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Overview
The Giveaway Calendar is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it campaign. You choose the number of days of giveaways you want to run and let the campaign run its course.
You can find the template here or preview it here.
This guide will cover template-specific features that are not included in our basic templates. If you need help adding widgets, editing forms, or styling your campaign, check out the Building Campaigns section of our help docs.
Settings
The template settings are located in the Container Widget labeled Calendar Assistant.
Click on the blue settings button to open the settings pop-up.
Checklist
The Checklist alerts you to any missing elements that may prevent the template from functioning properly.
A red exclamation mark indicates an issue, along with a message explaining the error.
Prizes
To edit a prize, click on the pencil icon on the right-hand side.
You can adjust the following prize settings:
- ID – A unique identifier for each prize (not displayed to the public).
- Name – The name of the prize (displayed to the public).
- Description (Optional)
- Locked and Unlocked Images – Add unique images for the locked and unlocked tiles. If you want the same locked/unlocked images or color scheme, you can adjust that in the Locked and Unlocked Containers (see below).
- Pop-up Image (Optional)
To delete a prize, click on the trash can icon.
To add a new prize, click on the blue "Add New" button at the bottom of the prize list.
Dates
In the Dates section, you can:
- Set the start date.
- Add blackout dates (e.g., weekends or holidays).
- Adjust the prize order.
The total number of giveaway dates will be displayed in the Summary Calendar on the right.
Tip: The giveaway period is based on the number of prizes.
For example, if you want the contest to run for 5 days, make sure you have 5 prizes to give away.
Display
You can edit the calendar’s display settings in this section.
Desktop Calendar Display:
- Adjust the number of columns.
- Control the space between each tile.
Mobile Responsiveness:
- Set the screen size trigger for mobile view.
- Choose the number of columns displayed for mobile users.
Calendar Tile Text Display:
- Choose to show the date, day index, or hide text.
- Adjust the vertical padding of the text inside each tile.
Pop-up Display Size:
- Adjust the maximum size of the pop-up for the calendar giveaway.
Behavior
In this section, you can:
- Lock past days, preventing entrants from entering giveaways for previous days.
- Choose whether to copy the prize name or prize ID to the form.
- Select if you want either the name of the prize or the prize ID. This will track which entrants signed up for specific prizes.
Locked and Unlocked Template Widgets
You can apply global settings by editing the Locked and Unlocked Widgets in the Style Panel.
How to edit Locked & Unlocked Containers:
- Select the Locked or Unlocked Rich Text Widget.
- Navigate to the Style Panel on the right side of the Builder.
- Adjust settings available, such as font type, font colors, background image, etc.
Note: These widgets will not be visible on your published campaign; they only control the styling.