Forum contests

**seovb** · Oct 12th, 2008, 4:50 pm

I'm thinking of running a contest on one of my forums. I really need to find a way to get members and increase activity

I have a budget of about $160 to spend on the contest prize so I could ideally include a lot with that, what would you offer for a prize for that amount, and what would you make the contest rules?

**Rhiannon** · Oct 12th, 2008, 5:32 pm

I can put up their banners on my sites if you like, for free

I have 3, 1 military which gets heaps of traffic, arcade site which dont even know how many go thru there lol and a new web forum one. The banners go on the bottom of the site and can be there for 6 months?? But they get shown all thru the site and forums etc.

**Bogart** · Oct 12th, 2008, 6:12 pm

How about a website with hosting.

**durakiller** · Oct 21st, 2008, 6:14 am

Advertise about your contest on other forums and this will bring in lots of advertisement for you.

**Sarahlee** · Oct 21st, 2008, 1:50 pm

I have had the same issues with mine. It can be so complicated thinking of things to offer. Maybe it would depend on the type of forum. Example, if its a hosting forum you could offer free ad space, banners etc.

Another idea that my friend mentioned to me that may work for you is approaching places like Template Monster for example and write to them, professionally requesting a sponsorship for your contest. The biggest thing is to keep your purposal to the point and professional though because they may not give you the time of the day if its not clear about what you are looking for.

I hope that helps. I can offer adspace and hosting for your contest if you would like.