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How to Set Up a Giveaway on Facebook Via Social Hub

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Written by Joseph Odera
Updated over a month ago

Running a giveaway on Facebook is an effective way to engage with your audience, promote your products, and attract new followers. With Drip's Seller Hub, you can easily set up and post your giveaway listing on Facebook. This guide walks you through the process step-by-step.

Step 1: Access the Seller Hub

  1. Log in to your Drip account.

  2. Navigate to the Seller Hub from your dashboard.

Step 2: Select Your Giveaway Listing

  1. In the Seller Hub, locate your Giveaway Listing.

  2. Click either:

    • The box on the Giveaway Listing, or

    • The three dots icon (⫶) next to the listing.

Step 3: Post Your Giveaway on Facebook

  1. Click Post on Facebook.

  2. You will be prompted to select where you want to post the giveaway.

  3. Choose the Facebook Page or Group where you wish to post.

Note:

  • You must post in a Facebook Group as a Page for the giveaway to function properly.

  • Ensure that auto-approval is enabled in the group; otherwise, the post will not go live immediately.

Step 4: Confirm the Post

  1. After selecting the group or page, click Confirm Post.

  2. Your giveaway will now be live on Facebook.

Step 5: Edit the Text (Optional)

  1. Once your giveaway is live, you can visit the post on Facebook.

  2. Click the three dots icon (⫶) on the post and choose Edit.

  3. Modify the text of the post to match your desired promotional style or tone.

Step 6: Promote Your Giveaway

Maximize the visibility of your giveaway by promoting it:

  1. Tag People in the Comments:

    • On your Facebook Page, tag your followers using @followers.

    • In your Facebook Group, tag everyone using @everyone (if you are the group admin).

  2. Encourage participants to like, comment, and share the post to increase visibility.

Pro Tip: The more engagement your post receives, the higher it will rank on Facebook feeds, increasing your chances of a successful giveaway.

Troubleshooting

  • The post is not showing up? Double-check that you posted as a Page within the Group and that the group has auto-approval turned on.

  • Can't tag people? Ensure your Page has permissions to tag followers or members in the group.

By following these steps, you can effectively set up and promote a successful giveaway on Facebook, driving more engagement and growing your following.

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