Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Online Sweepstakes And Giveaways Are Great For Winning Free Samples

By John Jones


Today it is easier than ever to get free stuff online. Between sweepstakes, online contests, and free samples there are a lot of fun ways to get cool stuff for free. Because US law prohibits sponsors of contests and sweepstakes from charging a fee to enter or get the prizes, any site that does so is a scam and you should stay far away from them. However, there are so many legitimate contest and sweepstakes sites out there that you can easily turn this into a fun and rewarding hobby. There are even yearly national and regional conferences for fans of these sites. Every day more and more companies are recognizing this as an effective marketing tool and these sites continue to rise in popularity.

Just as with every other pursuit there are a few things to keep in mind that will make it more enjoyable and easier to manage. If you plan to enter a lot of online contests you should set up an email account that you only use for this purpose. That way your personal email will not get cluttered with special offers and other notifications from your giveaway sites. Each sweepstake, contest and sample site will have its own set of rules and you should read them very carefully. Many have restrictions as to who is eligible to enter. Recent winners or residents of certain states might be barred from entering. You might be required to take a specific action, such as subscribe to a mailing list, follow the company on Twitter or create an account at a web site. You might be allowed to enter each contest more than once or even multiple times per day. Without reading the rules you can't maximize your odds of winning a big prize. Many folks use programs that auto fill their information so they can enter the same details over and over again. Keep in mind that your winnings are taxable.

You are probably curious about just what you can win online. You might be surprised to learn that you can win practically anything. Many contests are part of a larger marketing campaign to build brand and product awareness. They attract entrants by offering extravagant grand prizes such as fat checks, luxury automobiles and amazing vacations. But they also offer smaller prizes such as personal electronics, gift cards, smaller sums of cash and fun activities. It's no wonder that a lot of people use online contests and sweepstakes to pad their holiday gift budget. You could also build a nice portfolio of fun date night and family activities with concerts, amusement park outings, movies and restaurants.

If you want a little more certainty than you'll get with sweepstakes and contests then search for free samples online. Sample sites will still have eligibility and other requirements. To make sure you get the samples make sure to read through the rules carefully. Use your dedicated email account to register for newsletters and future offers from these companies. You won't get a free giant check, but you will find cleaning and personal products, food, makeup, and over the counter drugs. You'll even find opportunities to try out free services.

It has never been easier to find free stuff online. Many people start with one online contest and quickly find it becomes a fun hobby. With online sweepstakes, contests and free samples you need to read through the eligibility requirements to make sure your efforts aren't wasted. If you win something you don't need check out the prize exchange forums to trade it for something you do want. These contests are real and there are plenty of people who have won really fun prizes and have received samples of cool products.




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