My Raffle Blog
Tips, tutorials and ideas for running raffles online without the headache.
Best raffle app in 2026: what to look at before you choose
The criteria that separate a good raffle app from one that gives you a headache: number control, instant payment, automatic art, a fair draw and the real cost. How to choose without falling for a catch.
How to run a charity raffle step by step (and raise more)
Complete guide to organize a charity raffle from scratch: define the cause, get the prize, promote, sell and report back. Everything you need to raise money with transparency.
How to draw a raffle fairly and prove it
Methods to draw your raffle with no doubt left: a live draw, an official public lottery or the app itself. How to prove to everyone that it was clean and avoid complaints after the result.
How to promote and sell your raffle fast: 9 tactics that work
Practical tactics to sell the whole raffle faster: social proof, easy instant payment, real urgency, partnerships and the best times to post on WhatsApp and Instagram.
Are WhatsApp raffles legal? What to know before you run one
Is a WhatsApp raffle a crime or an accepted practice? A direct answer based on universal principles: private vs commercial raffles, when you need a license, and where the line to fraud is. Rules vary by country, so check your local authority.
Online raffle: the complete guide to create, promote and draw in 2026
Everything about online raffles in one place: how to create one, set price and prize, design the art, promote on WhatsApp, draw fairly and stay within the rules. With links to the detailed guide for each step.
Do online raffles pay taxes? What organizers and winners should know
Does a WhatsApp raffle pay tax? Tax on the prize, on the organizer's profit, payment monitoring and when you need to register a business. A general guide to the tax side without surprises. Rules vary by country.
30 raffle prize ideas: what sells most in 2026
A ready list of raffle prizes for every budget. What sells most, what to avoid, how to combine prizes and how to photograph them for the WhatsApp art.
Printable or digital raffle template: which one is worth it
An honest comparison between a printable raffle template and a digital raffle on your phone. When paper still works, where it gets in the way, and how to move to digital without losing control of your sales.
Ready to use WhatsApp messages to promote your raffle (just copy)
Ready made messages to announce, follow up and remind people about your raffle draw on WhatsApp. Copy, swap the details and paste in the group. With templates for selling, status and broadcast lists.
How much to charge per raffle number? Pricing table by prize value
A practical pricing table for raffle numbers across prize ranges ($100 to $2000). Simple formula, healthy profit margin and the most common pricing mistakes that stall a raffle.
How to run an online raffle for free in 5 minutes
Step-by-step guide to set up a raffle from scratch, generate professional art and start selling on WhatsApp in under 5 minutes. No credit card, no complicated install.
How to design your raffle art and mark sold numbers to share on WhatsApp
Learn how to put together a clean, professional raffle image, mark who bought each number and share the picture straight to WhatsApp in seconds.
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