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description: TapOnIt's Sweepstakes feature, a part of our Growth Tools, is the ultimate way to grow your text database. It gives your audience the chance to win prizes and earn extra entries by sharing with friends!
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March 19, 2024

# What are sweepstakes, and how do I set one up?

## TapOnIt's Sweepstakes feature, a part of our Growth Tools, is the ultimate way to grow your text database. It gives your audience the chance to win prizes and earn extra entries by sharing with friends!

This gamified approach enhances your sign-up landing pages and incentivizes both sign-ups and sharing—after all, who doesn't love to win a prize? Sweepstakes are among the most effective methods to rapidly grow your text subscriber database and gather additional first-party data on your audience.

Simply choose a prize, customize the form fields, design your Sweepstakes page, send it out in a text campaign, and promote it on your other marketing channels to see your database grow!

### Here's what we'll be covering:

> [What should my Sweepstakes prize be?](https://help.taponit.com/what-are-sweepstakes#Whatshouldmysweepstakesprizebe)
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> [How do I set up a Sweepstakes?](https://help.taponit.com/what-are-sweepstakes#howdoisetupasweepstakes)
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> [How do I see Sweepstakes results?](https://help.taponit.com/what-are-sweepstakes#sweepstakesresults)
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> [How do I pick a Sweepstakes winner?](https://help.taponit.com/what-are-sweepstakes#sweepstakeswinner)
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> [How do I get access to Sweepstakes?](https://help.taponit.com/what-are-sweepstakes#access)
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> [Sweepstakes image templates](https://help.taponit.com/what-are-sweepstakes#templates)

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### What should my Sweepstakes prize be?

When deciding on a prize for your Sweepstakes, the key is to understand what your audience likes. Prizes don’t need to be extravagant, but they should resonate well with your audience. Consider starting with something like a $100 Gift Card or a gift package made up of various items you know your audience will be excited about. 

Furthermore, tying your prize to a theme or a holiday/seasonal event can significantly increase excitement and participation. Subscribers often appreciate well-timed giveaways that align with their current interests.

You can choose to go as big or as small as you'd like, but remember, the prize should be exciting enough to encourage sign-ups and sharing. Experimenting with different prizes can also help you understand what resonates best with your audience.

 

Check out our blog for more Sweepstakes ideas: [Read Here](https://taponit.com/blog/sweepstake-ideas-to-help-grow-your-text-message-database/)

 

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### How do I set up a Sweepstakes?

<iframe height="640" src="https://scribehow.com/embed/Create_Sweepstakes_Growth_Tool_with_Sharing_Incentives__Jfd-cGvtQpifb9H3o95v2Q?skipIntro=true" style="position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;" width="640" allowfullscreen data-mce-src="https://scribehow.com/embed/Create_Sweepstakes_Growth_Tool_with_Sharing_Incentives__Jfd-cGvtQpifb9H3o95v2Q?skipIntro=true" data-mce-style="position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;" data-mce-fragment="1"></iframe>

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### How do I see Sweepstakes results?

<iframe src="https://scribehow.com/embed/How_to_View_Sweepstakes_Performance_Metrics__IlyArviMTXmAytb3wjz_ew?skipIntro=true" width="640" height="640" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;"></iframe>

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### How do I pick a winner?

<iframe src="https://scribehow.com/embed/How_to_Pick_a_Sweepstakes_Winner__KsKuMuThTymxMM91uzbiwg?skipIntro=true" width="640" height="640" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" style="position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;"></iframe>

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### How do I get access to Sweepstakes?

Sweepstakes are part of our Growth Tools! To unlock access, go to "Growth Tools" in your admin and click "Add to Plan."

If you have any questions or need help with setup, contact us at support@taponit.com, and we can discuss our managed service options.

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### Sweepstakes Templates:

You can access image instructions and templates here:[Click Here](https://assets-global.website-files.com/65a712503349eb8d4cc0af3e/65ea19768d555254e6da9675_SweepstakesImageInstructions.pdf)

 

 

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