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Facebook Timeline Contest

Run engaging contests directly on your Facebook timeline with this ready-to-go template designed to boost engagement, build your email list, and grow your Facebook presence.

All you need to do is customise the actions, share the contest post on your Facebook page, and start generating powerful user interactions.

This strategy is perfect for brands aiming to raise brand awareness, connect with a broader audience, and encourage followers to interact with their timeline content. You can even cross-promote other social media channels and grow multiple platforms at once.

By encouraging people to interact with your contest post and refer friends, you will naturally increase exposure and drive traffic to your giveaway landing page or product page.

Trick

Use Viral Shares to give extra entries to users who refer their friends to kickstart viral growth and connect with tons of fresh, excited leads.

Template Features

  • Simple setup for posting contests on your Facebook timeline
  • Multiple entry methods including Messenger, social follows, and sharing
  • Optimised for user generated content and social proof
  • Easy for your target audience to enter via mobile or desktop
  • Facebook-compliant structure with privacy-focused options

Benefits of Running a Facebook Timeline Contest

  • Increase engagement with your Facebook posts and timeline
  • Pick a winner easily using Gleam’s random draw system
  • Collect email addresses and grow your email list
  • Encourage users to post on your Facebook page and share content
  • Maximise participation using contest types tailored to your audience

Integration Support

This template integrates seamlessly with:

Official Gleam Documentation

Who Should Use This Template?

This template is ideal for:

  • Brands looking to run a contest on Facebook
  • Marketers aiming to boost Facebook page activity
  • Social media managers planning contests and giveaways
  • Ecommerce businesses promoting a product or service
  • Any team trying to drive engagement with a chance to win

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Accept Images Into My Contest?

You can accept images in your campaign from social media accounts through our Import or Submit Media actions.

How to Encourage User-Generated Content With An Easter Photo Contest

Host an Easter-themed photo contest using Gleam to collect and showcase user-submitted content across your brand’s channels.

How Do I Choose A Winner For Photo Contests?

To pick a winner for your photo contest, you can either draw winners randomly, manually through a judge panel, or by popular vote from an audience.


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How to Use This Facebook Timeline Contest Template

  1. Choose Your Entry Actions
    Pick the actions you want users to complete. This may include Facebook visits, Messenger subscriptions, and Instagram or X follows.
    Explore all available actions

  2. Customise Your Contest Design
    Tailor the visuals and layout to match your brand's style, tone, and audience expectations.
    Design your contest

  3. Install the Campaign Widget or Use a Hosted Landing Page
    Add your campaign to your website or let Gleam host the landing page for you.
    Install your competition widget

  4. Publish Your Facebook Contest Post
    Share the contest link on your Facebook timeline and invite followers to enter.
    Facebook post best practices

  5. Announce the Winner
    After the campaign ends, use Gleam’s random winner picker to choose a winner and announce it in your next timeline post.
    How to announce winners

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Facebook Timeline Contest

Run engaging contests directly on your Facebook timeline with this ready-to-go template designed to boost engagement, build your email list, and grow your Facebook presence.

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