{"id":821,"date":"2020-05-12T15:13:31","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T15:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/?p=821"},"modified":"2026-01-18T19:54:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T19:54:25","slug":"hide-entry-methods-when-logged-out-of-widget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/hide-entry-methods-when-logged-out-of-widget","title":{"rendered":"Hide Entry Methods Until After The User Logs In"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By default, participants can see all entry methods in your giveaway before they log in. However, you can hide these entry methods until after the participant enters their information and logs in. This creates a cleaner initial experience and encourages users to commit to entering before seeing all the ways to earn bonus entries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Hide Entry Methods Until Login?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reduce overwhelm<\/strong> &#8211; A simpler initial view helps users focus on entering first<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increase conversions<\/strong> &#8211; Users commit to entering before seeing the full list of entry methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create curiosity<\/strong> &#8211; Hidden entry methods create intrigue about bonus entry opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cleaner appearance<\/strong> &#8211; The widget looks more streamlined on embedded pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Progressive disclosure<\/strong> &#8211; Reveal complexity only after users have taken the first step<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Hide Entry Methods<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Go to Design Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create or edit a giveaway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Design<\/strong> tab in the left sidebar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to the <strong>More Options<\/strong> section<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Enable the Setting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Find and check the box labeled <strong>Hide entry methods until after the participant logs in<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/hide-entry-methods-1-1024x578.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/hide-entry-methods-1-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/hide-entry-methods-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/hide-entry-methods-1-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/hide-entry-methods-1.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>Save &amp; 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count<\/strong><\/td><td>Hides the participant&#8217;s personal entry count from the header<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hide &#8220;Total Entries&#8221; count<\/strong><\/td><td>Hides the total entries count from all participants in the header<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hide title<\/strong><\/td><td>Hides the giveaway title from the widget<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hide description<\/strong><\/td><td>Hides the giveaway description from the widget<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hide the lines above entry methods<\/strong><\/td><td>Removes the separator lines for a cleaner look<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These options can be combined with hiding entry methods to further customize the appearance of your giveaway widget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When to Use This Feature<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Scenario<\/th><th>Recommendation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Many entry methods<\/strong> (10+)<\/td><td>Hide &#8211; prevents overwhelming users initially<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Simple giveaway<\/strong> (1-3 methods)<\/td><td>Show &#8211; users can see the full experience upfront<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Email-focused campaign<\/strong><\/td><td>Hide &#8211; focuses attention on capturing the email first<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Social media growth<\/strong><\/td><td>Show &#8211; users see all the social actions they can take<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Embedded on landing page<\/strong><\/td><td>Hide &#8211; creates a cleaner, less cluttered appearance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Standalone giveaway page<\/strong><\/td><td>Either &#8211; depends on your preference<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Practices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consider your goal<\/strong> &#8211; If email capture is the priority, hiding entry methods keeps focus on the initial sign-up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test both options<\/strong> &#8211; Try A\/B testing with hidden vs. visible to see which converts better for your audience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Write a compelling description<\/strong> &#8211; Since entry methods are hidden, make your description enticing to encourage users to enter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mention bonus entries<\/strong> &#8211; Consider noting in your description that additional entry methods will be available after signup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Match your embed context<\/strong> &#8211; A busy page benefits from a simpler widget; a dedicated giveaway page can show more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Example Description for Hidden Entry Methods<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When hiding entry methods, consider adding language to your description like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Enter your email below to join the giveaway. After signing up, you&#8217;ll unlock additional ways to earn bonus entries and increase your chances of winning!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This sets expectations and creates excitement about the hidden entry methods.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By default, participants can see all entry methods in your giveaway before they log in. However, you can hide these entry methods until after the participant enters their information and logs in. This creates a cleaner initial experience and encourages users to commit to entering before seeing all the ways to earn bonus entries. Why Hide Entry Methods Until Login? How to Hide Entry Methods Step 1: Go to Design Settings Step 2: Enable the Setting Find and check the box labeled Hide entry methods until after the participant logs in. Click Save &amp; Publish to apply the changes. What Participants See Before Login (Entry Methods Hidden) When this setting is enabled, participants initially see only: The entry methods (Visit Facebook Page, Follow on Twitter, etc.) are not visible at this stage. After Login (Entry Methods Revealed) After the participant enters their information and clicks &#8220;Enter Giveaway&#8221;, they see: Comparison: Hidden vs. Visible Entry Methods Setting Before Login After Login Hidden (enabled) Only login form visible Entry methods appear Visible (disabled) Login form + all entry methods visible Same view, can now complete methods Related Design Options The More Options section in the Design tab contains several other visibility settings you can use alongside hiding entry methods: Option What It Does Hide &#8220;My Entries&#8221; count Hides the participant&#8217;s personal entry count from the header Hide &#8220;Total Entries&#8221; count Hides the total entries count from all participants in the header Hide title Hides the giveaway title from the widget Hide description Hides the giveaway description from the widget Hide the lines above entry methods Removes the separator lines for a cleaner look These options can be combined with hiding entry methods to further customize the appearance of your giveaway widget. When to Use This Feature Scenario Recommendation Many entry methods (10+) Hide &#8211; prevents overwhelming users initially Simple giveaway (1-3 methods) Show &#8211; users can see the full experience upfront Email-focused campaign Hide &#8211; focuses attention on capturing the email first Social media growth Show &#8211; users see all the social actions they can take Embedded on landing page Hide &#8211; creates a cleaner, less cluttered appearance Standalone giveaway page Either &#8211; depends on your preference Best Practices Example Description for Hidden Entry Methods When hiding entry methods, consider adding language to your description like: Enter your email below to join the giveaway. After signing up, you&#8217;ll unlock additional ways to earn bonus entries and increase your chances of winning! 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