Campaigns: How To Test A Contest Or Sweepstakes

Testing a Contest or Sweepstakes Campaign

Introduction

Before launching a contest or sweepstakes, it's crucial to ensure everything functions smoothly. This guide will show you how to test your campaigns effectively.

Step-by-Step Testing Process

1. Accessing Your Campaign:

• First, navigate to your campaigns section.
• Identify the specific contest or sweepstakes you plan to launch.

2. Entering the Campaign:

• Go to the live campaign. Note that campaigns are live by default upon creation.
• There isn’t a separate test mode; you’ll be interacting with the actual campaign setup.

3. Conducting the Test:

• Enter the sweepstakes or contest as if you were a participant.
• Test all aspects, including form submission and any interactive elements.

4. Reviewing Email Notifications:

• Ensure that email notifications are functioning correctly.
• Check the appearance and content of emails on different devices (mobile, tablet, laptop).

5. Evaluating the Thank-You Page:

• After submission, examine the thank-you page on various devices.
• Ensure the layout and content are displayed correctly and as intended.

6. Clearing Test Entries:

• To avoid skewing results with test entries, navigate to the ‘Actions' section of your campaign.
• Select ‘Clear Entries' to remove all entries made for testing purposes.

7. Deleting Entries Before Launch:

• If your sweepstakes is set to launch on a specific date, delete all entries made before this date.
• Use the calendar feature to specify the cut-off date for deletion.
• Confirm the deletion to ensure all test entries are removed.

8. Ensuring Legitimate Entries:

• This process ensures that only legitimate entries from the official launch date are considered for the sweepstakes or contest.
• Test entries will no longer be part of the sweepstakes or contest, maintaining the integrity of your campaign.

Conclusion

Properly testing your contest or sweepstakes campaign is essential for a successful launch. By following these steps, you can ensure that all components work as intended and that your campaign results are accurate and fair. For any further assistance, feel free to search the Knowledge Base or contact support.