Managing an Active People's Choice Contest

Objective

To effectively manage and optimize an active People's Choice contest on the Pageant Planet platform.

Key Steps

1. Log in to the Pageant Planet platform and click on "My Dashboard."

2. Click on "Pageant" and then select "Manage" to find the event with the active People's Choice contest.

3. Click on "People's Choice" and then "Manage People's Choice" to access the contest settings.

4. Adjust the end date of the contest to one hour before crowning to maximize fundraising opportunities.

5. Use the time zone converter if needed to ensure the end time aligns with your local time zone.

6. Ensure "One winner" is selected if each age division has fewer than five contestants.

7. Consider hiding contestants' last names if necessary, but keep "Half-price votes" checked to boost fundraising.

8. Set the price per vote to $1 and adjust the People's Choice name if desired.

9. Set the start date of the contest between two to three weeks before the event for optimal engagement.

10. Consider showing votes on the event profile to increase fundraising potential.

11. Utilize the "Hide votes scheduler" if planning to hide votes at the end of the contest.

Cautionary Notes

• Directors who show their votes tend to raise 57% more than those who hide them.

• Consider the impact of hiding votes on fundraising before making a decision.

• Avoid setting the start date too early or too late to maintain contestant engagement.

• Use caution when adjusting contest settings to ensure optimal fundraising outcomes.

Tips for Efficiency

• Utilize the default settings to help maximize fundraising potential.

• Keep "Half-price votes" checked to encourage early and late fundraising surges.

• Use the time zone converter to accurately set contest end times.

• Regularly monitor the contest and adjust settings as needed to optimize fundraising efforts.

• Save changes after making adjustments to contest settings to ensure they are applied correctly.