Monday, January 27, 2014

Update: RSS feed

We are happy to inform you about a new feature, an RSS feed, on Sweeps.

To subscribe to the Sweeps by Shop Your Way feed reader, copy the URL and paste it in your RSS reader. 


WHAT ARE RSS FEEDS?
RSS Feeds (Really Simple Syndication Feeds) are free information feeds that give you a glimpse of updated website content with a link to the full version of that content. RSS feeds allow you to receive updates in one place. it's a collection of updates from your favorite websites in one place!

WHAT ARE THE TERMS OF USE?
Sweeps by Shop Your Way (http://www.shopyourway.com/app/2/l) offers free RSS as a service for Shop Your Way members. Get the latest Sweeps posted on http://www.shopyourway.com/app/2/l even when you aren't logged into Shop Your Way. Use must include proper credit to Sweeps by Shop Your Way as the source.

HOW CAN I USE RSS FEEDS?
Copy and paste the URL of the Sweeps by Shop Your Way feed in your RSS reader to subscribe. There are different types of readers: Some RSS feed applications are downloadable; others live on the web and work within the browser of our choice. Find the best RSS reader for you! To use the reader of your choosing, follow the directions provided by that feed reader.

Which RSS reader are you currently using?

By: Laura Meyer, Copywriter

Friday, January 24, 2014

Update: Refer friends for additional entries


Increase your chances of winning by sharing with Facebook, Twitter or your own, unique URL.



You know how you can share Sweeps to earn an additional entry? Well guess what…we’re making sharing even better!

1 additional entry = When you share a Sweeps
1 additional entry = Every time a friend participates in the Sweeps you shared

Additional entries will be limited to a specific number for each Sweeps, but the more often your friends participate when you share Sweeps, the more entries you’ll gain.

3 friends participate in a Sweeps you shared = 4 additional entries for you


Connect with your friends on Facebook and build up your Followers on Twitter. The larger your social network, the more you increase your chances of winning when you share Sweeps.

By: Laura Meyer, Copywriter


Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Tip: Locate Your Sweeps In Progress

With our new footer, you can access the Sweeps page right from the Shop Your Way home page!

Looking for your Sweeps in progress?

Clicking on the “Sweeps” tab at the bottom of the page with the trophy icon will bring up our carousel of Sweeps you've started, but haven’t completely entered. You can click on the "Sweeps Home" button for instant access to the Sweeps page with all of our Sweeps. 


Easily find your Sweeps in progress when you click the Sweeps icon at the bottom of the screen.
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If you’re still having trouble finding the Sweeps you've started, click on "Sweeps" on the Shop Your Way home page and then “My Sweeps” to locate all of your Sweeps in progress.

Monday, January 13, 2014

Welcome

Welcome to the Sweeps blog. We’re happy to have you.

This blog will share the latest updates on the Sweeps platform, tips and tricks for playing sweepstakes and contests, Sweeps team news and other fascinating blurbs that we think our members would find interesting.

Be sure to subscribe to the Sweeps blog with your email address (to the right) to get the latest news on exciting new sweepstakes and contests on Shop Your Way!

What would you like to see covered in this blog?