Engagement Forum Competition/Contest Prizes

[Cpvr]

What kind of prizes do you prefer in contests/competitions? Are you more excited by practical rewards like money prizes, domains and hosting, or do you lean toward something like a forum software license?




What type of competition/contest prizes do you like to like to see the most?

 

[Cory]

I would probably give away shop credits, noticeable advertisement spaces on my board, or a custom skin. It all depends on the type of competition. I think I tried giving away a virtual gift card once and no one still took any interest in the competition. It also depends on the niche of your board and what you give away.

 

[Ravenfreak]

I think it depends on the niche of the forum, but if it was a gaming forum I was part of that did a contest I would like to win digital gift cards for either Xbox, Playstation or Steam. Nothing too big, a $10 one would be fine.

 

[Bawse]

Cash prizes, but I don't think forum contests work well unless you already have a established community.

 

[Shawn Gossman]

I prefer to offer cash as prizes paid through PayPal because they're easy!

For AAF, I offer cash, advertising, and posts. I feel like that is reasonable.

For me, I don't like participating in too many contests LOL. I'd rather give someone else a chance!

 

[Cpvr]

Cash prizes, but I don't think forum contests work well unless you already have a established community.

It can work to start up a new community as long as you promote the contest in the right places, so potential participants are aware of the competition.

I think it depends on the niche of the forum, but if it was a gaming forum I was part of that did a contest I would like to win digital gift cards for either Xbox, Playstation or Steam. Nothing too big, a $10 one would be fine.

I like this approach as well. If it was a major competition with a big time prize, a video game console could also be a viable reward.

It would probably cause the forum to go viral quick.