I think 2 weeks is a good time frame. Gives people a chance to make something from scratch if you ever decide to do contest themes.
I know one thing that helps other contests gain traction is to request those entering to share the contest post. I actually tried to resteem the last contest after I entered, but I guess you can't once a post has paid out. This would be where @vliet suggestion of doing a halfway reminder might come in. That way late entrants can still share with any of their followers that might be interested in entering.
I also work as a designer if you want a thumbnail designed for the contest to add consistency. Can do it free of charge since I'm sure I'll be entering more contests with ya'll.
Anyway, take all that with a grain of salt. Consisency is the best ingredient to grow a Steemit audience, as I'm sure you know. So, if you ladies just keep at it like you have been, I'm sure you'll get a larger entry pool no matter how you proceed.
@anjkara and I would like to take you up on your offer :) Thought it would be a great idea and would help towards making these posts better as you have stated with consistency. Thank you greatly for offering us this kind gift! We appreciate it and your words of advice as well ^_^
This is exciting that we get to work together. Makes me happy to see that we can all work as a team :D
Of course! I’m happy to help. I should mention that I am currently working full time and have a 4 month old, though. So it may take me a minute to get something polished and ready to go.
Do you guys want anything in particular in mind, or do I have free reign (you can check out my Etsy banner design here if you want a feel for my style)?
Thank you @hglucky13. I love your Etsy banner and I think I've fallen in love with 'Mamma Roo and Joey Too'. You're so talented :D
Thanks! It helped that I was working off of a really awesome pattern. I’ll try to get some thumbnail ideas roughed out for you and @foxyspirit this week.
That's great. No hurry. Do things at your own pace. You're already so busy :)
Thanks
You can take your time no worries, I have 3 young ones myself so I totally get it. That's a cute, simple and elegant banner. It is lovely to look at and calming. Good job!