Learn how to create, manage, and promote successful competitions on our platform.
Hosting a competition is a great way to engage with creators, promote your brand, or discover new talent. Follow these steps to create your first competition on our platform.
Start by selecting the appropriate hosting tier for your competition. We offer Basic, Premium, and Enterprise options with different features and pricing.
$150
$200
$300
Provide essential information about your competition, including the name, description, start and end dates.
Define the prizes for winners. Attractive prizes help increase participation and engagement.
Be specific about prizes and how they'll be delivered. Clear prize descriptions increase trust and participation.
Decide whether to limit the number of participants and set any specific entry requirements.
Set a maximum number of participants (10-1000). Additional fees apply for more than 100 participants.
Allow unlimited participants for a flat additional fee of $100.
Review all competition details, confirm your selections, and complete the payment to launch your competition.
Competition hosting fees are non-refundable once your competition is published.
As a competition host, you have tools to manage participants, review submissions, and communicate with contestants.
Access your participant dashboard from your competition settings page. Here you can:
All submissions appear in your competition dashboard. You can:
Maintain clear communication with your participants throughout the competition:
Send updates to all participants via email and in-platform notifications.
Communicate privately with individual participants about their submissions.
Enable or disable comments on submissions to facilitate feedback and discussion.
Clear rules are essential for a successful competition. Well-defined guidelines help participants understand what's expected and reduce potential disputes.
We provide customizable rule templates to help you get started. Access these from the competition creation page.
Taking time to create comprehensive, clear rules will significantly reduce questions and disputes during your competition. Be specific about what is and isn't allowed, and outline the consequences for rule violations.
Increase participation by effectively promoting your competition. Use our platform features and external channels to reach potential participants.
Leverage our platform's built-in promotion features:
Premium and Enterprise competitions receive featured placement on our homepage and category pages.
Your competition may be included in our weekly newsletter sent to thousands of creators.
Use our one-click social sharing tools to promote your competition on major platforms.
Create teaser content, build anticipation, and prepare promotional materials.
Announce across all channels, share competition details, and highlight prizes.
Share updates, highlight early submissions (if permitted), and remind about deadlines.
Send deadline reminders, create urgency, and encourage last-minute entries.
Announce winners, showcase winning entries, and thank all participants.
Understand the costs associated with hosting competitions on our platform. Our transparent pricing structure ensures you know exactly what you're paying for.
| Tier | Base Price | Included Participants | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $150 | Up to 100 | Standard features, basic analytics |
| Premium | $200 | Up to 100 | Featured placement, advanced analytics |
| Enterprise | $300 | Up to 100 | Custom branding, API access, dedicated support |
For competitions with more than 100 participants:
We accept all major credit cards, PayPal, and bank transfers (for Enterprise customers).
For large-scale competitions or special requirements, contact our sales team for a custom quote atmarvin.kiefer@swisswebdev.ch
Yes, you can edit certain aspects of your competition after it's published, including the description, rules, and end date (if extending). However, you cannot change core details like the competition name or reduce the prize value once participants have joined.
After the submission period ends, you'll have access to judging tools in your competition dashboard. You can score entries, add comments, and select winners. Once you finalize your decision, use the "Announce Winners" button to automatically notify winners and update the competition page.
Prize distribution is handled directly between you and the winners. After announcing winners, you'll receive their contact information to coordinate prize delivery. We recommend clearly communicating the prize distribution timeline and method to winners.
Yes, you can host multiple competitions at the same time. Each competition requires a separate hosting fee. Enterprise customers receive discounts for multiple simultaneous competitions.
As the host, you have the final say in competition-related disputes. However, our support team can help mediate if needed. We recommend having clear rules to minimize disputes. For serious issues, contact our support team at marvin.kiefer@swisswebdev.ch.