How to Create a Simple Contest Signup Page

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Creating an engaging competition starts with a smooth registration experience. Whether you’re hosting a corporate challenge, sports event, or promotional competition, an easy-to-use signup process ensures participants can join without frustration.

Enter Competition Collect leads by hosting a competition. This guide covers what to include on your signup page to convert participants into future customers.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to set up the process using KeepTheScore. Here’s what you can do with our platform:

  • Allow participants to register via customizable signup pages
  • Download participant data, including email addresses
  • Automatically display results on a real-time leaderboard
  • Optionally let participants update their own scores
  • Enable profile images and commenting functionality
  • Embed your leaderboard directly into a website

Key Features of a Great Signup Page

A well-designed signup page is key. Here’s what to prioritize:

1. Explain the Contest Details

Keep the focus on what matters most:

  • Name and description: Provide a catchy name and a brief overview of the competition rules.
  • Prizes: List what participants can win.
  • Deadlines and instructions: Share key dates and explain how to join through the signup page.

2. Keep the Form Short

Request only essential information such as name and email. A longer form increases the likelihood of participants abandoning the signup process.

3. Optimize for Mobile

With over 60% of global internet traffic coming from mobile devices, a mobile-friendly page is essential. Ensure your signup form is intuitive to use on any screen size.

Women On Mobile Creating the perfect user experience doesn’t have to be complex. Make sure it passes the "sofa test".

How KeepTheScore Simplifies Registration

KeepTheScore’s unique features make competition signup easy—for organizers and participants alike. Here’s how:

Participant Self-Registration

Participants can register themselves directly on a custom link, eliminating the need for organizers to handle manual signups. This also gives them control over their profiles, including score updates (optional feature).

Real-Time Leaderboard Sharing

Once your leaderboard is set up, it can be embedded on your competition’s website or shared via email, social media, or newsletters. Participants can view it live for instant results. Learn more about embedding leaderboards here.

Step-by-Step: Setting Up Your Leaderboard

Follow these quick steps to configure your leaderboard and manage signups:

  1. Create your leaderboard
    Use the platform’s Enable participant signup option when setting up.
  1. Customize your board settings
    Add a title, upload your logo, pick a theme, and adjust colors to suit your event.

  2. Enable additional participant features
    Allow commenting, profile images, or even self-score updates by selecting the appropriate options.

  3. Share the registration link
    Locate the Registration button in your leaderboard. Share the signup link via your website, email, or social platforms.

  4. Embed or display the board
    Use the Embed board on a website feature to integrate it into your competition page.

Competition Leaderboard Customize your leaderboard’s look to reflect your competition’s theme.


A Seamless Experience for Participants

With KeepTheScore, participants will enjoy a smooth, mobile-friendly signup experience while staying engaged through real-time leaderboards. Whether it's a corporate sales contest or a fitness challenge, your competitors will appreciate the convenience.


Why Use KeepTheScore?

  1. Save time: Self-registration means less manual work for organizers.
  2. Enhance engagement: Real-time updates and commenting keep participants involved.
  3. Professional presentation: Fully customizable leaderboards fit your brand effortlessly.
  4. Flexibility: Share, embed, or customize features to meet your event’s needs.

Smooth registration makes your competition not only more enjoyable but also more professional.


Start Creating Your Leaderboard Today

Get started in minutes and elevate your event with KeepTheScore’s intuitive tools.

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