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Guides for competition operators

Practical advice on starting, running, and growing a UK prize competition business. Take a read through the below blog posts which capture my experiences and advice. The blog posts are advisory only, and are not financial or legal advice. Always consult a professional.

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Start a Prize Competition Business

Download the full guide covering setup, legal structure, payments, launch planning, marketing, and common mistakes.

About9 April 20265 min read

Who Wrote This, and What is RaffleHub?

I tried and failed at running a competition site in 2025, then built RaffleHub out of the wreckage. Here's the honest version of that story and what the platform actually does.

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Industry Basics10 April 20265 min read

What is an Online Prize Competition Business?

An introduction to the UK prize competition model - how it works legally, how operators make money, and why it has become one of the fastest-growing sectors in UK e-commerce.

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Getting Started11 April 20267 min read

How to Start a Prize Competition Business

A practical guide covering legal structure, prize sourcing, platform setup, pricing strategy and launch preparation for new UK competition operators.

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Growth12 April 20265 min read

The Importance of Good Web Design for Competition Sites

Why your website design directly affects entries, trust, and repeat customers - and what the highest-converting competition sites do differently.

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Operations13 April 20268 min read

Day-to-Day Running of a Competition Business

What managing an active competition business actually looks like - draws, customer support, stock management, and keeping entries flowing week after week.

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Marketing14 April 20266 min read

How to Advertise a Prize Competition Business

The channels, formats and strategies that work for UK competition brands - from paid social to organic content, email and influencer partnerships.

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Getting Started15 April 20267 min read

A 30-Day Launch Plan for a Prize Competition Business

A week-by-week action plan for getting from zero to your first live competition - covering setup, content, soft launch and paid acquisition.

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Operations17 April 20268 min read

AI Prompting for Prize Competition Listings

Exact prompt templates for generating competition descriptions, instant win copy, homepage hero sections, skill questions, and AI gallery images - with tips on getting results that actually sound like you.

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