Want to know what tools SA has that makes it the BEST sweeps site on the net???  

If you are an old hand at entering sweepstakes online, you will find the transition easier than you imagined, and if you are brand new to entering sweepstakes online, you will find that this thread will help you to quickly and easily understand the tools and how to utilize them to aid you in entering and tracking your sweepstakes entries.


SweepsCheck: Mark those sweeps you've entered/decided AGAINST entering. Makes doing end of the month sweeps a snap! Also allows you to quickly see the newest added, as you check back throughout the day, without having to look at the ones you already decided on!!! Remember - click Save my Sweepstakes or refresh the page if you have pop ups allowed at SA, to save.








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My Sweepstakes: A place to keep sweeps you've selected to enter. Just log in, then click | Add to My Sweepstakes | to change it to | Remove from My Sweepstakes | and click Save my Sweepstakes or refresh the page if you have pop ups allowed at SA.

Once in My Sweepstakes you can access/utilize the following tools:

Broken Link: if you find a mistake [wrong url, etc] or the sweeps ended early, report and it will be quickly updated.

Personal Sweepstakes Notes: A place to put notes to a sweeps that only YOU can see!!! PERFECT for anything that is only of importance to YOU!!!

Post/View Comment: notes EVERONE can see - we share tips/UPC's/trivia/etc. And let each other know if there is a problem with a sweeps - no more searching to see if it's only you/your comp!!!

To get email notifications when a member posts a comment, just Click Watch to change it to UnWatch - no need to search!!!

Remind Me: perfect for odd running sweeps like weekly/monthly/qtrly/etc. Used in conjunction with Notes and SweepsCheck it makes keeping track so much easier!!!

Expired My Sweepstakes: access those expired listings that you entered.

Expired Sweepstakes: access all expired listings.

Expiring Soon Sweepstakes: Link is on the Home Page. Lists by date and category all of the listings that will expire in the next 2 weeks.








SA has more tools/info to help you sweep:

# Free Web Mail
# Sweepstakes News
# SA Flash Chat
# Live help



And best of all - SA Forums:


Announcements Forum - Where admin reports Breaking news or information.

Newbies Forum - tips to get you started and a place to introduce yourself

Questions & Answers Forum - where to ask questions to receive timely answers and more tips on sweeping/using programs.

Forum & Directory Sweepstakes Comments - The latest comments for ALL sweeps.

Sweepstakes Codes Forum - Another resource to ask for codes/trivia and find listed codes/trivia answers

Reported Scams Forum - SA admin will post reported sweepstakes scams here.


And many more Forums to post wins, discuss sweeps, etc.
http://www.sweepsadvantage.com/smf/


Come join us and experience a growing community of sweepers that help each other out and treat each other with respect.  


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Sweepstakes Etiquette - How to Be a Courteous Sweeper

http://contests.about.com/od/sweepstakes101/tp/thanksponsors.htm

Tips to Encourage Sponsors to Hold More Sweeptakes

The person who came up with the phrase, "There's no such thing as a free lunch" was definitely not a sweeper. Those of us who enter sweepstakes know that free lunches are just the tip of the prize iceberg.

However, sweepstakes are not guaranteed to continue. Sweepstakes come out of a company's advertising budget, and a single bad experience can convince the sponsors that their marketing dollars could be better spent elsewhere. For that reason, it's very important to be a considerate sweeper.

1. Thank Sponsors for Your Sweepstakes Wins

You might be surprised by how few winners take the simple step of thanking the sponsors for their wins. Remember that sweepstakes are organized by real people, who are usually excited to hear how their giveaway is received by the general public. They've put a lot of time, money, thought, and effort into creating the competition that you won. Simply sending them an email (or better yet, a letter in the mail) to tell them how much you appreciate your prize can make their entire day, while improving the chances that they will hold more sweepstakes in the future.

2. Be Polite and Patient to Sponsors When Something Goes Wrong

Sometimes you might encounter a problem with sweepstakes sponsors; for example, their website is down, you would like a clarification of their rules, or you haven't received a prize you won in a timely manner. While you should definitely stand up for your rights when it comes to receiving prizes, you should also remember to be polite and friendly to the sponsors in every communication you have with them. You're more likely to get help if you are polite about your problem, plus you won't run the risk of turning them off sweepstakes.

3. Remember - You're Not Entitled to Sweepstakes

Sometimes, we sweepers get so caught up in the excitement of entering and winning great prizes that we lose perspective. Sweepers have gotten angry enough to rant and rave about sponsors because the prizes weren't big enough for their liking, because airfare wasn't included in a win, or because a survey was required to enter. Remember that there are thousands of sweepstakes available to enter at any given time. If you are frustrated by one, just put it out of your mind and move on to the next.

4. Spend Some Time on Sponsors' Websites

When you're trying to get as many sweepstakes entered as possible, it's natural to rush through each site as quickly as you can. Remember, however, that the reason why sponsors are offering these wonderful prizes is to entice you to learn more about their products. Taking a few moments to look around the sponsors' websites and read what they have to say not only encourages the sponsors, but it could lead to your discovering something new and nifty.

5. Buy from Sponsors When Possible

Another great way to show your appreciation for sweepstakes is to spend your money on sponsors' products and services when possible. While you're certainly not obligated to buy anything as a condition of entering sweeps, it's really helpful to keep sponsors in mind when you go shopping. For example, if you browse through a sponsor's website and see a gift that would be great for a friend, bookmark it and return the next time you're getting ready to buy a present. This will raise their profits and show the success of their sweepstakes advertising. If possible, mention on contact forms or face-to-face that you heard about them through their sweepstakes.

6. Take the Time to Answer Survey Questions

Some sponsors use sweepstakes to gather information about their current or potential customers. This information can be very valuable to the sponsors, and can help to show the usefulness of their giveaways. Taking the time to fill out optional survey questions truthfully can help support sweepstakes sponsors.

Moving?

Where do I find the advanced options sweepspop link?

TY GSW!!! 

I also found this:

http://www.sweepsadvantage.com/sweepstakes-speed.htm

Here's how it works:
 
1.  At the top of the page, look for "Advanced Options" in the upper right corner.
 
2.  Mouse over "Advanced Options" and begin by picking "Enable SweepsPop Boxes".
 
3.  When the boxes appear in front of each listing, check off the sweepstakes that you want to "pop" open.  If you have a fast computer connection that can easily open lots of windows, you can opt to "Check All SweepsPop" which will open up to 20 sweeps at once.  If your computer processes information more slowly, try opening only 5 or 10 at once instead.
 
4.  After you have checked off your boxes, click "Launch SweepsPop".  Kazaam!  All the sweeps you have selected will open on your screen.  Fill out the entry forms and sweep, sweep, sweep!
 
5.  Go back up to "Advanced Options" to uncheck boxes if you want to uncheck your selections before selecting a new batch.
 
6.  But wait, there's more!  You can also go to "Advanced Options" to "Check all SweepsCheck" or "Uncheck all SweepsCheck".  If you're not familiar with SweepsCheck, it's a quick way to mark off which sweeps you have already entered.
 
Additional Speed Tip - Autofill
 
SweepsPop is a great way to get through the sweepstakes quickly, but how can I fill the entry forms in even faster?  The answer:  use an autofill program. 
 
An autofill program is a typing aid.  It allows you to store information that can be used to quickly fill out entry forms.  Put in your name, address, email, etc.. and when you run the autofill program, it will take the information you supplied and match it to the entry form fields.  You still need to open each entry form, but an autofill program will speed up your time by cutting down on repetitive typing. 
 
There are many autofill programs available.  If you don't already use one, SweepsAdvantage suggests this one sponsored by PrizeWish: Follow the instructions to add the autofill program to your computer.
 
Some cautions when using an autofill program:
* Use the autofill program to fill the form, but do a quick read-over before submitting the entry form.  Autofill programs are good, but they aren't perfect.
* Autofill programs don't work with Flash entry forms.  You will still need to manually type out entry forms that are in Flash format.
* You will need to type in any security codes that are required.
* You will sometimes need to answer additional questions on the entry forms.
 
Hey!  The Rules said I'd be disqualified for using a form filler.  Won't I disqualify myself if I use an autofill program?  NO.  Autofill programs are typing aids.  You are still visiting the site and seeing what the sponsor has to offer. You are still reading and filling out the form.  What sponsor's don't like are 'bot programs that crawl around the web entering sweepstakes on your behalf.  With a 'bot program, a human does not visit the contest site.  Humans are allowed to use autofill programs to help with their typing.