ContestHub Blog

Practical writing on running giveaways and contests that actually grow your list on Shopify. No fluff, no listicles — just the mechanics.

How to run a Shopify giveaway that grows your email list

A step-by-step playbook for a giveaway that builds a real, engaged email list instead of a pile of throwaway addresses — prize choice, entry design, timing, and picking a winner fairly. July 2026

Giveaway entry methods that actually work (and which ones waste entries)

Email, social follow, referral, page visit: what each entry method is good for, how to weight them, and the ones that just add friction without adding value. July 2026

What to look for in a Shopify giveaway & contest app (2026 checklist)

Seven things to verify before installing: flat pricing, no surprise billing, entrant data access, native widget, simple entry, automatic winners, and reliability.

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