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Facebook Contest Guide with ShortStack

This document provides a step-by-step guide on how to run a contest on Facebook using Short Stack. It covers creating a Facebook page, setting up the contest application, customizing the contest details, and managing entries. The guide includes detailed instructions for each step to ensure a successful contest launch.

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Facebook Contest Guide with ShortStack

This document provides a step-by-step guide on how to run a contest on Facebook using Short Stack. It covers creating a Facebook page, setting up the contest application, customizing the contest details, and managing entries. The guide includes detailed instructions for each step to ensure a successful contest launch.

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Renever Lapitan
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How To Run a Contest on Facebook Using Short Stack

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First step is to create a Facebook page for our contest application.

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Login your Facebook account.

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On the address bar, type

[Link]/pages/[Link] and press enter.

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Choose the type of your page here.

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For example, I choose this.

Click this.

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Click dropdown menu.

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Click the type of your business.

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Supply the information needed here.

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Check I agree to Facebook Page Terms.

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Click Get Started.

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Click this to upload your business profile picture.

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Double click on the profile picture you want to add.

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Click next.

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Fill up the info needed here and click Save Info.

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You can skip this step and edit it later.

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Done creating a Facebook page.

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Now lets start creating our Facebook contest using Short Stack.

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On the web browser, type [Link] in the address bar and press enter.

[Link]

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The main page of Short Stack appears.

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Click any of these buttons to sign up.

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Click Login with Facebook to create a Short Stack account.

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Login using your Facebook Account.

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This appears when done signing up using your Facebook account.

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Click create Tab from template to start building your contest application.

Click this.

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Public templates appears here.

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Click Sweepstakes template for your contest.

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Click make tab button after selecting your contest template.

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Some set ups of your application is here.

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To set simulated date of your contest click this field.

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Pick a date in the calendar.

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To run your contest in a specific country, Click the dropdown button.

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Click the country where you want to run your contest.

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To change the color of the application interface.

Click this.
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Click the theme you want to use.

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Click Save.

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To edit the header text.

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Go here.

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Click Pencil Button

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Now edit the text.

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Click save button after editing the text

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Youre now done editing the text.

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To add picture in the application interface, go here.

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Click the image widget.

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Click select image.

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Click choose file.

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Browse picture from your computer.

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Double click on the picture you want to add.

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Click this button to use the selected image.

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Click save.

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Done adding picture.

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To edit the Facebook share dialogue box.

Go here.

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Click Pencil button.

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This form appears.

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Click this to expand the menu.

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Click drop down menu.

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Click Popup friend invite dialog.

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Click show share Prompt on submit.

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Type an invitation message here.

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Type *actor* here to automatically add the sharing users name in the caption.

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Type a contest description here.

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To add a sample picture of your prize, click select image.

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Click choose file.

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Browse the picture you want to add from your computer.

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Double click on the picture you want to add.

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Click Use Selected Image.

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Type Enter Now here.

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Click Save.

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This is the output of the share dialogue box in Facebook.

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To edit the friend request dialogue box.

Look here.

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Click pencil button.

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Write the title of the invite dialog here.

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Write an invitation message here.

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Click save.

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Here is the output in Facebook.

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Go back to Designer page and click install tab.

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Click this button to publish the application.

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Select the Facebook Page where you want to install your contest application.

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Click install to install the contest application in this page.

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Our contest application is published.

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Click this to rename your contest application.

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Type the name of the contest application here and press enter key.

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Done renaming our contest application.

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Now lets manage the contest application integration, click forms and promos

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You will be directed to this page.

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To manage integrations, look here.

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Click manage integrations

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You will be directed to this page.

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Click Form designer.

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Click Form Settings.

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Check the automatically approve entries.

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Add email address here where all participants entries will be sent.

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Leave this setting as it is.

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Type the subject of the email message here.

Participant

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Set your rules and disclaimers here.

Type here.

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Or click copy to copy the example here.

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Supply what is needed in the blanks.

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Click save to save all changes we do.

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Now, Lets join the contest to test the application .

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Open the Facebook page where the contest application was added.

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Click Win a T-shirt to open the contest application.

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The contest application will appear.

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Click like to enter the contest.

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Fill up form appears after liking.

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Click Login with Facebook to automatically add your personal information.

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Your info will automatically added here.

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Type your email address here.

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Click submit.

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Click Login with Facebook.

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Click share.

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Done joining the contest.

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Lets choose the winner!.

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Go back to Form & Promos

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This appears.

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Look here.

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Click View Entries.

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If this appears.

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It means we dont have a database in our current plan to view the entries of participants.

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But we can check the participants entries in our email.

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Remember this step?

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Add email address here where all participants entries will be sent.

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Lets check the entries in our email.

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Here is the sample entry in my email.


Participant

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Our email serves as a temporary database for participants entries.


Participant

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We can randomly select a winner here.


Participant

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Thats the basic on how to run a contest on Facebook using Short Stack

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Common questions

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The process of managing form integrations in Short Stack contests involves several steps to ensure seamless data flow and contest operation. First, organizers click on 'Forms and Promos' to access the management page. They proceed to click 'manage integrations', which directs them to the form designer settings. Here, they can customize how participant data is captured, routed via email for record-keeping, and ensure that the form captures necessary participant data accurately. The purpose of these integrations is to bridge the transition of contest data from the form to backend storage, either via email or database, and automate response handling, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with data management practices.

Short Stack's contest application manages participant entries by allowing organizers to set up email forwarding for these entries. If database functionalities are limited or unavailable, entries are sent directly to a specified email address, essentially serving as a temporary database. This ensures that all participant data is accessible without relying on platform databases. Additionally, a random selection process for winners can be conducted directly from the email, enabling efficient contest management despite database constraints.

The Facebook share dialogue box plays a crucial role in promoting a contest by enabling participants to share the contest with their network, thereby increasing visibility and potentially attracting more participants. Setting up the share dialogue box involves editing its default parameters through the Short Stack interface. Organizers can customize the invitation message, include the participant's name dynamically using *actor*, and provide a compelling contest description. They can also add a sample picture of the prize to entice potential participants. This setup is critical as it serves both a promotional and informational purpose, making the share feature an integral part of the contest marketing strategy.

To install and publish a Short Stack contest application on a Facebook page, the user navigates back to the designer page and clicks on the install tab. Next, they select the Facebook page where the contest application should be installed. After making this selection, they click the install button to deploy the contest application on the chosen page, completing the process. This sequence is key to ensuring that the contest is live and accessible to potential participants following its configuration.

After collecting contest entries through Short Stack, the organizer can select a winner by utilizing email as a repository for participant data if database access is limited. The organizer reviews the entries sent to the designated email address and can use random selection methods from these entries to pick a winner. This process ensures fairness in selection while circumventing possible restrictions caused by database limitations within Short Stack's plan. This method of winner selection underscores the importance of setting up effective email integration during the contest's initial setup.

Short Stack provides several tools to customize the user interface of a contest application on Facebook. Users can start by choosing a template, such as the Sweepstakes template. They can adjust parameters like the simulated date, country-specific settings, and modify the color theme of the application interface. Changes are saved to reflect these customizations on the final contest application, ensuring that it aligns with the visual branding and functional needs of the contest organizer.

To edit the text of a contest header using Short Stack on Facebook, you begin by going to the appropriate section of your contest application. You then click on the pencil button to enter the edit mode for the text. Once in this mode, you can make the necessary changes to the header text. After editing, you must click the save button to ensure that your changes are applied and saved to the contest setup.

Adding and saving an image in a contest application using Short Stack involves a sequence of steps. First, navigate to the image widget in the application interface. You then click 'select image' and use the 'choose file' option to browse your computer for the desired picture. After selecting the picture, double-click it to add it to the application. The selected image is then used by clicking the corresponding button, and finally, the image is saved into the application by pressing the save button. This process ensures that the visual elements are effectively integrated into the contest design.

Short Stack can be configured for international contests by utilizing its country-specific targeting options. During the setup process, organizers can use the dropdown menu to select the country or countries where the contest will be run. These settings ensure that the contest is appropriately targeted and legally compliant with regional standards. Additionally, visual settings like application colors can be adjusted to align with local aesthetic preferences, making the contest more appealing to target audiences in those specific countries.

Implementing an automatic approval system for contest entries in Short Stack is significant as it streamlines the entry validation process, allowing the contest to proceed smoothly without manual intervention. This is particularly beneficial in large contests with a high volume of entries. The system is set up by accessing the form settings during the integration management phase and enabling the automatically approve entries option. This setup not only enhances operational efficiency but also ensures that participants receive timely acknowledgments, which can contribute to a positive user experience.

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