Instagram Photo Contest Gallery Template

This template helps you collect and display user-generated content (UGC) directly on your website, turning your community’s creativity into powerful social proof.

By combining the excitement of competition with the visual appeal of real customer photos, this gallery boosts engagement, builds brand trust, and helps increase conversions. You can even enable voting to let visitors choose their favourite entries — creating a fun, interactive experience that keeps your audience coming back.

What This Template Does

• Displays contest submissions from your Instagram photo contest in a branded gallery.
• Allows users to vote for their favourite entries to increase engagement.
• Collects and showcases authentic user-generated content from your customers.
• Adds dynamic, social proof driven visuals to your website.
• Helps build community and expand reach via hashtags and shares.

Benefits of This Template

• Builds Trust: UGC from real customers creates credibility and boosts conversions.
• Drives Engagement: Encourages likes, votes, and shares across social media.
• Saves Time: Automatically imports posts from your Instagram contest.
• Improves Brand Awareness: Amplifies your presence on Instagram and beyond.
• Inspires Creativity: Prompts fans to showcase their love for your brand.

Who Should Use It

• E-commerce brands wanting to showcase customer experiences visually.
• Lifestyle or fashion labels encouraging creativity through social contests.
• Event organisers hosting photography or themed competitions.
• Agencies or creators looking to grow brand engagement through contests.

Official Gleam Resources

• Instagram Competitions Blog – Explore proven strategies to increase engagement and participation.
• Instagram Followers Blog – Learn how to grow and nurture your audience effectively.
• Foundr Case Study – See how Foundr uses Gleam to build a thriving community of entrepreneurs.
• Instagram for Business Blog – Discover tips for running impactful, ROI-driven Instagram campaigns.

Integration

Connect your Instagram account to import user photos, hashtags, and mentions directly into your gallery for seamless curation and real-time updates. This integration powers your Instagram Photo Contest Gallery by pulling in authentic UGC, enabling moderation, and helping you display contest entries beautifully on your website.

Frequently Asked Questions