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- Some professional compers say they enter an average of 100 competitions a day, but this is not a target to aim for if you still want to have time to socialise and study. We'd suggest entering around 30 competitions a week as a more realistic (but still tricky!) goal.
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Nov 8, 2022 · Many top compers enter 100 online competitions a day by exploiting tools and tricks to turbo-charge their competition-entering. One way is to set up a Word document with your particulars on – your name, phone number and address.
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May 19, 2021 · The majority of compers focus on the quantity of comps entered, finding comps via listings sites like Loquax, PrizeFinder and MSE, then using autofill and keyboard shortcuts to fill out web entry forms rapidly. Some compers are entering 200 or more comps a day, insisting ‘it’s a numbers game’.
- Be Prepared!
- Focus on The Prizes You Really Want to Win
- Enter Competitions on Websites and Social Media That You Trust
- Put in The Effort
- Enter Local Competitions
- Read The Rules
- Make Comping Friends
- Watch Out For Scams
- Try Purchase-Necessary Competitions
- Enjoy The Hobby!
When you start comping you will get LOADS of emails, so set up a new account especially for comping – Gmail is a great option. Choose a short, memorable and simple address, as you will have to write, type and spell it thousands of times. It’s important to keep on top of your emails, and setting up rules, folders and flags can help you get organised...
If you enter every competition you see, the hobby can become overwhelming. Decide what you want to win and make a wishlist of prizes – from small things like vouchers and tickets to big things like a car or holiday. If you focus on finding and entering competitions to win those prizes, you’ll find comping more manageable and easier to fit into your...
It’s best to stick to entering competitions found on the websites, Facebook pages or X (Twitter) pages of companies you trust – if you become uncomfortable that you’re handing over too much personal information, just don’t do it. Don’t get tempted by the big prizes offered on survey sites like MyOffers.co.uk or OfferX. These sites make money from s...
The majority of people who enter competitions don’t like creative or effort comps, but these offer the very best chance of a win. Tweeting a joke, sharing a photo on Instagram, making a TikTok, commenting on a blog, making a purchase, doing a quiz, filming a video – these comps are harder to enter, but because of this, they are much easier to win. ...
Finding low entry competitions is the key to winning prizes regularly, and your local magazines, newspapers and shopping centres are perfect – create a bookmarks folder in your browser for their websites and Facebook pages, and check it regularly. Tune in to your local radio stations and check their websites regularly as the text and phone-in comps...
Yes, it’s boring but it’s also very important to check the T&Cs and read the rules. It’s no good entering a competition that’s already closed, or winning tickets to an event you can’t attend. It’s particularly important to check the details of any competition where you’re putting in time and effort – whether it’s judged or random will affect the am...
Comping can be a solitary hobby – but it’s much more fun to do it with friends! Find fellow compers on Facebook – join my Lucky Learners group! – or search my list of local Facebook groups or local comp clubsin the UK. Many comps on Twitter and Instagram require entrants to tag a friend in order to enter, and asking in a compers Facebook group is t...
As I mentioned earlier, sadly there are a lot of scams out there right now. The most common ones are fake giveaways on Instagram, X and Facebook – these will usually be for technology like iPhones or games consoles. If you see a social media competition without any terms and conditions, check their contact details or bio – is there a website listed...
Comping can be a completely free hobby – but there are certain types of prize promotion where you can spend a little money and have a great chance of winning. Take standard rate text comps as an example – these usually cost you less than 15p. Shops like Tesco and Poundland regularly run these – look out for advertising in store and see my list of c...
Comping isn’t for everyone – and the prizes aren’t guaranteed. Treat comping like a hobby, and then any prizes you’re lucky enough to win are the icing on the cake! Finally, don’t waste time keeping track of everything you enter – but do keep track of everything you win – use my guide to setting up a prize spreadsheetif you like. It can be a real m...
Mar 25, 2011 · I much prefer this way to comping than end-by-date comping as you can easily miss a day or two and will barely miss out on any comps (only one's ending that day or the next!). 2009 Wins = £833 2010 Wins = £6,597
Students can enter in teams of up to six. Individual entries are welcomed although all entries are expected to involve collaboration with peers, stakeholders, and/or marginalized communities. Students work to prepare a short, 1-minute video, from topics with an environmental focus.
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1 day ago · Some professional compers say they enter an average of 100 competitions a day, but this is not a target to aim for if you still want to have time to socialise and study. We'd suggest entering around 30 competitions a week as a more realistic (but still tricky!) goal.
Apr 19, 2024 · Oxford and Cambridge host many competitions for a variety of subjects, many of which are aimed at university applicants. This guide will show you some of the main competitions that your students can enter.
