{"id":13697,"date":"2020-10-14T12:08:07","date_gmt":"2020-10-14T11:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zapcompetitions.co.uk\/?p=13697"},"modified":"2023-09-12T09:11:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T09:11:47","slug":"how-to-run-a-successful-live-draw-on-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zapcompetitions.co.uk\/how-to-run-a-successful-live-draw-on-facebook\/","title":{"rendered":"How to run a successful Live Draw on Facebook"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Facebook Live is a live streaming video feature that allows you to broadcast a live video out to your audience through your company or personal page. The feature is free, easy to use and easy to access by customers. This makes it the perfect platform to run and share Live Draws for your competitions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are lots of blog posts out there telling you how to do a Facebook Live event. But what about a post specifically for competition businesses?<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s everything you need to know about running a successful Live Draw on Facebook&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Be authentic.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The best Live Draws show the person or people behind the brand.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>People tuning into your Live aren\u2019t expecting to interact with a company. They want someone they can engage with and make them excited about the prizes to be won.<\/p>\n<p>Your delivery doesn\u2019t have to be perfect. Above all else, your audience is looking for authenticity. This is important for gaining the necessary trust people need to enter your competitions.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t feel confident enough in front of a camera, you may want to think about asking a friend or hiring someone who is.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13713 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zapcompetitions.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/isaac-smith-6EnTPvPPL6I-unsplash-1600x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Have a focused direction and\u00a0goals.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Live videos are less polished than other forms of promotion, but there\u2019s more planning involved than you might think.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Successful Lives will set out to achieve specific and results-driven goals. This is more than simply touching on improving social engagement or increasing brand awareness.<\/p>\n<p>Focus on how these goals can support your business objectives and convert viewers into paying customers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Promote your Live Draw.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Make sure your customers know about your Live Draws and when to expect them.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Even if people can watch them later on replay, you want to put effort into getting as many people as possible to show up during the live stream.<\/p>\n<h5>Before the Live Draw.<\/h5>\n<p>There are many ways you can promote your Live Draw beforehand. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sending an email to your mailing list<\/li>\n<li>Posting on your social media pages<\/li>\n<li>Encouraging your followers to subscribe to Live notifications<\/li>\n<li>Doing a short Live before the Draw, reminding your followers to attend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While you can\u2019t boost a Facebook Live, you might want to think about running an ad campaign to promote your Live Draws. This will help you reach new and potential customers who aren\u2019t already following your page.<\/p>\n<h5>During the Live Draw.<\/h5>\n<p>You can also promote your Live Draw during the stream by asking your viewers to share it. The more people who share the Live to their newsfeed, the more people you can reach who aren\u2019t following you, and at no extra cost. This is great for brand awareness.<\/p>\n<p>If you are thinking about investing money into promoting your Live Draw, one tactic is to offer a cash incentive or prize to one of the people who shares during the stream. This will encourage more viewers to click that share button.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13721 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zapcompetitions.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/andrew-seaman-EuDUHo5yyAg-unsplash-1600x1083.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1083\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Choose the right time.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Choosing a convenient time for your customers is vital to getting a decent amount of people watching your Live during the stream.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One way to do this is to ask your customers for their thoughts on the best time to stream a Live Draw. You can also check when your followers are active through Facebook\u2019s own insights.<\/p>\n<p>Just click on the Insights tab for your page and then on Posts. This will take you to a graph which shows the days of the week and times your followers are online.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Check Your Tech &amp; Set Up.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Any tech involved for your Draw must be tested before you go live. This reduces the risk of anything going wrong during the stream (e.g. blurry video or audio cutting out), and losing viewers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You should also check with your viewers that they can see and hear you clearly when you first go live. Keep an eye out for frequent comments about poor streaming quality as this suggests you are having issues with your tech.<\/p>\n<h5>The backdrop for your Facebook Live.<\/h5>\n<p>There\u2019s no right answer here, other than you want your backdrop to look professional and won\u2019t distract your viewers.<\/p>\n<p>Good lighting is important, as well as steady recording. You might want to invest in a tripod, or have someone hold and direct the camera for you during the stream. This second option gives you the ability to zoom in and show your viewers the prizes from different angles.<\/p>\n<p>A plain white wall is the easiest and most flexible backdrop. You can wear a top with your logo on it, as well as put up a poster behind you with your company&#8217;s name and website. This is the simplest way to add branding to your Live Draw.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Write a standout description.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>This will be one of the first things people see when your Live appears in their newsfeed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Include an attention-grabbing headline which quickly lets people know what your Live stream is for. You should also mention your prizes, as well as linking your site.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13725 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zapcompetitions.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/vladimir-fedotov-w-V5GRG9-0-unsplash-1600x1065.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1065\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Prepare a Pre-show.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Many viewers won\u2019t show up at the start of your Live, so it\u2019s important not to jump right in.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Deciding what to talk about while you wait for a decent amount of people to join your stream is important for keeping your current viewers engaged.<\/p>\n<p>This is a great time to have a conversation with your audience. Check that everything is working. Answer any questions. Introduce the prizes and get your audience excited.<\/p>\n<h5>Show your process.<\/h5>\n<p>A lot of successful competition businesses like to take this time to talk briefly about how their competitions work, as well as showing how they choose the winners. This offers your customers transparency and is key for building trust.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Talking to your viewers.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Lives allow you to respond to people in real-time. This is the closest you can get to your customers without actually meeting them, making it a great opportunity to build a relationship.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to say the name of the person\u2019s comment you are responding to. This adds a personal touch to your Live, even when there&#8217;s hundreds or more people watching.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to your viewers also gives you a chance to get direct feedback on your business. By asking your customers what they would like to see next, you can focus on offering prizes which appeal to them and increase the number of entries for your competitions.<\/p>\n<p>As people can join at any time during the stream, it\u2019s important to recap what\u2019s happening for those joining the Live Draw later. This helps with keeping the viewers who might otherwise leave if they don\u2019t know what\u2019s going on.<\/p>\n<p>A good way to summarise your Live Draws for those late joiners is to talk about what prizes have already been won, and by who, and what prizes are yet to be given away.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13729 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zapcompetitions.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/william-iven-DfMMzzi3rmg-unsplash-1600x1063.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1063\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Think about your Live\u2019s ending.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Getting the ending of your Live Draw right can improve your competitions\u2019 conversion rate, as well as your relationship with your customers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As you wrap up the Draw, this is your chance to show your appreciation for your customers\u2019 support and thank them for joining the live. If you have plans or big news about your company, why not share it here?<\/p>\n<p>Keep the excitement going by letting your viewers know of any upcoming promotions and when they can expect the next Live Draw.<\/p>\n<p>A Call To Action at the end of your video will help you to fulfil those goals you set while planning the Live. Your CTA can be more focused than getting people over to your site too. For example, you might want to ask your followers to sign up to your mailing list. This means you can deliver the latest news about your competitions to more people\u2019s inboxes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Facebook Live is a live streaming video feature that allows you to broadcast a live video out to your audience through your company or personal page. The feature is free, easy to use and easy to access by customers. This makes it the perfect platform to run and share Live Draws for your competitions. 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