Need help with hosting a giveaway on my blog

[Former_Member]

I have a blog and I am hosting a give away this week, only I've had really low responses. I could really use your help in spreading the word and getting your vote.

Here is the link to the give away:

handmakemylife.wordpress.com/2012/02/01/firstgiveawayvalentine/

and the actual shop piece is this one:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/80742050/shop-give-away-you-could-win-this-piece

The contest is open to everyone. I will ship to anywhere. The base entry is simply telling me which piece you like best in my shop. I would greatly appreciate any help and your entries! The contest ends Sunday night at midnight EST.

Also does anyone have any advise for doing this sort of thing again in the future?

[Former_Member]

I'm sorry I didn't get to see this thread until now, since the giveaway is now closed.

A great way to send out more publicity about a giveaway is to give the readers more options to enter. Here's what I did for my last giveaway:
1. subscribe to my newsletter
2. like my blog
3. blog about the giveaway
4. like my facebook
5. post about the giveaway on facebook
6. follow me on twitter
7. tweet about the giveaway

That way, everyone had a chance to promote the giveaway 3 different ways! I also entered the giveaway to Etsy Giveaways, which brought in a bit of traffic too. :)

[RebeccasSoapDeli]

Try using rafflecopter.com for your contests so contestants can enter more quickly than commenting on your blog. Also, submit your giveaway to contest sites like etsygiveaways.blogspot.com