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« on: July 14, 2008, 11:40:33 PM » |
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There is no secret formula for winning, but there are some things you can do to increase your chances. You'll see these same suggestions in other threads, but here's a quick list:
* Use SA correctly. You need to click the links and fill out the entry forms to enter. SweepsCheck is a great tool, but checking it off does not enter you in the sweepstakes.
* Enter lots of sweeps every day.
* Enter the sweeps you really like; skip the ones where the prize isn't a match for you.
* Use an autofill program to speed up your entry time.
* Use the SA tools. See the "Newbie" thread for more information.
* Enter skill sweeps that require more work because many people skip them. If you can write an essay, take a photo, or create a recipe, you're competing against a smaller group on entrants.
* Enter the Blog sweeps. They are less popular and have shorter entry periods. Your odds of winning are better.
* Read the Rules. You may disqualify yourself if you don't follow the guidelines.
* Enter as many times as the sweep allows.
* Visit the Forum and compare notes. We all want to win!
* Have fun, stay calm, and be grateful when you do win something. A win is a win.
~ Got a winning tip? We'd love to hear it!
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« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2008, 12:17:53 AM » |
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If you enter at the same time every day and haven't won in a long time, change up when you enter - or even in what order you enter.
Keep in mind that while winning is the goal, interacting with other sweepers in the forums and comments is a side benefit that will make you feel like a winner!!!
Dry spells CAN be broken, so don't give up!!! However - if you are starting to feel burned out, take a break - sweeping should be fun, not a chore!!!
I save winning pages to paint, so when I'm blue, I can revisit past wins and reaffirm that I AM a winner - you'd be suprised how such a simple thing can really lift your spirits!!!
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« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2008, 12:23:03 AM » |
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Thanks for the list!
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« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2008, 02:38:53 AM » |
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Great list.... Short n simple tips... Thanks a bunch  |
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« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2008, 11:37:43 AM » |
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Great list, thank you for sharing.
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« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2008, 12:55:25 PM » |
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yea, i have a tip! toss my laptop in my swimming pool! so, that way i could get some time to do things around the house! i haven't left this computer, in days. not KIDDING you!  i'm addicted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2010, 02:04:43 PM » |
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Have a tip to add?
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« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2010, 02:08:12 AM » |
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yea, i have a tip! toss my laptop in my swimming pool! so, that way i could get some time to do things around the house! i haven't left this computer, in days. not KIDDING you! i'm addicted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Me too!! I have to pull myself away from the laptop to get some cleaning done...why because cleaning is no fun and sweeping is alot of fun!!!!!! I do manage to get things cleaned up though...not sure how but I do. |
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« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2010, 12:42:47 AM » |
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On the subject of speeding up entries: More entries in less time = more fun and prizes.
I was using Internet Explorer and getting tired of everything being sooooo slooooow tooooo looooaaaad, especially with SweepsPop loading 20 windows at a time. I just figured it was my computer (it is getting old, like me).
But then I downloaded Firefox - WOW!. Without changing anything else on my computer, the increase in speed is unbelievable!!!
First, it loads SweepsPop in tabs not separate windows which is faster, but each site loads and switches to additional pages so much faster, also.
It does lock up now and then, but even with that I can enter the same number of sweeps in less than half the time I was spending with Internet Explorer. Only now I'm entering twice as many in the same amount of time and winning more!
I strongly recommend Firefox to anyone entering a lot of sweeps. I will never go back to Internet Explorer.
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« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2010, 01:05:36 AM » |
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On the subject of speeding up entries: More entries in less time = more fun and prizes.
I was using Internet Explorer and getting tired of everything being sooooo slooooow tooooo looooaaaad, especially with SweepsPop loading 20 windows at a time. I just figured it was my computer (it is getting old, like me).
But then I downloaded Firefox - WOW!. Without changing anything else on my computer, the increase in speed is unbelievable!!!
First, it loads SweepsPop in tabs not separate windows which is faster, but each site loads and switches to additional pages so much faster, also.
It does lock up now and then, but even with that I can enter the same number of sweeps in less than half the time I was spending with Internet Explorer. Only now I'm entering twice as many in the same amount of time and winning more!
I strongly recommend Firefox to anyone entering a lot of sweeps. I will never go back to Internet Explorer.
It sounds like you were using an older version of Internet Explorer. Since IE7 was first introduced, there were major, major upgrades made to it where you wouldn't even recognize it compared to IE6 and previous versions. The newer versions have the same tab capability as Firefox, and the new add-on, IE7Pro, lets you block and filter whatever and however you want. It's fantastic!  |
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« Reply #10 on: August 04, 2010, 01:36:01 AM » |
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yea, i have a tip! toss my laptop in my swimming pool! so, that way i could get some time to do things around the house! i haven't left this computer, in days. not KIDDING you! i'm addicted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is so funny! I feel the same way! My tip: Keep everything positive and congratulate others when they win the sweeps you wanted to win (as hard as it may be!). |
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« Reply #11 on: August 04, 2010, 03:12:21 AM » |
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yea, i have a tip! toss my laptop in my swimming pool! so, that way i could get some time to do things around the house! i haven't left this computer, in days. not KIDDING you! i'm addicted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LMAO@U!!!!!! Gotta Love it!!! |
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« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2010, 09:28:01 PM » |
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These are some great tips...some I weren't even following but will be sure to do so now!
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« Reply #13 on: January 19, 2011, 11:38:37 PM » |
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So I have been a memeber for a bout a year now and have had a few litlle wins, thinking about upgrading my membership any comments about this is it worth the money and what exactly does it do for a sweeper? Thanks for any and all help  |
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« Reply #15 on: February 08, 2011, 04:50:22 AM » |
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These are really good tips. Thanks so much for sharing them! |
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« Reply #16 on: March 27, 2011, 09:36:02 PM » |
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THANKS FOR SHARING
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« Reply #17 on: April 11, 2011, 11:41:12 AM » |
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I use Flock browser for sweeping faster thats for sure ...and thanks for the tips ...and I to sit to much on laptop due to love of sweeps...I am a newbie but I am at a good run  |
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« Reply #18 on: April 11, 2011, 09:03:59 PM » |
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I use Flock browser for sweeping faster thats for sure ...and thanks for the tips ...and I to sit to much on laptop due to love of sweeps...I am a newbie but I am at a good run FYI: http://www.flock.com/Support for Flock browsers will be discontinued as of April 26th, 2011. We would like to thank our loyal users around the world for their support, and we encourage the Flock community to migrate in the coming weeks to one of the recommended web browsers listed below. |
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« Reply #19 on: May 17, 2011, 10:26:35 AM » |
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An interesting strategy, best of luck!
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« Reply #20 on: August 29, 2011, 11:12:41 AM » |
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I was using Internet Explorer, and it is S-L-O-W! It's a LOT faster to blast through your saved sweeps list with Mozilla Firefox.  |
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« Reply #21 on: January 24, 2012, 04:17:55 PM » |
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My computer is running so slow it is crazy but after reading here I might just try out another browser for fun and see if there is any difference. The time for the pages to load is a definite frustration to me.
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« Reply #22 on: January 24, 2012, 06:47:51 PM » |
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My computer is running so slow it is crazy but after reading here I might just try out another browser for fun and see if there is any difference. The time for the pages to load is a definite frustration to me.
There are many factors on why yours may be slow: your ISP speed {cox offers 3, we have the 2nd one} matters here. how many programs you have on your comp, have you run defrag? how old it is {older comps have trouble keeping up} and 2 years *is* old in this era of 18 months to faster comps!!!  |
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« Reply #23 on: February 21, 2012, 11:27:24 AM » |
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IE was loading really slow for me, too. Firefox was SO much better. I was shocked. And happy. |
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« Reply #24 on: March 27, 2012, 03:27:57 PM » |
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IE super slow for me to. That's on 3 different computers. I switched to Chrome a few months ago and it's a lot faster!
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