Overview

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to run a Suggestion Contest to generate user-contributed content for your platform. It includes instructions for setting up a leaderboard, promoting the contest, and selecting winners. Additionally, it offers newsletter templates to communicate with participants throughout the contest.

 

Information

Learn how to engage your users by running a Suggestion Contest, which can help you source content and increase user participation on your platform. Use the provided newsletter templates to promote and update users about the contest.

 

Objective

If you're in need of more content for your platform, consider running a suggestion contest and sourcing post content from your users. This is a double win because not only will you have more content, but users are more likely to share content that they have suggested.

 

How it Works

1. Create a new Leaderboard and only assign point values for content suggestions.

2. Promote the contest with your users using the templates below before and during the contest to ensure optimal participation.

3. At the end of the 30 days, go to the Leaderboard tab and find who has provided the most suggestions - they will be #1 on the list.

4. That's the winner! Give that person (or top 3 suggesters, budget permitting) a prize.

 

Newsletter Templates

Template 1 - Starting the Contest

Hi there,

Starting *INSERT CONTEST START DATE* we’re launching our Suggestion Contest for PostBeyond. The person who suggests the most content in the next 30 days will win *INSERT PRIZE(S)*!

How to Win:

1. Sign into PostBeyond & click the pencil and paper icon to suggest a link to an article. Your suggestion will be sent to the Admins who may turn it into a post that you and your team can share. You can also download the PostBeyond chrome extension and suggest content from anywhere in your browser!

2. After 30 days, the person who suggested the most content as of *INSERT END OF CONTEST DATE* will be the winner.

Pro Tip- Quality vs quantity is important to consider! We are looking for suggestions from reputable sources containing information that is relevant for our industry. If we see influxes of unworkable suggestions, individuals may be disqualified from winning.

 

Related Articles

• Admin Contest Contest: Run a Contest, Win a Contest!

• Everything You Need to Know About Running a Contest

• Best Practices for Running Contests

 

FAQ

What is a Suggestion Contest?

A Suggestion Contest is an engagement strategy where users are encouraged to suggest content for a platform, with incentives for the most active contributors.

How do I participate in the Suggestion Contest?

Participate by signing into PostBeyond, clicking the pencil and paper icon to suggest content, or using the PostBeyond chrome extension to suggest content from your browser.

How is the winner of the contest determined?

The winner is determined by who has the most content suggestions at the end of the contest period, as shown on the leaderboard.

Can I be disqualified from the contest?

Yes, if there is an influx of unworkable suggestions, individuals may be disqualified from winning to ensure quality content is being suggested.