The comping handbook

Start curious.
Enter confident.

A practical, free guide to finding competitions, keeping organised, and making every entry count. Start at chapter one, or pick what you need.

Six guides. Endless possibilities.

Beginner

Getting Started with Comping

Everything you need to know to begin your comping journey. From setting up accounts to making your first entries.

8 min readSetting up accounts / Essential tools

Beginner

Entry Methods Explained

Understand every type of competition entry method: web forms, social media, SMS, mail-in, and more.

12 min readWeb form entries / Social media comps

Intermediate

Increasing Your Odds

Proven strategies to boost your win rate. Learn what the most successful compers do differently.

15 min readVolume strategies / Timing your entries

All Levels

Avoiding Competition Scams

Protect yourself from fake competitions and scams. Learn the red flags and stay safe while comping.

10 min readSpotting fakes / Data protection

Intermediate

Tracking & Organisation

Master the art of staying organised. Track entries, manage deadlines, and never miss a closing date.

10 min readEntry tracking / Calendar management

Beginner

Social Media Competitions

Dominate Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok competitions. Platform-specific strategies that work.

12 min readInstagram tactics / Twitter/X tips