Ok, so I got a few followers for my blog, did some wish list items and reviews, and now I've approached some companies and got a YES to do a giveaway!!

I'm just curious is there anything that you all wish you knew before your first giveaway?  Or any things you have changed after doing a few?

Any information is appreciated.  I'm a big believer in learning from others mistakes and getting the info out there for people coming after me as well. 

I have one giveaway starting on Wednesday, one starting on Friday (maybe more coming) :::fingers crossed::

oh and my blog is http://jotgiveaways.blogspot.com

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-Be sure to clarify with the company where they will ship to: USA only, USA and Canada, worldwide and be sure to indicate any such restrictions on your post.

-Have a set time (along with a date) to end the giveaway. That way entrants know that any comments received after a certain time won't be counted.

Congrats and good luck!!
Thanks Nicole!! Good tips to clarify with the company where they will ship to.

I am running each giveaway for two weeks. I've entered a lot of giveaways, so I think I know the basics, but being overly specific is better than any vagueness.
If the company provides you with a product to review in conjuction with the giveaway, make sure that you place a disclaimer statement. Mine says something to the effect: I was provided with a product for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received and the views here expressed are my own.
Francine, thank you for posting this!! My first review/giveaway will be posted tomorrow so I would love to know 'now' what to avoid as well!! Thank you ;)

Good luck with your giveaway!!

~ Sharon / www.dealafina.com
Ok, well off we go!!!

This is my first giveaway!! I will have several more coming up. I am planning to change the comment section, but am scared of making any changes mid-giveaway. So, don't know how I'll figure that one out.

http://jotgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/03/beads-story-giveaway.html

Francine,

I'm still reading your review, but I LOVE your style. I like how you break things up with the brackets and I am totally going to copy your style going forward! That really helps the reader and I wish I had done that!

My review is up at http://www.dealafina.com/review-and-giveaway-me-time-meditation-cd-... -- and I struggled with the length and how to help direct the reader with confusing them.

Okay, I need to go back to reading your review (which is awesome btw)!
Thanks Sharon, I really appreciate the positive feedback!!

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