Essay contests that engage

fans and followers

Wishpond’s essay contest tool makes it easy to create and run an essay contest across social media and on your website.

You Build It

Why run an essay contest?

Effortlessly launch compelling essay contests with our AI-driven platform — perfect for collecting user-generated content, building deeper connections, and capturing qualified leads, all supported by smart automation and performance tracking.

1

Show all entries
in a gallery

Send all your essay contest entries to a gallery where visitors can see all entries and vote for their favorite.

2

Advanced voting
options

Enable voting on your essay contest, and collect your voters’ information.

3

Stay in charge of
your entries

Customize the entry process, auto-approve entries, and moderate submissions. Easily stay in control of your contest for better results.
Turn Engagement into Growth

Discover Amazing Contests

Engage your audience with creative social media contests

Photo Contest

Share your best photos and win prizes
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Caption Contest

Create witty captions for images
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Coupon

Special discounts for participants
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Essay Contest

Share your thoughts and win
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Sweepstakes

Enter for a chance to win prizes
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Referral Contest

Invite friends and earn rewards
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Bonus Entry

Complete actions for extra entries
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Leaderboard Contest

Compete to reach the top positions
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Video Contest

Share creative videos and win
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Pinterest contest

Create inspiring social media content
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Vote Contest

Vote for your favorites to win
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YouTube Contest

Vote for your favorites to win
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From Popup to Packed House

Delivering Results for Businesses of Every Stage

Our Platform

Discover Wishpond

Our AI-integrated, all-in-one marketing platform is engineered to intelligently acquire more qualified leads, predictively boost sales conversions, and provide the analytical foundation for scalable growth.

Increase followers

and engagement

Use your essay contest to help your business attract more attention and engagement on social media.

Grow your email list

Use your essay contest to grow your email list with potential customers, and send them personalized campaigns.

Boost your sales

Follow up with participants with special limited-time offers and promotions to drive up your sales.

Social Proof

Discover How Brands Are Building Deeper Engagement with Essay Contests

essay contests sounded complicated, but
Wishpond’s AI handled everything

“From setup to collecting entries, it was effortless — and we built a ton of authentic engagement.”

Michael J.

Owner of SpotTech

Wishpond in Numbers

100000000

Total Number of Leads Generated

Engage with your audience with essay contests,
Turn Stories Into Strategy.

Engage with your audience with essay contests,
Turn Stories Into Strategy.