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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.
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.
Read articleWhat 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.
Read articleHow 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.
Read articleThe 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.
Read articleDay-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.
Read articleHow 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.
Read articleA 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.
Read articleAI 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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