As bloggers, we host giveaways to market/advertise the sponsor’s product. A giveaway with lots of buzz and accompanying entries is exciting for advertisers – it keeps them coming back for more! But, offering a giveaway is also guaranteed traffic to our sites. Win/Win!
With this file, you will know exactly where you need to go and when you need to go there to link up your giveaway! You will be able to efficiently promote and create buzz for your giveaway and get traffic in return. This results in a high return on your time investment.
As readers, participating in giveaways are just plain fun! You can use this file to blog/site hop each week to find giveaways you want to enter. It saves you time so you know where to go to find lots of giveaway goodies!
The list is below. This will be updated periodically as old links are moved, new sites are added or lack of participation by the blogger. If you see an update, please feel free to contact me too!
If you are not listed on the file above, are a blogger and host a Giveaway Linky at your site (meaning, you have Mr. Linky or other link-up available for all bloggers to drop their link as explained above), Complete the form below. The information you include will be transferred to the above list on a weekly basis. Again, This is NOT for random giveaways you have at your site.
This document was a collective effort of the bloggers listed below. Feel free to contact Andrea (that’s me) for edits to the file.
Tara, Feels Like Home
Twitter: @Feelslikehome
Ellen, Thrifty & Chic Mom
Twitter: @ThriftyChicMom
Andrea, Mommy Snacks
Twitter: @MommySnacks
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Andrea, Could you post some info about this cow purchase? I’ve been doing a little reading about it. How much beef did you get? What cuts? How much did it cost (is the price/pound edible meat or does it include eyeballs and teeth)? How did you find the place? How much room is it taking up?? Thanks!
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Pamela – I absolutely will!
I saw your previous comment on it, I was just waiting to get the actual numbers on pounds after it was undressed (or skinned, etc :-) I’ll do a post on it and share the guy I got it from. It is wonderful meat – my son even said the hamburger tasted good and he had no idea it was from that cow.
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How are you able to get sponsors so that you can offer giveaways? Do you contact them or do they contact you?
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Great list…thanks! I am planning on having a giveaway starting on Thursday, so this is perfect.
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I would also like to know how you get sponsors. I am a new blogger and would love to offer free stuff.
Cindy
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Saving some Green and Cindy – shoot me an email and I’ll share all that I know w/ you :-)
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Hi Andrea-
I also have Win it Wednesday on my blog. Bloggers can either email me with their giveaway or use my mr linky.
Thanks for making this list
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I Started a giveaway page last week called Tuesday’s Tournaments with a Mr. Linky. Can you add this to your list?
Thanks
april
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Thanks so much for putting this together! It is a wonderful resource:)
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Fantastic!!! Thanks so much – just the sort of list I was looking for. I have a Mr. Linky page too – permanent spot, feel free to add it to your list: dkMommy Spot
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Andrea — thanks for this comprehensive list!
I will also send you an email regarding your tactics for sponsorships.
Blessing,
Sharon
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I started a mr. linky on saturdays called “sign up saturday” I’d love to be included in the spreadsheet.
I use it a lot with giveaways.
I would also love to know what the methods are for getting sponsers/free stuff. if you get some time.
I’ll email you!!
thanks
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Andrea,
I accessed this spreadsheet when it was on your old site, but now when I try to access it, it doesn’t open up..not sure if it’s just me?
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mommysnacks Reply:
April 20th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Julie – it appeared the link in my post wasn’t active (it must have gotten messed up w/ the transfer). I just reactivated it in my post (Under the Files Tab). I opened the doc too and it is working. HTH!
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Thanks for this listing! It has helped me alot! And now i’ve added my site to the spreadsheet!
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Thanks for the info! I’ll use it, plus I’ve added my site to your spreadsheet for my Mr. Linky
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Thank you for this fabulous giveaway link list! It is such a time saver and a great help! You guys are the best!
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Unless I’m missing something, Homemaker Barbi doesn’t have a giveaway linkup anymore.
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mommysnacks Reply:
September 11th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Marybeth, I just noticed that one today too!! I’m going to update it, thanks :)
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Thanks so much for the list. I submitted my review blog where I have an ongoing linky. This is an awesome list! Thanks again.
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I might be confused (the site it a bit hard to figure out), but I don’t think a Posh Point of View is doing giveaway roundups any longer. It doesn’t look like the site is very active at all.
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Thanks to Christina Brown of NorthernCheapskate.com, I found you!
This is a great opportunity for bloggers!
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mommysnacks Reply:
October 16th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Theresa, so glad you found this page!!! Christina is great!
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Thank you so much for this page! It is a great resource and tool.
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mommysnacks Reply:
October 29th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Jessica, thanks! We wanted to make a valuable tool to help save time for everyone! Glad you like it!!
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What a great list! I saw that there are some people who would like to know how you get sponsors, could you share your tips with me too :)
madeincanarias (at)yahoo(dot)es
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mommysnacks Reply:
November 14th, 2009 at 11:02 am
I will def share my tips. Actually, I need to write an entire post on that for my Begin 2 Blog series. I just need to find time so it can reach a broad audience.
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I’m so curious – does anyone know which of these will actually generate hits? I’ve entered my giveaways in about 10 different linkys, and I’ve not seen any hits come in from any of them (the exception being a few – like 2or 3 – from 5 Minutes for Mom). Even Tip Junkie’s Giveaway list, which is a big one, didn’t get any hits for me (although I only tried it once).
Looking forward to the “finding sponsorships” post!
:) Katie
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mommysnacks Reply:
November 15th, 2009 at 11:25 am
Katie, I can say I typically link up things on Sunday and Monday. But, it all is in how you drop your link too. If you are saying something exciting and enticing for people to click over that makes a difference too. People usually skim those lists to see what catches their eye.
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Awesome resource!! Thank you!!!
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I have my Wish to Win Wednesday up!!
http://coocoo4coupons.blogspot.com/search/label/wishtowin
Thanks!!
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Thanks for the list you did a really really good job.
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This linky of linkies is the most awesome tool! Not only do I use it to find giveaways to enter, but also sites to enter my own giveaways at. Thanks so much for this invaluable tool!
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Hi I love this post its very helpful thank you. I was wondering how I can get sponsored. I started my blog recently so im new to everything. I really want to offer a giveaway.
-Melissa
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Super super super genius. What a resource. Thanks.
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Hey I have a Mister Linky that I post every Sunday called “Got Giveaways” at http://cuckooforcoupondeals.com/your-finds/
Could you add that to the list? I filled out the form but I don’t see it on the list, thanks!
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Also, on Fridays you have a site listed called “just jennifer” and I don’t see any giveaway linkys on her site
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Thanks for the list!!
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Hi Andrea, I don’t suppose you’ve had a chance to write those tips regarding giveaway sponsorships? ;) I’m interested too!! If you haven’t had a chance, is there any possible way you would email me? My email is in the comment form.
I’d very much appreciate it. Thank you :D
~ Sharon
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I just want to thank you for this list. I use it for each of my giveaways! It’s fun trying new links.
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Great List!
Can you add http://enteronlinesweeps.com/category/giveaways/ to the list?
EnterOnlineSweeps.com allows submissions of Giveaways every Sunday, and those visitors are huge contest fanatics!
Thank you much!
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