How to create a Giveaway with a Registration Form

1. Introduction

2. Step by step

2.1. Create your giveaway and configure the basics

2.1.1. Registration

2.1.2. Design

2.1.3. Dates and entries

2.1.4. Entry form

2.1.5. Final screen or thank you page

2.1.6. Legal terms

2.1.7. Publishing and promotion of the giveaway

2.1.8. Winner selection

3. Other specifications

1. Introduction.

With Cool Tabs, you can easily create an online giveaway where participants must fill out a registration form to enter. The tool allows you to customize the form fields, such as name, email, phone number, or any other information you need. Additionally, you can design a personalized landing page, include a registration form tailored to your needs, and set up a final screen with a thank-you message or instructions for participants.

Once the registration period ends, you can perform a random selection of winners and substitutes, ensuring the process is completely fair and automated. You will also get a unique link to share the giveaway on your digital channels or an embed code to place it on your website, blog, or app.

Running a giveaway with a registration form is an excellent way to generate leads and collect valuable data from your participants.

In this tutorial, we explain how to set it up step by step.

TRY THE REGISTRATION FORM GIVEAWAY DEMO

2. Step by step.

2.1. Create your giveaway and configure the basics.

The first thing you need to do is access Cool Tabs, create your campaign, and define the general settings.

Is this your first time using Cool Tabs? Don’t worry. We have prepared a tutorial that guides you step by step to configure the basic sections of your campaign and apply recommended settings that will help ensure it works properly and you get the most out of it. If you have any questions during the process, you can email us at help@cool-tabs.com.

👉 How to start creating a campaign: basic settings.

2.1.1. Registration.

Define how participants will access the giveaway, either by registering with their social media account or anonymously, filling out the form themselves without using social media.

2.1.2. Design.

From the Design section of the editor, you can easily customize the following elements:

• Campaign landing page: Define how the giveaway’s home page will look. You can include a catchy title, a main image, and a description encouraging participation.

• Texts and copy: Edit the texts users will see on the landing page.

• Images and visual elements: Add your logo, banners, promotional images, or any other graphic elements.

• Styles and colors: Customize the background colors, buttons, texts, and other visual elements. You can also apply your own CSS styles if you need a more advanced design.

2.1.3. Dates and entries.

Set when the campaign will be active and how many times each user can participate.

• Campaign dates: Configure the start and end dates, which determine the period your campaign will be visible.

• Time zone: Make sure to select the correct time zone, as all dates will adjust accordingly.

• Participation dates: When users can access and participate. By default, this matches the campaign start and end dates.

• Number of entries: In the ‘Restrictions’ section, you can set how many times each user can participate: once, a limited number of times, or unlimited.

2.1.4. Entry form.

Design the registration form. Enable the fields that participants must complete.

Remember, this registration form is a key tool to generate leads through giveaways. Make sure to only request the necessary information to avoid discouraging users from completing the registration.

2.1.5. Final screen or thank you page.

Once users register for your giveaway, it’s important to show them a thank-you page. With Cool Tabs, you can customize this page to make participants feel valued and have a good experience. You can add a thank-you message and invite them to follow you on social media or visit your online store.

2.1.6. Legal terms.

It’s essential to include a section with the legal terms of your giveaway to inform participants about the participation conditions, data management, giveaway mechanics, prizes, and any other relevant information.

From the campaign editor, you can add your legal terms in the Legal Terms section. These will be visible to users on the participation form.

If you need help drafting them or knowing what to include, check our specific tutorial:

👉 How to configure legal texts in a campaign.

2.1.7. Publishing and promotion of the giveaway.

Once your campaign is ready, you can publish it and start promoting it. When activated, a unique URL will be generated, which you can share on your social media, newsletters, website, or any other digital channel. You can also get an embed code to place the giveaway on your website, blog, or app.

From that moment on, users can access the form and start registering to participate.

Check how to share your campaign in this tutorial:

👉 How to publish and share a campaign.

2.1.8. Winner selection.

When the participation period ends, you can perform a random selection of winners and substitutes directly from your campaign in Cool Tabs. The tool lets you apply filters to ensure participation conditions are met before choosing the winner.

Follow this tutorial to see how to do it step by step:

👉 How to select winners in a giveaway.

3. Other specifications.

The Cool Promo and Cool Promo White Label apps, included in the Gold and Diamond plans respectively, are the ones that allow you to configure a giveaway with a registration form.

If you don’t have an active plan yet, you can create your campaign using the 7-day free trial, which gives you access to all premium features to try any plan without commitment.

You can find more information about the apps and plans available in this tutorial:

👉 Plans and apps available in Cool Tabs.

If you have any questions during the process, don’t hesitate to email us at help@cool-tabs.com.