How long do you run your giveaways?

[Former_Member]

Okay, I'm going to do a giveaway this Friday and I want to know how long I should run it for. I was thinking that I would draw the winner next Friday, but is that too long? What is your experience with doing a giveaway, thanks for your input!

[RebeccasSoapDeli]

I usually run mine for two weeks. I get a surge at the beginning and again and the end with some in between. I know it was often recommended not to run it for more than 1-2 weeks before in the forums.

[Former_Member]

thanks soap! I'm also wondering if I'm offering too many ways to enter. They are all simple, but there are 6! Is that ridiculous? Lol, I don't want to appear too loser-ish! ;)

[Former_Member]

I usually run mine for about a week; although I know some people have great success with running them a little bit longer so they can advertise them in newsletters, on blogs, twitter, facebook, etc. I guess it probably just depends on what your overall goal is with the giveaway and how much hype you can give it. ~Kati

[Unblushing]

I run mine for a week. Seems to be working just fine so far.

[Former_Member]

Can I ask what the appropriate monetary value of a giveaway is, in your opinions? Should the item be worth a certain amount for it to be worth it to the entrants?

[RebeccasSoapDeli]

The lower the value, the less likely they are to enter and vice versa. I wouldn't do one for less than $15, but I recommend $25 or more.

[Former_Member]

I usually run mine a week.

I have one going on now, check it out!

http://www.cherishedbliss.com/2011/05/velvet-box-giveaway-and-feature.html

[Former_Member]

The most expensive thing in my shop is $20!! Lol! Oy, what to do, what to do??? If I do a weekly giveaway, I certainly can't afford that pricetag...hmmm?

[MuseSilkPaintings]

My giveaway has been going on since Feb. since it's to promote my FB page and will happen once hitting a certain number. I would think a timed one should be about 1 week or so