Social Media Campaigns
Essay/Caption Contest
How to Create an Essay or Caption Contest
Setting up an essay or caption contest is easy with Socialtility. These contests engage your audience by inviting creative submissions, whether for an essay or a fun caption contest.
Video Guide
Step-by-Step Guide
Navigate to Campaigns:
- Go to the campaigns section on the left-hand side of your dashboard.
Select Contest Template:
- Filter for contests and choose the template that suits your needs.
- Use a longer-form template for essay contests or a shorter format for caption contests.
Customize Contest Details:
- Once the template is selected, edit the campaign to fit your contest theme (e.g., alternate endings for a book).
- Modify text fields, submission forms, and rules as needed.
Design Step:
- Use the design editor to add branding, images, hyperlinks, and countdown timers.
Social Share Step:
- Configure how your contest will be shared on social media.
- Choose whether to use a campaign microsite or embed the contest on your website, and customize default comments.
Save and Deploy:
- Once satisfied with the settings, click "Save and Deploy."
- Copy the generated campaign link for promotion.
Promote Your Contest:
- Share the campaign link via email, social media, or website embeds.
Manage Your Contest:
- Monitor submissions and manage entries through the contest console.
- Review entries, declare winners, and manage contest interactions.
By following these steps, you can create a successful essay or caption contest that drives engagement and creativity.
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