These features available on All Plans
Overview
The Entry Display Widget is used to display entries submitted through a ShortStack form. When voting is enabled, this widget also allows campaign visitors to vote on the displayed entries.
When to Use the Entry Display Widget
- Display Entries: Use this widget if you want to showcase entries on your campaign, even without voting enabled.
- Voting Competitions: Required if you’re running a voting-based competition.
- Random Winner Selection: Not needed if you're randomly selecting a winner without displaying entries.
Note: No voting restriction method is entirely fraud-proof. If you're using a less secure method (e.g., Anonymous Fingerprint), consider using voting to narrow entries to a top few and then selecting the winner through a panel of judges or your discretion.
Setting Up the Entry Display Widget
Follow these steps to set up the Entry Display Widget. For a full list of features and advanced setup instructions, refer to the Entry Display Widget Help Doc.
1. Add the Widget
- Drag and drop the Entry Display Widget into your campaign.
2. Configure the Entry Source
- In the widget settings pop-up, navigate to the Entry Source section.
- Select a list to connect to or create a new one.
3. (Optional) Set Filtering Options
- Go to the Filtering section.
- Choose whether to Include or Not include unapproved entries.
4. (Optional) Adjust Voting Restrictions
- Navigate to the Restrictions section (visible only if voting is enabled).
- Set rules for how often and how many times users can vote.
- Note: Using the Email Login voting restriction is available to Pro Plan and higher.
5. Save Your Changes
- Click the Save & Exit button to apply your settings.
Additional Notes
- Field Display: Not all form fields are displayed by default in the Entry Display Widget. Refer to the Entry Display Widget Help Doc for details on customizing displayed fields.
- Voting Tips: Using the widget’s voting feature can increase engagement, but consider combining it with manual winner selection for added security and fairness.
