Rafflecopter

Excellent software for hosting Giveways and Contests.

Commentaires : Reliable giveaway hosting software to pick random winners.

Avantages :

It is easy to use and allows me to duplicate old giveaways and then change only the bits that are different. Great options and I love the template terms and conditions you can use with your own data to create a proper T&C for the giveaway. Works on different platforms and can be added to Facebook.

Inconvénients :

The price for the next level plan is quite expensive. Especially when I only want the viral sharing option - the other options are not something I need. I wish they had a mid level plan, or the ability to purchase the options we need individually. Also, it would be helpful if the terms and conditions duplicated over from the giveaways we 'duplicate' - then we would not need to refill it all in each time - and only make changes to the bits that have changed from giveaway to giveaway (when we have the same person sponsoring the giveaway).

Rafflecopter Takes the Stress Out of Giveaways

Commentaires : Excellent -- very user friendly and intuitive. Once I set up the parameters of my giveaway -- tasks required, timeframe, etc.? I embed the link to the giveaway in my story. Rafflecopter automates everything for me from there! It's also a very use-friendly platform for my readers. The can easily decide which tasks they want to perform to earn entries in the giveaway. When the giveaway ends, I go to Rafflecopter, and it randomly selects a winner -- it even provides their e-mail contact to me so I can reach out to them. Easy peasy! Before Rafflecopter, giveaways were cumbersome and hard to standardize

Avantages :

I love how it automates my giveaways! The setup is easy -- list the item being given away in a contest, then select tasks that are required and/or mandatory for entries. The more activities completed, the greater a chance to win! I like that the tasks are ones that help grow my business and social following. For example: Follow The Weekend Gourmet on Twitter is one entry. This also ensures the person follows me on Twitter going foward.

Inconvénients :

I don't like that the only way I can include a photo of the item being given away is via the paid Rafflecopter platform. However, the free platform works well for my needs otherwise.

Not the best option

Commentaires : Not satisfactory, support is extremely slow and the app doesn't work well.

Avantages :

Easy to configure, you can set up the raffle very quickly, but later is a headache.

Inconvénients :

It doesn't work correctly, sometimes it show a HTML version of the widget and user can't register.

The best way to run simple giveaways

Commentaires : Overall, this is a tool I use several times per year and love recommending to others. The ease of use and variety of features, even with the free version, make it a must-have for me.

Avantages :

It's free! There are upgraded options available, but the features you get with the free version are robust and easy to use. I especially like the "create your own" option, so you can have people perform whatever act you'd like in order to enter the giveaway. The widget looks great on most websites and is very easy to use.

Inconvénients :

I wish there was a way to test the giveaway buttons before going live. As it stands, the only way to test is to have the giveaway start and then go through the steps as though you were entering it, then disqualify your own entries. It is a bit cumbersome. However, this is a very minor complaint all things considered.

Great for Business or Personal Use

Avantages :

I have used this for contests on both my old personal blog I used to run, as well as on the facebook page I run for my employer. It ensured that we were following any rules and regulations, as well as being very easy to understand from both our user-end as well as our patrons; well worth the per month $;

Inconvénients :

Sometimes can be a little glitchy, but this is rarely, and with a quick log out and log back in, it usually fixes itself.