Sunday, February 24, 2008

Getting the Most From Online Giveaways

By Fraser A. Hay

Companies are offering everything from a free pack of gum or hot chocolate to a free Sony Playstation or free trip rip to Mexico. All you have to do is provide some information and answer some questions and you then receive your free stuff, or an entry into a draw to win.

There are some important steps you should take to ensure you maximize your rewards from online giveaways, and ease the burden. Below are 5 steps to make receiving online rewards easier, and more effective.

Dedicated Email

Before you start, you should create a free hotmail, gmail or yahoo email account, that will be strictly for your giveaway information sign-ups. This will eliminate your main email getting clogged up. But do keep in mind you should not use this email for website newsletters, as they hold valuable information that you do not want to lose amongst many emails.

Proper Information

Always use your proper information for sign-ups. This is very important as they need this to supply you with your freebie, free sample, or further information. You would hate to win a playstation, only to be disqualified due to improper information.

Stay Focused - Sign up to many

Don't just sign up for one offer or contest. Stay focused and sign up to as many as possible to reap your rewards. If it's a freebie or free sample giveaway, sign up for all you find, if its an enter to win contest, the more contests you enter, the better your chances.

Website Newsletters

These if you can believe it, are the ultimate freebie, and time saver. I recommend signing up to all of them, as you can always opt out if it is bothersome to you. These offer the latest in giveaways and offers and contests right to your inbox, which in the end saves you a load of time. Also I would recommend you always use your regular email for these.

Keep a Spreadsheet

I know this sounds like too much work, but you will stay more focused and excited if you keep track of offers you have signed up for. Then you will know what freebies, or free samples are coming. It does not need to be anything professional, it could be on a sheet of paper beside your computer.

Always remember, the more you participate the more you will get!



About the Author
Fraser Hay is the owner/webmaster for giveawayhub.com, a site offering links and information on Free Samples, Free Trial offer, paid surveys and Contest Giveaways. Visit giveawayhub.com to learn more.
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