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Are "ugliest web site" contests worth the effort?

by cwilde
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Hello,

I run a web design /SEO business, and I'm thinking about running an ugliest website design contest in my area.

My goal is to get leads and general exposure to my business.

Here are a few questions for those who have ran or participated in a ugliest website contest before:

1. Was the contest profitable for you? I know it costs money to publicize, then create the site itself, but in the end, did you get any real customers resulting from the publicity?

2. Did you attract customers that became actually wanted to but services from you, or were they all people lookig for freebies?

3. How long did you run it and how many entries did you get?

4. Do you have any other tips on making sure the contest is successful?

Any other tips or advice you have would be much appreciated!

Thank you in advance!
Clint
#contest or giveaway #contests #design #ugliest #web #web design agency #website advertising #work
  • Profile picture of the author dadhere
    Great idea.

    I would make it so the top 5 get a new site build with increasing discounts, the first being free of course.
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    • Profile picture of the author cwilde
      Thanks Rick! I appreciate your input. What other feedback do you or others have?
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  • Profile picture of the author FIERCE IM
    Really good Idea, contest has always give alot of buzz to a company. because people dont feel like it is another advertisement. I did that with some health product, and it did work very well for me in term of leads and cash. It's a very good idea.
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