{"id":1839,"date":"2024-03-04T18:38:52","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T18:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/?p=1839"},"modified":"2024-05-29T20:22:11","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T20:22:11","slug":"how-to-create-a-giveaway-with-sweepwidget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-giveaway-with-sweepwidget","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Giveaway with SweepWidget"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Ready to build your giveaway? Simply log in, or create a free account <a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/signup\">here<\/a> if you don\u2019t already have one.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#getting-started\">Getting Started<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#adding-basic-information\">Adding Basic Information<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#entry-methods\">Entry Methods<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#login-form\">Login Form<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#style-amp-design\">Style &amp; Design<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#leaderboard-amp-instant-coupons\">Leaderboard &amp; Instant Coupons<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#security-settings\">Security Settings<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#save-amp-preview-giveaway\">Save &amp; Preview Giveaway<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"getting-started\">Getting Started<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Navigate to the \u2018My Giveaways&#8217; page and click on the <strong>+ Create New Giveaway<\/strong> button, conveniently located in the top right corner or center of the page. It\u2019s that easy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image6-1024x588.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image6-1024x588.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image6-600x344.png 600w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image6-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image6-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image6-1536x881.png 1536w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image6.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"adding-basic-information\">Adding Basic Information<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Next make sure you\u2019re on the <strong>Basic Info<\/strong> tab and fill in the following fields:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"padding-bottom:0\"><strong>Required:<\/strong><br>\u2022Contest Title<br>\u2022 Start Date + Time<br>\u2022 End Date + Time<br><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Optional:<\/strong><br>\u2022 Contest Description<br>\u2022 <a href=\"http:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/add-rules\">Add terms and conditions<\/a><br>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/add-multiple-prizes-to-your-giveaway\">What prizes you\u2019re giving away<\/a><br>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/geo-targeting-restrict-users-by-country\">Restrict countries<\/a><br>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/sweepwidget-multi-language-support\">Language<\/a><br>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/block-duplicate-ip-addresses-from-entering\">Block duplicate IP addresses from entering<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image8-1024x588.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image8-1024x588.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image8-600x344.png 600w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image8-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image8-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image8-1536x881.png 1536w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image8.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re finished entering your giveaway info, click the <strong>Next: Entry Methods \u2192<\/strong>\u00a0button to go to the next section.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"entry-methods\">Entry Methods<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>This section allows you to add entry methods to your giveaway. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/category\/entry-methods\">documentation on adding entry methods<\/a> to see extended information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image7-1024x588.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image7-1024x588.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image7-600x344.png 600w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image7-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image7-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image7-1536x881.png 1536w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image7.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By clicking the <strong>+ Add Entry Method<\/strong> tab you will be able to view the entry methods available to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image2-1024x588.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image2-1024x588.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image2-600x344.png 600w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image2-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image2-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image2-1536x881.png 1536w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image2.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choose entry methods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover your options and personalize your giveaway by selecting your preferred entry methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"930\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image4-1024x930.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1843 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image4-1024x930.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image4-600x545.png 600w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image4-300x272.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image4-768x697.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image4.png 1348w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Let\u2019s add an entry method where a user can <strong>Visit your Instagram Profile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Admin view<\/strong><br>To enable this entry method:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>+ Add Entry Method<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Instagram &gt; Visit Instagram Profile<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill out entry and profile information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing the entry methods, it&#8217;s time to explore some bonus optional sections.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"login-form\">Login Form<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>This section allows you to add custom user login steps to your giveaway. Check out the&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/how-to-setup-user-login-steps\">documentation on how to add user login steps<\/a> to read extended information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: this section is <em>optional<\/em> and is not required to create a giveaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image9-1024x588.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image9-1024x588.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image9-600x344.png 600w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image9-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image9-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image9-1536x881.png 1536w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image9.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you\u2019re on the <strong>Login Form<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that the user\u2019s <strong>Full Name<\/strong> and <strong>Email<\/strong> are always required by default. You cannot remove these. But, you have to option to add the following form fields:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/how-to-setup-user-login-steps#social-login\">Social login<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/how-to-setup-user-login-steps#require-social-login\">Require a social login<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/how-to-setup-user-login-steps#add-custom-fields\">Add custom fields<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/how-to-setup-user-login-steps#text-field\">Text field<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/how-to-setup-user-login-steps#select-field\">Select field<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/how-to-setup-user-login-steps#radio-buttons\">Radio buttons<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/how-to-setup-user-login-steps#checkbox\">Checkbox<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/how-to-setup-user-login-steps#textarea\">Textarea<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/how-to-setup-user-login-steps#secret-code\">Secret code<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/how-to-setup-user-login-steps#require-age-confirmation\">Require age confirmation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/how-to-setup-user-login-steps#date-format\">Date format<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/how-to-setup-user-login-steps#entry-amount\">Entry amount<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/auto-login-user-with-pre-filled-data\">Pre-populate name\/email<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/how-to-setup-user-login-steps#example-user-login-giveaway\">Example giveaway<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"style-amp-design\">Style &amp; Design<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Onto design! Navigate to the <strong>Design<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: this section is <em>optional<\/em> and is not required to create a giveaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image10-1024x588.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image10-1024x588.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image10-600x344.png 600w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image10-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image10-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image10-1536x881.png 1536w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image10.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This section allows you to custom style &amp; design your giveaway by adding photos, video, and logos to your landing page. Check out the extended <a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/style-your-widget\">documentation on how to custom style your giveaway<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of features you can do here are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/style-your-widget\">Custom style your giveaway<\/a> i.e. font colors, background colors, borders, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/image-display-options\">Custom prize image<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/image-display-options#featured-youtube-video\">Featured Youtube video<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/add-a-custom-logo-to-your-hosted-landing-page\">Custom logo<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/how-to-add-a-background-image\">Custom background image<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/add-a-background-color-to-your-hosted-landing-page\">Custom background color<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/how-to-position-your-widget\">Position the widget<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/hide-all-entries\">Hide entries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/hide-entry-methods-when-logged-out-of-widget\">Hide entry methods when users are logged out<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/white-labeling-remove-sweepwidget-branding\">Remove \u201cSweepWidget\u201d branding<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"leaderboard-amp-instant-coupons\">Leaderboard &amp; Instant Coupons<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Note: this section is <em>optional<\/em> and is not required to create a giveaway. Navigate to the <strong>Leaderboards &amp; Instant Coupons <\/strong>tab. Read extended <a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/style-your-widget\">documentation on how to custom style your giveaway<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image3-1024x586.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image3-1024x586.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image3-600x343.png 600w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image3-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image3-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image3-1536x878.png 1536w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image3.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leaderboard<\/strong><br>Leaderboards are a great way to make your giveaway go viral by incentivizing users to get the most entries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unlock rewards<\/strong><br>As users earn more entries, they can unlock various prizes and coupons. You can give them additional entries into other random draws or reward them instant prizes\/coupons.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"security-settings\">Security Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Navigate to the <strong>Security Settings<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: this section is <em>optional<\/em> and is not required to create a giveaway.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image11-1024x586.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image11-1024x586.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image11-600x343.png 600w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image11-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image11-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image11-1536x878.png 1536w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image11.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This section allows you to set security parameters for your giveaway. Read extended info on <a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/sweepwidget-contest-security-levels-advanced-fraud-prevention#:~:text=To%20set%20the%20security%20level,can%20choose%20your%20security%20settings.\">advanced fraud protection<\/a> to learn more details.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"save-amp-preview-giveaway\">Save &amp; Preview Giveaway<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve entered all your information for the giveaway, click the <strong>Save &amp; Preview<\/strong> button, and voila &#8211; your live giveaway is ready to go! From there you will be able to check out all the different embed and sharing options available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Embed the contest directly into your website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a free hosted landing page on SweepWidget<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make the giveaway a popup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get a sharable QR code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a custom URL for the hosted landing page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image5-1024x589.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image5-1024x589.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image5-600x345.png 600w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image5-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image5-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image5-1536x884.png 1536w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image5.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To edit giveaway select <strong>Make Changes<\/strong>, or select <strong>View Hosted Landing Page <\/strong>to see live giveaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/example-giveaway-530x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1886\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/example-giveaway-530x1024.png 530w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/example-giveaway-600x1159.png 600w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/example-giveaway-155x300.png 155w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/example-giveaway-768x1484.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/example-giveaway.png 794w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>That&#8217;s it!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that&#8217;s a wrap! We hope you have all the luck in your future giveaways! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have a question?<\/strong> Don&#8217;t hesitate to reach out to us at <a href=\"mailto:support@sweepwidget.com\">support@sweepwidget.com<\/a> &#8211; we&#8217;re always ready to help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ready to build your giveaway? Simply log in, or create a free account here if you don\u2019t already have one. 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