Experienced sweepers say that sweepstaking is a combination of three things – luck, patience, and strategy. If you’d like to increase your chances of winning, here are some low and high-tech tips you can follow:
Consider snail mail
You can boost your odds of winning by entering sweepstakes that get a lower number of entries. With many sweepstakes moving online, snail mail contests are seeing fewer entries. Try your luck, the old-fashioned way!
Follow the rules correctly
Before entering any sweepstakes, ensure you read and follow the instructions carefully. Certain sweeps have stringent rules like permitting only a specific age group to participate or something as trivial as using a number 10 envelope to send your entries. Thoroughly follow the rules to avoid disqualification.
Enter skills contests
Participating in sweeps that have less competition increases your chances of winning. Skill-based contests that require participants to write an essay or shoot a video generally have fewer entries.
Use form-filler software
Pro sweepers that enter numerous sweepstakes daily use specialized software to auto-fill their entries. RoboForm and Autofill are two such programs that can help you to easily fill out information often required to enter sweeps. However, some contests prohibit the use of such software. So, ensure you read the rules before using one.
Enter as often as allowed
While some contests allow you to enter dozens of times in a day, others limit you to a single entry. Read the rules to know how often you can enter the contest. Keep track of all your entries. Especially the ones that allow you to only enter once so that you don’t repeat your entries. If a contest allows you to enter multiple times, flood them with your entries if you really want the prize.
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