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Tips For Hosting Events To Get More Participants

Hi guys! This is a repost from a former group of mine where members were asked for their opinions on the question: ~ What makes YOU want to join a contest/raffle/other event? ~ Super short summary for those too lazy to read it all: For contests the main motivating factor is to have a fun theme/design/idea, while for raffles the main motivator was the actual prizes. What usually deter people from joining is too much info, too many mandatory requirements (especially if sharing the journal is mandatory instead of optional) or if the host seems unprepared or likely to not give out the prizes. --------------- Full summary with all answers: BEFORE HOSTING: Consider if you have the time and energy to set up a contest/raffle/event since it includes a lot of effort in writing the journal, advertising, answering questions, being active, collecting prizes, judging, ect. Consider if you really can afford to it. There should be some form of reward for participating so make you sure can