How do KingSumo giveaways work, step by step?

KingSumo giveaways work in three steps on every plan: you create one (Dashboard → New Giveaway), people enter and earn bonus entries, and you draw the winners.

How does a KingSumo giveaway work?

1. You create the giveaway — the prize, the dates and the bonus entries people can earn. See How do I create a giveaway?
2. People enter with their email address and can earn extra entries through bonus actions. See How can people enter my giveaway?
3. You share or embed your giveaway. See How do I embed a giveaway on my website?
4. KingSumo emails your entrants, starting with an entry confirmation. See Does KingSumo send any emails automatically?
5. You draw the winners yourself — KingSumo doesn't pick them automatically, and more entries mean a better chance to win. See How is the winner of a giveaway selected?
6. You collect your entrants' emails. See How can I obtain the emails of my giveaway's entrants? and How can I integrate my email marketing tool to KingSumo?

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