SuperLucky Secrets – 2019 edition out now!
First published back in 2015, my book of comping tips SuperLucky Secrets is still really popular with compers all over the world, with 61 five-star reviews on Amazon! I’m currently writing a new book...
Category: Comping tips
Do promoters have to publish winners’ names?
The introduction of GDPR has seen a change in the CAP Code – and promoters can no longer share names of competition winners if they’ve not given permission.
How to use Twitter lists
Lists are a great way to organise the accounts you follow (and don’t follow!) on Twitter. Use them to curate content on a certain topic – for example, children’s books, or to organise people...
The top ten mistakes compers make
As a new comper, it’s easy to make mistakes when you get started – but even experienced compers can slip up! Here’s ten common mistakes you might be making… 1. Not reading the rules...
How to spot a scam text message
Have you received a text message congratulating you on winning a prize? Are you concerned it’s a scam? Unfortunately, completing just one dodgy online form on a survey or competition site can result in...
Why won’t Waitrose competition entry forms submit?
Since 2017, Waitrose customers have had problems submitting the entry forms on their competition page. Despite completing the form correctly, entrants are likely to see the message ‘Please correct the errors and complete your...
Why you should read the rules
I’m amazed by the number of people that submit invalid entries to competitions and prize draws! In many cases, these are photos or comments which I can see that the entrants have spent a lot of...
How to check Facebook filtered messages and message requests
How to check for Message Requests and Filtered (or Spam) Messages on Facebook
Is Instagram comp tagging out of control?
Recently I’ve been entering more prize draws on Instagram. But my delight at finding a fabulous new giveaway is quickly replaced by annoyance when I see those dreaded words in the caption… “Tag a...
How to organise quallies, receipts & POPs
Even though comping has moved on a lot in the past decade or so, with most prize draws and comps promoted mainly online, the hobby still involves a fair bit of paperwork. I enter...
