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”

• holiday contest and giveaway

  
  Blogmania — Authority: 134
  I am pleased to be taking part in the Holiday Donut Giveaway sponsored by HoleyDonuts.net. HoleyDonuts.net will be giving away a PRIZE PACK to one lucky Blogmania reader, and if that reader is from my blog I win a prize as well. PRIZE: A Holey Donuts! Holiday Pack 1- Full box of Jumbo Low Fat Cinnamon Buns ...
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• Facebook Giveaway

  
  Quirky Boots — Authority: 126
  I can feel another giveaway coming on :) Over on my facebook page , become a fan and leave a comment under the giveaway status and you could be in for the running for a christmas goodie bag from little ole me :) Winner will be drawn mid december in time for under the christmas tree :)
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• Fiiiinally!

  
  Art by CTTK — Authority: 128
  Ok, Ive managed to get my act togeher just before the year draws to an end and to the lovely ladies that entered my giveaway here , here is a sneak peek of the type of gift youll be getting. It may suit you or your daughter. I believe you all have daughters? Either way, whether its for you or your daughter, I hope ...
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• 400th - ish post giveaway.....

  
  Mid-Ohio Quilter — Authority: 125
  Its my 405th post! So I didnt realize how far over 400 I really was...but Wow! 405 I cant hardly believe it myself. I have been kinda holding on to some cool stuff that I picked up at market just for this etc. 10 FQs of FreeBird by MoMo (2) Fat Quarter packs of 1930s fabrics of my ...
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• the official ohsweetie giveaway!

  
  ohsweetie — Authority: 112
  To celebrate the re-opening of the ohsweetie etsy shop Im holding a small giveaway in time for the holidays! The lucky winner will get a small zipper pouch (lined) and ten hankies (four of which are shown above). All you need to do is leave a comment on the blog post (not the facebook post) sharing your favourite ...
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• Unique Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes & Giveaway!

  
  She Scribes — Authority: 439
  Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone Im sure many of you are looking for interesting things to do with the leftovers. I know Im content with a turkey sandwich with cranberry sauce, but Im always open to trying out something new. How about putting an Asian twist on your leftovers this year? How about some ...
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• GIVEAWAY: Lips Touch

  
  Pop Culture Junkie — Authority: 132
  Now that youve had a chance to see my thoughts on Lips Touch, Id like to give you a chance to win an ARC of the book! If you need a reminder heres the blurb: Amazon.com: Three tales of supernatural love, each pivoting on a kiss that is no mere kiss, but an action with profound consequences for the kissers ...
  6 hours ago

• Win $5 to my store, 50% off, FWP offers, Giveaway news and Freebie!!

  
  JayaPrem's Hangout — Authority: 121
  Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!!! Though, we dont celebrate Thanksgiving, I am really thankful for everything I have in my life right now. Fantastic family, great friends in real life and online, and my wonderful customers and fans. I hope you all have a fantastic Thanksgiving and wonderful weekend!! I want to ...
  7 hours ago

• Giveaway: 10 free copies of MailTones, Twitterlerts, & BugMe

  
  BerryReview.com — Authority: 631
  The guys over at http://electricpocket.com/ have made some really nice applications for the BlackBerry & today we they want to say Thanks to the BerryReview readers by giving you a chance to win a copy of one of the above mentioned applications. There are 3 applications & 10 codes for each so that means 30 ...
  7 hours ago

• TechPP Mega Christmas Giveaway : Rising Internet Security 2009

  
  Technically Personal! — Authority: 525
  After a successful start to the Mega Christmas giveaway with SnagIt 9.1 free licenses, we present to you a very useful Internet Security suite – Rising Internet Security 2009 . True, many of you might not have even heard of this, but trust me its a quality product which does its work efficiently with minimal ...
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• Giveaway: Get 10+10 lifetime licenses of Win7Zilla FREE!

  
  The Windows Club — Authority: 569
  In association with Win7zilla, The Windows Club is pleased to offer 10 lifetime licenses to Win7zilla to the readers of The Windows Club.Win7zilla™ is a security, maintenence, customization, optimization and tweaking software for Windows 7. It’s a comprehensive, all-in-one Windows 7 utility to meet all your system ...
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• Glade Holiday Candle Collection Review & Giveaway-4th Day of Christmas

  
  Maria's Space — Authority: 483
  On The 4th Day of Christmas, Marias Space gave to me a Glade Candle That Smells Sweet!Thanks to the Family Review Network I was able to participate in a sweet review for  Glade® Candles Holiday Collection. The Limited Edition Collection is incredible.The Glade Candles Holiday Collection captures the warmth of the ...
  7 hours ago

• Truffle Salt Giveaway

  
  Life's Ambrosia — Authority: 526
  Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope that each one of you is having a wonderful holiday filled with family, friends and food.  For Ryan, Pumpkin and I, the plan is to attend two dinners today. They are about 4 hours apart, giving me just enough time to begin digesting the massive amount of potatoes I am going to eat ...
  8 hours ago

• MagnaKase - A versitile activity case for children (Giveaway)

  
  She Scribes — Authority: 439
  I know that a lot of people do not have as much money this year as years past. That is why many of us are looking to make wise purchases. We are on the lookout for gifts that serve a dual purpose, are long lasting and worth every penny. I know of such a gift. Its called a MagnaKase by MagnaPlay . A ...
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• Giveaway: faceRate 25 free copies

  
  BerryReview.com — Authority: 631
  Here is a fun application for you guys, want to know how attractive your face is based on scientific & mathematical calculations? Well this application does just that, it is called Facerate created by www.mblware.com . The application is simple to use, all you need to do is take a picture of yourself and the ...
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• Giveaway Buzz: $500 in Gift Cards

  
  Simply Being Mommy — Authority: 139
  A fellow mommy blogger  Mom Start and F-Secure have teamed together to offer an awesome giveaway that is going on right now with $500 in gift cards as the prize.  With Christmas right around the corner I could definitely use some extra cash. The winner will receive a $100 gift card to each of these stores: ...
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• Ethical Bribes: 10 Most Effective Client Attraction Device Giveaways

  
  SiteProNews: Webmaster News & Resources — Authority: 119
  One of the quickest ways to build your email marketing list is by creating an ethical bribe, or what I refer to as a client attraction device. This free giveaway serves to entice visitors to your site to sign up for your email list because they want to access your solution to their problem proffered in your email ...
  9 hours ago

• The Winners of the Typodarium 2010 Typographic Calendar

  
  Freelance Logo Designer & Brand Identity Design - UK Logo Design by Graham Smith - ImJustCreative — Authority: 477
  Now ready to announce the 2 winners of the very popular Typodarium 2010 Typographic Calendar. You can see further details of this calendar on a previous post Typodarium 2010 Typographic Calendar and the official website.
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• Crystalyn Kae Giveaway!

  
  Green Grechen Eco-Friendly Fashion and Shopping Online — Authority: 125
  As part of my Black Friday/Cyber Monday event at grechenscodes.com, you can enter to win TWO of Crystalyn Kae’s amazing eco-friendly and vegan bags!! Visit the black friday giveaway page for details on how to enter to win one of Crystalyn’s Soiree bags & a clutch of your choice: Also, use ...
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• Giveaway - Sparkle Plenty Change Rocks Ring Set - Ends 12/5/09

  
  Sweeps4Bloggers — Authority: 574
  Sparkle Plenty Swarovski Crystal & Rhinestone Apparel Because We Give A Glam Hooray for sparkles!  Sparkly stuff makes me happy and Sparkle Plenty knows their sparkles :) This is their 10th year in business! There are lots of sparkly shirts and clothing available. And if you want something extra ...
  10 hours ago

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