Add A Custom Logo To Your Hosted Landing Page
Adding a custom logo to your giveaway helps reinforce your brand identity on SweepWidget’s hosted landing pages. The logo appears above the giveaway widget, making it clear to participants who is running the contest.
Why Add a Custom Logo?
- Brand recognition – Participants immediately see who is hosting the giveaway
- Professional appearance – Makes your giveaway look official and trustworthy
- Consistent branding – Match your giveaway to your website and marketing materials
- Drive traffic – Add a link to your logo so participants can visit your website
Note: The custom logo feature applies to hosted landing pages (sweepwidget.com/c/your-giveaway). If you embed the widget on your own website, you’ll already have your own site’s branding.
How to Add a Custom Logo
Step 1: Go to Design Settings
- Create or edit a giveaway
- Click on the Design tab in the left sidebar
- Scroll down to find the Add a custom logo section
Step 2: Upload Your Logo
- Click the + Choose button under “Add a custom logo”
- Select an image file from your computer
- The logo will appear as a preview thumbnail
To remove the logo, click the X button on the thumbnail.
Step 3: Save Your Changes
Click Save & Publish to apply the logo to your giveaway.
Adding a Link to Your Logo
You can make your logo clickable so participants can visit your website directly from the giveaway page.
How to Add a Logo Link
- Upload your custom logo (see steps above)
- Check the box labeled Add a link to your custom logo
- Enter the URL you want the logo to link to (e.g., https://yourwebsite.com)
- Click Save & Publish
When participants click on the logo, they’ll be taken to the URL you specified.
Where the Logo Appears
On hosted landing pages, your custom logo appears at the top of the page, above the giveaway widget statistics (My Entries, All Entries, Days countdown).
Logo Sizing and Dimensions
Important: The logo will retain the exact dimensions of your uploaded image. SweepWidget does not automatically resize your logo, so you should prepare your image at the correct size before uploading.
Recommended Specifications
| Specification | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Width | 200-400 pixels for best display |
| Height | Proportional to width (typically 50-150 pixels) |
| Format | PNG (for transparency) or JPG |
| File size | Under 500KB for fast loading |
| Background | Transparent PNG works best on colored backgrounds |
Tips for Logo Preparation
- Resize before uploading – Use an image editor to set the exact dimensions you want
- Use transparent backgrounds – PNG files with transparency look cleaner on colored backgrounds
- Keep it simple – Logos with clean lines and minimal text display better at smaller sizes
- Test on mobile – Preview your giveaway on mobile devices to ensure the logo looks good
Custom Logo vs. Header Image
SweepWidget offers two different image options in the Design tab. Here’s the difference:
| Feature | Custom Logo | Header Image |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Top of page, above widget | Inside the widget header area |
| Purpose | Brand identification | Visual appeal / promotional image |
| Typical content | Company logo | Product photos, prizes, promotional graphics |
| Size options | Exact upload dimensions | Multiple position/size options available |
| Clickable | Yes (optional link) | No |
You can use both a custom logo AND a header image for maximum branding impact.
Best Practices
- Use your primary brand logo – The same logo you use on your website and marketing materials
- Keep dimensions reasonable – A logo that’s too large pushes the widget down and may look unprofessional
- Add your website link – Drive traffic back to your site by making the logo clickable
- Match the background – Consider your landing page background color when choosing a logo format
- Test across devices – Preview on desktop and mobile to ensure it displays well everywhere
Use Cases
| Scenario | Logo Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Company giveaway | Use your company logo with link to homepage |
| Product launch | Use product line logo or company logo |
| Influencer partnership | Consider co-branded logo or sponsor logo |
| Event promotion | Use event-specific logo if available |
| White-label for clients | Use client’s logo (agencies running giveaways for clients) |
Related Features
The Design tab includes additional customization options that work alongside your custom logo:
- Header image – Add a promotional image inside the widget
- Background image/color – Customize the landing page background
- Colors and fonts – Match the widget to your brand colors
- Custom CSS – Advanced styling for complete control