From The (Contest Queen)
The Last-Minute Entry Debate: Does Timing Really Matter in Sweepstakes?
I wanted to revisit a strategy question that occasionally pops up in our community discussions. Does it matter when you enter? You know that feeling when the calendar flips, and you're scrambling to get those [...]
Getting Back in the Sweepstakes Game
Post-Summer Motivation I like to teach from experience. I make the mistakes, so you don't have to. (Plus, I love to experiment with the hobby and teach from my results.) Getting motivated after an absence [...]
Did You Win? Don’t Miss the Notification!
You found the giveaway. You entered. Now comes the part every sweeper wants to hear: Did I win? It sounds simple, but getting that final step right is just as important as finding and entering the [...]
The Great Device Debate for Sweepstakes
Computer vs Tablet vs Cellphone: Which Device Actually Wins? One of the most frequent questions I receive is about the best device for entering sweepstakes. Should you stick with your trusty computer, embrace the tablet [...]
Entering Contests with Photos
KEEP YOUR PHONE CHARGED AND READY Summer is the perfect time to start building your contest photo library! While you're enjoying the sunny weather, family vacations, and outdoor activities, you can capture images that will [...]
Is Your Smartwatch Helping You Win Sweepstakes?
Sometimes I do things automatically and don't realize they aren't common knowledge. That happened during my recent Sweepstakes Q&A livestream. My smartwatch kept going off while I was live. Even though I had put my [...]
Another Sweeper’s Convention Experience
You may know Tom Cavalli, as he is both a sweeper and the owner of iWinContests. He created a video with his take on all of our shenanigans and fun in Scottsdale, AZ, at the [...]
The 37th Annual National Sweepstakes Convention — Part 2
There were too many adventures for one blog post. This is Part 2 of my winning adventures in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the Annual National Sweepstakes Convention. (Read Part 1.) Day 5 — Saturday, July 11th [...]
The 37th Annual National Sweepstakes Convention — Part 1
The 37th Annual National Sweepstakes Convention was held in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the fourth time. It was first hosted here in 2006, the second convention I ever attended. It was also here in 2021 and [...]