How to Create a Competition in PromoAmp

ยท 2025-04-07
How to Create a Competition in PromoAmp

This guide will walk you through the process of creating a competition or giveaway using PromoAmp. Follow these steps to set up an engaging competition that will help you grow your audience and increase engagement.


Step 1: Setup - Campaign Details

  • From your dashboard, click on the **Create Competition** button.
  • Enter a compelling **Competition Name** that clearly communicates what you're giving away.
  • Add a detailed **Description** of your competition, including what participants can win and why they should enter.
  • Set your competition's **Date Range**: - **Start Date**: When your competition will begin accepting entries - **End Date**: When your competition will stop accepting entries
  • Add your **Terms and Conditions** to ensure your competition complies with relevant laws and regulations.

  • Step 2: User Details

  • Configure how users will enter your competition: - **Login Options**: Choose what information you'll collect from participants (email, name, etc.) - **Entry Settings**: Decide if users can enter multiple times or only once - **Location Restriction**: Optionally limit your competition to specific countries or regions - **Fraud Settings**: Enable protections against fraudulent entries

  • Step 3: How to Enter

    This step is where you define the actions users must take to enter your competition:


  • Click on the platforms you want to include (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, etc.)
  • For each platform, configure the specific action required: - **Follow** your social media account - **Like** a specific post - **Comment** on a post - **Share** content - **Subscribe** to your newsletter - **Visit** a webpage

  • Adding Email Marketing Integration

    If you want to grow your email list through your competition:


  • In the "How to Enter" step, add a "Join Mailing List" action
  • Click **Add Mailing List Integration**
  • Select your email marketing platform (Klaviyo, Mailchimp, or Mailjet)
  • Select the specific mailing list where new subscribers will be added
  • Configure field mappings to ensure user data is correctly transferred

  • Step 4: Prizes

  • Click **Add Prize** to create a new prize
  • Enter the **Prize Name** and **Description**
  • Set the **Number of Winners** who will receive this prize
  • Optionally upload an **Image** of the prize
  • Add multiple prizes if your competition has different reward tiers

  • Step 5: Design

    Customize the look and feel of your competition widget:


  • Choose your **Primary** and **Secondary Colors** to match your brand
  • Upload a **Feature Image** that will appear at the top of your competition
  • Configure **Widget Settings**: - **Widget Type**: Choose between Default, Chat Bubble, or Top Bar - **Widget Position**: Select where the widget appears on your website - **Button Text**: Customize the call-to-action text - **Widget Title**: Set a title that appears on the widget

  • Step 6: Summary and Launch

  • Review all competition details in the summary page
  • Address any missing fields highlighted in red
  • Click the **Publish** button to make your competition live
  • Once published, you'll receive: - A direct link to your competition landing page - Embed code to add the competition to your website - Options to add tracking pixels for analytics

  • Using AI to Generate Competitions

    PromoAmp offers an AI-powered competition generator that can create a complete competition for you in seconds:


  • From your dashboard, click on the **Generate Competition with AI** button
  • Enter your website URL or domain name
  • The AI will analyze your website and automatically: - Create a compelling competition title and description - Set up relevant prizes based on your business - Configure entry methods based on your social media presence - Select appropriate images and colors that match your brand
  • Review the generated competition and make any desired adjustments
  • Publish the competition when you're satisfied with the setup

  • This feature is perfect for quickly launching competitions without having to configure every detail manually. The AI analyzes your website content, social media presence, and brand colors to create a competition that aligns with your business.


    Embedding Your Competition

    After publishing, you can embed your competition on your website:


  • Go to the **Summary** tab and click on "Install on your website"
  • Copy the provided embed code
  • Paste the code into your website's HTML just before the closing `` tag
  • The competition widget will now appear on your website

  • Managing Your Live Competition

    Once your competition is live, you can:


  • View and export participant data
  • Validate entries to ensure they've completed the required actions
  • Use the leaderboard to see who's referring the most new participants
  • Draw winners using the built-in random selection tool
  • Contact winners directly through the platform

  • By following these steps, you'll create an engaging competition that helps you achieve your marketing goals while providing a seamless experience for participants.

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