Basic Facebook Giveaway

Run an engaging Facebook giveaway that drives traffic, boosts visibility, and grows your following. This free, easy-to-use Gleam template is designed to help you launch Facebook contests that are simple to set up and highly effective at increasing brand awareness.

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Basic Facebook Giveaway

Whether you're promoting products or services, looking for fresh Facebook giveaway ideas, or trying to collect leads, this template is perfect for building momentum through fun and compliant contest and giveaway mechanics.

With Gleam, you can direct users to visit a Facebook post, tag a friend, or subscribe to your email list to enter. You can even randomly select a winner and ensure your campaign complies with Facebook giveaway rules.

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Template Features

Pre-configured Facebook entry actions
Easy setup for “Like to enter” or “Visit post to enter” campaigns
Built-in Facebook giveaway picker to draw a winner
Supports email entry, post view, and comment-based tracking
GDPR-compliant email collection
Works across desktop and mobile
Simple embed for landing pages or blogs

This template is ideal for brands, creators, and small businesses looking to comply with Facebook's promotional guidelines while building a high-converting campaign.

Benefits of Running a Facebook Giveaway

With the right type of contest, you can turn casual followers into loyal fans. You will:

Increase reach through Facebook posts and post sharing
Attract your target audience through incentives and visibility
Encourage followers to tag friends and expand your audience
Collect user generated content (UGC) and boost post engagement
Seamlessly announce the winner and keep your campaign compliant

Whether you're hosting a “like and comment” contest, post to enter promotion, or follower milestone giveaway, Gleam makes it easy to manage entries and ensure fairness.

Who Should Use This Template

Ecommerce stores looking to promote products or services
Content creators and influencers boosting brand awareness
Facebook group admins looking to engage members
Local businesses driving local social reach

If you're looking for Facebook giveaway ideas that actually convert, this template gives you everything you need.

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This template integrates directly with:

You can combine this giveaway with email marketing, blog promotion, or broader social referral flows for even more reach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can pick a Facebook giveaway winner fairly by using random list pickers, comment pickers, or apps like Gleam.

Yes, you can use a random number generator to fairly select a winner from Facebook giveaway participants.

Facebook giveaway comment pickers work by importing comments from your post and randomly selecting a winner.

The best way to run a Facebook giveaway is by using clear entry rules, choosing compliant actions, and automating winner selection with a reliable tool.

You can validate Facebook giveaway entries manually or use automated platforms like Gleam to filter and verify entrants.

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How to Run a Facebook Contest

Facebook Giveaway Rules: How to Run a Successful Campaign

Facebook Promotion Guidelines

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How to Set Up This Facebook Giveaway Template

Choose Your Entry Actions
Select actions such as "Visit Facebook Page", "View Post", or "Subscribe to Email List". These help build your following while collecting leads from potential customers.
➡ See Available Facebook Actions
Customise the Giveaway Design
Tailor your text, branding, images, and layout to match your website or promotion. Make sure the call to action (CTA) is clear and user friendly.
➡ How to Customise Your Design
Connect Your Email Provider
Integrate your giveaway with email platforms like Mailchimp or Klaviyo so user email addresses are captured in real time.
➡ Connect Your Email Provider
Configure Behavioural Triggers
Set rules for when and where the widget displays—such as time on page, exit intent, or specific URLs.
➡ Set Behavioural Rules
Publish & Embed on Your Website
After setting up your template, publish and install it on your landing page or blog using the embed script.
➡ How to Install Your Capture
Promote on Social Media Platforms
Share your campaign on your Facebook Page, Facebook Group, or other social media platforms to maximise reach and participation.
Select and Announce the Winner
Use Gleam’s built-in giveaway picker to randomly select a winner and publish the result for transparency.
➡ How to Pick a Winner