Include a Coupon.
While you’re probably already offering a prize for your contest, a coupon makes every user feel like a winner. This is a perfect chance to highlight a product or service of the advertiser and drive foot traffic.
Be Brief.
A thank-you page shouldn’t be a place to write a novel. Be brief with your text and clearly provide all the relevant information. If you have a lot to say, consider linking to an external page on your website.
Link to a Specific Page.
When you link to your page or your sponsor’s pages, be thoughtful about the destination. Don’t just link back to the homepage. Instead direct your users to a specific page related to the contest or prize.
Make It Visual.
So often we see a thank-you page that is a page of just text. Be sure to include your logo or your sponsor’s logo. You may even want to add additional imagery related to the contest.
Encourage Extra Chances.
Make sure to encourage extra chances by sharing on social media. Clearly highlight this opportunity so users don’t miss it. Remember, the more it’s shared on social, the higher engagement your contest will receive.
Customize Social Sharing.
Take time to customize the image and text that will be provided when someone shares your contest. If you have a sponsor, include them in the post as well to get them additional exposure.
Send a Thank-You Email.
Be sure to send a thank-you email including your coupon and similar info from your thank-you page. While a user may forget to save the thank-you page, the email will stay in their inbox.
Whatever you do, don’t spend all your time creating the perfect photo contest or sweepstakes, just to forget about prioritizing your thank-you page.
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Liz is the Senior Director of Customer Success and has an extensive background in media. She is a huge advocate of the power of promotions for every department within an organization, including sales, marketing, audience development, and editorial.