One of the most popular methods of entry is to have people like your photo announcing your Instagram contest, leave a comment and follow your account in order to gain entry.
Or, you could make commenting the most important part of the fantuan data entry, like we see in this fun holiday-themed giveaway from Edible Arrangements:
Screenshot of an Instagram post on Edible Arrangements' Instagram page of a holiday themed arrangement of fruit and cookies.
When you use this tactic, simply name your prize, lay down the ground rules and watch the entries fly in. You can ask people to comment on why they should win, nominate someone to win or simply tag a friend to spread the word.
That last option is a great contest idea all on its own — read on for more ways to make tagging friends in contests work effectively.
2. Tag a friend
Want to really get the word out about your Instagram contest? Ask people to tag a friend when they enter! Users can tag as many friends as they like in order to get even more entries.
Then, those users are likely to enter and tag some of their own friends, creating a ripple effect of awareness around your contest and brand. You can also host a tag-a-friend Instagram contest in order to ask your followers to nominate someone who deserves a prize.
Here’s an example of what this might look like from Edible Arrangements: