Rafflecopter vs Giveaway Tools
I’m curious what Peanut Butter and Whine readers think of the entry methods for giveaways. Right now I use the Rafflecopter form, but there is a new way to enter out on the blogs called GiveawayTools that I am thinking of using.
Or the old way of leave a comment for each entry. So I’m putting a poll so you can vote. You can find the poll to the right under the Giveaway List. Or feel free to leave a comment with your thoughts.
Thank you! I want my readers to love entering giveaways here!
I’m Refreshing My Blog (and Exorcising Some Digital Ghosts)
Updating old blog content is like digital archaeology—except I’ve unearthed a full-on resident spirit: The Ghost of Peanut Butter and Whine.
This digital poltergeist has been causing absolute chaos behind the scenes. If things look a little haunted around here, here is the proof:
- The Vanishing Act: The ghost keeps deleting my best images and video tutorials, leaving behind sad, empty boxes.
- The Link Graveyard: It’s been sneakily stripping away my trusted brand partners and replacing them with sketchy “AI Crypto” links.
- Font Sabotage: Apparently trapped in 2001, it keeps reverting my clean layout back to “Geocities-era” antique fonts.
My 2026 Blog Refresh Plan
To banish these spirits and keep my traffic climbing, I’m launching a step-by-step exorcism plan:
- Exorcise the 404s: Running a broken link checker to track down every dead end and missing image.
- Modernize Recommendations: Swapping out outdated products for my absolute 2026 essentials.
- SEO Deep Clean: Refreshing metadata and strategically placing focus keywords.

Stick Around Please!
Don’t let this be a “one and done” visit. While I’m cleaning house and banishing spirits, check out these (very much alive) links:
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner: Check out the sidebar for my current giveaway. I promise this one is fully alive, kicking, and ghost-free!
Earn Cash: Some things never go out of style. Rakuten still pays you to shop, and in this economy, who is turning down free money?
Hey, while you are here you could shop through my link on Amazon, or Walmart.



7 Comments
Alex Shockley
We decided to go with Rafflecopter for our facebook giveaway but might have to try out GT. Thanks!
Connie Gruning
So far GT seems really easy to use!!
Alex Shockley
We decided to go with Rafflecopter for our facebook giveaway but might have to try out GT. Thanks!
Jan at J4C Home
I also use Rafflecopter but have been considering Giveaway Tools. Although lately I don’t care for Giveaway Tools so much. This morning I received an invitation from PromoSimple, which appears to be very similar to Giveaway Tools. I’m wondering if you know anything about this tool. Hmmmmm, what to do… ?
Connie Gruning
Jan, I’ve never heard of PromoSimple. I will have to go look around, for now I am sticking with Rafflecopter. I’m like you I’m not as thrilled with Giveaway tools lately, it isn’t as fast as entering on RC.
Off to find out about Promo. Thanks for the comment!!
Zephyr Hill
It’s hard to vote because I don’t know anything about Giveaway Tools. Is there some way we can test it out before we give feedback?
Connie Gruning
Follow this link to Makobiscribe’s blog. She uses the Giveaway Tools way of entering. The little naptime bag is super cute too… (The giveaway this link goes to)
http://makobiscribe.com/2012/04/personalized-preschool-napbag-kinderbag-oc-daisy-sweepstakes.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+makobiscribe%2FQbzz+%28Makobi+Scribe%29