tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563720331150948978.post8727462689604743530..comments2023-10-24T08:29:47.111-07:00Comments on Smile Like you Mean It: Are You Going To Try An Online Contest? Read This First.Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650013994467816877noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563720331150948978.post-12605424701995842872010-02-02T09:23:08.655-08:002010-02-02T09:23:08.655-08:00Royce - I agree they can look spammy, particularly...Royce - I agree they can look spammy, particularly if they aren't explained well. I think the concept has to be interesting and the transparency that Patrick mentioned is key. <br />Also, getting some higher profile bloggers or site owners to participate can help with street cred.<br /><br />Mike - That's a good point, being able to see submissions side by side and vote on them really shows that it's not a scam.Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650013994467816877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563720331150948978.post-44500777566292571592010-02-02T09:07:26.310-08:002010-02-02T09:07:26.310-08:00I think the reason most people feel contests are a...I think the reason most people feel contests are a scam is because there is no interaction. Half the time its a "submit your info and we'll let you know" type of thing. I've actually participated in a contest for sandiegobrideandgroom.com that Artistic Hub powers because I can see other peoples photos and votes happening in real-time so I know its real.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04515073351787716951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563720331150948978.post-11122410851420025962010-02-02T09:00:24.139-08:002010-02-02T09:00:24.139-08:00Man as a consumer, I never get interested in onlin...Man as a consumer, I never get interested in online contests. They always feel vaguely scam-ish and lame to meRoycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09026696036192099488noreply@blogger.com