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Which FB applications or methods do you recommend for contests?

There are several different contest platforms available to us, including rafflecopter.com, punchtab.com, and now, tonight, discussing a Facebook solution for your contests, featuring EasyPromosApp.com with Brian Mcneil-Smith.

What types of contests/giveaways have you found successful on Facebook?

There are several different components that work together for that successful contest and sometimes it is a case of trial-and-error to discover just the right mix for your brand. Some common things to keep in mind, when planning for that successful Facebook contest, is to aim toward getting it to go viral and to keep it simple. Like Da Vinci said during the chat, "Promote the promotion."

What are some challenges you have run into with contests?

Again, we visit the topic of "going viral," which helps that momentum for the contest. This is not an easy task, but Easy Promos has spent some time fine-tuning the process, to help you. Fortunately, there are built-in aspects of Easy Promo's app that help you to do just that, helping your contest (and your brand) to go viral with the contest entrants.

What ways are you promoting your contest outside of Facebook?

In this day and age we live in, we have several options for promotion and are not even limited to just social media. A couple tweets are shown below, but you will want to review the slideshow, at the top of this post, to see all of the ideas presented by our tweeps during this chat. You can get those promotion juices flowing and jump-start a promotion-block (think writer's block).

Final Thoughts and Action Steps

Always great to hear compliments about our chats. Don't worry. If you missed it, we will still be here for you next week, at our Establishing Your Brand and Social Image chat.

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Tonight's twitter chat is very exciting :) Who's ready to talk contests? #TBW #SocialCafe @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:02:03 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop Welcome all! Tonight's twitter chat is very exciting :) Who's ready to talk contests? #TBW #SocialCafe @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:02:03 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @TheBlogWorkshop: Welcome all! Tonights twitter chat is very exciting :) Whos ready to talk contests? #TBW #SocialCafe yay #Tbw @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:02:36 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @TheBlogWorkshop: Welcome all! Tonights twitter chat is very exciting :) Whos ready to talk contests? #TBW #SocialCafe yay #Tbw @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:02:36 ReplyRetweetFavorite Jessica S. Parmer@thatoddmom RT @socialwebcafe: This #SocialCafe #TBW Chat hour we will chat with easy_promos_usa about Running an Effective Contest On Facebook #TBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:02:39 ReplyRetweetFavorite Jessica S. Parmer@thatoddmom RT @socialwebcafe: This #SocialCafe #TBW Chat hour we will chat with easy_promos_usa about Running an Effective Contest On Facebook #TBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:02:39 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Welcome Brian Mcneil-Smith! @easy_promos_usa So excited to have you here! #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:02:43 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa Hello Deborah and Da Vinci, thanks for having me. Hi all!! #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:03:24 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Chat questions (and more) for this #SocialCafe #TBW here:  http://sw.bcafe.co/4o  @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:03:43 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Chat questions (and more) for this #SocialCafe #TBW here:  http://sw.bcafe.co/4o  @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:03:43 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop @easy_promos_usa Pleasure to have you joining us today too! #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:04:00 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop Be sure to say hello to our special guest from @easy_promos_usa! #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:04:43 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Today our topic is “Running an Effective Contest on Facebook” #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:04:44 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Hi @thatoddmom @ambde @DanteTrimble101 @avgjoegeek Welcome ;) #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:05:12 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Want ur pics to show up for #SocialCafe ? Check out  http://hashtag.ly/#SocialCafe ialCafe Ur image could appear there! just tweet iTBW;) #TBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:05:13 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Want ur pics to show up for #SocialCafe ? Check out  http://hashtag.ly/#SocialCafe ialCafe Ur image could appear there! just tweet iTBW;) #TBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:05:13 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @TheBlogWorkshop: Be sure to say hello to our special guest from @easy_promos_usa! #TBW #SocialCafe - hello #Tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:05:17 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Ditto, Brian ;) RT @TheBlogWorkshop: @easy_promos_usa Pleasure to have you joining us today too! #socialcafe #tbw #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:05:33 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop Tonight our chat topic is “Running an Effective Contest on Facebook” #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:05:41 ReplyRetweetFavorite Marisa Anderson@moppetmissy Hi all, I'm here and ready to chat #socialcafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:05:44 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @moppetmissy Hi moppetmissy. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:06:42 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Welcome @moppetmissy #tbw #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:07:11 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop @moppetmissy Glad you could join us tonight! #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:07:18 ReplyRetweetFavorite GYC Girl YOU Crazy™@GYCGirlYOUCrazy Hello! RT @TheBlogWorkshop: Tonight our chat topic is “Running an Effective Contest on Facebook” #TBW #SocialCafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:07:41 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Q1 Which FB applications or methods do you recommend for contests? #SocialCafe #TBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:07:44 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Hello there @Kym_Nichole #SocialCafe #TBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:07:59 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Hello there @Kym_Nichole #SocialCafe #TBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:07:59 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe these days you have to follow facebook guidelines. you can create your own iframes or use a ready made.. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:08:36 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop @Kym_Nichole Hey there! Thanks for joining us tonight #TBW #SocialCafe @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:08:48 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @YourLifeAfter25: RT @TheBlogWorkshop: Q1 Which FB applications or methods do you recommend for contests?#TBW #SocialCafe #Tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:09:53 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe get to know the features and use the most suited to you regardless of fan base size. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:10:00 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe RT @easy_promos_usa: @socialwebcafe app like easypromos #tbw #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:10:11 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe A1 I recommend using a company that specializes in FB contests, like @easy_promos_usa #SocialCafe #TBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:10:13 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe A1 I recommend using a company that specializes in FB contests, like @easy_promos_usa #SocialCafe #TBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:10:13 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @socialwebcafe: A1 I recommend using a company that specializes in FB contests, like @easy_promos_usa #SocialCafe #Tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:10:52 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @easy_promos_usa photo contests, sweepstakes, video contest, pick your favourite, quizzes #socialcafe #tbw @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:11:11 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @easy_promos_usa photo contests, sweepstakes, video contest, pick your favourite, quizzes #socialcafe #tbw @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:11:11 ReplyRetweetFavorite Da Vinci@YourLifeAfter25 A1. So far I've had a good experience with @punchtab #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:11:14 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe I know there are a lot of @rafflecopter and @punchtab users out there, too. #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:11:18 ReplyRetweetFavorite crazedmom@crazedmom evening and thank you for hte invite #socialcafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:11:25 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop @MommyT3aches Hey hun! Thanks for joining... weight in on Q1. #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:11:38 ReplyRetweetFavorite MommyT3aches @MommyT3aches RT @ambde: RT @socialwebcafe: A1 I recommend using a company that specializes in FB contests, like @easy_promos_usa #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:11:51 ReplyRetweetFavorite GYC Girl YOU Crazy™@GYCGirlYOUCrazy RT @socialwebcafe: @GYCGirlYOUCrazy @MommyT3aches Hello there #SocialCafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:11:52 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @MommyT3aches use the app to hand out coupons and promotion codes. #socialcafe #tbw @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:12:31 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @MommyT3aches use the app to hand out coupons and promotion codes. #socialcafe #tbw @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:12:31 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Sure thing. Welcome! RT @crazedmom: evening and thank you for hte invite #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:12:32 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @TheBlogWorkshop get entrants to opt into your email newsletter. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:12:57 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop A1. When you're running a contest it's important to think about the platform and how well you can go viral. #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:12:58 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe @YourLifeAfter25 Punchtab does more than just FB, correct? #tbw #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:13:00 ReplyRetweetFavorite Da Vinci@YourLifeAfter25 @socialwebcafe Yeah @punchtab has other options also, #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:13:52 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @TheBlogWorkshop don't be afraid to thank them for entering. activate comments on comments and when they enter ... #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:14:00 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @TheBlogWorkshop post to their entry thanking them. Let them know the spirit of sharing is encouraged and appreciated. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:14:23 ReplyRetweetFavorite Marisa Anderson@moppetmissy RT @socialwebcafe: A1 I recommend using a company that specializes in FB contests, like @easy_promos_usa #SocialCafe #TBW #socialcafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:14:54 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop @MommyT3aches Awesome! You'll be able to fave a few tweets from tonight & you'll be prepared for when you do :) #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:15:18 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Social Web Cafe TV is launching 4/2 during our #SocialCafe #TBW Twitter Chat please RT Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:15:19 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @TheBlogWorkshop voting, recruiting and quizzes are great viral features. #socialcafe #tbw @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:15:20 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @TheBlogWorkshop voting, recruiting and quizzes are great viral features. #socialcafe #tbw @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:15:20 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop @ambde @GYCGirlYOUCrazy Hope we've got that notepad busy already :) #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:15:46 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @TheBlogWorkshop yep #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:16:30 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Need the #SocialCafe questions? Visit:  http://sw.bcafe.co/4o #TTBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:16:44 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @TheBlogWorkshop: @ambde @GYCGirlYOUCrazy Hope weve got that notepad busy already :) #TBW #SocialCafe yes, using fav button 4 review #Tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:16:55 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop Social Web Cafe TV is launching 4/2 during our #SocialCafe #TBW Twitter Chat [please RT] @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:17:04 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop Social Web Cafe TV is launching 4/2 during our #SocialCafe #TBW Twitter Chat [please RT] @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:17:04 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Teen Couponer@TheTeenCouponer @TheBlogWorkshop @Sendible is a great tool for promoting giveaways. You can schedule recurrent promotions easily. #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:17:30 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @socialwebcafe: Need the #SocialCafe questions? Visit:  http://sw.bcafe.co/4o #TTbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:17:32 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa RT @TheBlogWorkshop: Social Web Cafe TV is launching 4/2 during our #SocialCafe #TBW Twitter Chat [please RT] #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:17:41 ReplyRetweetFavorite Marisa Anderson@moppetmissy RT @socialwebcafe: Need the #SocialCafe questions? Visit:  http://sw.bcafe.co/4o #TTBW#ssocialcafe#TTBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:17:46 ReplyRetweetFavorite GYC Girl YOU Crazy™@GYCGirlYOUCrazy Yes indeed! RT @TheBlogWorkshop: @ambde @GYCGirlYOUCrazy Hope weve got that notepad busy already :) #TBW #SocialCafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:18:20 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Here is a interview with @dragonblogger where Justin compares @rafflecopter and @punchtab  http://youtu.be/1L370LwKjOY wKtbw #SocialCafelCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:18:56 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe The beauty of @easy_promos_usa is that they specialize in FB, so they know their stuff (and compliance) w/FB #tbw #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:19:33 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Q2 What types of contests/giveaways have you found successful on Facebook? #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:19:44 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe A2 It depends on the company, the contest (how easy to enter, etc.), promotions #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:20:06 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe anything to do with pets!! #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:20:24 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @YourLifeAfter25: RT @TheBlogWorkshop: Social Web Cafe TV is launching 4/2 during our #SocialCafe #TBW Twitter Chat [please RT] #Tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:20:37 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe actually the contests that are successful are usually on pages that have some kind of marketing list,... #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:20:57 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop Q2 What types of contests/giveaways have you found successful on Facebook? #SocialCafe #TBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:21:19 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe facebook ads, or good engagement already. It really comes down to the admin paying attention and .. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:21:21 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe @easy_promos_usa Seriously? Have you ever had one where the prize was a pet? lol #tbw #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:21:28 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe getting the word out. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:21:29 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe It also has to do with prizes that people find appealing. electronics or in the case of pets.. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:21:59 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe a donation to a local shelter. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:22:05 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop A2. I love doing video, image submission, and voting style contests. People like to be involved! #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:22:08 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe What have you seen successful in getting the word out? RT @easy_promos_usa: @socialwebcafe getting the word out. #tbw #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:22:12 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe if it has meaning for the audience it will succeed. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:22:21 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @TheBlogWorkshop: A2. I love doing video, image submission, and voting style contests. People like to be involved! #SocialCafe #Tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:22:38 ReplyRetweetFavorite MommyT3aches @MommyT3aches RT @TheBlogWorkshop: A2. I love doing video, image submission, and voting style contests. People like to be involved! #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:22:41 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Teen Couponer@TheTeenCouponer @TheBlogWorkshop I have found that "beauty" prizes are one of the most popular. #TBW #SocialCafe @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:22:43 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Teen Couponer@TheTeenCouponer @TheBlogWorkshop I have found that "beauty" prizes are one of the most popular. #TBW #SocialCafe @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:22:43 ReplyRetweetFavorite MommyT3aches @MommyT3aches RT @easy_promos_usa: @socialwebcafe if it has meaning for the audience it will succeed. #socialcafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:23:01 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa our quizzes are really strong for engagement. - check out our facebook page -  http://www.facebook.com/easypromos m/socialcafe #tbwialcafe #tbw @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:23:08 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa our quizzes are really strong for engagement. - check out our facebook page -  http://www.facebook.com/easypromos m/socialcafe #tbwialcafe #tbw @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:23:08 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Oooh... Good one. The "feel good" prize RT @easy_promos_usa: @socialwebcafe a donation to a local shelter. #tbw #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:23:12 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe RT @TheBlogWorkshop: A2. I love doing video, image submission, and voting style contests. People like to be involved! #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:23:21 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop A2. The key to running a successful contest is Keep it SIMPLE!!! Easy entry will = more entries #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:23:36 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Quotable, Brian! RT @easy_promos_usa: @socialwebcafe if it has meaning for the audience it will succeed. #tbw #SocialCafe @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:23:54 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Quotable, Brian! RT @easy_promos_usa: @socialwebcafe if it has meaning for the audience it will succeed. #tbw #SocialCafe @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:23:54 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe facebook ads, and promoted posts are really great. Also promoted posts from a personal facebook account. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:24:19 ReplyRetweetFavorite Marisa Anderson@moppetmissy A2: I've seen contests where new busineses gives rewards when they reach cetain # of followers.. very cool idea. #socialcafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:24:20 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe MT @TheTeenCouponer I have found that "beauty" prizes are one of the most popular. #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:24:34 ReplyRetweetFavorite MommyT3aches @MommyT3aches RT @TheBlogWorkshop: A2. The key to running a successful contest is Keep it SIMPLE!!! Easy entry will = more entries #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:24:35 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe You got it! #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:24:41 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @TheBlogWorkshop: A2. The key to running a successful contest is Keep it SIMPLE!!! Easy entry will = more entries #SocialCafe >AMEN! #Tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:25:01 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Thank @commun_it helping us create #Twitter relationships  http://commun.it se RT #SocialSocialCafeTBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:25:09 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Thank @commun_it helping us create #Twitter relationships  http://commun.it se RT #SocialSocialCafeTBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:25:09 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Thank @commun_it helping us create #Twitter relationships  http://commun.it se RT #SocialSocialCafeTBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:25:09 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop @easy_promos_usa I agree! Quizzes, Surveys, things like that have always worked out well for us, & you learn about users #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:25:36 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @MommyT3aches we echo these sentiments #socialcafe #tbw @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:25:53 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @MommyT3aches we echo these sentiments #socialcafe #tbw @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:25:53 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @socialwebcafe: Thank @commun_it helping us create #Twitter relationships  http://commun.it se RT #SocialSocialCafeTbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:26:04 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe TY Da Vinci So true. No 1 wants several hoops.. MT @TheBlogWorkshop: The key .. successful contest .. Keep it SIMPLE!!! #tbw #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:26:25 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop A2. Thinking about an attractive prize is important... don't give away something you wouldn't want! #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:27:02 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @TheBlogWorkshop try this quiz to see the features -  http://apps.facebook.com/easypromos-premium/promotions/11993 …omsocialcafes-tbwmium/promotions/11993 #socialcafe #tbw @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:27:32 ReplyRetweetFavorite MommyT3aches @MommyT3aches RT @easy_promos_usa: @socialwebcafe yes keep it simple or if you cant then up the prize value!! #socialcafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:29:05 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe @easy_promos_usa That makes sense, like those multi-step contests that include a $10k prize... #tbw #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:29:17 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @socialwebcafe: @easy_promos_usa That makes sense, like those multi-step contests that include a $10k prize... #tbw #SocialCafe #Tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:30:14 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop @thatoddmom LOL, we're glad you're still able to join us :) #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:30:23 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Just joining us? Review the #SocialCafe chat questions @  http://sw.bcafe.co/4o #TTBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:30:26 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Teen Couponer@TheTeenCouponer @TheBlogWorkshop When entering giveaways, I get annoyed after 10 entries. There should be a limit of 10 fields on forms. #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:30:29 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe @TheTeenCouponer Is that like the @rafflecopter options for entries or 10 questions just to get one entry? #tbw #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:31:31 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop @TheTeenCouponer That's definitely good information for anyone else wanting to run a contest! #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:31:43 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Q3 What are some challenges you have run into with contests? #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:31:44 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe they pose challenges to keeping your audience interested. we say don't send them away from your contest. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:31:58 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop Q3 What are some challenges you have run into with contests?#SocialCafe #TBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:32:36 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop Q3 What are some challenges you have run into with contests?#SocialCafe #TBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:32:36 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop Q3 What are some challenges you have run into with contests?#SocialCafe #TBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:32:36 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @TheTeenCouponer forms are customizable. not sure though I follow what you are saying. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:32:52 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Teen Couponer@TheTeenCouponer @socialwebcafe 10 @rafflecopter options. I like the forms that lead you to a master "like list" (page on blog). So simple! #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:33:32 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop A3. I would say keeping the momentum going can be a challenge at time. #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:33:37 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe some admins believe by installing the app magic will happen. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:33:49 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Teen Couponer@TheTeenCouponer @easy_promos_usa Just keeping them short. Trying for no more than 10 options. It drains people that are trying to enter. #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:34:25 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe every contest with our app or other needs to be managed well and with a plan of action. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:34:29 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe we don't see a lot of technical issues with the app itself, #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:35:03 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop A3. It's a big task to run a promotion because you have to PROMOTE the promotion, lol #SocialCafe #TBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:35:03 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop A3. It's a big task to run a promotion because you have to PROMOTE the promotion, lol #SocialCafe #TBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:35:03 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe A3 One of the challenges (which @easy_promos_usa addresses) is getting the viral aspect #SocialCafe #TBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:35:12 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe A3 One of the challenges (which @easy_promos_usa addresses) is getting the viral aspect #SocialCafe #TBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:35:12 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe A3 One of the challenges (which @easy_promos_usa addresses) is getting the viral aspect #SocialCafe #TBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:35:12 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe if there are issues we find it is due to the entrants browser relationship with connectivity and facebook. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:35:17 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe If they refresh or change browsers often any issues go away. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:35:30 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Social Web Cafe Interview w/ @easy_promos_usa:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SErfuoblxEk&list=PLB0ZwWUsQwxveYD_650k46MM5dHlfjETI …/watchYouTubeuoSocialCafe=PTBWZwWUsQwxveYD_650k46MM5dHlfjETI via @youtube #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:35:45 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe cheating is a challenge. Admins who know how to head this off have no issues. .... #socialcafe #tbw @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:36:10 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe cheating is a challenge. Admins who know how to head this off have no issues. .... #socialcafe #tbw @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:36:10 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Teen Couponer@TheTeenCouponer @easy_promos_usa Also, the shorter the entry form, the more giveaways the person can enter, the more traffic to your page. #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:36:16 ReplyRetweetFavorite Alisha@Coily_Locks @TheBlogWorkshop A3 #TBW #SocialCafe some of my problems are losing some new followers once a contest is over. Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:36:17 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe Best thing is to ask us when you set up your contest. The key is how you award votes. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:36:29 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop @socialwebcafe That's definitely one of the things I loved about @easy_promos_usa! We ALL want our contests to go viral #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:36:42 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe absolutely, what you can consider is staying active with your participants. comment on their entry.... #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:37:18 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @Coily_Locks: @TheBlogWorkshop A3 #TBW #SocialCafe some of my problems are losing some new followers once a contest is over. #Tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:37:22 ReplyRetweetFavorite Marisa Anderson@moppetmissy RT @socialwebcafe: Social Web Cafe Interview w/ @easy_promos_usa:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SErfuoblxEk&list=PLB0ZwWUsQwxveYD_650k46MM5dHlfjETI …/watchYouTubeuoSocialCafe=PTBWZwWUsQwxveYD_650k46MM5dHlfjETI via @youtube #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:37:45 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop A3. When you're running a contest make sure you have a CLEAR set of rules to enter and for prize redemption. #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:37:49 ReplyRetweetFavorite Alisha@Coily_Locks @TheBlogWorkshop #TBW #SocialCafe A2: u haven't done any FB contest and have only participated in a few. Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:38:10 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe follow up with all your entrants with thanks and encouragement for sharing. Also use our RECRUITER FEATURE! #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:38:15 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Making room for more followers :) MT @Coily_Locks: A3 ..my problems are losing some new followers once contest is over. #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:38:17 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop @Coily_Locks Interesting, are you adding them on your fanpage also? #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:38:18 ReplyRetweetFavorite crazedmom@crazedmom RT @TheBlogWorkshop: A3. When you're running a contest make sure you have a CLEAR set of rules to enter 7 for prize redemption. #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:38:31 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe You can actually incent people to recruit others. Its a blast!! #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:38:46 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe write good copy that people are happy to share. Let them know you appreciate them for sharing. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:39:37 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop @socialwebcafe @Coily_Locks Yes! That's a great way to look at it. You want people who will be loyal to your brand anyway #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:39:45 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe @TheBlogWorkshop So true, and @easy_promos_usa takes a lot of the work out of the way... u pick prize, pick style, and go! #tbw #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:39:51 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe as admins you absolutely want to get in front of your entrants friends who have similar interests. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:40:08 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Next week preview: Talking about branding. #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:40:17 ReplyRetweetFavorite Alisha@Coily_Locks @socialwebcafe awesome insight. Thanks!!! Trying 2 stay positive! #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:40:46 ReplyRetweetFavorite Marisa Anderson@moppetmissy That is a really good tip! #socialcafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:40:50 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe I like how @easy_promos_usa has that built in! MT @easy_promos_usa: u can incent people to recruit others. Its a blast!! #tbw #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:40:54 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @socialwebcafe: Next week preview: Talking about branding. #SocialCafe #Tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:40:57 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @TheTeenCouponer definitely consider multiple entries and get them coming back. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:40:58 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Teen Couponer@TheTeenCouponer @easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe Any tips on this? I have not gotten much viral response to my blog. #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:41:09 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop A3. Keep a list of things you didn't like on other contests and make sure to make it better on your own! #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:41:24 ReplyRetweetFavorite Alisha@Coily_Locks @TheBlogWorkshop I've never had a contest on both...didn't even think of that! Duh #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:41:33 ReplyRetweetFavorite Marisa Anderson@moppetmissy RT @socialwebcafe: Next week preview: Talking about branding. #SocialCafe #TBW #socialcafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:41:34 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @easy_promos_usa: @TheTeenCouponer definitely consider multiple entries and get them coming back. #socialcafe #Tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:41:34 ReplyRetweetFavorite crazedmom@crazedmom RT @moppetmissy: RT @socialwebcafe: Next week preview: Talking about branding. #SocialCafe #TBW #socialcafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:41:55 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @ambde it seems to depend on the audience you attract. its not a normal activity for people to mass unlike a page. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:42:21 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe @TheTeenCouponer Yes, Brian showed me how there's a built in reward-sys for "recruiting" (aka viral) that follows FB rules #tbw #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:42:36 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Q4 What ways are you promoting your contest outside of Facebook? #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:42:43 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop Be sure to mark your calendars and Fave this tweet! Next week we're Talking about branding! :) #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:42:50 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop Be sure to mark your calendars and Fave this tweet! Next week we're Talking about branding! :) #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:42:50 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop Be sure to mark your calendars and Fave this tweet! Next week we're Talking about branding! :) #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:42:50 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop Be sure to mark your calendars and Fave this tweet! Next week we're Talking about branding! :) #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:42:50 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop Be sure to mark your calendars and Fave this tweet! Next week we're Talking about branding! :) #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:42:50 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop Be sure to mark your calendars and Fave this tweet! Next week we're Talking about branding! :) #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:42:50 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe RT @TheBlogWorkshop: A3 Keep a list of things you didnt like on other contests and make sure to make it better on your own! #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:43:01 ReplyRetweetFavorite crazedmom@crazedmom RT @socialwebcafe: Q4 What ways are you promoting your contest outside of Facebook? #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:43:05 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @TheBlogWorkshop yes set this up and make sure you follow what you state. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:43:07 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @socialwebcafe: Q4 What ways are you promoting your contest outside of Facebook? #SocialCafe #Tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:43:11 ReplyRetweetFavorite crazedmom@crazedmom A4: PINTEREST is becoming a hot item #socialcafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:43:18 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @TheBlogWorkshop: Be sure to mark your calendars and Fave this tweet! Next week were Talking about branding! :) #TBW #SocialCafe #Tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:43:21 ReplyRetweetFavorite Jessica S. Parmer@thatoddmom RT @TheBlogWorkshop: Be sure to mark your calendars and Fave this tweet! Next week were Talking about branding! :) #TBW #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:43:45 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Addicting... I have to "limit" my time or I could live there! RT @crazedmom: A4: PINTEREST is becoming a hot item #tbw #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:44:04 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe consider offering a selection of prizes to attract a wider audience. winner picks what they want.. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:44:11 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop Q4 What ways are you promoting your contest outside of Facebook? #SocialCafe #TBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:44:27 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop Q4 What ways are you promoting your contest outside of Facebook? #SocialCafe #TBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:44:27 ReplyRetweetFavorite crazedmom@crazedmom @socialwebcafe it is like a virtual corkboard just keep adding without the pushpins #socialcafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:44:42 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe A4 Newsletters, partnerships, and even press releases #SocialCafe #TBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:45:10 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe A4 Newsletters, partnerships, and even press releases #SocialCafe #TBW @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:45:10 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe makes it painless.. :) RT @crazedmom: @socialwebcafe it is like a virtual corkboard just keep adding without the pushpins #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:45:35 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @crazedmom Facebook ads works well, promoted posts. Outside facebook, use your email list, jv with someone with a list .. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:45:40 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @crazedmom or buy a list and work it, don't blast and forget it. follow up. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:45:47 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @crazedmom qr codes in high traffic areas if you are a service company or have a store front. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:46:06 ReplyRetweetFavorite Marisa Anderson@moppetmissy Spend alot of time on Pintrest, so that is is another great place to promote contests. #SocialCafe #TBW #socialcafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:46:26 ReplyRetweetFavorite crazedmom@crazedmom @easy_promos_usa i strongly believe in follow up it shows the human side #socialcafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:46:30 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @easy_promos_usa: @crazedmom qr codes in high traffic areas if you are a service company or have a store front. #socialcafe #Tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:46:37 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop A4. Promote your contest to your groups, pins, twitter, Google+, put a reblog button on your post AND consider running ads #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:46:50 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @TheBlogWorkshop word of mouth. tell people you can count on to get the word out. these close allies will enjoy helping you #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:46:52 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe RT @crazedmom: @easy_promos_usa i strongly believe in follow up it shows the human side #tbw #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:47:09 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe linked in, twitter. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:47:32 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @socialwebcafe: RT @crazedmom: @easy_promos_usa i strongly believe in follow up it shows the human side #tbw #SocialCafe #Tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:47:34 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe engage your suppliers, companies who have a stake in your success, get them to promote. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:47:42 ReplyRetweetFavorite Jessica S. Parmer@thatoddmom @TheBlogWorkshop A4 I promote my contest on all my social media channels as well as my newsletter and blogging groups #socialcafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:47:47 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop A4. If you have strong relationships and groups offline, don't be afraid to promote offline also #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:47:49 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe offline classifieds #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:47:53 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe use the recruiter feature and reward well. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:48:08 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Like Brand Ambassadors.. MT @easy_promos_usa: word of mouth. tell people you can count on to get the word out. #tbw #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:48:17 ReplyRetweetFavorite crazedmom@crazedmom RT @TheBlogWorkshop: A4. If you have strong relationships and groups offline, don't be afraid to promote offline also #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:48:18 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop A4. A GREAT OFFLINE way of keeping things easy is using a QR code, so people can scan and enter from their mobile device #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:48:34 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe follow up will separate you from the pack!! #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:48:40 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe google adwords also works nicely. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:49:05 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Justin ( @dragonblogger ) does a lot with partnerships with other bloggers, which helps get the word out about his contests #tbw #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:49:07 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe RT @easy_promos_usa: @socialwebcafe follow up will separate you from the pack!! #tbw #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:49:22 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe buy a flyer drop from a national or local newspaper. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:49:32 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe stronly agree with this approach. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:49:53 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe I need to meet Justin. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:50:16 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @easy_promos_usa: @socialwebcafe I need to meet Justin. #socialcafe #Tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:51:15 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Hey Justin @dragonblogger .. meet Brian :) RT @easy_promos_usa: @socialwebcafe I need to meet Justin. #tbw #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:51:16 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop @socialwebcafe @dragonblogger That's a great way to keep social and build relationships! #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:51:19 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa Feel free to download the app to your facebook page and try it. No registration required.  http://www.easypromosapp.com ppsocialcafealtbwe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:51:43 ReplyRetweetFavorite Marisa Anderson@moppetmissy MT @TheBlogWorkshop: A4. If u have strong relationships offline, dn't be afraid to promote offline also #SocialCafe #TBW #socialcafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:52:17 ReplyRetweetFavorite MommyT3aches @MommyT3aches RT @TheBlogWorkshop: @socialwebcafe @dragonblogger Thats a great way to keep social and build relationships! #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:52:38 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe MT @easy_promos_usa: Feel free to download the app to ur facebook page & try it. No registration req  http://www.easypromosapp.com pptbwm SocialCafealCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:52:49 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @TheBlogWorkshop also learn tactics to build engagement on your personal page as well as your business page. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:52:58 ReplyRetweetFavorite Alisha@Coily_Locks @TheBlogWorkshop A4: twitter, LinkedIn, telling friends, email #TBW #SocialCafe @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:52:59 ReplyRetweetFavorite Alisha@Coily_Locks @TheBlogWorkshop A4: twitter, LinkedIn, telling friends, email #TBW #SocialCafe @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:52:59 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe RT @MommyT3aches: RT @TheBlogWorkshop: @socialwebcafe @dragonblogger Thats a great way 2 keep social & build relationships! #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:53:34 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @TheBlogWorkshop anyone wanting to know more about this let me know. re- engaging iwth a personal page. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:53:43 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @TheBlogWorkshop: RT @Coily_Locks: @TheBlogWorkshop A4: twitter, LinkedIn, telling friends, email #TBW #SocialCafe #Tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:53:46 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe RT @Coily_Locks: @TheBlogWorkshop A4: twitter, LinkedIn, telling friends, email #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:53:51 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop @easy_promos_usa This is good, depending on if you don't mind mixing the two. Some like to keep things separate. #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:54:04 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @TheBlogWorkshop absolutely comes down to personal preference. thanks for pointing that out. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:55:29 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @TheBlogWorkshop It very much depends on the type of business you are in. #socialcafe #tbw @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:55:53 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @TheBlogWorkshop It very much depends on the type of business you are in. #socialcafe #tbw @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:55:53 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop @MommyT3aches Goodnight Mama! Thanks for joining, ttys #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:55:59 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop @TheTeenCouponer Thanks! I love them, use them on social, business cards and more! #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:56:39 ReplyRetweetFavorite Alisha@Coily_Locks @ambde @easy_promos_usa @TheBlogWorkshop I'm still working bridging the 2 w/out overkill on personal page #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:56:58 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Thank you for joining us, Brian Mcneil-Smith @easy_promos_usa for our #SocialCafe #TBW chat Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:57:43 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop @easy_promos_usa I agree :) #SocialCafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:58:06 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @Coily_Locks I can recommend a friends course if interested - shows you how to engage without turning people off. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:58:17 ReplyRetweetFavorite Brian - Easypromos@easy_promos_usa @socialwebcafe @TheBlogWorkshop Thank you everyone this has been fun, I appreciate your interest and for having me. #socialcafe #tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:58:31 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Talking about branding next week. Stay tuned.  http://sw.bcafe.co/grid d SocialCafee TBWW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:58:43 ReplyRetweetFavorite Marisa Anderson@moppetmissy Had such a grea time chatting wiht you all. #socialcafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:59:15 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Missed the #SocialCafe #TBW chat? Stay tuned for Tweets letting your know the archive/summary is ready. Wed, Mar 13 2013 01:59:44 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @socialwebcafe: Missed the #SocialCafe #TBW chat? Stay tuned for Tweets letting your know the archive/summary is ready. #Tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 02:00:15 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop @moppetmissy Had a blast tonight! Thanks for joining. #socialcafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 02:00:20 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Thank u for joining us for #SocialCafe #TBW Twitter Chat. Feel free to keep chatting, just wanted to let you know we appreciate u! Wed, Mar 13 2013 02:00:33 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop @thatoddmom Thanks for joining! Have a wonderful night, we'll chat soon :) #socialcafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 02:00:47 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop @easy_promos_usa Thanks for sharing your wonderful insight into the world of facebook contests! #socialcafe #TBW Wed, Mar 13 2013 02:01:19 ReplyRetweetFavorite Alisha@Coily_Locks Learned a lot tonight! Love getting a new perspective on things! #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 02:01:24 ReplyRetweetFavorite PR Mentality, LLC@PRMentalityLLC Now joining #SocialCafe! Wed, Mar 13 2013 02:01:32 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop Missed the #SocialCafe #TBW chat? Stay tuned for Tweets letting your know the archive/summary is ready.#Tbw @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 02:01:53 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop Missed the #SocialCafe #TBW chat? Stay tuned for Tweets letting your know the archive/summary is ready.#Tbw @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 02:01:53 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop Missed the #SocialCafe #TBW chat? Stay tuned for Tweets letting your know the archive/summary is ready.#Tbw @undefined · Wed, Mar 13 2013 02:01:53 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe Hi there ;) Glad you could join us. Looking forward to next week ;) RT @PRMentalityLLC: Now joining #SocialCafe! #tbw #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 02:03:10 ReplyRetweetFavorite A. M. Blake@ambde RT @Coily_Locks: Learned a lot tonight! Love getting a new perspective on things! #TBW #SocialCafe #Tbw Wed, Mar 13 2013 02:03:24 ReplyRetweetFavorite Deborah@socialwebcafe RT @Coily_Locks: Learned a lot tonight! Love getting a new perspective on things! #TBW #SocialCafe Wed, Mar 13 2013 02:03:29 ReplyRetweetFavorite The Blog Workshop@TheBlogWorkshop RT @Coily_Locks: Learned a lot tonight! 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#SocialCafe Twitter Chat Announcement

This SocialWebCafe Twitter Event is about Running an Effective Contest On Facebook.

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Many of us have participated in contests on Facebook and elsewhere on the internet. Some of us have even run contests ourselves. What does it take to run a successful contest, specifically, on Facebook? Join the chat and find out.

During this chat, we will introduce Brian Mcneil-Smith, of EasyPromos. He will share with us some helpful tips on using his company's Facebook app and how this can help you with your next Facebook contest.

Twitter Event Details

• Date:   03/12/2013
• Time:   6:00 pm PST/PDT (9:00 pm EST/EDT).
• Hashtag:   #SocialCafe

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Twitter Event Questions

• Q1:  Which FB applications or methods do you recommend for contests?
• Q2:  What types of contests/giveaways have you found successful on Facebook?
• Q3:  What are some challenges you have run into with contests?
• Q4:  What ways are you promoting your contest outside of Facebook?

Format: Q&A

For more information on the formats of Twitter Events and what we recommend as tools to join in the fun, please visit Twitter Event Instruction.

Have questions? Leave them in the comments or send a regular tweet to Deborah @SocialWebCafe.