{"id":1616,"date":"2022-05-20T21:56:31","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T21:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/?p=1616"},"modified":"2026-01-18T04:22:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T04:22:48","slug":"shopify-sweepwidget-learn-how-create-a-giveaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/shopify-sweepwidget-learn-how-create-a-giveaway","title":{"rendered":"How To Create A Shopify Contest With SweepWidget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This guide shows you how to create a Shopify contest that rewards customers with giveaway entries for making purchases in your store. With SweepWidget&#8217;s Shopify integration, you can automatically track purchases and award entries &#8211; no manual verification required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/sweepwidget\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SweepWidget app from the Shopify App Store<\/a><\/strong> to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What You Can Do With Shopify + SweepWidget<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reward purchases with entries<\/strong> &#8211; Customers earn giveaway entries for every dollar spent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Auto-verified tracking<\/strong> &#8211; Purchases are tracked automatically via the Shopify API<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select specific products<\/strong> &#8211; Choose which products count toward entries or track all products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quick-embed pages<\/strong> &#8211; Create giveaway pages directly in your Shopify store with one click<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retroactive entries<\/strong> &#8211; Past purchases made while the giveaway is live are automatically credited<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Install the SweepWidget App<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/sweepwidget\" target=\"_blank\">Shopify App Store<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for &#8220;SweepWidget&#8221; and click <strong>Install<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authorize the app to connect to your Shopify store<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once installed, open SweepWidget from your Shopify admin center<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Create a New Giveaway<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From your SweepWidget dashboard, click <strong>+ New Sweepstakes<\/strong> or <strong>+ Create New Giveaway<\/strong> to start building your contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-0-1024x568.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-0-1024x568.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-0-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-0-768x426.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-0.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Add the Purchase Entry Method<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the giveaway builder, go to the <strong>Entry Methods<\/strong> tab and click <strong>+ Add Entry Method<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>Purchase Products<\/strong> button (green with $ icon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>&#8220;Earn Entries For Every $1 Spent&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;ll see three platform options:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-1-1024x567.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-1-1024x567.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-1-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-1-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-1.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Platform Options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Platform<\/th><th>Verification<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Shopify<\/strong><\/td><td>Auto-Verified<\/td><td>Purchases tracked automatically via Shopify API<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>WooCommerce<\/strong><\/td><td>Auto-Verified<\/td><td>Purchases tracked automatically via WooCommerce API<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Other<\/strong><\/td><td>Manual<\/td><td>For other e-commerce platforms (requires manual verification)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Purchase Tracking Limits by Plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Plan<\/th><th>Orders Tracked<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Pro<\/td><td>100 orders<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business<\/td><td>1,000 orders<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Premium<\/td><td>5,000 orders<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Enterprise<\/td><td>Unlimited orders<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Connect Your Shopify Store<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Shopify<\/strong> as your platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>CONNECT SHOPIFY STORE<\/strong> button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you installed via the Shopify App Store, your store will connect automatically<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-2-1024x565.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-2-1024x565.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-2-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-2-768x423.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-2.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How it works:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Purchases are tracked in real-time (updated every 60 minutes) using the Shopify API<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Users only receive entries after successfully completing a purchase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If users made purchases prior to entering the giveaway (while it was live), they automatically get entries for those purchases too<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Select Which Products to Track<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After connecting your store, choose which products should count toward giveaway entries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Track all current and future products<\/strong> &#8211; Check this box to include every product in your store<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select specific products<\/strong> &#8211; Manually choose which products qualify for entries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-3-1024x570.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-3-1024x570.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-3-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-3-768x428.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-3.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 6: Configure Entry Settings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Customize how the purchase entry method works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"973\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-4-973x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7249\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-4-973x1024.png 973w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-4-285x300.png 285w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-4-768x808.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-4-1460x1536.png 1460w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-4.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 973px) 100vw, 973px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Entry Label<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The text displayed on the entry method button. Default is &#8220;Earn Entries For Every Dollar Spent&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Earned Entries for Every Dollar Spent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Set how many entries customers earn per dollar. For example, setting this to &#8220;1&#8221; means a $50 purchase earns 50 entries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Store Link To Make Purchases<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter your store URL (e.g., https:\/\/mystore.com). This creates a button in the widget that directs users to your store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Custom text shown when users expand the entry method. You can use the <code>[X_ENTRIES]<\/code> merge tag to dynamically show the number of entries earned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> &#8220;You will automatically earn [X_ENTRIES] for every dollar you spend in our store. Just start making purchases, then check back in the &#8216;My Entries&#8217; tab to see your entries appear!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional Options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Email users when they get credited entries for a purchase<\/strong> &#8211; Send automatic notifications when purchase entries are awarded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automatically enter all people who made a purchase<\/strong> &#8211; Auto-enroll purchasers even if they haven&#8217;t visited the giveaway widget<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>View button labels &amp; verification settings<\/strong> &#8211; Customize button text and verification options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlock after # of entries<\/strong> &#8211; Require users to earn a certain number of entries before this method becomes available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change icon color<\/strong> &#8211; Customize the entry method icon color to match your branding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 7: AMOE (Alternative Method of Entry)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you add a purchase-based entry method, SweepWidget automatically adds a <strong>Refer-A-Friend<\/strong> entry method as an AMOE (Alternative Method of Entry).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"794\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-5-1024x794.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7250\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-5-1024x794.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-5-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-5-768x596.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-5.png 1276w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why is this required?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In many jurisdictions, sweepstakes laws require that participants have a free way to enter (no purchase necessary). The Refer-A-Friend entry method satisfies this requirement by allowing users to earn entries by sharing your giveaway &#8211; no purchase required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/what-is-alternative-method-of-en\">Learn more about AMOE and legal compliance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 8: Publish Your Giveaway<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve configured your entry methods and other giveaway settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review all tabs (Basic Info, Entry Methods, Login Fields, Design, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Save &amp; Publish<\/strong> at the bottom of the page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;ll be taken to the &#8220;Your Giveaway is Ready!&#8221; page<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 9: Embed in Your Shopify Store<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After publishing, you have two embedding options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Option A: Quick-Embed (Recommended)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fastest way to add your giveaway to your Shopify store:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>Quick-embed into your Shopify store<\/strong> section, enter a page URL slug<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: <code>your-store.myshopify.com\/pages\/100-amazon-gift-card-giveaway<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Create Page &amp; Embed<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SweepWidget automatically creates a new page in your Shopify store with the giveaway embedded<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-9-1024x567.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-9-1024x567.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-9-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-9-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-9.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After successful embedding, you&#8217;ll see a confirmation message:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-11-1024x565.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-11-1024x565.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-11-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-11-768x423.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-11.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also <strong>Delete Shopify URL<\/strong> if you need to remove the page from your store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Option B: Manual HTML Embed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want more control over placement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copy the embed code from the <strong>Embed Into Your Store (Using HTML)<\/strong> section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In your Shopify admin, go to <strong>Online Store &gt; Pages<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a new page or edit an existing one<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>&lt;\/&gt;<\/strong> button to switch to HTML mode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paste the SweepWidget embed code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save the page<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"894\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7253\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-10.png 894w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-10-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-10-768x485.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Option C: Use the Hosted Landing Page<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t want to embed in your Shopify store, use the free SweepWidget hosted landing page. Simply share the provided URL (e.g., <code>sweepwidget.com\/c\/96631-f7ra36lk<\/code>) on social media, email, or anywhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How the Widget Looks to Participants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what participants see when they enter your giveaway:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-6-936x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7254\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-6-936x1024.png 936w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-6-274x300.png 274w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-6-768x840.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-6.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When they click the purchase entry method, they see instructions and a button to visit your store:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"808\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-7-808x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7255\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-7-808x1024.png 808w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-7-237x300.png 237w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-7-768x974.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-7.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Refer-A-Friend entry method gives participants a unique sharing link:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"763\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-8-763x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7256\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-8-763x1024.png 763w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-8-224x300.png 224w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-8-768x1031.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shopify-8.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Notes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Same email required:<\/strong> For purchases to be tracked, customers must use the same email address for both the giveaway entry AND their Shopify purchase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Processing time:<\/strong> Purchase entries are updated approximately every 60 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retroactive credit:<\/strong> If a customer makes a purchase before entering the giveaway (but while it&#8217;s running), they&#8217;ll automatically receive entries when they do enter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AMOE compliance:<\/strong> Always include a free entry method (Refer-A-Friend is added automatically) to comply with sweepstakes laws<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Troubleshooting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Purchases aren&#8217;t being tracked<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Verify the customer used the same email for the giveaway and Shopify order<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait up to 60 minutes for entries to sync<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check that the SweepWidget app is still connected in your Shopify admin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure the purchased product is selected in your entry method settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can&#8217;t connect Shopify store<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure you installed SweepWidget from the Shopify App Store (not just signed up on sweepwidget.com)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try reinstalling the app from the Shopify App Store<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact support if connection issues persist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This guide shows you how to create a Shopify contest that rewards customers with giveaway entries for making purchases in your store. With SweepWidget&#8217;s Shopify integration, you can automatically track purchases and award entries &#8211; no manual verification required. Download the SweepWidget app from the Shopify App Store to get started. What You Can Do With Shopify + SweepWidget Step 1: Install the SweepWidget App Step 2: Create a New Giveaway From your SweepWidget dashboard, click + New Sweepstakes or + Create New Giveaway to start building your contest. Step 3: Add the Purchase Entry Method In the giveaway builder, go to the Entry Methods tab and click + Add Entry Method. Platform Options Platform Verification Description Shopify Auto-Verified Purchases tracked automatically via Shopify API WooCommerce Auto-Verified Purchases tracked automatically via WooCommerce API Other Manual For other e-commerce platforms (requires manual verification) Purchase Tracking Limits by Plan Plan Orders Tracked Pro 100 orders Business 1,000 orders Premium 5,000 orders Enterprise Unlimited orders Step 4: Connect Your Shopify Store How it works: Step 5: Select Which Products to Track After connecting your store, choose which products should count toward giveaway entries: Step 6: Configure Entry Settings Customize how the purchase entry method works: Entry Label The text displayed on the entry method button. Default is &#8220;Earn Entries For Every Dollar Spent&#8221;. Earned Entries for Every Dollar Spent Set how many entries customers earn per dollar. For example, setting this to &#8220;1&#8221; means a $50 purchase earns 50 entries. Store Link To Make Purchases Enter your store URL (e.g., https:\/\/mystore.com). This creates a button in the widget that directs users to your store. Additional Instructions Custom text shown when users expand the entry method. You can use the [X_ENTRIES] merge tag to dynamically show the number of entries earned. Example: &#8220;You will automatically earn [X_ENTRIES] for every dollar you spend in our store. Just start making purchases, then check back in the &#8216;My Entries&#8217; tab to see your entries appear!&#8221; Additional Options Step 7: AMOE (Alternative Method of Entry) When you add a purchase-based entry method, SweepWidget automatically adds a Refer-A-Friend entry method as an AMOE (Alternative Method of Entry). Why is this required? In many jurisdictions, sweepstakes laws require that participants have a free way to enter (no purchase necessary). The Refer-A-Friend entry method satisfies this requirement by allowing users to earn entries by sharing your giveaway &#8211; no purchase required. Learn more about AMOE and legal compliance Step 8: Publish Your Giveaway Once you&#8217;ve configured your entry methods and other giveaway settings: Step 9: Embed in Your Shopify Store After publishing, you have two embedding options: Option A: Quick-Embed (Recommended) The fastest way to add your giveaway to your Shopify store: After successful embedding, you&#8217;ll see a confirmation message: You can also Delete Shopify URL if you need to remove the page from your store. Option B: Manual HTML Embed If you want more control over placement: Option C: Use the Hosted Landing Page If you don&#8217;t want to embed in your Shopify store, use the free SweepWidget hosted landing page. Simply share the provided URL (e.g., sweepwidget.com\/c\/96631-f7ra36lk) on social media, email, or anywhere else. 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