecting and sharing news about blog giveaways is also a popular form of blog post and a way for bloggers to distribute "juice" and collectively raise their profiles online. Some blogs have emerged that are specifically dedicated to listing giveaways on other blogs. One "giveaway listings hub," PRIZEY, has introduced a database-driven submission system and the requirement that submitted listings offer a simple entry method for non-bloggers.

The most common form of entry method for blog giveaways is by leaving a blog comment with a contact email address. Common techniques for creating "buzz" around a prize or blog have evolved to allow a host of extra entries for tasks like tweeting news of the giveaway, subscribing to a blog's RSS feed, and blogging about and linking to a giveaway post. The latter is so widespread some blog readers start blogging simply to have the opportunity to enter these sweepstakes.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Giveaway”

• Dubfunk – Unreleased 2009 Giveaway

  
  Minimal Freaks — Authority: 164
  Artist: Dubfunk Title: Unreleased 2009 Giveaway Style: Tech House/Minimal/Techno Rip Date: 00-00-2009 Quality: 320kbps Tracklist: Dubfunk – Amazonia (Original Mix) Dubfunk – Aurora (Original Mix) Dubfunk – Flight 696 (Original Mix) Dubfunk – Kiev (Original Mix) Dubfunk – Last Night In Hacienda (Original ...
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• Giveaway for The Great Air Miles

  
  Dapx - Published news — Authority: 182
  Air Miles continuously introduces offers and promotions all year round both online and at any of their participating outlets. This year’s prizes are sponsored by: Al Rostamani Travels, HSBC, Bridgestone, Pan Emirates Home Furnishings, Emax Electronics, Al Ghandi Electronics, Grohe, Geekay Games, Damas Jewellery, ...
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• Minasmoke giveaway

  
  iLUVcontest — Authority: 433
  I am taking part to win Minasmoke giveaway, you can take part too. To see more head to Minasmoke ! Details of the notebook: A notebook/sketchbook handmade. The cover is high quality print on high density art paper.Inner pages are recycled paper. Notebook size: 15 x 21 cm Cover:high grain ...
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• Kenziepoo giveaway

  
  iLUVcontest — Authority: 433
  I love giveaway and I am taking part in Kenziepoo giveaway, you can take part too. One lucky winner will win a Kenziepoo Elephant Chalk , valued at $28. Giveaway ends on 1st Jan, 2009. For more info click on the link above. Good luck.
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• Fire and Ice Drops

  
  iLUVcontest — Authority: 433
  I love giveaway and I am taking part to win Fire and Ice Drops, you can take part too. For more info just click on the link above. Good luck.
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• Merry Christmas to all the Readers of Technofriends

  
  Technofriends — Authority: 441
  I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the readers, their friends and family Merry Christmas. Hope you all have a great time with your friends and family. For all those of you who are still looking out for some great deals around the internet here is a recap 1.) 5 Last-Minute Electronic Gifts Under $100 ...
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• Friday Giveaway! Win a Pacifica Brazilian Mango Grapefruit Travel Set

  
  BellaSugar — Authority: 630
  The weather may not be what youd call "warm" in your neck of the woods right now, so our friends at Sephora think you deserve a vacation somewhere south of the equator, where the hot weather is just getting started. And if you cant go in person, you should at least be able to go in your head. To give you a little ...
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• Allison Mooney Designs Giveaway – Ends – 12-30-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 172
  Prize: $30 Gift Certificate from Allison Mooney DesignsGiveaway Link Below: http://www.purenaturaldiva.com/2009/12/diva-review-allison-mooney-jewelry/You will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on how you can gain extra entries into this contest. // Related posts:New Free ...
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• December 25

  
  FIDO Friendly — Authority: 127
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• Sweetpea Baby Food Giveaway – Ends – 12-28-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 172
  Prize:Organic Cookies from Sweetpea Baby FoodGiveaway Link Below: http://glimpse-reviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/cookie-delight-giveaway-3-winners.htmlYou will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on how you can gain extra entries into this contest. // Related posts:New Free ...
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• Fiber Gummies Giveaway – Ends – 12-30-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 172
  Prize:Pedia-Lax Fiber GummiesGiveaway Link Below: http://www.mommypr.com/?p=17297You will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on how you can gain extra entries into this contest. // Related posts:Nobel LTD Sweepstakes How to Enter: Get your chance to enter the...Time To Play ...
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• Book Giveaway – Exit Music by Ian Rankin – Ends – 01-12-2010

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 172
  Book:Exit Music by Ian RankinGiveaway Link Below: http://bookinwithbingo.blogspot.com/2009/12/exit-music-review-and-giveaway.htmlYou will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on how you can gain extra entries into this contest. // Related posts:New Free Background Site I love ...
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• Yu-Be Giveaway – Ends – 12-26-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 172
  Prize:Yu-Be Original Gift Set: 2 Tubes & 1 Balm + FREE BAG!Giveaway Link Below: http://peachesreviewsandgiveaways.blogspot.com/2009/12/yu-be-review-and-giveaway.htmlYou will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on how you can gain extra entries into this contest. // ...
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• Aladdin Giveaway – Ends – 12-27-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 172
  Prize:Win a 16 oz Blank Canvas Coffee Mug from AladdinGiveaway Link Below: http://www.jleighdesignz.com/2009/12/aladdin-great-gift-ideas-that-wont.htmlYou will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on how you can gain extra entries into this contest. // Related posts:New Free ...
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• Book Giveaway – The Whole Food Guide to Strong Bones – Ends – 12-27-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 172
  Book:The Whole Food Guide to Strong BonesGiveaway Link Below: http://sweeps4bloggers.com/?p=318You will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on how you can gain extra entries into this contest. // Related posts:New Free Background Site I love to make backgrounds! So I have ...
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• Wanna know a secret?`

  
  Mitch & Jessica — Authority: 109
  We never put up our Christmas tree. Seriously. We kept meaning to but, we would have had to move furniture and take the tree out of the attic and you know, decorate it. In the beginning, I was able to justify it because of finals and all but... yeah, even after finals were over, it never happened. Anyway, the ...
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• Staying Organized While Pregnant: Prego Planner LIVE Giveaway!

  
  Baby Makin(g) Machine — Authority: 121
  Im a sucker for anything pregnancy related right now. Yes, Im a marketers dream! Pregnancy pillows, belly bands, Im looking for it all! Im also in love with everything baby right now though I just cant wait to try it on Spawnie. Most times it hasnt really sunk in that Im REALLY having a baby. I still cant wrap my ...
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• Kisses Dahlings!! 12/31

  
  The Art of Random Willy-Nillyness — Authority: 127
  Just in time for the holidays Blogher and Hershey have teamed up for another round of great giveaways!! $100 gift card is up for grabs.QuadvilleFiddledeedeeFluid PuddingSwistleLife With The Boys Oh The JoysSalsa in ChinaBig Mommacenter>
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• Handmade Soap Contest

  
  Soap Deli News — Authority:
  Love love love handmade soaps? As my Christmas gift to Etsyland you can enter to win the soap of your choice from my shop. Just give it a little visit - http://soapdeli.etsy.com - pick your favorite soap and leave a comment on the etsy contest thread telling me what it is! Contest ends at midnight ET on Christmas ...
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• Book Chick City – Christmas Eve Giveaway – Ends – 12-31-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 172
  Book:Winner can choose one of the above books.Giveaway Link Below: http://www.bookchickcity.com/2009/12/christmas-week-christmas-eve-giveaway.htmlYou will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on how you can gain extra entries into this contest. // Related posts:New Free ...
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