ShareBirdy for Local Growth: A Contest That Actually Spreads

Contests work when they’re simple. One clear page. One main prize. One small milestone reward.

 

Readers share because it feels easy and real. With ShareBirdy, you can set that up in minutes and track every new signup back to the person and page that sent them. Over time, this becomes a quiet engine that adds subscribers every week.

 

Keep it simple and local

Pick rewards that make sense in your town. A 3-day hotel stay at 25 referrals. A local restaurant certificate at 10. Real prizes move people more than big, vague promises.

 

Use one clear image or a short clip, a plain headline, and the dates. That’s enough. The easier it is to understand, the more it spreads.

 

Run multiple angles, one prize pool

Create two or three pages for the same contest. One for food lovers. One for families. One for weekend explorers.

 

Each page talks to a different group, but they all feed the same prize. Track signups by page and by referrer.

 

Keep the angle that pulls and retire the one that doesn’t. This is how you grow without guessing.

 

Automate the follow-ups in GC

Wire a short sequence: welcome, halfway nudge, and “you unlocked a reward.”

 

When a person hits the goal tag (for example, 10 referrals), end the sequence for them. That respect keeps your list happy and lowers complaints.

 

You can then send a thank-you, ask for a photo with the prize, or invite them to the next contest.

 

What to watch each week

• New signups: Are you adding people who open and click?
• Top referrers: Who needs a thank-you or a shout-out?
• Best angle: Which contest page spread the farthest?
• Quality check: Are these subscribers engaging after the contest?

 

Compliance and goodwill

Add a plain rules link and the basic disclaimers (especially important to include appropriate disclaimers for that platform you are posting on) .

 

Pick winners on time. Make the reward easy to redeem. Post a short winner note in your newsletter with a friendly photo if they agree. Small signals like this build trust fast in a local market.

 

Weekly rhythm

• Week 1: Launch one contest page and one alternate angle.
• Week 2: Nudge entries halfway; thank top referrers by name where allowed.
• Week 3: Close the loop, award milestone rewards, and announce the main prize.
• Week 4: Start a fresh angle with the same prize style to keep momentum.

 

Bottom line: A simple page, real local rewards, and short follow-ups can turn readers into steady referrers. Track what spreads, thank the people who help, and repeat.