Let’s say I want to start my own blog contest. What do I do?

1. Find some good prizes to give away. Don’t give away your old shoes if you can help it!
2. Come up with the contest mechanics e.g. the contest period, the entering methods, judging etc.
3. Blog about your contest. Tell friends and send the contest to a site like Contest Whiz to publicize it!
4. Reply to comments, entries or questions from participants. Write posts to update your readers.
5. Finally, announce your winners when the contest ends and give out your prizes. Then give yourself a pat on the back for a successful contest hosting!