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After an extended search in the forum, I haven't find anything good about this topic, so I thought to start one.

Well everybody knows that a contest can bring lots of traffic and conversions to a web site, especially for forums.

The thing that I would like to discuss, is how do you promote the contest? I have just started a design contest, and I wonder how I can use it the best way to bring more traffic to my site.

I have searched Google for keywords like "submit contest" and found some sites to submit my site. I will add those later to the thread (when I get some traffic and know that it worths to submit)

Any feedback will be appreciated :)

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A focused promotion plan for 's design contest that complements earlier ideas from : define one clear KPI (entries, mailing-list signups, or portfolio submissions) and build a single conversion-focused landing page. Keep the entry form short, show a sample submission, list file/size requirements, the deadline, and a concise set of terms (eligibility, prize delivery, IP/usage rights). Add Open Graph and Twitter card metadata so shared links render with a preview image and a short pitch.

Prioritize targeted channels where designers already hang out: portfolio sites (Behance/Dribbble), relevant subreddits, design Slack/Discord groups, university design programs, and micro-influencers whose followers match the contest theme. Create a one-page media kit (contest blurb + share image + winner badge + short copy) so partners can repost quickly. If using paid ads, keep targeting tight and measure spend against the KPI.

Design the entry mechanics for low friction and low fraud: minimal fields, clear upload instructions, optional social login, and file-format guidelines. For voting, prefer a hybrid model (expert judges + public voting) or add verification (confirmed email, one vote per account/IP) to limit ballot stuffing. Be explicit about who retains rights to submitted designs and how entries may be used.

Measure and iterate: tag every external link with UTM parameters and track entries/unique visits, share rate, and referral sources. Quick fixes: low entries — shorten the form or offer exposure-based incentives; spam — require verification and captcha; weak sharing — add prefilled share text and a visual asset. Allow 3–6 weeks for momentum, publish winners prominently, and repurpose submissions as follow-up content. Finally, confirm compliance with platform promotion rules and local laws (no purchase required for sweepstakes; prize reporting/tax rules).

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wella good way it to add your contest information to other related forums. By posting the contest in your sig or if there is a advertising related topic then you can post it there.

Write a press release about your contest.

Hopefully you have a large enogh mamber base where they will let there friends know about your forum and the contest you are running.

The prize would determine if it would be sucessful or not since who would want something they dont want. so cash prizes are a good prize for everyone.

Best of luck with the contest.

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Thanks for your comments :)

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