by Cheryl Rickey

Created on: June 05, 2009

Getting started with sweepstakes is easier than ever thanks to the Internet. The old days of hand writing entries and sending them through the mail are over. You can win prizes that range from free food coupons to cars if you enter contests on a regular basis as a hobby.There are many sites on the Internet that list contests and sweepstakes. Most are updated daily. The most important thing to remember is that you should NEVER pay to access a sweepstakes or contest database. This is information you can find for free without paying someone.

A great start is to search the Internet for contests. When searching the Internet for contests and sweepstakes to enter, think first about what you would like to win. This will narrow down the contest listings and you will be able to focus on winning the things you need but cannot afford!

Go on Google and search use some common search terms such as "car sweepstakes", "travel sweepstakes", "baby product sweepstakes" to get specific results for contests that are currently in progress. For a broader result, enter the phrase "sweepstakes" or "contests" in Google search.

There are many legitimate sites that will help you get started with sweepstakes such as Sweetie Sweeps and Contests for Moms. Both have great tips on how to enter sweepstakes and provide clear instructions on each contest. They also update their sites with new sweepstakes daily.

Everyone wants to win a car or money. When you start out entering sweepstakes, try for some of the less popular contests. You have a better chance of winning because less people will enter. When you win, it inspires you to try for bigger prizes! It is always an incentive to win something, whether it is a book or airline tickets.

Magazine websites are a good source for sweepstakes. Check your favorite magazine web sites. Most magazines have many contests that they run both in their printed magazine and on their website. Sites such as Lucky Magazine, Elle Magazine and Good Housekeeping Magazine all have websites on the Internet and list multiple contests each month. Men's magazines such as Men's Journal and FHM Magazine have websites with contests for prizes such as sporting event tickets, vacations and automobiles.

Blogs are a great place for getting started with sweepstakes. Many bloggers like to drive traffic to their site with a contest for items such as baby products, candles, household items and electronics. Do an Internet search for "blogs with contests" to get a list of some

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