{"id":15472,"date":"2020-11-07T15:00:31","date_gmt":"2020-11-07T14:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=15472"},"modified":"2020-11-16T09:47:55","modified_gmt":"2020-11-16T08:47:55","slug":"wordpress-giveaway-plugin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wordpress-giveaway-plugin\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Run a Giveaway with a WordPress Giveaway Plugin"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When you\u2019re looking for ways to promote a business, a website, or even a YouTube channel, it\u2019s best to make bets that tend to pay off. Don\u2019t spend lots of money on a marketing stunt that\u2019s only good for burning a hole through your wallet. Do something safe.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Giveaways, for example, bank on people wanting free stuff. Because people indeed want free stuff, giveaways are a marketing gimmick that tends to work. They might cost you, but don\u2019t worry \u2013 you won\u2019t have to pay for everything when running giveaways.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you own a WordPress website, the good news is that there is a WordPress giveaway plugin, and yes, it has a free version. The bad news is that only some of the functionalities of the plugin are available for free. The rest is kept behind a paywall. Don\u2019t worry, though &#8211; there\u2019s plenty of meat on the free version to give you an idea about what to expect once you commit to the paid version.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In this article, we\u2019ll show you:<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#benefits-of-hosting-a-giveaway\">The Benefits of Hosting a Giveaway<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#before-launch-the-giveaway\">Things to Take Care off Before You Launch the Giveaway<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#set-up-a-giveaway\">How to Set Up a Giveaway with a WordPress Plugin<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"benefits-of-hosting-a-giveaway\"><\/a>What Are the Benefits of Hosting a Giveaway?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/What-Are-the-Benefits-of-Hosting-a-Giveaway.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"What Are the Benefits of Hosting a Giveaway?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/What-Are-the-Benefits-of-Hosting-a-Giveaway.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/What-Are-the-Benefits-of-Hosting-a-Giveaway-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/What-Are-the-Benefits-of-Hosting-a-Giveaway-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Simply giving people what they want \u2014 or giving them a chance to get it \u2014 is not a good reason to run a giveaway. <strong>If you\u2019re like most marketers, or content creators, or business owners, you\u2019ll run a giveaway because you need the benefits that come from running it.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]What are those benefits? Here are just a few:<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>Giveaways attract website visitors.<\/strong> Use different channels to spread information about your giveaway but have them pointing to your website for more info and signing up.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>They generate buzz.<\/strong> People will talk about a sweet giveaway, and they\u2019ll talk even more if you incentivize referrals.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>They can help with content creation.<\/strong> Customer-created content can be the ticket to enter the giveaway.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>They help with lead generation and email list building.<\/strong> Have the entrants sign up with an email address and see your mailing list skyrocket.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Giveaways are attention-grabbing and flexible, which makes <strong>a great asset for achieving almost any type of digital marketing goal.<\/strong> Whether you\u2019re using it to kickstart your <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/email-marketing\/\">email marketing campaign<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/promoting-your-wordpress-website-on-social-media\/\">increase your reach on social media<\/a>, you\u2019ll find giveaways helpful.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;new-ecommerce-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;81px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"before-launch-the-giveaway\"><\/a>Before You Launch the Giveaway<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Before-You-Launch-the-Giveaway.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Before You Launch the Giveaway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Before-You-Launch-the-Giveaway.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Before-You-Launch-the-Giveaway-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Before-You-Launch-the-Giveaway-620x399.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Now that you understand that the giveaway is one of the genuine MVPs among marketing strategies, let\u2019s see how you can go about planning one. <strong>A giveaway is a tool that helps you achieve specific goals, and your first job would be to figure out what you want to achieve<\/strong>. You can\u2019t know whether you reached your goal if you don\u2019t formulate it first, ideally in a way you can measure or calculate.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You should budget for a prize you can afford, that much is obvious. <strong>But that\u2019s not the only thing you should plan for.<\/strong> Do you want to create a Google Ads campaign to promote the giveaway? Do you want to create content with a higher production value? Those things will cost money.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You\u2019ll have to decide which channels you plan to use. The same goes for different types of content. <strong>And finally, you\u2019ll have to map out the flow of the whole campaign.<\/strong> Piece of cake, right? But when you\u2019re done with that, and when it\u2019s time to get everything going, you can move on to creating the giveaway on your WordPress website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"set-up-a-giveaway\"><\/a>Setting Up the Giveaway with a WordPress Giveaway Plugin<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The plugin we\u2019re going to use to set up the giveaway is called <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/rafflepress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RafflePress<\/a>. It comes in two versions \u2013 free and pro. <strong>The free version will be enough to help you create and run a basic giveaway, making it perfect for wetting your toes with these types of campaigns<\/strong>. So if you\u2019re logged into your website, and you view the dashboard, go ahead and go to <em><strong>Plugins &gt; Add New<\/strong><\/em>, search for RafflePress, and install and activate the plugin.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RafflePress.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"RafflePress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RafflePress.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RafflePress-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RafflePress-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>You\u2019ll find the RafflePress item in the dashboard menu<\/strong>. The Settings tab is full of great options such as setting up email and third-party software integrations, so be sure to check it out once you take the plunge and start using the paid version. Otherwise, you can just go ahead and navigate to Add New.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RafflePress-PRO-Feature.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"RafflePress PRO Feature\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RafflePress-PRO-Feature.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RafflePress-PRO-Feature-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RafflePress-PRO-Feature-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You\u2019ll be transferred to the builder, where you\u2019ll be able to name your giveaway and see the full list of giveaway templates. <strong>Off the bat, you\u2019ll be able to access and fine-tune the classic giveaway template.<\/strong> The remaining ones, the ones geared towards specific goals, will be available in the pro version. Go ahead and name the giveaway before choosing the Classic Giveaway template.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Classic Giveaway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Next, you\u2019ll see the Setup page. You\u2019ll be given the task of choosing the name of your prize and adding a description for it. When using the pro version, you\u2019ll also have the option to add an image.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Classic Giveaway Prize\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Once you set up the basics, if you look at the left-hand side of the screen you\u2019ll notice that you\u2019re editing the Details section and that you can also pick a start and an end date for the giveaway.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Settings.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Classic Giveaway Prize Settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Settings.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Settings-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Settings-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The entrants will be able to log in via Facebook and email before they can enter the competition. <strong>They will also have to do something to enter the contest.<\/strong> You\u2019ll choose what precisely from the Actions section, which contains <strong>specific entry actions grouped by a common goal of getting more subs, social engagement, or traffic.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Settings-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Classic Giveaway Prize Settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Settings-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Settings-2-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Settings-2-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Choosing any of the options will add it to the mid-screen live preview and open the entry options that are specific to that action<\/strong>. For the \u201cTweet a Message\u201d action, you&#8217;ll be able to set the title, the value, whether you want to make it mandatory and allow daily entries, and the text of the tweet you want entrants to send.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Settings-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Classic Giveaway Prize Settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Settings-3.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Settings-3-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Settings-3-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>The design options at your disposal include choosing the layout, fonts, and button colors.<\/strong> Page background and custom CSS options are also available under the Design section for pro subscribers.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Design.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Classic Giveaway Prize Design\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Design.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Design-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Design-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Finally, under the Settings section, you\u2019ll be able to set some general options. The giveaway\u2019s name will be there again. <strong>But you\u2019ll also see options to limit sign-ups from a single IP address, show RafflePress\u2019 credits, and enter an affiliate URL if you\u2019re a member of their affiliate program.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-General-Settings.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Classic Giveaway Prize General Settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-General-Settings.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-General-Settings-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-General-Settings-620x379.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Under Giveaway Rules, you\u2019ll be able to enter the rules to the competition or have the plugin create them for you. <strong>Even if you choose the latter, you should only use it as the starting point for creating your own rules.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Giveaway-Rules.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Classic Giveaway Prize Giveaway Rules\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Giveaway-Rules.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Giveaway-Rules-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Giveaway-Rules-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Under a couple of pro-only tabs that include email verification, social logins, success tracking and success redirect, <strong>you\u2019ll see the GDPR and Recaptcha option<\/strong>. Setting the <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wordpres-gdpr-compliance\/\">GDPR consent<\/a> will be a good idea if you think EU citizens might join the giveaway. As for the Recaptcha, it\u2019s a spam prevention tool.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-GDPR.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Classic Giveaway Prize GDPR\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-GDPR.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-GDPR-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-GDPR-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]After you\u2019ve finished and saved your giveaway, you can click the Publish option from the top menu. <strong>The plugin will show you the three options you have for publishing the giveaway<\/strong> \u2013 using a RafflePress block, adding it as a shortcode, or creating a separate landing page for it, which is a pro option.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Publish-Options.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Classic Giveaway Prize Publish Options\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Publish-Options.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Publish-Options-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Publish-Options-620x344.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]After you exit the builder, you can visit the <em><strong>RafflePress &gt; Giveaways<\/strong><\/em> option in the dashboard. <strong>Your new giveaway will be there.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Overview.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Classic Giveaway Prize Overview\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Overview.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Overview-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Overview-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To add it to your website, navigate to a new or existing page or post and use one of the publishing options described.<strong> If you choose the block editor, you\u2019ll find the RafflePress block under widgets.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Backend.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Classic Giveaway Prize Backend\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Backend.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Backend-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Classic-Giveaway-Prize-Backend-620x402.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you want to see what your giveaway will look like when it goes live, you can click the Live Preview button. <strong>A new tab will open containing a working preview of your giveaway.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/My-Awesome-Prize.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"My Awesome Prize\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/My-Awesome-Prize.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/My-Awesome-Prize-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/My-Awesome-Prize-620x443.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]With that, you\u2019re almost done. <strong>You just need to publish your page or post, wait until the giveaway starts, and then see all those emails, tweets, and pageviews coming in.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Giveaways are, without a doubt, an especially useful type of marketing campaign. 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