I think getting paid reviews or reviews from contest are exactly not popular or attractive enough, unless one is a very hot and famous blogger or website. I could be wrong. Even if some sites offer a free review also did not attract much attentions.Some blogs are established and will not post comments in your blog and your topic here may not attract other bloggers.

If you gives out prizes , then maybe some people will participate..keke! When you only offer free reviews, it means you are limiting your entries. Only those who have blogs will post comments in your blog. For those who dont blog , then there is no interest or desire to comment.

I dont have my own blog (officialy) but I comented because what you have posted maybe relevant to me one day if I choosed to have my own blog. At the moment ,I like your ideas about making money online.

Well! if your intentions is to draw more readers to your blog, I should think you better offer some prizes according to your pain in your pocket..keek! Maybe you could start small.I hope you dont break any laws by holding contests.. I heard you need to get a permit or letter from a ministry before you can hold a contest or somebody may complained and you may have broken the law…

I think a blogger should not worry too much about the traffic .He should prove his ability to post with interesting contents and maintain a blog before he goes looking for more traffic. Whats the use of going and paying to get more traffic when he cannot maintain his blog..After three months , it becomes like a no man’s land..keke !
Then assuming he has passed this test, then as time passed , if he is worthy blogger , he will acquire more readers to his blog. You cannot hide a shining lamp beneath your bed or if your wine taste good , it will be spread around.

It maybe slower this way to increase traffic, but your readers will
be more loyal and not like nomads..keke!