{"id":8542,"date":"2015-07-31T14:00:42","date_gmt":"2015-07-31T14:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sweepsadvantage.com\/sweepstakes-contests-blog\/?p=8542"},"modified":"2022-04-04T19:30:11","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T23:30:11","slug":"sweepstakes-school-sweepstakes-vs-contests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sweepsadvantage.com\/sweepstakes-contests-blog\/sweepstakes-school-sweepstakes-vs-contests\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweepstakes School: Sweepstakes vs. Contests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sweepsadvantage.com\/sweepstakes-contests-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/T-H-E-L-O-W-D-O-W-N.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8547 \" src=\"http:\/\/www.sweepsadvantage.com\/sweepstakes-contests-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/T-H-E-L-O-W-D-O-W-N.jpg\" alt=\"Sweepstakes School\" width=\"581\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweepsadvantage.com\/sweepstakes-contests-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/T-H-E-L-O-W-D-O-W-N.jpg 851w, https:\/\/www.sweepsadvantage.com\/sweepstakes-contests-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/T-H-E-L-O-W-D-O-W-N-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweepsadvantage.com\/sweepstakes-contests-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/T-H-E-L-O-W-D-O-W-N-768x284.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You wouldn't be entering sweepstakes if you didn't want to win. With so many different opportunities to get free stuff, win big and get a cash win-fall we can understand why it can all be confusing.<\/p>\n<p>You also might be wondering if people really do win or if it is all just scam to get your information. Sweepstakes School is in session.<\/p>\n<p>Sweepstakes Advantage wants to help you max out your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweepsadvantage.com\/sweepstakes-contests-blog\/win-25000-ebay-sweepstakes\/\">sweepstakes opportunities and hopefully increase your chances of winning<\/a> as many sweepstakes as possible. \u00a0So let's get started!<\/p>\n<h3>Sweepstakes vs. Contests- Is there really a difference?<\/h3>\n<p>The words \u201cpromotion,\u201d \u201csweepstakes,\u201d \u201ccontest\u201d and \u201cgiveaways\u201d are sometimes used interchangeably. The truth is there are a few very distinct differences between them. This can lead to confusion when you enter a number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweepsadvantage.com\/sweepstakes-contests-blog\/top-home-improvement-sweepstakes-this-week\/\">sweepstakes each day or even each week<\/a>.<\/p><div id=\"sweep-3261670160\" class=\"sweep-content sweep-entity-placement\"><center><div class=\"container\">\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- underparagraph615 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5861183367155090\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"1214224845\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div><\/center><\/div>\n<p>To begin with, the word \u201cpromotion\u201d can be used to describe many, many different marketing tactics which include and are not limited to Sweepstakes, Contests, Instant Win Games, and Loyalty Programs. Two of the most common promotions you will see a business offer are Sweepstakes (games of chance) and Contests (games of skill).<\/p>\n<p><b>Key take away: The major difference between these two is that contest winners are selected by judges using a set of criteria whereas sweepstakes winners are randomly selected.<\/b><\/p>\n<h4>Entering Sweepstakes<\/h4>\n<p>Sweepstakes are generally used to generate awareness or to grow a businesses client database. They are really simple offers and should be really easy for the general consumer to enter.<\/p>\n<p>Typically <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweepsadvantage.com\/sweepstakes-contests-blog\/best-free-online-sweepstakes\/\">online sweepstakes<\/a> will ask a person to enter some personal information like their name, address and an email address in exchange for a chance to win a prize. Sometimes they will also include things like allowing the person to enter that they are eligible to enter the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweepsadvantage.com\/sweepstakes-contests-blog\/spf25-orlando-yearly-sweepstakes-convention\/\">sweepstakes (for instance that you are 18 year<\/a> old or older) or that you reside in a specific state. Some will also have a check box so you can note that you\u00a0have read and agree to the promotion\u2019s official rules.<\/p>\n<p>Many companies also include an opt-in for consent to email you with company news.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key take away: Winners are chosen by random.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Entering Contests<\/h3>\n<p>Contests are used to engage you with their product or services. \u00a0Simple contests will ask you to select something, make a choice or give an opinion to be selected as a winner. Sometimes they\u00a0may ask you to submit a photo, essay, video, poem, or an answer to a question.<\/p>\n<p>Then each entry that is submitted is scored and judged against a set of criteria that is outlined in the official rules. This ensures the judging process will be fair for all entries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Take Away: Contest winners are selected by judges.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now that you know the basics, you are probably wondering which one to enter. \u00a0That all depends on what your goals are. \u00a0It's easy to enter sweepstakes because you do no more than just enter you information in and hit enter. \u00a0With contests you may have to invest more time, create something or give permission for the sponsoring company to use an what you submit to promote their company.<\/p>\n<p>So which one you should enter all depends on you. 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